I’m a Cape man, I’m a Cape Cape Man, I’m a Cape Man!
Our store has been open for just about 3 weeks and the reaction that we are receiving from the local community, carpenters, homeowners, contractors and the press has been unbelievable. Here are some of the quotes: “You just saved me a trip to Home Depot. Thank you thank you thank you.” “How didn’t I know […]
Holiday Gifts!
Did you know that the Lumbery also has great holiday gifts including, beer caddies, wooden puzzles, games, ornaments, hats and T’s? We are trying to make it easier than ever to shop local. Gift cards are also available. Note: We sold out of our beer caddies and will be receiving more on […]
Hidden Messages, EH?
Lately I’ve been thinking about the Earth, also known as planEt tHree If you happen to remove the letters “E” and “H” you are all-too- conveniently left with the words “Plant Tree”. Eddie Van Halen, who sadly passed away this year, all-too- coincidentally has the initials “E.H” And Eddie Van Halen is known for his […]
I Read the News Today. Oh Boy!
I read the news today Oh Boy About a lucky store that made the gradeAnd though the news was rather glad Well, I just had to laugh I saw the photograph -Kind of the Beatles…and Kind of not the Beatles The Lumbery, In Cape Elizabeth, leverages the local sourcing movement by offering Maine lumber. MaineBiz […]
Geeking Out!!!
Yes, I know I am totally geeking out by quoting Treebeard from the Lord of the Rings but it is so darn good. Has there ever been a better character? But how often in real life can words spoken by an Ent resonate? I’m gonna say not often…but this week, the Lumbery and our fantastic […]
On Your Marks…
Some folks have a fear of failing. We have a fear of not trying. They say nothing ventured, nothing gained. Well let’s officially begin this here venture…OK. On your marks, get set, GROW. As of today we are officially OPEN!! Please spread the word, We mean it. Spread the word. Tell your friends. Tell everyone […]
Brick and Mortar
Brick and Mortar In this day and age anyone can start a new business. You purchase a web address, list some item or service and there you go. It certainly is a magical time to be alive where dreams and visions can become a reality without the investment of a physical location and all that […]
Yikes!!!
November 6, 2020 Dear Diary, Today my right eye started twitching from stress. This has never happened before. I was heading home from Parker Lumber in Bradford, Maine-about 3 hours north of Portland. The load of lumber that I had on the truck was too much for the truck to handle(I couldn’t have known this […]
Dear Diary,
September 3, 2019 Dear Diary, I had the most amazing idea today! I decided that I am going to start a new business! I think I’ll call it the Lumbery. April 21, 2020 Dear Diary, I have never been more stressed out in my life. I am nearly out of money, I can’t figure out […]
Pine Trees and Aspirin
Pine Trees and Aspirin Maine is the Pine Tree State. So why are you buying pine from Idaho and Georgia and Canada? Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JP Morgan Chase said, and I quote, “Economies of scale are a good thing. If we didn’t have them, we’d still be living in tents and eating buffalo.” […]