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Just spent beaucoup bucks on landscaping plantings. I wanted to support a local tree nursery, instead of the bigger yards that have everything shipped in. However, the local guy has been lax with his growing and didn't have the selection I needed. Buying local is always attractive for me, but the business has to be competitive. I can't let the 'buy local' mantra trump other factors. (shameless asskissing)That's why Pelican has gotten my business and will in the future. (/shameless asskissing).

As far as other things, I do agree: locally owned restaurants, tire shops, lumber yards, etc.