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carrie722 · 01-28-2009, 03:23 PM

Well, I opened a restaurant 18 months ago. At the time, I didn't realize the state of the economy nor did I realize it would require close to three times the capital that I calculated. So, not only is my house mortgaged to the hilt, but my retirement fund and 401(K) bit the dust. This restaurant was my son's passion, and as a matter of fact, he flew the state just before I was to make the purchase. I waited two months, went ahead with the purchase, and opened without him. He eventually returned to town and does a marvelous job.

So, what does all that mean? Well, once or twice I wondered if it was the earth talking to me not to make the purchase after my son left. If I knew then what I know now, would I be here in the restaurant today?

It is water under the bridge since I am a restaurant owner and restaurateur. I'm committed to this restaurant and despite the current troubling and challenging economy, I will be successful.

01-28-2009, 03:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
carrie722 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1 User Status: Offline	Opening a restaurant Well, I opened a restaurant 18 months ago. At the time, I didn't realize the state of the economy nor did I realize it would require close to three times the capital that I calculated. So, not only is my house mortgaged to the hilt, but my retirement fund and 401(K) bit the dust. This restaurant was my son's passion, and as a matter of fact, he flew the state just before I was to make the purchase. I waited two months, went ahead with the purchase, and opened without him. He eventually returned to town and does a marvelous job. So, what does all that mean? Well, once or twice I wondered if it was the earth talking to me not to make the purchase after my son left. If I knew then what I know now, would I be here in the restaurant today? It is water under the bridge since I am a restaurant owner and restaurateur. I'm committed to this restaurant and despite the current troubling and challenging economy, I will be successful.