It’s Friday July 8th already, and according to the weather forecast from today this weekend is going to be spectacular. I for one am so excited to be able to get outside and enjoy working on my many projects.
The month of June is behind us and what a busy month it was for me. Fishing in Alaska and the annual Toyota business meeting in Las Vegas took up a big part of the month, and as much as I enjoyed both events I must admit it is great to be home. Vermont is still my favorite place to be, and we are so fortunate to have such a beautiful place to live.
The new Toyota store project is moving forward. We recently ordered the building which has an estimated time of arrival of the week after Labor Day. Our goal is to have the foundation and most, if not all, of the site work done prior to the arrival of the building. If that time goal is met, then our next goal would be to have the building framed and tight to the weather so the inside work can proceed through the winter months without having to work in cold conditions. When spring arrives our hope is to finish the outside elements and be able to move in during the early to middle part of May. I will keep you posted as we move ahead with the project.
Handy Toyota is off to a brisk start for the month of July. Toyota products are still very high on folks’ consideration list when they are out shopping for a new vehicle. I am fast approaching my 38th anniversary in this business and having represented a fair share of different brands over the years it is fair to say that Toyota ranks right up at the top as far as quality, reliability, residual value and low cost of ownership are concerned. Our goal is to achieve and maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction possible and having a product like Toyota helps us to do just that. Both we and Toyota are not perfect but to do what we do every day, week, month and year, one after another, I am very happy that a Toyota sign stands over the building that I work in.
I hope to see you folks at the store and please accept my best wishes for the beautiful weekend we are about to enjoy.
The best!
Dan Luneau
Handy Toyota
Friday, July 8, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Preakness Day
Lots going on this week. Work has been busy and that is always welcome. The Celtics are rolling on in their match-up against Cleveland, further proof of my theory they tanked the Regular Season to prepare for the Playoffs.
Toyota continues to amaze me. They have had everything thrown at them but the kitchen sink and they continue to roll. Their sales are up and their profit is as well. They are committing millions to safety and research and development. This week they announced the cost of the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle is down to 50,000.00. I am happy to be part of this great Corporation. Maybe B.P. could take a lesson on how to take care of mistakes as Toyota has done with the Tacoma Truck.
The Celtics have looked impressive playing better than their record of the long season indicated. They are getting it from everybody except Paul Pierce at this point. Against Orlando, if they get by Cleveland, Pierce will have to step up.
Big Mike got sent home last night and it was overdue. He was operating on borrowed time and it finally caught up to him. I feel the final 3 are the best of this years bunch for different reasons and anyone of them can do well in the industry if they want to. A reminder to Mike Daughtry finished 4th and he has been the most successful of that group.
I woke up this morning to frost and we are halfway to June. Frost in the morning and cut the grass at night. You just have to love this weather. Lots of stuff coming up this summer @ Handy's so stay in touch by reading our Newsletter at our Web Page. You will also notice major improvements in our website so take a look.
Finally my favorite time of the year. It's Triple Crown time and after nailing the Derby on Face Book I will try to do the same for the Preakness. There is no evidence of pace in this race. Jackson Bend maybe as this is what Nick Zito usually tries to do in this race. That is to upset on the front end. Now if Jackson does not go than I look to Calvin Borel on Super Saver to try to go gate to wire and come home with the victory. Borel will sit second or third if Jackson Bend goes early. That leaves all the late action in the race to "Lookin @ Lucky". He should be closing stoutly and may collar Super Saver. The only others I see with the possibility of an upset are Dublin or Yawanna Twist. Oh well that's my thoughts on the Preakness and if you place a wager may the horse be with you.
Tom "The Blogmeister" Young
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