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On Wed, 14 May 2003 17:07:43 -0700, "Dave Bugg" <dbuggatcharterdotnet>
wrote: >I want to let my Buds here on AFB know about a hugely momentous, and >career-altering decision that's been nearly four years in the making. I'm >here to tell ya'll that I'm jumping in the deep end, pulling the trigger, >taking the plunge, going for broke... I've decided to open up a 'Q joint. >Some particulars follow, so read on at your own discretion. > >The initial concept is simple: a building of about 1500 sq ft, which is >setup as a take-out and a limited, informal eat-in with 10 or so tables. The >primary menu will be limited to ribs, pulled/chopped pork, brisket, chicken >and sausage, along with a variety of sides, and dessert. A kids menu will >include chicken finger/nugget thingies and hot dogs for kids who won't eat >'Q. The kitchen set-up and equipment will be sufficient to allow the place >to be used as a commercial kitchen. This will be important for off-site >concessions and catering. The nice thing about working for a health district >is that I've got easy access for help with plan reviews for my kitchen and >pit area. I still have to pay the inspection and permit fees. > >My timetable for opening is March 2004. There are no other barbecue >restaurants in the immediate area, which comprises a population of about >62,000 people. Nor are there any barbecue places in the immediate outlying >areas which expands the population to about 112,000. >Between now and September, I will be fully developing my business plan (to >include my marketing plan) which will be the basis for obtaining my start-up >capital through a small business loan. Some of my savings will also be used, >but I won't have to withdraw any of my funds from my retirement account. I >have already established a relationship with a business loan account manager >at one of our local banks, and we have had some preliminary discussions over >a rough outline of my plan. He is enthusiastic about my start-up proposal >and has given my a big thumbs up to continue with my formal business plan. > >I will be leaving my position with the Health District at the first of next >year (shhhh, be vewy, vewy quiet.. They don't know yet). Jill (SWMBO), as a >charge nurse on pediatrics at our hospital, has a significant income, which >will be more than sufficient to take care of our household living expenses >when I leave the health district. Currently, all of *my* salary goes into >the bank. Over the last three years, we have paid off all of our outstanding >debts -- save for the mortgage -- so our monthly expenses are low. This >means that the only initial goal for the business in the first 6 months is >to break even on the overhead. However, based on some preliminary >projections, I am anticipating cash flow to begin allowing me to draw about >75% of my current take-home income after four months. > >I have been burning the candle at both ends for the last two months to get >to this point in the formal phase of implementation. I have burned a lot of >midnight oil pouring through and absorbing some great books on small >business. I've just started on the process of writing THE BUSINESS PLAN. And >I have engaged the services of a great CPA and an attorney to assist - with >fees paid, of course - on the myriad questions and advice that will be >needed as I proceed through contracts and accounting procedures over the >coming months. > >This is a lot longer than most posts that I make, I hope few will consider >it wasted bandwidth. If you would like, however, I'll post periodic updates >and reports on how I'm getting this business off the ground, but I won't do >so if it'd be considered a nuisance. > >Because of this business stuff, I have been a bit testier than I'd like to >think I am, which is why I've had little patience with the Milesh/techwizz >contingent. Anxiety and tiredness tend to do that (you wanna know what my >greatest fear is now? Well it ain't the fear of failure, as there is no >doubt that this venture will be a huge success during the first 12 months. >My biggest fear is that, after all these years of dinking around, someone >will setup a 'Q joint before I open my doors). I don't have time for that >crap anymore, so I hope I'll have the good sense to use my limited posting >time on AFB wisely and restrict myself from taunting, poking or otherwise >regurgitating on the dreck that choose to show up. If ya'll find me >slipping, just tell me to get back on track, ok? "And then, 521 days later, Dave's Pit Smoked BBQ was opened and the people came and saw and ate, and it was good." ;-) Just wanted to remind folks of how this all started. I've posted my pics from the grand opening, and added the earlier pics that Dave had posted to A.B.F. as well to give a bit of the historical timeline. Amazing to compare the first pics of the site to the finished product. http://www.chefjuke.com/daves/ Again, congratulations to Dave and Jill and family. Hope to be able to make it up again soon to see how you are settling in. -Chef Juke "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!" www.chefjuke.com |
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Chef Juke wrote:
> On Wed, 14 May 2003 17:07:43 -0700, "Dave Bugg" <dbuggatcharterdotnet> > wrote: > > >>I want to let my Buds here on AFB know about a hugely momentous, and >>career-altering decision that's been nearly four years in the making. I'm >>here to tell ya'll that I'm jumping in the deep end, pulling the trigger, >>taking the plunge, going for broke... I've decided to open up a 'Q joint. >>Some particulars follow, so read on at your own discretion. <snip> > > "And then, 521 days later, Dave's Pit Smoked BBQ was opened and the > people came and saw and ate, and it was good." > > ;-) > > Just wanted to remind folks of how this all started. > > I've posted my pics from the grand opening, and added the earlier pics > that Dave had posted to A.B.F. as well to give a bit of the historical > timeline. Amazing to compare the first pics of the site to the > finished product. > > http://www.chefjuke.com/daves/ > > Again, congratulations to Dave and Jill and family. Hope to be able > to make it up again soon to see how you are settling in. > > > > -Chef Juke > "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!" > www.chefjuke.com > Great job, Chef. Almost makes me feel like I was there..... |
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Chef Juke wrote:
> On Wed, 14 May 2003 17:07:43 -0700, "Dave Bugg" <dbuggatcharterdotnet> > wrote: > > >>I want to let my Buds here on AFB know about a hugely momentous, and >>career-altering decision that's been nearly four years in the making. I'm >>here to tell ya'll that I'm jumping in the deep end, pulling the trigger, >>taking the plunge, going for broke... I've decided to open up a 'Q joint. >>Some particulars follow, so read on at your own discretion. <snip> > > "And then, 521 days later, Dave's Pit Smoked BBQ was opened and the > people came and saw and ate, and it was good." > > ;-) > > Just wanted to remind folks of how this all started. > > I've posted my pics from the grand opening, and added the earlier pics > that Dave had posted to A.B.F. as well to give a bit of the historical > timeline. Amazing to compare the first pics of the site to the > finished product. > > http://www.chefjuke.com/daves/ > > Again, congratulations to Dave and Jill and family. Hope to be able > to make it up again soon to see how you are settling in. > > > > -Chef Juke > "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!" > www.chefjuke.com > Great job, Chef. Almost makes me feel like I was there..... |
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Nice job Chef, oh how I wish I could have tasted one or two of those
hushpuppies Big Jim was cooking. It is amazing to see the humble beginnings and the culmination of all of their hard work. Kinda gives ya that warm all over feeling, or it could be a buzz, not sure <G> No at 6 in the morning it must be that warm all over feeling. Bruce & G'ganna-n-Gold Beach |
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Just read Dave's original post from 521 days ago when the big decision was
made and the wheels started to roll. Wow! I got big time chills! Must be going around here in Gold Beach this AM. But how Cool!! From a dream to the real deal. That post is a keeper, if it's this much fun to read it now, imagine what it will be like on the first anniversary or the fifth or tenth!! Gabby G'ganna |
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Ol' Hippie wrote:
> Gabby G'ganna (Sorry to threadjack but...) BAHAHAAA! I like the nick. Glad to see ya posting here. ![]() Chef, you've outdone yourself with that site. Thanks for posting the old pics as well. Keith will be happy to get to see what it used to look like. I've been just a lurker off and on for many years, and I feel so honored to be so warmly welcomed by everyone. Thank you for letting me share in this great event. A great event it was too! It's wonderful to see Dave's dream come true. -- Saara |
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Chef Juke wrote:
> > I've posted my pics from the grand opening, and added the earlier pics > that Dave had posted to A.B.F. as well to give a bit of the historical > timeline. Amazing to compare the first pics of the site to the > finished product. > > http://www.chefjuke.com/daves/ > > Again, congratulations to Dave and Jill and family. Hope to be able > to make it up again soon to see how you are settling in. Chef, thanks for putting those pics up. You can really feel the love. Oy, I'm getting verklempt! Blessings all to Dave and Jill, TFM and Kili! -- Aloha, Nathan Lau San Jose, CA #include <std.disclaimer> |
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Chef Juke wrote:
> > I've posted my pics from the grand opening, and added the earlier pics > that Dave had posted to A.B.F. as well to give a bit of the historical > timeline. Amazing to compare the first pics of the site to the > finished product. > > http://www.chefjuke.com/daves/ > > Again, congratulations to Dave and Jill and family. Hope to be able > to make it up again soon to see how you are settling in. Chef, thanks for putting those pics up. You can really feel the love. Oy, I'm getting verklempt! Blessings all to Dave and Jill, TFM and Kili! -- Aloha, Nathan Lau San Jose, CA #include <std.disclaimer> |
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Chef Juke wrote in alt.binaries.food
> > I've posted my pics from the grand opening, and added the earlier pics > that Dave had posted to A.B.F. as well to give a bit of the historical > timeline. Amazing to compare the first pics of the site to the > finished product. > > http://www.chefjuke.com/daves/ > > Again, congratulations to Dave and Jill and family. Hope to be able > to make it up again soon to see how you are settling in. > > > > -Chef Juke > "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!" > www.chefjuke.com > Nice job Chef. Sure would like to get a copy of that video tape. Let me know how much. -- BigDog, To E-mail me, you know what to do. |
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On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 18:35:04 GMT, BigDog
> wrote: >Chef Juke wrote in alt.binaries.food > >> >> I've posted my pics from the grand opening, and added the earlier pics >> that Dave had posted to A.B.F. as well to give a bit of the historical >> timeline. Amazing to compare the first pics of the site to the >> finished product. >> >> http://www.chefjuke.com/daves/ >> >> Again, congratulations to Dave and Jill and family. Hope to be able >> to make it up again soon to see how you are settling in. >> >> >> >> -Chef Juke >> "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!" >> www.chefjuke.com >> >Nice job Chef. Sure would like to get a copy of that >video tape. Let me know how much. Great run, Chef! But I thought I was slimmer and had way more hair. [some years ago . . . ] Harry |
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On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 18:35:04 GMT, BigDog
> wrote: >Chef Juke wrote in alt.binaries.food > >> >> I've posted my pics from the grand opening, and added the earlier pics >> that Dave had posted to A.B.F. as well to give a bit of the historical >> timeline. Amazing to compare the first pics of the site to the >> finished product. >> >> http://www.chefjuke.com/daves/ >> >> Again, congratulations to Dave and Jill and family. Hope to be able >> to make it up again soon to see how you are settling in. >> >> >> >> -Chef Juke >> "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!" >> www.chefjuke.com >> >Nice job Chef. Sure would like to get a copy of that >video tape. Let me know how much. Great run, Chef! But I thought I was slimmer and had way more hair. [some years ago . . . ] Harry |
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![]() > Great run, Chef! But I thought I was slimmer and had way more hair. > [some years ago . . . ] > Harry Me too, Harry |
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![]() > Great run, Chef! But I thought I was slimmer and had way more hair. > [some years ago . . . ] > Harry Me too, Harry |
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Chef Juke said on 10/20/2004 7:37 AM:
> > I've posted my pics from the grand opening, and added the earlier pics > that Dave had posted to A.B.F. as well to give a bit of the historical > timeline. Amazing to compare the first pics of the site to the > finished product. > > http://www.chefjuke.com/daves/ > > Again, congratulations to Dave and Jill and family. Hope to be able > to make it up again soon to see how you are settling in. > > > > -Chef Juke > "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!" > www.chefjuke.com > That great group picture, 067, would be fantastic with names attached to the faces.. Excellent pics. Looks like a lot of fun for all! |
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Chef Juke said on 10/20/2004 7:37 AM:
> > I've posted my pics from the grand opening, and added the earlier pics > that Dave had posted to A.B.F. as well to give a bit of the historical > timeline. Amazing to compare the first pics of the site to the > finished product. > > http://www.chefjuke.com/daves/ > > Again, congratulations to Dave and Jill and family. Hope to be able > to make it up again soon to see how you are settling in. > > > > -Chef Juke > "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!" > www.chefjuke.com > That great group picture, 067, would be fantastic with names attached to the faces.. Excellent pics. Looks like a lot of fun for all! |
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ToLo wrote:
> Chef Juke said on 10/20/2004 7:37 AM: > >> >> I've posted my pics from the grand opening, and added the earlier pics >> that Dave had posted to A.B.F. as well to give a bit of the historical >> timeline. Amazing to compare the first pics of the site to the >> finished product. >> >> http://www.chefjuke.com/daves/ >> >> Again, congratulations to Dave and Jill and family. Hope to be able >> to make it up again soon to see how you are settling in. >> >> >> >> -Chef Juke >> "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!" >> www.chefjuke.com >> > That great group picture, 067, would be fantastic with names attached to > the faces.. > > Excellent pics. Looks like a lot of fun for all! Agreed. Great pics, thanks! I think that I've "guessed" at the names and pics. I'm now curious why TFM@ Goes by that "handle" though. -- Steve Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again. |
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ToLo wrote:
> Chef Juke said on 10/20/2004 7:37 AM: > >> >> I've posted my pics from the grand opening, and added the earlier pics >> that Dave had posted to A.B.F. as well to give a bit of the historical >> timeline. Amazing to compare the first pics of the site to the >> finished product. >> >> http://www.chefjuke.com/daves/ >> >> Again, congratulations to Dave and Jill and family. Hope to be able >> to make it up again soon to see how you are settling in. >> >> >> >> -Chef Juke >> "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!" >> www.chefjuke.com >> > That great group picture, 067, would be fantastic with names attached to > the faces.. > > Excellent pics. Looks like a lot of fun for all! Agreed. Great pics, thanks! I think that I've "guessed" at the names and pics. I'm now curious why TFM@ Goes by that "handle" though. -- Steve Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again. |
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![]() ToLo wrote: > Chef Juke said on 10/20/2004 7:37 AM: >> >> I've posted my pics from the grand opening, and added the earlier >> pics that Dave had posted to A.B.F. as well to give a bit of the >> historical timeline. Amazing to compare the first pics of the site >> to the finished product. >> >> http://www.chefjuke.com/daves/ >> >> Again, congratulations to Dave and Jill and family. Hope to be able >> to make it up again soon to see how you are settling in. >> >> >> >> -Chef Juke >> "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!" >> www.chefjuke.com >> > That great group picture, 067, would be fantastic with names attached > to the faces.. > > Excellent pics. Looks like a lot of fun for all! I reposted the pic with names attached under the heading afbgangwithnames..or something like that. Look on abf. -- Fosco Gamgee Whitfurrows and his 6" boner |
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![]() ToLo wrote: > Chef Juke said on 10/20/2004 7:37 AM: >> >> I've posted my pics from the grand opening, and added the earlier >> pics that Dave had posted to A.B.F. as well to give a bit of the >> historical timeline. Amazing to compare the first pics of the site >> to the finished product. >> >> http://www.chefjuke.com/daves/ >> >> Again, congratulations to Dave and Jill and family. Hope to be able >> to make it up again soon to see how you are settling in. >> >> >> >> -Chef Juke >> "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!" >> www.chefjuke.com >> > That great group picture, 067, would be fantastic with names attached > to the faces.. > > Excellent pics. Looks like a lot of fun for all! I reposted the pic with names attached under the heading afbgangwithnames..or something like that. Look on abf. -- Fosco Gamgee Whitfurrows and his 6" boner |
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![]() "Steve Calvin" > wrote in message ... > ToLo wrote: > > Agreed. Great pics, thanks! I think that I've "guessed" at the names > and pics. I'm now curious why TFM@ Goes by that "handle" though. Because he used to be a fat bastad, redneck, hippie type. But a real nice one. :-) _________ ht_redneck |
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Harry Demidavicius > wrote:
> [ . . . ]I thought I was slimmer and had way more hair. [some years ago] LMAO -- Intuitive insights from Nick, Retired in the San Fernando Valley Vote Freedom First, but if ya don't vote, don't complain! |
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![]() "Harry Demidavicius" > wrote in message ... > > Great run, Chef! But I thought I was slimmer and had way more hair. > [some years ago . . . ] > Harry Harry, You could always get some rabbits tattooed on your head (if you know what I mean?). Graeme:-) |
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![]() "Harry Demidavicius" > wrote in message ... > > Great run, Chef! But I thought I was slimmer and had way more hair. > [some years ago . . . ] > Harry Harry, You could always get some rabbits tattooed on your head (if you know what I mean?). Graeme:-) |
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On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 10:09:06 +0100, "Graeme...in London"
> wrote: > >"Harry Demidavicius" > wrote in message .. . >> >> Great run, Chef! But I thought I was slimmer and had way more hair. >> [some years ago . . . ] >> Harry > >Harry, > >You could always get some rabbits tattooed on your head (if you know what I >mean?). > >Graeme:-) > FY , Graeme - jointly and severally! Rude letter follows. ;0) There is a theory that when you pass a certain age your hair regresses back into your head and leaks out of your ears and nose. Harry posting from Ice Station Calgary |
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![]() "Harry Demidavicius" > wrote in message ... > On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 10:09:06 +0100, "Graeme...in London" > > wrote: > >> >>"Harry Demidavicius" > wrote in message . .. >>> >>> Great run, Chef! But I thought I was slimmer and had way more hair. >>> [some years ago . . . ] >>> Harry >> >>Harry, >> >>You could always get some rabbits tattooed on your head (if you know what >>I >>mean?). >> >>Graeme:-) >> > FY , Graeme - jointly and severally! > Rude letter follows. ;0) > > There is a theory that when you pass a certain age your hair regresses > back into your head and leaks out of your ears and nose. > Ahahahaha!!! That will be stated tomorrow eve in the local tavern, my friend. Jack |
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![]() Harry Demidavicius wrote: > On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 10:09:06 +0100, "Graeme...in London" > > wrote: > > >>"Harry Demidavicius" > wrote in message . .. >> >>>Great run, Chef! But I thought I was slimmer and had way more hair. >>>[some years ago . . . ] >>>Harry >> >>Harry, >> >>You could always get some rabbits tattooed on your head (if you know what I >>mean?). >> >>Graeme:-) >> > > FY , Graeme - jointly and severally! > Rude letter follows. ;0) > > There is a theory that when you pass a certain age your hair regresses > back into your head and leaks out of your ears and nose. > I hope that doesn't mean the balder one is the hairer the nose and ears are :-) That would be scary!!!!! BBQ |
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