What a beautiful day to be outside ringing the bell for the Salvation Army Kettle. I met Sam who had our bell, apron & supply of lolly pops. Jack soon arrived and we began ringing that familiar holiday bell that so many have come to know over the years. Our station was set up at the Belk's department store on Monticello Dr in Williamsburg. It wasn't just the sun shining on us this afternoon, it seems that everyone had a sunny disposition today. Many had returns, must be from yesterday's early bird specials. I was amazed at the generosity of the shoppers, I would say that about 90% of the people walking past the kettle gave.
At one point my bell lost it's clapper, fortunately, my partner, Jack found it on the sidewalk. The two hours flew by and soon our replacements were there ready to jingle for two more hours. Sam was smart to hang the club banner on the sign, so shoppers knew which organization was helping out.
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