The start of the future....

Well an interesting day in the early days of the Black Pig (TBP). Negotiations started early this morning with coffee at Restaurante Isobella, with the present owners, of Dolicpania, the current name of the future location of The Black Pig Delicatessen and Coffee House....

The blood flowing and the nerves on edge, negotiating for what could be the start of something I've always wanted to do, I felt great, really alive and loving every minute of it....Then the question - "so what do you want for the business?" The response came as a slight surprise - I'm sure she didn't say that on Friday, maybe she did, yes she did and I didn't hear her correctly!! Lesson 1) Learn to listen, and ask to repeat if unsure!!

Okay, don't let your face give you away....is it still achievable..."where's that coffee?" Keep quiet and let them do the talking, give me chance to think.....Ok I'm back, not all is lost...

Composure recovered, "What about the bakery?" " I don't need it, I would prefer it to be returned to a state so I can put soft seating, low tables, cushions and maybe a wine bar upstairs, somewhere to relax after work with a glass of English wine or a real Ale with some olives, salami and cheese, prior to making the way home...quick drink after work...we've all been there!!"  The cost of removal is the incumbents, but who is responsible for returning it to a usable space...question 1 for the Landlord....Thursday.

So, long and the short of it, the ball is firmly back in my court to make my bid, which if not tomorrow, all dependent on producing a set of audit able accounts, will be Monday after a chat with my accountant.

This will happen! But the price has to be right, I need as much working capital as possible, and they next exit money and being Italian, I guess we are going to be bartering, nothing personal, just business, just business....try and take the emotion out of it, but what if I lose the opportunity???? - Well if I do, it wasn't meant to be.... 

Anyway it was an interesting day and I was joined by www.sirfixalot.co  for lunch - check him out for all those odd jobs that just don't get done - Berkshire area, UK - International work undertaken after consultation!! Cheers all!

Hopefully you can see the photos for the future  - The Black Pig Delicatessen and Coffee House - "there is no  enjoyment of food without quality..."

If I could ask all those who follow this, not to refer to The Black Pig on any other social networks, as there are a few personal and professional considerations to take into account - Thanks! Px