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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 16 2012 : 09:54:52 AM
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I am working on opening up a new business with my daughter. We have been busy the last week comparison shopping for supplies and talking to others in the field. We have been discussing this venture for a year and it is finally all coming around. She is the driver, and I am tagging along. But we make a great team. I will post more about it soon.
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.”
-Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
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erowease
True Blue Farmgirl
294 Posts
Lesley
Edmonds
wa
USA
294 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2012 : 2:47:46 PM
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Its always exciting when you are able to see your dreams come to fruition. Good luck on your adventure and looking forward to hearing how it goes.
Lesley
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"I see God in the eyes of every child...every life is precious to God, whatever the circumstances." Mother Teresa |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 8:47:27 PM
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Oh, great. Keep us posted on the new business. Good luck to both of you.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2012 : 08:23:29 AM
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Here is what we have been up to...It has been exhausting, but the payoff has been amazing. We are starting a coffee truck business. Similar to the kiosk out west but it will be on wheels. We picked up a usable truck for the business and paid a fair price for it. It is a hot dog food truck and will have to be modified as a coffee truck. More counter space will have to be created for the coffee and espresso equipment. Stickers removed and replaced with our own logo. My daughter estimated the cost of all our coffee equipment to be about 16K new, but we managed to purchase almost all the professional coffee equipment we need and paid only 2500 for it. The Mr CoffeeMan that sold it to us is even going to train us how to use it. We can't believe how everything is falling together the way it has. The Mr CoffeeMan has been in the coffee business for 32 years. He has given us encouragement and support and genuinely wants our business to succeed. We have never even worked in a coffee shop. But we love coffee. Mr. CoffeeMan has taught us more in the past week talking with him then we have learned reading through all the "How to start a coffee shop" books. We hooked up with him from someone who sells restaurant equipment. He told us he has never in 32 years purchased NEW equipment but always used. He has bought out several shops and acquired extra equipment. I will post more pictures after our truck receives the make-over.
 
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.”
-Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
Edited by - thebyrdhaus on Jun 19 2012 08:25:15 AM |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Winter Haven
Florida
USA
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2698 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2698 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2012 : 10:07:39 AM
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It sounds awesome!! Wishing you the best of luck with this. Please keep us posted on how things are going.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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Marylyn
True Blue Farmgirl
316 Posts
Marylyn
Ellsinore
MO
USA
316 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2012 : 11:34:56 AM
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Wow, oh, wow...CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! keep those pictures coming!!!
Auntie M
Farmgirl # 4062 |
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
912 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 05:26:06 AM
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Patty, everything looks so good! Hooray for you! I am so happy for you and your daughter. I know you will do very well especially after what you told me about your town. This is so wonderful to hear that excitement in your voice. Keep us posted as to how things are going. Is that the name of your business, Bun on the Run?
Hugs and squeezies,
Nancy
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beachymom
True Blue Farmgirl
467 Posts
Kathy
Manchester
Tennessee
USA
467 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 05:59:25 AM
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OMG GF!! That's wonderful. You are getting you dream come true! I'm so happy for you. I know we all look forward to following your dream with you. Keep posting pics so we can see the before and after.
Hugs and Squishies!!
Kathy
Farmgirl Sister #3983
Take care of the land and it will take care of you. |
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 06:34:37 AM
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No, the business is not named Bun on the Run, Nancy. That is what the truck was previously. It is going to be called "Jake's Coffee and Espresso". This is also an attempt to lure Jake (for those not familiar with Jake, he is one of my sons) to move to Illinois with us. We have offered his GF a job. :)
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.”
-Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
Edited by - thebyrdhaus on Jun 20 2012 06:35:42 AM |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2012 : 02:31:55 AM
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Patty, This really looks nice. Great name, subtle pressure is always a good strategy! I can't wait to see your logo on the van. Bet you will have some great aprons!
Marianne |
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darlystippie
True Blue Farmgirl
410 Posts
Darlys
Cupertino
CA
USA
410 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2012 : 12:29:30 PM
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Patty --- all I can say is "You GO, girlfriend!" I am so impressed that I can't find the words to tell you how awesome you are. Keep us all in the loop.
Sister #3284 - on her Tippie Toes - oxox, Darlys
Chocolate Kisses ...
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2012 : 05:08:20 AM
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Busy, busy, Busy... All the truck decals have been removed. We removed the 2 compartment sink, the single sink, grill and steam tables and put a new counter top in. We painted the cabinets. We are waiting for the new 3 compartment sink and hand washing sink (required by the health department)to arrive. They should arrive and be installed by the end of the week. Today I will go to Springfield for Barista training. WOOHOO! I AM GOING TO BE A BARISTA! I am pretty excited. I worked on water lines yesterday... might need a little expertise help here. Sometimes you need to walk away and sleep on it, and then sometimes you need to just scream for help. A moment where I realize that I am not the wonder woman that I think I am.
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.”
-Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
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musicmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Wendy
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jun 26 2012 : 07:22:05 AM
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Oh Patty...this is so exciting and I'm glad you are sharing it with us! Living in the northwest, we love our coffee and take it rather seriously. Whenever I'm out in the mid-west, I always lament the fact that I can't find a good little coffee place. Now, if I ever get back out there, I'm going to have to find your coffee bar on wheels.
Can't wait to see more pictures!
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
Bob Marley
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cheryl keyes
True Blue Farmgirl
468 Posts
cheryl
millinocket
maine
USA
468 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2012 : 7:48:32 PM
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Hi Patty cheryl here from plumkrazy. congratulations on your new venture... im sure you will be fabulous... im hopin gyu recieved your package from my giveaway and enjoy it... guess i should have included a cute coffe cup.. best of luck to you... cheryl
http://plumkrazy.etsy.com
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peachy
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Melissa
Fennville
MI
USA
593 Posts |
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JerseyGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
181 Posts
Michele
Southern NJ
USA
181 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2012 : 04:51:48 AM
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| Patty, how exciting!!!I wish you the best of luck with this! |
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2012 : 05:31:03 AM
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The truck gets the lettering applied today. We are still waiting for the gray water holding tank. It had to be special ordered. I think we are probably looking at an opening of 2 weeks away. Health department takes their time with inspections.
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.”
-Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2012 : 6:30:22 PM
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The lettering has been applied! We are not quite ready to open. Our opening day has been delayed just a bit as we wait for some special order equipment to come in, but we're still here! Hopefully it will only be a couple weeks until we're up and running. Stay tuned! We made a chalk board to place beside the truck to display specials out of an old baby bed. We are so ready, but yet not ready. :(
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Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.”
-Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
Edited by - thebyrdhaus on Jul 21 2012 6:36:59 PM |
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Bearclover
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
Bunny
Gig Harbor
Wa
USA
2391 Posts |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Winter Haven
Florida
USA
2428 Posts |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2012 : 3:48:00 PM
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O how exciting Patty! I wish you and your daughter tons of success in both the business and luring your son to be with you!!!
Keep us posted....its looking great so far!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2012 : 03:21:08 AM
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Oh my. We are still waiting.... We had to special order the grey water holding tank and it took a month for the plumber to install it after it arrived. Installed last week. Woot,Woot!!. Now, we are waiting for the health department to show up and give us our certification. This was suppose to happen yesterday. I thought I might share some pictures of the inside.
 
 
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.”
-Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Winter Haven
Florida
USA
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Katlady93
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
Charlotte
Denmark
SC
USA
361 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2012 : 5:22:40 PM
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awesome, good luck to you, i'll take a cup. nothing beats a good cuppa joe.
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2012 : 3:06:53 PM
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Patty-
Thanks for the update...so funny I was just thinking "gee I wonder what every happened with the farmgirl sister who was starting a coffee on the go business"- and then- here is your update.
Glad things are finally coming together- hope that health inspector visits soon and you will be IN BUSINESS! The truck looks amazing!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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