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By Pipka
As I reflect on my life, I always love sharing my memories and those events that make me who I am.
I wrote this in January 2021. “Thursday, December 31, 2020, was the last time in 40 years that I took down the open sign of my shop, Pipka's Door County, in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. It was a bitter sweet day and moment. In those 40 years I meet so many wonderful customers, and many of you have become friends. Over the past few months, so many people have wished me luck and encouragement and thanked me for all the years they were able to visit Pipka's during their Door County vacations. It's really me who wants to say "thank you" for all the memories which I will carry in my heart as I move forward to new adventures. I'll keep you posted! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Life is good.”
Door County shops are not the same without you, Pipka! I follow your website and am happy you had the courage not only to have a shop, but move on to new adventures! I ran a reception for an artist here in the suburbs of Chicago, (I’m with the Chicago Pastel Painters) and one lady on hospitality walked in with an almond cake. I said, “Pipka’s recipe?” An enthusiastic “yes!” brought conversation of all the cool things you used to sell!