Well Folks, I’d say that aboot does er’.

The long-and-short of it is that the world is just getting too expensive; small businesses all across Canada are suffering, and [db] is no different. The writing’s been on the wall for a while now, so it is with the heaviest of hearts that I’m announcing the impending closure of The Devils Bench.

It’s been a long road, fraught with triumphant highs and depressing lows. Friends and colleagues made and lost along the way; memories forged from long hours and deep discussions… it was always so much more than a hobby store; to me at least.

I’m not going to wax poetically for paragraphs, but there are a few things of note before the open sign gets turned off for the final time.

1. The appreciation I feel for those who supported this little store over the years is nothing short of monumental. You know who you are, and from the bottom of my dice bag, I thank you.

2. Small business is in a rough place, and getting rougher by the day. I know the cost of living is expensive, but there are so many free ways to protect and cultivate your local hot spots. Ie: leave good reviews / bring friends to events / share FB posts – easy stuff, that a store owner will always appreciate.

3. Keep an eye on the main FB page, for closing sale info over the next couple weeks.

The plan, as it stands, is to have a big sale over Nov/Dec, and lock the door closer to the end of December. Watch out for reduced operating hours, that’ll be made apparent later in November. Scheduled table play will most likely be affected.

‘Cheer’s’, seems a little out of place, so I’ll simply say:

“GG”

-Kirley