Yeah Baby!!

Another inspection gone well! Paint is on the way!!! I am so amped up to finally make some head-way with the store....It looks like we may be able to open the Monday after Thanksgiving...At least that is what I am aiming for...The floor is going to be the most time consuming project at this point in the build. "The Soup King" says we should move quickly as long as we have enough help.

We met with a guy about smoothies today. They are super yummy. Not too sure if "Big Brother" is sold on them or not but I am pushing for them....We have spent the last few days trying to finish our menu, what type of sandwiches, little things. The biggest issue is coffee. How do we pick a coffee when neither of us drink coffee???? That is the million dollar question for the week!

Another Inspection on its Way!!

"Survivor Woman" celebrated her birthday yesterday.....Happy Happy Birthday!!!!! "Big Brother" was off from his day job and worked all day at the store with "The Soup King". We have just a few things left to get ready for the inspection on Friday morning! Once this inspection is complete we can finish the sheet rock and start on the paint and floors~We need to move...Our deadline is approaching quickly and I don't want to move it again.

We are going to start taking applications starting sometime next week. I am so excited I can't wait! My Daddy has been over working hard at the store as well....trying to help us get done. He wants me to get to work so I stop bugging him all the time!!! I will let you know how Friday goes....Be ready...its almost Soup Time!!!

Rocking Out The Store!!!

We are moving along with a nice positive flow! The perimeter is rocked. The framing is just about complete. It actually looked like something now! We need to complete the rough plumbing and rough electrical work then we can get another inspection...We are getting close. I am so excited to paint and get the floor tile complete! We even have an area for a small sofa and coffee table! My favorite part!

"The Soup King" is moving fast....he has other construction work that is about to begin. Let's hope we can get everything done by our target date! I really want to open the second week in November with our slammin' grand opening starting on December 1st!

An old friend stopped in today to say hello. It was a nice surprise. "The Soup King" was happy to see his face today and hopes to see him again in the future! We are so excited to get our doors open...Keep your fingers crossed that everything keeps moving along smoothly!! I will keep you posted!

Permits are in!!!!!

Permits are now hanging in the window. Just waiting for our first inspection so we can move forward! Once the underground plumbing is complete we can really make some progress on the store. "Big Brother" and "The Soup King" are eager to get done. WE have framing work and electrical to complete but I am confident that they will move accurately and swiftly! Signs are being done, door hangers are being printed up...we are flowing!

"Big Brother" has his youngest birthday party this weekend. We are making a skate park cake for him. This should be interesting! Where is my "Zen" when I need her!!!!! My oldest sister is heading her way this week, wish I could go to visit. Imagine, me, wishing to go back to Sarasota!!! Never thought those words would come out of my mouth! I do miss my friend more than you know....Anyway, lots going on...Senior soccer game for the boys Conwell Egan team, elections for student government at Shafer, church meeting....busy, busy, busy!!!!! I'd rather be making soup!!!! lol......I will let you know when we are painting and laying the tile!!! Should be sooner than later now!!!

Food, Food, and More Food!

So the US Food Show was awesome at Lincoln Financial! "Big Brother" and I ate more than we ever should have today! I need a nap! We tasted all kinds of great products trying to decide what is best for all of our new guests.....Decisions...decisions! We have lots of appointments this week...advertising, bread guys, paper people, Boar's Head!!!

The permits are still lingering just out of reach for us but what else is new! I really thought that we would have this issue resolved already but government, on any scale is government....SLOW! "The Soup King" is addressing most issues with getting the construction done so I am still hoping to open in November. Shirts are being ordered...signs are being ordered...equipment too! Everything is moving....if we could only be moving product now I would be super happy!

All of the "Little Ones" are moving along with school and fail activities. Most are eager to help at the store so that should be a lot of fun! And yes, they all want to be the boss and at they all want mad cash! lol......

So far this is it for an update...When the permits come through...well let me just say the info will fly! Stay dry and in touch!

Stop! Wait! Permits Please.....

Yes, we were moving right along....but I was left to file for permits and did not know that we needed a demo permit. Oops...I did it again! Why are there so many different things to file for just fixing something and making it nice? I just don't get that at all! So now we are waiting for everything to be issued so we can move along without any more bumps. The best part is that I have not a clue of what I am filling out so this has been a rockin' experience for me!!!!

We are ready to jump as soon as we can to finish and to get our doors open. There are so many people asking about our open date...We can only project a date at this point. I would love to be opened before November but we will have to wait and see.

I cannot wait to get back to work and back on track. The store will look amazing when we are done with the renovations. Two big screens and free WFI to entertain all who want to sit down and relax while eating and of course, Preston and Steve will be on throughout the morning!

And So It Begins!

September 1st was here and gone along with a few walls! We finally have possession of our store and are ready to bang things out. We are awaiting our plans and permits so we can really make some changes. "Big Brother" and "The Soup King" worked hard on cleaning out trash and debris yesterday. Today was a low impact day.

Looks like we will be at Hulmeville Soccer next Saturday, the 11Th. Providing yummy stuff while everyone gets their photos done and plays a few games of soccer. Wraps, and two soups to pick from and of course there is always a little going back to the club from any profits made.

The next month should be a wild ride! Tomorrow we focus on menus and signs. It felt good to turn the existing signs around so the other business names are gone! Now, get our name up there and let people know what to expect!!!!! Check out our facebook and our new fan page!