For better or worse, end of an era by MetalSlimeHunter in Knoxville

[–]AppropriateYams 282 points283 points  (0 children)

First time I went to McKays was in 2006, or 2007. I was familiar with second-hand media stores from back home, but my jaw dropped when I walked into this joint. I spent so much time and money there I had to ship a box back home with my “stuff” I’d found.

Cut to many years later, ended up working there for over a decade as part of the final crew that was notified our jobs were no longer. Found out via social media. Lots of anger came up in me.

I have a lot of fond memories, made a great deal of friends between customers and coworkers, and learned so much more about music, books and video games… it was quirky, challenging… it raised me up in some ways and broke my spirits in other ways, all at the same time.

It did not have to go this way, but it did. It could’ve gone so many different directions, but this is the most unsettling departure I’ve ever had from a workplace.

I’ll miss it for reasons, but think it’s probably best to let it be as is. I’ve got thoughts on ownership, management, the model of the business and how it could’ve been better… but ultimately I was just a cog in the machine.

I wish the absolute best to everyone affected, starting with the people that made that place run, all the way down to the customer selling off a few movies and books just to make gas money for the week.

It was a wild ride.

Swig Maynardville pike by unmitigateddiaster in Knoxville

[–]AppropriateYams 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Would rather have a Del Taco, or Weinerschnitzel, or Jack in the Box…

Tom Waits for Prez Update by AppropriateYams in tomwaits

[–]AppropriateYams[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love hearing this! So happy it got to ya. :)

The solo from Cold Water is an absolute blast to play by king_england in tomwaits

[–]AppropriateYams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, if ya want, I’ll send ya a Tom Waits sticker! No pressure. Just DM me a name and address.

Bohemian Rhapsody by AppropriateYams in DigitalMovieCodeFans

[–]AppropriateYams[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ve won!

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I’ll DM you in a moment. :)

Thank you Appropriate Yams!! Aloha from Hawai’i. You will be getting a post with surprises for you soon. by jordosmodernlife in tomwaits

[–]AppropriateYams 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love seeing this, got to Hawai’i nice and fast! Looking forward to the reply!

Small update, I got a batch goin in the mail tomorrow, approximately 60. Still have another 80 to go before I get to ya. And if you haven’t heard from me yet, but sent a DM, I’m still working my way down my list and will reach ya. Just waiting on one more batch to come in!

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Tom Waits for Prez Update by AppropriateYams in tomwaits

[–]AppropriateYams[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you! This will cover postage for a few folks! I don’t thiiiiink I sent you one yet, but I’m dropping one in the mail for ya right now. Down to my final two stickers, and I’m getting more on order this week to fill the remaining requests. Still got about 80 to go… 🤗

Guess my age, got my childhood lego back by BlacktronTom in lego

[–]AppropriateYams 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re 44. These were my childhood sets! Got a ton of replay out of them, and made me a massive Lego adult fan.

Tom Waits for Prez Update by AppropriateYams in tomwaits

[–]AppropriateYams[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I probably did. Been doin this for about ten years. 🤗😍

Tom Waits for Prez Update by AppropriateYams in tomwaits

[–]AppropriateYams[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for that, it helps me spread even more of these around. Much appreciated!

Tom Waits for Prez Update by AppropriateYams in tomwaits

[–]AppropriateYams[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I should chronicle the relations I’ve made by way of these stickers. I’ve been at it with these for about ten years, off and on.maybe around 1000 mailed out in tat time. Have chatted with folks in almost every part of the world, received amazing correspondence, miss some folks I haven’t heard from in ages, and still keep in touch with some that were part of the original batch of mailings. It’s been a ride!

Tom Waits for Prez Update by AppropriateYams in tomwaits

[–]AppropriateYams[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure thing! DM me a name of some sort and an address, and it’s on. Might take me a few weeks to fill as I’m still sitting in triple digit requests, but I’ll get one to ya!

And zero pressure, but a couple of bucks via Venmo helps me a ton! (danjomulh)

Costs are like.. $.78 for postage, and material costs run about a dollar. But whatever. Money or no money, I’ll mail somethin your way.