can i share a great day ?

[gypsyseagod]

well we've had 7" of rain since yesterday morning'- just a soaking rain but as y'all may know from when bud & tonto were in lebanon,tenn.(just an hour south of me)that our area was hotter'n hades & a 13ft deficit of rain..the lakes had the public beaches closed etc.etc.
on another bright note- i finally found my catering trailer-cheap.
it is made for catering w/ sides & back openings & ramp out back to unload the pits.i just have to install my hot & cold boxes & sink. but the best thing is that the guy thats selling it to me has some land right near a marina & country club on dale hollow lake state park,w/ city water & electric, & weekly vending permits- the closest food is 20 miles away. great oppurtunity to recoup my investment & do dry runs on location for festival season..
i hope this is not taken as bragging- i was simply sharing w/ the only people that could understand my stoke and the bbq for profit venture.

 

[gramason]

Sounds great, I would like to find a deal like that.

 

[cajun_1]

Go for it.. Good Luck and we want pics.

 

[hawgheaven]

Allllright Gypsy!! That's great!!

 

[gypsyseagod]

i'll be sure to get plenty of pics from our gathering this wkend.

 

[ron50]

Congrats on your find, here is wishing you much success.

 

[smoked]

sounds awsome......

 

[peculiarmike]

It's pleasure to see you have a great day.
Catering is work, for sure. If it is something you enjoy then it is not usually work. Sounds like you have an opportunity.
Good luck with your venture.

 

[cowgirl]

Good things come to good people.

Congratulations and take pictures!

 

[twomill]

Sounds like something to brag about!! Wishing you all the best.

 

[deejaydebi]

Congrats Gypsy I know you've been working for this for a long time.

I promise to take lots of pictures of the Gypsmister in his soon to be Vend-o-matic trailer!

 

[blackhawk19]

Sounds Great, Congrats, Pics Pics Pics

 

[kew_el_steve]

Congratulations...don't forget us little people when you become a 'que mogul.

 

[pescadero]

Sounds like you are into a lot of hard work, but know that you will really enjoy yourself.

Pretty exciting for you to have this fall into place.

Congratulations,

Skip

 

[allen]

Congrats and good luck, from what I have been reading u shouldn't have a problem taking in some revenue, and you'll enjoy every minute of it

 

[johnd49455]

Congrats

I hope to find that perfect deal someday too

 

[gypsyseagod]

oh don't get me wrong... this ain't my 1st rodeo. i've catered for over 2500 @ a time & fed 20-50 3x a day on an oil boat... no matter how much i love it- it is still work, & the galley staff is me,myself,& I . i've read threads in this forum & others about people wanting to do this kind of business... well you prep time & serving hours are 25% of the total labor & time spent. oh & then if you want a restaurant... kiss sleep,fun,& family goodbye just to have on avg. a 90% failure rate- and thats w/ regulars & great food. but considering i ain't catching shark or blue marlin up here & i hate officework i just ain't skeered to kill myself for money- as long as i'm the one losing or gaining- not a corporate entity... oops i'm blathering again... sorry

 

[johnd49455]

I have never done the food service business before. Other than the restaurant work in my teens. However, I am well aware of the mega hours & 90% failure rate that is why I am looking for that "perfect" deal if it ever comes

A poor economy makes things even worse.

 

[gypsyseagod]

the closest thing i've ever seen to "the perfect deal" is a mikki d's or subway franchise- because if they grant you 1 it's a no fail,so much traffic option to even get the franchise... and then there's you accountant....like my papa told me as a kid(a lifetime commercial fisherman) the only thing guaranteed in life is... a life full of hard work & death. god, i miss the oldtimers... lol

 

[Deer Meat]

Congratulations on your find. I to can't wait to see some pictures of this smokin rig.