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lomikesa
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Joined: Apr 26, 2006
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Birthday: Feb 21
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:15 pm |
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Congratulations! I am so happy for you, I wish something like that would happen to me too.
God works in misterios way.
I wish the best.
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CakeDiva73
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Joined: Jan 30, 2006
Posts: 3058
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:00 pm |
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Oh, sweet mother of God, I am going to throw up.......I am meeting with the bakery regional manager on Wednesday to go over all the equipment and make sure it is operational, etc and they said I could open a full blown bakery with employees if that is what I want. If I just want to bake some stuff to sell in addition to the custom cakes, that was fine too. The space is all mine....
The only stip was that I bake some french bread for the store so they don't have to have it shipped in each day. (They said the frozen bread is hecka cheap and the sales would also be mine so it was a good, simple money maker). They have the huge rack that holds multiple loaves as well as the huge walk in oven......
Did I mention I was going to barf? Oh my God........ I have to get my kids but wanted to give the update.  |
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HarleyDee
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Joined: Aug 17, 2009
Posts: 221
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:13 pm |
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| CakeDiva73 wrote: | Oh, sweet mother of God, I am going to throw up.......I am meeting with the bakery regional manager on Wednesday to go over all the equipment and make sure it is operational, etc and they said I could open a full blown bakery with employees if that is what I want. If I just want to bake some stuff to sell in addition to the custom cakes, that was fine too. The space is all mine....
The only stip was that I bake some french bread for the store so they don't have to have it shipped in each day. (They said the frozen bread is hecka cheap and the sales would also be mine so it was a good, simple money maker). They have the huge rack that holds multiple loaves as well as the huge walk in oven......
Did I mention I was going to barf? Oh my God........ I have to get my kids but wanted to give the update. |
Umm, wow! That sounds awesome!  |
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saffronica
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Joined: Jun 10, 2009
Posts: 113
Birthday: Jul 03
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:15 pm |
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Take a deep breath...you can do this! I know the thought of a full-blown bakery with employees and everything is probably totally overwhelming. But you don't have to start that way! Start with a small selection and your custom cakes, see how things go, and build from there. This is so much better than that cafe! |
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favrtdtr
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Joined: Jan 09, 2009
Posts: 141
Birthday: Jan 31
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:37 pm |
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YAY...congrats and go for it girl!!! |
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CakeDiva73
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Joined: Jan 30, 2006
Posts: 3058
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:49 pm |
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Thank you so much I am trying to breathe, really, I am! We are going to sit down and try to get organized and focus on a gameplan since this is an opportunity a bit different then what I expected. I think I want to keep it simple but not boring, at least in the beginning and then see what the customers want. |
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MyDiwa
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Joined: Oct 19, 2008
Posts: 113
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:55 pm |
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I just wanted to say Congrats. All that stuff with crazy cafe lady - I can see you second guessing this. But it really seems like your valley's peaking. I have no business experience so no advise to give. I just wanted to give you a cyber hug and offer you crossed fingers instead. |
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chefjulie
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Joined: Jul 17, 2008
Posts: 348
Location: Gulf Coast
Birthday: Dec 14
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:16 pm |
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VERY VERY AWESOME! I am GREEN with envy!! Definitely sounds like you've earned this amazing opportunity!!! |
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Jeep_girl816
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Joined: Jul 19, 2009
Posts: 32
Location: Kennewick, WA
Birthday: Aug 16
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:53 pm |
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So happy for you!!! It gives all of us "Someday..." bakers hope! |
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conb
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Joined: Jan 22, 2006
Posts: 138
Location: Philadelphia, Pa
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:10 pm |
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This sounds like a great deal. When one door closes another one opens. Congratulations! |
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cutthecake
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Joined: May 19, 2008
Posts: 997
Location: NY
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:24 pm |
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What are the chances the cafe lady shops in that particular grocery store? |
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melodyscakes
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Joined: Apr 04, 2005
Posts: 1361
Location: kansas city
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:37 am |
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what an awesome wonderful opportunity!
keep us posted!
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adonisthegreek1
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Joined: Mar 14, 2007
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:02 pm |
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I kept waiting to see what corporate said. I am so thrilled for you.
Good Luck! |
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Peridot
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Joined: Feb 13, 2009
Posts: 563
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:11 pm |
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We will be waiting for the update after you meet with the rgional manager on Wednesday. Like we all said - just make sure you have things in writing to protect yourself!! Good Luck!!!! This is so cool - can't wait to hear from you again..... |
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YouCaterer
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Joined: Apr 19, 2007
Posts: 30
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:09 pm |
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I am chartreuse with envy! 
Congratulations ~ keep us posted!! |
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