Congratz: 99-year-olds who thrives on working more than five days a week

There aren't too many 99-year-olds who thrive on working more than five days a week. And no doubt even fewer who have been "cash mobbed" by about 100 people brandishing $5 notes.

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But on Saturday, Fay Morley, the owner of Sydney haberdashery shop Park Lane Haberdashery was delighted when a group of enthusiastic shoppers - organised via Facebook - arrived to inject some energy and revenue into her tiny button and ribbon-filled shop.

The "cash mob" was the brainchild of Katy Plummer, who owns the secondhand bookshop next door, Desire Books.

"I think Mrs Morley is awesome and I can't believe she works six days a week at 99," Ms Plummer said.
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The 39-year-old works by the motto: if something's a good idea, don't just think about it, do it. So rather than just pondering an idea to support her fellow Manly shop owner, Ms Plummer sprang into action.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/trends/a-very-modern-boost-for-a-bright-button-20120820-24ha3.html#ixzz244ZdCbG4

Congratz: 99-year-olds who thrives on working more than five days a week

Congratz: 99-year-olds who thrives on working more than five days a week

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