Dare I say it? Opening???
Posted 10-13-2009 at 07:41 PM by scifimom
I'm almost afraid to write this, but if things go according to plan I will be opening on Halloween! Two weeks from this Saturday!
My contractor is on schedule. My walls are up and I'm painting starting tomorrow. It saves me a few dollars and given the surprises I've had, I need every nickel. After I've painted they are putting in the T-bar ceiling, and laying the lino in the bathrooms. My 11 foot island hood is sitting in the empty side of the building, waiting its turn to be installed. After that, we're on to tile and then... my equipment! I can order inspections and be all ready. I can hardly believe it is happening after two years with this project.
The only hold up will be if my landlord cannot get his final inspection. He has been dragging his feet way too long and I finally realized I had to turn into a business woman rather than being a nice girl. I wrote a letter to one of the VP's at the bank that owns the building, detailing all the hold ups and the lack of service that I was getting. The VP called me back and said he was meeting with all the parties involved to figure out what was left. I told him that had been done before - what was needed was a timeline.
Within a day of the meeting the SMUD (electrical utility) fees were paid as well as fees to expedite the process of installing my transformer, the signage was started, sidewalks were finished and I assume work to complete outstanding inspections was started. Lesson learned for me. I can be the nice girl when I'm dealing with clients and friends. I have to be the business woman when I'm dealing with the landlord.
I had a minor scare. The PG&E guy said the gas flow to my space was 'low flow'. This means that I have to pay $6000 to have a pipe installed that would carry enough gas to handle the BTU's. Another man took over my file and said that I was in a high flow area. Whew. Dodged that bullet.
My web site has been up for a couple weeks and I'm getting a few inquiries. Getting licenses and insurance has been the biggest sticking point.
So... anyone local is welcome to take a tour in a couple weeks. I'll post pictures in my album and you all can take a look.
I plan to have the open house on Friday, Nov. 13th. 13 has been a lucky number for this whole project - accounts opened, papers signed, my suite is 130... so it is fitting that I have a party on that day.
OMG! This is really happening!
My contractor is on schedule. My walls are up and I'm painting starting tomorrow. It saves me a few dollars and given the surprises I've had, I need every nickel. After I've painted they are putting in the T-bar ceiling, and laying the lino in the bathrooms. My 11 foot island hood is sitting in the empty side of the building, waiting its turn to be installed. After that, we're on to tile and then... my equipment! I can order inspections and be all ready. I can hardly believe it is happening after two years with this project.
The only hold up will be if my landlord cannot get his final inspection. He has been dragging his feet way too long and I finally realized I had to turn into a business woman rather than being a nice girl. I wrote a letter to one of the VP's at the bank that owns the building, detailing all the hold ups and the lack of service that I was getting. The VP called me back and said he was meeting with all the parties involved to figure out what was left. I told him that had been done before - what was needed was a timeline.
Within a day of the meeting the SMUD (electrical utility) fees were paid as well as fees to expedite the process of installing my transformer, the signage was started, sidewalks were finished and I assume work to complete outstanding inspections was started. Lesson learned for me. I can be the nice girl when I'm dealing with clients and friends. I have to be the business woman when I'm dealing with the landlord.
I had a minor scare. The PG&E guy said the gas flow to my space was 'low flow'. This means that I have to pay $6000 to have a pipe installed that would carry enough gas to handle the BTU's. Another man took over my file and said that I was in a high flow area. Whew. Dodged that bullet.
My web site has been up for a couple weeks and I'm getting a few inquiries. Getting licenses and insurance has been the biggest sticking point.
So... anyone local is welcome to take a tour in a couple weeks. I'll post pictures in my album and you all can take a look.
I plan to have the open house on Friday, Nov. 13th. 13 has been a lucky number for this whole project - accounts opened, papers signed, my suite is 130... so it is fitting that I have a party on that day.
OMG! This is really happening!
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It all sounds very exciting and (is it premature to say it?) fulfilling.
Good luck as your wish continues to proceed to reality. In the meantime, hold tight and don't forget to breathe.
In the meantime, don't forget to link to your website and be very specific about where "local" is -- in every post.
Again... good luck,
BDLPosted 10-15-2009 at 11:10 AM by boar_d_laze
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Posted 10-20-2009 at 06:56 PM by scifimom -
did you open? looks like the website is down. hope everything went well.Posted 11-02-2009 at 07:02 AM by katbalou
