I had mentioned before that I was going to be an investor like Jimmy John Shark in a friend’s business endeavor. She wants to do a canteen-type place featuring the Filipino foods she enjoys preparing. We had looked at a place that was formerly a small bar called Generals. It had been closed for several months but had a kitchen and a small seating area. We offered the asking price and then our offer was rejected. I figured it was all a scam, but today I happened to be walking by and it was the grand re-opening, except now it’s called MacArthur’s.
So, my friend kept looking for another option. And it looks like it is going to be this:
Her business model is to provide meals for the bargirls working around town. She will also provide food to the hungry customers at Beach Please. And of course, the passerby on the highway out front. It could work, especially since the rent is only 12,000 pesos ($240.) a month. She signed the lease today. I was trying to give her some advice and she said “leave it to me”, so that’s what I’ll do. Good luck!
I’m going to play darts tonight. Facebook shared this memory today of me and my sweet friend Sohee after a victory in 2017. She was a special woman but took her own life two years later. What a waste.
Google maps sent their monthly update showing me everywhere I traveled in July.
And that’s the news from here. The day started off nice enough:
Still, the Friday group got a nice hike in without getting too wet. I’ll call that progress.
More on that tomorrow.
When does rainy season normally end?
Good luck to your friend. May her business succeed. I hope to see food pics once she gets going.
The rainy season usually runs through the end of September.
I’m sure you will see some food pics soon. She’s going to need to have photos for her menu for one thing…
I hope your friends business does well. Will she be serving alcoholic beverages? I have no clue how the restaurant business works but have heard that restaurants make most of their profit on alcohol. My belated condolences regarding your friend Sohee. You guys look quite happy in the pic. The band R.E.M. has a song called Everybody Hurts. Give it a listen on YouTube. As always, Peace Out!
Well, most new businesses fail, so the odds aren’t with her. No, she wanted to see beer but the bar on the property said no…so, she’ll serve their beer and they will sell her food. Could work.
Sohee was a special gal…always had a smile. Her friends were all shocked that she chose to end her life. Yep, I know that song very well and it is apt.
Are you an investor in the business 🤔
Congratulations on taking the plunge
I hope things work out well
Bob, not an investor…a financer. Gave her the money to get started and the rest is up to her…I expect nothing in return.