Alright, it's Monday and that means it's time for me to briefly plug all the things.
I'm going to do this every monday, I think.
Sorry.
I did a big thread yesterday highlighting a bunch of the work that we do at #NETV @video and @MountainTownToys and ... you know, everything else.
It's a big thread: https://retro.social/@ajroach42/115884970250442866
Today, I've discovered a youtuber who got a copy of Jupiter's Ghost: Away Mission and has been talking about it, and @SrRochardBunson has a post showcasing a bunch of our recent releases that he ordered and I've just been reminded again that people care about what we're doing.
And that's really great!
It will be even better if a few more tumblers fall into place and we can begin producing some consistent revenue.
I started all these things when I was working in the tech industry and cash was cheap.
I'm not anymore, and cash is less easy to come by these days.
My wife left her job just before Christmas, so we're really trying to make it all work with what we can make producing and archiving media, roasting coffee, making toys, etc.
You can help! Help us spread the word by boosting my periodic self promotion or (much better!) talking about the things we make yourself.
Just ordered some books!
Gonna have to look through all your books better. Are you on Abebooks or anything?
@Nagaram We aren't, but I guess we probably should be.
And I really need to organize the books a bit better on the website, and get our used section and our zines online.
Thank you.
Ellijay is a cute little town.
Trying to talk the fiance into visiting for Valentine's day.
Short drive, only 5 hours from me!
Anything you'd recommend?
@Nagaram The bookstore and the coffee shop are great, but of course I'm biased.
There are lots of great antique stores in town. I recommend Ellijay Antiques. There are *lots* though.
Good hiking, good fishing. One of the largest percentages of public land anywhere on the east coast, so if you're into outdoor rec that can be great. Big mountainbiking area too. The bigfoot museum is always a hoot, if you're into that kind of thing. Shockingly well done and very selfserious for how silly it is.
The pinball joint in blue ridge (the next town up) is great, as is the drive in. The old mule house in Jasper (one town down, other direction) is an incredible restaurant with a menu designed by a couple of celebrity chefs.
There are also some great restaurants in blue ridge, but they tend to be a bit more crowded and pricey.
There are ... fewer good restaurants in Ellijay, but I'll happily recommend Ellijay Woodfired Pizza which is way better than it should be all things considered.
Parking is a problem in downtown right now. You can park in the church lots for $5, but it *looks like* they are strictly private parking, so a lot of people don't realize it.
If you like wine, we have wineries. If you like art, there's a small art gallery here and another in Blue Ridge.
If you like beer or cider, there's beer and cider joints.
If you come in the spring or the summer, there are lots of family spots, petting zoos, putt putt etc. In Feb ... less so. The town will just be beginning to wake back up.
@ajroach42 I still have this guy (I think one of the earliest toys you injection molded?) right here on my desk!
@elb One of the very first!
