Goodbye to the Storefront...Hello 2011!

For anyone who doesn't want to read this whole blog, I'll cut straight to the news: The Heart of Texas Kayaks store is closing...in a few weeks...forever. So, if you've been wanting a good deal on a kayak and accessories, now is the time!!

Now for everyone that just read that and said, "Why?"...this blog is for you.

A lot of things can change in just a few years!

When we first opened HOT Kayaks, my brother and I were both able to spend our free time at the shop because we didn't have a lot of responsibilities at home. Then came 2009/2010 and the birth of my nieces...with another one on the way in 2011! It's hard for my brother to find time to work at the shop when he's running around after the cutest babies ever. Why would anyone want to be at a kayak shop on the weekends when you have these two adorable kids at home?



My reasons? Honestly, I'm burned out. I've spent the past 4 years working a full-time job as well as manning a kayak shop that requires 24-7 attention. I did it because I enjoyed it, but as 2010 dragged on, I realized I was no longer having fun. I'm ready to have a little time off. I'm ready to play a little more and maybe work a little less. I'm ready for someone else to spend their Saturday evenings behind a computer trying to figure out what the heck that $62 purchase at WalMart was for in order to balance the books. I'm ready to help my brother and his wife chase after those adorable babies...because I'm on a mission to be #1 Aunt for 2011.

Am I going to be out of the game completely? Probably not. You'll still see me on the water and hopefully I'll now have time to focus more on paddling and less on selling. You'll also probably see me around helping out at another kayak shop. I mean...I can't go cold Turkey! Kayak selling is in my blood now.

Thank you so much to everyone who helped us along the way. It's been an amazing run, but I'm kind of tired of running.

Cheers to 2011 and new adventures!
Colleen