How many Christophers does it take to unscrew a ceiling fan? Three, one Dad to hold the screw driver and two sons to turn the ladder. This coming trip is all about our son Timothy organizing us into a paint screw tightener sealer washer crew. His own little family army of parents and siblings. As a side venture we hope to get the old ceiling fans down and possibly new ones up.
http://www.acemart.com/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=C9
Some of the planning for serving food involves plates bowls and cups. So on our 26th anniversary we were crusing the asiles of resturant supply in Arlington. We were sticker shocked by exactly how much those plates cost! The bill for a divided plate 11" by 1" deep and bowls to match with a complimentary color mug for coffee runs over 500 dollars with out tax or shipping added. OUCH! This is double what I had budgeted based on what dishes for a home usually cost.
http://catalog.carlislefsp.com/dinnerware.html
Here is a break down on our conclusions about what to buy. A round plate 9 to 10 inches with several serving dishes for sides is not only difficult to pass and carry it is far more expensive almost double. The question of what will fit on a plate and what colors look most appetizing or coordinate with the store or keep our country look were all considerations. The mugs were easy. A big mug easy to fill and carry, comfortable to hold and classic style made it a no brainer but you would be surprised at exactly how difficult that can be to find.
http://www.servu-online.com/Bar-Refrigeration-Restaurant-Refrigeration/Commercial-Refrigerators.asp
Pottery was our first choice but plastic won out when we considered dishes in the sink to wash and possible dropped or chipped. The color was set when we found some crock style pictures in several sizes. They have a speckled finish with a deeper color inside and will help make the plastic seem a bit more homey, we got one size for the syrup and one for the BBQ sauce we have not yet developed. Please note we bought Texas/US/AMERICAN when ever possible and European as a second choice. No made in China if possible.
We had to consider the size of each meat and side as well as color so the food looked appealing. We discovered the ribs we have settled on were large and needed a good deal of space, pickles are long, slaw can be mounded and beans run everywhere, so inch deep plates were needed. We decided on cloth napkins that are generous, country colors and can double as a bib and will wrap the fork and spoon. The cloth napkins will also help soften the plastic plates.
Some ways we will save money initially are no buns or sandwiches just a bread (type as yet undetermined). All sugar creamer and other sweetener will be in a server on each table we found on sale at the rest-sup store. No glasses or urns for tea (plan to add these after we get store up and running). Menu is set at certain items we will always serve (while other items will come later reducing costs of what ingredients we will need on hand and hopefully have a few excellent items).
We have reduced the amount we need to spend on ref and frez units by half after discovering some nice smaller units we plan to refill as needed and will definitely help with opening the store where we went from over 4000 to over 2000. Great savings!
The never ending saga of the missing septic tank continues. We continue to dig and pray alternately.
The paint we are using on the store is a whole subject by its self and I will get to that with pictures after this long weekend. But think space and beyond.
The Fathers Day Anniversary and Bills upcoming Birthday were covered by ordering these items: 18 quart roaster oven, 12 cup food processer and unique waffle iron. I do not think the Amazon people have their act together and will avoid ordering from them again. Polite but inept would be my verdict. Saved a good deal of money by sticking to white and black appliances that will hopefully look clean. Costs about 200 dollars, another owie!
Have abandoned the idea of staining the floor even with professional son labor that costs hugs and all the Dr Peppers he can drink it is just money we don't have.
We are testing the ribs on our paint crew. Bill has prepared them twice and had is chewing bones and begging for more. But this is our first real test as kids at home are easier. Big kids and Grand kids verdict are most telling for future as their taste buds change once they leave home.
http://www.acemart.com/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=C9
Some of the planning for serving food involves plates bowls and cups. So on our 26th anniversary we were crusing the asiles of resturant supply in Arlington. We were sticker shocked by exactly how much those plates cost! The bill for a divided plate 11" by 1" deep and bowls to match with a complimentary color mug for coffee runs over 500 dollars with out tax or shipping added. OUCH! This is double what I had budgeted based on what dishes for a home usually cost.
http://catalog.carlislefsp.com/dinnerware.html
Here is a break down on our conclusions about what to buy. A round plate 9 to 10 inches with several serving dishes for sides is not only difficult to pass and carry it is far more expensive almost double. The question of what will fit on a plate and what colors look most appetizing or coordinate with the store or keep our country look were all considerations. The mugs were easy. A big mug easy to fill and carry, comfortable to hold and classic style made it a no brainer but you would be surprised at exactly how difficult that can be to find.
http://www.servu-online.com/Bar-Refrigeration-Restaurant-Refrigeration/Commercial-Refrigerators.asp
Pottery was our first choice but plastic won out when we considered dishes in the sink to wash and possible dropped or chipped. The color was set when we found some crock style pictures in several sizes. They have a speckled finish with a deeper color inside and will help make the plastic seem a bit more homey, we got one size for the syrup and one for the BBQ sauce we have not yet developed. Please note we bought Texas/US/AMERICAN when ever possible and European as a second choice. No made in China if possible.
We had to consider the size of each meat and side as well as color so the food looked appealing. We discovered the ribs we have settled on were large and needed a good deal of space, pickles are long, slaw can be mounded and beans run everywhere, so inch deep plates were needed. We decided on cloth napkins that are generous, country colors and can double as a bib and will wrap the fork and spoon. The cloth napkins will also help soften the plastic plates.
Some ways we will save money initially are no buns or sandwiches just a bread (type as yet undetermined). All sugar creamer and other sweetener will be in a server on each table we found on sale at the rest-sup store. No glasses or urns for tea (plan to add these after we get store up and running). Menu is set at certain items we will always serve (while other items will come later reducing costs of what ingredients we will need on hand and hopefully have a few excellent items).
We have reduced the amount we need to spend on ref and frez units by half after discovering some nice smaller units we plan to refill as needed and will definitely help with opening the store where we went from over 4000 to over 2000. Great savings!
The never ending saga of the missing septic tank continues. We continue to dig and pray alternately.
The paint we are using on the store is a whole subject by its self and I will get to that with pictures after this long weekend. But think space and beyond.
The Fathers Day Anniversary and Bills upcoming Birthday were covered by ordering these items: 18 quart roaster oven, 12 cup food processer and unique waffle iron. I do not think the Amazon people have their act together and will avoid ordering from them again. Polite but inept would be my verdict. Saved a good deal of money by sticking to white and black appliances that will hopefully look clean. Costs about 200 dollars, another owie!
Have abandoned the idea of staining the floor even with professional son labor that costs hugs and all the Dr Peppers he can drink it is just money we don't have.
We are testing the ribs on our paint crew. Bill has prepared them twice and had is chewing bones and begging for more. But this is our first real test as kids at home are easier. Big kids and Grand kids verdict are most telling for future as their taste buds change once they leave home.
