What is so facinating about closing time?
We close our office and store at 10PM. After about 8PM it slows down, save for the late check ins. After about 9:30PM we start cleaning, vacuuming and getting things in line for the next day, since ...
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We used to keep the store open 'til 10 pm MT until we realized that there would always be someone who forgot a--? or needs a--?, or something. So we officially close the store/office at 8 and expect to hang around for a while. In that time there are pool closings, washroom late cleaning, campsite checks, & late arrivals to do while the looky loos thin out.
At 10 is a final camp check to remind quiet time if necessary.
Our guests have always been understanding and apologetic if they were unaware of the time change from Central or Pacific to Mountain time.
The shortening of store hours from 7-10, to 8-8 several years ago has made no appreciable difference in store sales volume. It has made a difference in guest appreciation, as the camp quiets down sooner, children go home, dogs are walked, and wakes up later.
At 10 is a final camp check to remind quiet time if necessary.
Our guests have always been understanding and apologetic if they were unaware of the time change from Central or Pacific to Mountain time.
The shortening of store hours from 7-10, to 8-8 several years ago has made no appreciable difference in store sales volume. It has made a difference in guest appreciation, as the camp quiets down sooner, children go home, dogs are walked, and wakes up later.
