Disclaimer: This page is up a little early because we want to talk a little bit about our sponsors for this event. If it seems like a paid commercial endorsement, please understand it isn't, just a couple of very happy customers.

Our experience with Wegmans.

Last year we brought America One to Spiediefest for the first time. Our sponsor was a company named Wegmans. We asked around to find out who they were. The conversation went something like this: One of us to crew person- "Hey, what is Wegmans?" The response from the crew person was usually, "You don't know what Wegmans is? Once you've been to a Wegmans you will never go to another grocery store."  We did our thing, had a great time flying, and went home. At some point during this year, a Wegmans came to our town. We decided to make sure we paid a visit because they were kind enough to sponsor America One at Spiediefest.

Barry and I walked into the new Wegmans about a week after they opened. Living here in Pennsylvania for 10 years now, I have always said Pennsylvania is a wasteland for any kind of shopping. I am originally from Minnesota and shopping there was always better than good. When I moved here, I found out that Minnesota shoppers are spoiled. I always compared any grocery store to Byerly's or Cub. Nothing here ever came close to either store. Until I walked into Wegmans that is. Wegmans blows all the rest out of the water!  Barry & I didn't want to leave. We tried to come up with a strategy to find a place to hide after they closed for the night. Guess what, Wegmans is open 24 hours so that strategy was shelved. We did buy lots of groceries and made use of the Chinese food bar. Yum. When my mom came to visit, I took her to Wegmans, she was also impressed. The service is always friendly, and they are very accommodating. Mom wanted half of a cabbage, they cut it in half for her and put the other half out for another purchaser. That is service. It is wonderful to see a company that works so hard to please their customers and still not break the bank. Tonight I got my Wegmans Club Card, we will use it often.

Ok, enough of my ramblings...This year, Wegmans is sponsoring both America One and Patriot for Spiediefest.  Please come see us this weekend in Binghamton, NY and don't forget to stop by your local Wegmans if you are lucky enough to have one near by. I know we will.

Teri D.