Thread: 30 years ago today

Thanks J.G. , going 2 J&M is like going 2 the candy store. Take hearth that we will all see each other again with our heavenly father.

Thanks for all the kind words guys, I'm a very Blessed person. The longest time I spent away from my parents was on my honeymoon for three weeks. My 87 year old dad is in the store almost everyday hanging out, my wife, brother, and his wife are in the same office as me and all of our kids have worked or currently work here while not in school.

John was one of the first members of the forum that I met in person on the pier. When we are in the store, he always makes it a point to say hey so yes, I am visiting friends when I go to J&M. It just seems to always cost me $300 to get out the door Great place and we'll see you in June.

Congrats on 30 years and may the next 30 be just as fun as prosperous! You've got the right recipe of friendly staff, helpful info, reasonable prices, and excellent variety...keep up the great work!

First place I visit upon arrival, then daily after that. Thank you!

Congrats on the 30 years. All that work on securing permits, finding and keeping lines of credit, employee complications, making payroll, securing suppliers, the constant struggle of competing with the huge corporations, etc.etc. and then a milestone comes along as this, and you reflect on the hard work and constant struggles of owning and running a Family business and you realize you wouldn't change a thing. Myself and I'm sure everyone on this board is happy you stuck it out, what a wonderful place to shop, friendly and knowledgeable staff more than fair prices and Great Hours. I'm not saying the next 30 will be easier, but as you know it will be different because everyday has a different struggle. THANK YOU.

30 years is a remarkable feat in todays business world , Good job and many more years to come .
When you walk in each day look up and say Thanks Mom and go to work with a smile .

Congratulations on 30 years of business, John! I'm sure you made your mother proud! Hope to start coming back down soon to fish and visit the best tackle store ever. We always make it a point to go by J&M every trip to the Gulf, whether it's just a one day trip or a week. It's a pleasure to shop at such a top notch store with an outstanding staff!

Congrats to you and your staff for everything you do.My Grandkids say to me Poppy take me to J and M. And I tell them lets go.It makes our day.

Huzzah!
Hip hip hip hooray!
Hooyah!

However it's shouted it still means the same thing.

John you've an outstanding family business, and it is very much appreciated by the community and many others.
Thank you sir!