Oh the Colors!!!

Yes, I was excited to paint but really, are we done yet? Dark colors are a challenge! One more coat of red on the walls I believe the paint will be complete except for any trim work going up and the bathroom doors....I will have to check with "The Soup King". The ceiling grid is in but not complete yet...Looks like the tile will be started on Monday at the latest. We are really moving along now.

It really looks great in the store. We have taken a few applications and already have one person to cook for us in the morning which is AWESOME!!!! Now we need to figure out the rest of the day. Oh! and that darn menu! If we don't finish that soon I might spit! That should be easy but really, its not. The soup portion is good to go but the sandwiches, so many to choose from is that good or bad? That is a task that needs to be knocked out of the park this weekend.

I think we have found our winner for coffee, Ellis. I actually tasted their 100% Colombian and it was not that bad. Yes it had lots of cream and sugar but I could get it down. I still have a hard time with the after taste that coffee leaves in general but with these early mornings, it might become my new best friend!!!!

The signs are in and up! They look great! I will upload pictures later today of all the progress on the facebook fan page that we have! Look it up and check it out!!

HVAC, tile, ceiling, bagel case, and cove base left to do and then we move the equipment in! Next Friday should bring the scheduling of more inspections!!! Keep your fingers crossed!

Paint and What else???

The walls are covered! FRP is almost complete the paint has one coat on the majority of the walls. We are shakin' our tail feathers now. The concrete counters were done on Monday and are looking good. We need to stain, seal, and buff them and they will be complete.

We still need to make a decision about coffee. This is so hard since the three of us do not drink coffee at all! We need more taste-testers! This needs to be decided on so we can start the coffee station. Very challenging, who knew? Other than the coffee issue we are pretty set in our choices for foods, wait! Bread...gotta call the bread guy...we need fresh baked bread everyday! Its the only way! OK...off to make another list of things to do for today...Stop in check us out...things look good and are moving along!! Goal is the to open the Monday after "Turkey Day"!

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!