I Am Counting Those Chickens Baby!!!!

Business By spongemomsweatpants Updated 1 Aug 2007 , 2:24pm by hsmomma

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spongemomsweatpants Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 5:03pm
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Because those eggs have hatched!!! icon_biggrin.gificon_biggrin.gificon_biggrin.gificon_biggrin.gificon_biggrin.gif

Ok I am doing the Snoopy happy dance right nowwell no icon_confused.gif I am sitting in front of my computer typing right now, but I was doing the happy dance a moment ago while on the phone with Hubsie Wubsie. icon_biggrin.gif

He just got the call and our loan has been APPROVED!! icon_biggrin.gificon_biggrin.gifthumbs_up.gifthumbs_up.gif We close this thursday!! That means that I can make my down payment, pay the electrician, the plumber, get my parking lot put in and various other permit and licensing fees and expenses like insurance and whatnot, get new signs made business cards, etc etc etc
I may even have enough left over to do some minor landscaping!!!! Thank you all so much for following this with me and rooting me on. Your good loan vibes, prayers and encouragement worked!! I cant wait until I have something substantial to post pics of.

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fooby Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 5:38pm
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Congratulations!!! thumbs_up.gif Wishing you the best in your new business venture.

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mommicakes Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 8:12pm
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See spongemom... I knew I heard some little beaks pecking (That was that noise I heard!!!) I can't wait to drive by and see your sign hanging. Let me know when the grand opening is, I think I need some cake icon_wink.gif

CONGRATS LADY!!!!!!!!!

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FromScratch Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 8:23pm
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Oh how wonderful Spongemom!!! I can't wait to hear all about the progress!

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imagine76 Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 8:27pm
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WOOO HOOO! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

i'm so jealous! icon_rolleyes.gif

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foxymomma521 Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 8:30pm
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I'm glad to hear it! After your last post about the appraisal I was hoping to hear good news!! Congratulations and good luck!

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tyty Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 8:33pm
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Congratulations! Post pictures!

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spongemomsweatpants Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 8:38pm
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Thanks so much everyone!! Trust me when I tell you that you all are going to get so overloaded on pics and details that by the time it's all done, you are gonna be like" ugg not another Love Bites posting"
Oh consequently Love bites is the name of the shop thumbs_up.gif

Now I need to start working on logos and desgining of biz cards..any advice?..lol aside from "make sure you use SPELL CHECK you GOOB!" icon_lol.gificon_redface.gif

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FatAndHappy Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 8:39pm
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CONGRATS!!!!!! thumbs_up.gifthumbs_up.gifthumbs_up.gifthumbs_up.gif

I'm drooling on the computer thinking what it must be like! Good luck in all that you do!!! icon_smile.gif

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havingfun Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 8:42pm
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Congratulations!!! You go girl icon_biggrin.gificon_biggrin.gif

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peeps311 Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 8:45pm
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Sponge....been thinking about your opening! Congrats and sending continuous good vibes your way! Still hoping to stop by on my next visit to NH! You must be sooooo excited!!!!!!!

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jenncowin Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 8:49pm
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Congratulations! I'm happy for you and can't wait to see your pics!

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lilypie Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 8:53pm
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Congrats from me too! I am happy for you! (and a little jealous too, forgive me)

Good Luck!

Liliana

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ckkerber Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 9:02pm
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You've earned this dream come true. Enjoy every little minute of it!

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sweeteecakes Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 9:24pm
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YEAAAHHH!!! thumbs_up.gif

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beachcakes Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 9:54pm
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Aww spongemom, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am so happy for you!! icon_biggrin.gif (and maybe just a *little* jealous) icon_wink.gif

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Steph2325 Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 9:58pm
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Yippee! I've been rooting for you. Love Bites is a STELLAR name too! (not that you really care what my opinion is, LOL)

Congratulations!

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Happy Day,
Steph

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pumpkinroses Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 10:08pm
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congrats!

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i_heart_pastry Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 10:13pm
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CONGRATS!!!!

Bec

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mgdqueen Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 10:15pm
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Congratulations and best wishes on Love Bites!!

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Momkiksbutt Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 10:15pm
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Congrats!! And I'm like the others.....I'm alittle jealous too!! How great for you!!

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grannys3angels Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 10:16pm
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party.gif CONGRATS!!!! party.gif ....I have been following your story, I am so happy that your dream is coming ture.

God Bless,
Sharon

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SueB Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 10:20pm
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You are so lucky! Congrats!

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julesn20716 Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 10:21pm
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Congratulations! It is so good to live my cake shop dream through you - it's not costing me a penny!

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Oniro Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 10:21pm
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Congratulations and all the best in your new venture!

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step0nmi Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 10:23pm
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Awww! Congratulations! that is soo exciting!!! Great to hear that...and yeah, I am a little jealous too! LOL

Congrats!

StephyG

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pinklady1356 Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 10:29pm
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Congrats. I am so jealous. I have tried to look for the right loan to get my business going. NO luck for me. icon_sad.gif I am so happy for you. I wish you the best of luck.


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superstar Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 10:47pm
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I am so happy for you & wish you good fortune & happiness in your new venture. I know you are going to do very well.

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Price Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 10:47pm
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Congrats! I can only dream about it!

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spongemomsweatpants Posted 31 Jul 2007 , 11:04pm
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Awe thanks so much everybody!!

And just for the record STEPH of course I care what your opinion is!! It is actually Love Bites Fine Pastries and Confections but I may change that a bit.

Boy it is amazing how quick things happen when you finally have the money to pay people..lol icon_lol.gif

The parking lot guy is coming tomorrow night and says that he may be able to do it as early as the end of the week. He said it will take about 4 to 6 hours to make it happenHOLY COW thats fast! icon_surprised.gif

The electrician who we just had in over the weekend to take a look called tonight to give me a quote and is coming up about 300 less than we thought hed beoh yeah I am making that boy a cheesecake (his fav). thumbs_up.gif
Hubsie called and got our propane account all set up and they will be here the day we move in to deliver the tank and hook up the stove.

Once the parking lot is finished then we can get the trailer here and empty out the garage into the trailer (which is where the shop will be). Then we can get the guys in to tear out the garage doors and toss in the French doors, seal up the other door, make a hole for the AC and build me some walls, flooring, shelves, etc! I called the contractor to makes sure he was ready and he said he already has his hammer in his hand and the boys are in the truck. icon_cool.gif

So this is going to happen quick quick!! Darn good thing too as we are moving it in on sept 9th!!

Wow this is gonna be a crazy month and I have no doubt we will hit some roadblocks along the way but a good Spongemom never says diewell unless she is running into the salon with gray roots showing, but really even then she is not saying it, its more of a whining plead. icon_rolleyes.gif I will be sure to keep you all in the loop with pics during the whole journey!!

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