No Vacancy

It appears that dispite the over whelming growth and the appearance of empty storefronts. There is almost nothing available... Literally.

It is a little disheartening. However, it is not a lost cause. Right now, we have two possibilities and one miracle. Personally, we are hoping for the mircale. (hey, we might as well try for the best) Of course, it is not available in the truest meaning of the word, but things can change and there is a real possibility. The other two will take a little time. The first is a little smaller than we would like and the second is the perfect size but is not ready to be occupied.

On a side note, we also found out why no one was returning our calls. There was a conference in Las Vegas and the majority of real estate agents that we wanted to talk to were there. At least, we didn't give them our money before they left. Who knows what could have happened.

5 Days and Counting...

My last week at work, then it is off and running for the new business. Today we are finally meeting with a real estate agent to walk through a few store fronts. The last two weeks the real estate agent has been on vacation in Austria. Go figure.

So far, finding a store front has been the biggest set back. Business in Elk Grove is exploding and vacant store fronts are disapearing very fast. We do have a couple of prospects. Now that we can finally meet with the real estate agent. Once we get a store front secured things will go into overdrive and we will be open before you know it.

That's Mine!

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Originally uploaded by krumbecker.

They are at it again. Kiska stole that from Klondike, and vice versa. At least they keep us entertained.

By the way, no new news about the biz. But if there is will it post. Right now, we are looking for a place to call home.

Golden Expectations

It is official, after months of research, planning, soul searching and maybe a little luck, I am proud to announce that I have a new job. My family and I will be going into business for ourselves. And we will be opening a Minuteman Press by July.

I will work as co-owner and the primary Graphic Designer. My dad will manage the store and the finances, while my brother will work with sales and marketing. And probably most importantly, my mom will make sure that none of use goes crazy or kill each other, among other things.

The only thing we are waiting on now is a store front we can call home. Everything else, is falling into place. Now, you know why I have been busy and scarce.

A Day at the Zoo

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Originally uploaded by krumbecker.

Like I said before, I am taking some much needed R & R. So what could be more relaxing than a day at the local zoo. Relazing yes, Enjoyable absolutely. But it wasn't without consequence.

My allergies were on high alert yesterday and nothing would stop them. It wasn't the most pleasent having a runny nose all day and seezing every five minutes. However, it was a whole lot better than being in the office. The highlights of the visit had to be the griaffes, monkeys, and the big cats.

Afterwards, I had the opportunity to give my nose a rest and went to see Monster-in-law. There are some simarities to real life, but there is not reason to point out the obvious.

All in all, it was a very good day.