Greetings from 32,000 feet up. (Why is it that everyone doing anything on a plane has to TELL everyone they’re on a plane? Will that novelty ever wear off?) Google maps is showing that Will and I are currently high in the air over King City, CA on our way back down to Los Angeles. We spent the day traveling North to the beautiful city of San Francisco to meet with a retailer who has expressed an interest in carrying our blocks! This is great news of course, and if everything manages to work out for both sides, hopefully in a set time frame you will begin to see Tegu blocks in stores!

Will, hogging the window.

I know what you’re thinking: “What store is it?” Well, for now that’s going to remain a little bit of a mystery for several reasons. However, I can tell you what store it’s NOT. Despite the benefit of 24 hour access, we decided 7-11 wasn’t the right fit. Also, as much as we encourage building, it’s not Home Depot. Helpful, huh? Alright, I will say that it’s a well known retailer with stores across the country. Is that better? Well with crossed fingers, when the timing is right we’ll be happy to announce the next step for Tegu right here on this page.

While we originally intended to stick to direct sales this early in our infancy, the foray into the world of retail is something we’re definitely open to. Of course it raises a new slew of questions and unknowns, but we’ve never shied away from a challenge before, so why start now?

Some quick notes from our one-day trip up to the city by the bay:

• San Francisco is such a beautiful and walkable city. Will and I were able to get from SFO to our destination using only public transportation (BART) and our own feet. Try that in LA.

• Is there any situation more nerve wracking than having to figure out how to use an automated ticket machine for a subway in a new city? All of a sudden you feel the glaring eyes of the six people behind you in line wondering why it’s taking you four minutes what they can do in 8 seconds, as they enviously spy other faster moving lines next to you.

• Had lunch at Delica on the Embarcadero in the old ferry building. It was delicious, and now I’m wondering why I didn’t take any photos.  Waterfront dining at a pedestrian price.  What a concept!

• If you are traveling through LAX with your Tegu blocks, expect to hear the magic words “BAG CHECK!” as you proceed through the xray machine. However, if you are traveling through SFO, a couple hundred neatly aligned magnets in someone’s luggage don’t seem to phase them as much.

Okay, we’re getting bumpy over Buttonwillow right now. Those familiar with Interstate 5 between Los Angeles and San Francisco will recognize the freeway exit. I believe there is an In-N-Out there, but I’m not certain.  Plus, Will snagged the window seat, so I can’t peek out to check. (His penance is that I won’t let him out to use the restroom.)

Thanks to all of you again for your support in 2009, and for your continued support into 2010. Look for more regular blog updates from yours truly in the year to come, and keep your eyes peeled here for all things Tegu!

-Sos

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