Back in September I posted that the building where my studio is located had been sold to make way for a hotel and that I would either be looking for a new place to move or just retire from the business...or cut back on the operation and semi-retire.
The closing on the deal was to have been November 1, but it was delayed until December 1.
Well, Monday I received a call from my landlord and the deal has fallen through and the prospective buyer has terminated the contract. The present owner had no intentions of selling the building but was approached with an offer than he couldn't refuse. It has never been on the market.
So...I am now just staying where I am and will be making a decision on what to do in the future when all the debts are paid off by Summer. At some point I will scale back the business and do some other things, but for now business is going well and is there is more than enough to keep me busy.
Life is good.
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Very good news indeed!
Joe,
Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!
Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
Hmmm. Maybe there's something to that prayer thing.
Posted by Pat Welter (Member # 785) on :
Now there is a stresser gone...nice.
Posted by Susan Banasky (Member # 1164) on :
Sometimes the best action....is NO Action...... Good for you Raymond...all worked out great for now. Happy signing.
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
Good to hear Ray. Now you can plan your retirement YOUR WAY.
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
It's amazing what a little prayer and a little patience can accomplish. Glad things worked out, Ray.
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
That prayer stuff really works.
Posted by Rusty Bradley (Member # 6938) on :
Raymond...remember to not include in your debt load the $5,000 you borrowed from me back when you started your business in '81...I consider that debt paid in full...it's the least I can do to help out a fellow signmaker...that is really good news about not having to relocate...I'm happy for you...and best of luck in the future to probably the nicest guy from Temple Texas.
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Who's Rusty Bradley?
And it was '91. See...you can remember things that never happened.
Anyway, thanks for the nice words.
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
I hope to see you in Atlantic City.
Posted by Checkers (Member # 63) on :
Ray - good things happen to good people. Thanks for the update and glad to hear the great news!
Havin' fun,
Checkers
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
So, have you decided what you wanna be when you grow up?
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Bill - looking forward to seeing you in the Bull Pin.
