A Business Plan...depending...

[creagdhubh]

Is it worth visiting? Last time I was in thistle and clover down there I was very disappointed... although that was a good while ago...

Yes, it is worth visiting, but everything is still fairly early just yet. The Thistle and Clover that you once knew is no more. My good friend, James Slack and his lovely bride have taken complete ownership of the business and since then, have hit the ground running. Again, it's still very early, but Jim has already been to several Celtic trade shows across the Midwest, as well as setting up trade accounts with House of Cheviot, Lochcarron, D.C. Dalgliesh, House of Edgar, Marton Mills, Robert Mackie, Art Pewter Scotland, Gaelic Themes, St. Kilda, L&M Highland Outfitters, etc. Jim has gotten rid of all of the kitchy, non-essential rubbish that seemed to have flood the old Thistle and Clover. I spoke with him recently at the St. Louis Scottish Games where we had a lengthy discussion about the current status of the business. Jim firmly stated, "I'm bringing the Celtic back to Thistle and Clover!" I believe he will be having the grand re-opening of the shop in December.

James Slack, my aunt Carolyn, and yours truly at the 2013 St. Louis Scottish Games.