On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 02:54:48 GMT, "ATP"
wrote:

Local branch finally closed last night, another area branch the day before.
I couldn't believe how bare the shelves were, even considering the 50 to 80%
discounts. Grabbed a few bargains, but it definitely sucks to see the stores
gone. They had some older guys working there who knew their stuff and
weren't vultures.

Yeah, I know how you feel. Except all you lost was a place to buy
tools. I lost my job! And it was a job I really enjoyed!
(
Terry