She has her own handtruck. She speedily rolls it outside and starts helping him load boxes. Back inside, Karkoska is helping a customer who is purchasing a grill. The New Jersey native recently came back to his home state after spending the last 15 years living in Southern California. Dad recently passed away from a sudden heart attack, so he's caring for his mother.
Earthquakes are the topic of the moment.
A dark-haired, thin and personable man, Mowery stands by the front counter as he recalls being rattled during a shaker. That one got me very nervous. Birds chirp loudly outside as Dick, a longtime customer, enters the store. Karkoska fell right into Dick's prank on the phone, trying to both understand his fake accent while assisting him with his request. They're wonderful people.