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Old Sep 14th 2008, 7:29 am
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You have got to tell us where it is and what its called and then we can visit.

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Old Sep 14th 2008, 9:16 am
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Originally Posted by Margaret Parkinson
You have got to tell us where it is and what its called and then we can visit.

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Would love to BUT BIG AUNTIE IS WATCHING

Will probably advertise on this site, you can let Doug know we will probably start a quiz nite which is not KIWI orientated but multicultural to give everyone a good chance of winning and it is in his neck of the woods (well not far away)

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Old Nov 12th 2008, 10:27 am
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Well have taken the plunge and do not regret it. Absolutely bloody knackered, at Bar by 0700 and not leaving until Midnight this coupled with a week of going to Auckland one afternoon and returning the next has left me rather lacking in beauty sleep, but I shall get over it.

Have hired a marvelous young chef. He makes love to his food (figerativey not literally), what that lad does with a bread bun, slice of corned beef and lettuce is absolutely bloody amazing.
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Old Nov 12th 2008, 10:32 am
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Originally Posted by Margaret Parkinson
You have got to tell us where it is and what its called and then we can visit.

June
Doug knows where I am.

He nearly made my poor James cry on Sunday. Put in a big order including black pudding and when we opened the box - no black pudding (it's hard for a mum to see a fully grown lad's eyes brimming with tears), anyway James has used this as an excuse to have rather a large quantity of black pudding.

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Old Nov 12th 2008, 11:22 am
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Originally Posted by howden40
Doug knows where I am.

He nearly made my poor James cry on Sunday. Put in a big order including black pudding and when we opened the box - no black pudding (it's hard for a mum to see a fully grown lad's eyes brimming with tears), anyway James has used this as an excuse to have rather a large quantity of black pudding.

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Sorry Pauline but they swanned off to Australia on Sunday for a short holiday probably did not have time to make them. Tell him off when you see him letting customers down is not on. After all my hard work as well.
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Old Mar 14th 2009, 6:49 am
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Thought I'd give a bit of an update.

Well I don't regret my choice, we have met every single bill to date and have not needed bank loans (but being a believer in Sod's Law, after posting this the place will crash and burn).

We have some really good regulars and as we attract the older age group - over 25's to near retirement we have no trouble.

I actually enjoy coming to work, I get tired, boy do I get tired, but life is good.

We have a sit down meal for 50 booked in and a few birthdays and anniversaries over the next 2 months, had a 21st yesterday. Yep have t say I feel I made the right move.

Just stamped my own personality on the inside with a makeover in the dining and lounge area and it's met with approval from all who visit.

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Old Mar 14th 2009, 10:10 am
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Good on you. I'm delighted to hear it's going well for you
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Originally Posted by howden40
Just stamped my own personality on the inside with a makeover in the dining and lounge area and it's met with approval from all who visit.

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And it looks fabulous - really lovely! Keep up the good/hard work ...

I did offer my services in James' absence as the hostess with the mostest - still awaiting your call ...
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And it looks fabulous - really lovely! Keep up the good/hard work ...

I did offer my services in James' absence as the hostess with the mostest - still awaiting your call ...


Could do with a hand next Sunday for the 50th, do you think I would need to count the bottle of bolly before and after
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Need to change my name to bloody fool.

Eyes wide open, know if i'm lucky will only be working 12 hours 7 days a week until established and able to employ staff to take a load off.

Will know more tomorrow, but the more I think about it with an open mind the more achievable I think it is, hard but workable.

I know James will put in as many hours if not more than me, I at least expect to have Monday morning, Wednesday afternoon (well 2 hrs) and Friday morning off so it doesn't interfere with my voluntary work.

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Good luck with your venture, if you go down that path. The only thing I would flag up though is working so many hours but still not being able to afford to take anyone on. I've been there with my last business and it was an absolute nightmare. I really hope it works out for you, but do have a big contingency
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Old Mar 15th 2009, 10:55 pm
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This is sounding all good .

Bung up a few pics ,then ,for us wot can't get there

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Old Mar 17th 2009, 12:08 am
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Done that - been there - and if you want our place, pub/restaurant is up for sale - and what's more we'll even help you get started.

NZ is the land of opportunity - take as many as you can - we do
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Could do with a hand next Sunday for the 50th, do you think I would need to count the bottle of bolly before and after
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