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If nothing else, you can be proud of the space you have built! It means a lot to a lot of folks!

It's true! We see the value of the space we've created and we're grateful to be in the extreme minority of community-oriented spaces that last more than a year or two. It's a gift!

Crow's Nest Comics

@crowsnest.quest

Sad fistbumps in non-existing pride lolsob

RIGHT?! I'm hearing the same from all our friends. Everyone's going THROUGH it. Big hugs, dear friend.

Crow's Nest Comics

@crowsnest.quest

People avoiding all of Seattle because of the world cup doesn't help lol

For REAL. I’m guessing that’s been worse in your neighborhood than ours though, we’re out of the main traffic zone up in Wallingford. Rougher the closer you get to ID/Pioneer Square/SoDo.

We've had to throw occasional rent parties (& even a massive "plz save our tea shop" campaign) over the last few years as the economy continues to tank and more and more of our small biz friends just disappear. Horrifyingly, this is what "successful" actually looks like for indies right now. (2/🧵)

We love love love being a true community-oriented 3rd place in a time when third places are being eradicated left & right. It's a miracle we've held on this long, & you bettah believe it will maybe have us in debt forever. Like, that just may be real, & I've decided it's worth it to survive. (3/🧵)

That said: we're back at the "gotta survive until fall busy season" part of the summer again. Between operating expenses getting spendier and Pride being pretty much nonexistent this year, we're like $10k shy of where we need to be this week (more if I want to pay myself at all). (4/🧵)

@coldandabsurd.bsky.social

We can't realistically manage another preorder round to raise $$$. Too many big long-run projects on the bench as is, between KS fulfillment, Advent prep & wrapping DCC samplers. HOWEVER, we have other great options if you want to help your fave tea shop survive the summer: (5/🧵)

Hollyween 👻

hiiii! Do you have certain blends that are extra nice to make iced? I’m going to restock early on my favorite of your offerings for when it cools down but it’s too hot for hot beverages where I am 🫠

fridaytea.comSeasonal SelectionsExplore our rotating selection of seasonal tea blends! These blends are only available for a few months of the year, so be sure to stock up when you fall in love!

Yes, happy to help! Our entire summer seasonal selections lineup is designed to be iced. I’m particularly fond of Key Lime Black and the cold brew flights, myself! www.fridaytea.com/collections/...

atomicMKR

@atomicmkr.bsky.social