AND MILES TO GO BEFORE I SLEEP

So today, I got my tree trimmed, from the electric wire problem, and then we got the electric company out right away to hook up service! I have LIGHT! And also, Pepsi came by to arrange for delivering a really SWEET cooler that they are paying for, servicing and all I have to do is SELL PEPSI! They offered me a menu board, but I don't like the generic ones that they have with the little plastic numbers and letters. It just looks sloppy and old. I have this really nice one being made for me. It is going to be lit up and laminate graphics that the light shines through. And as for the gas company, after like, hours of being on the phone, and countless customer service issues, I finally set up an appointment for Saturday afternoon. So that will be good for me to get to cooking. Tonight the carpenter is supposed to be coming by to look over the place and begin assessing all the damage. And there is just a lot to be done. I never realized how much of a problem we have in the dry storage area with cleaning up and storing stuff on shelves, high enough and out of reach of any unwelcome guests!

Also today, the cable company came by to make sure we are serviceable for internet and phone service. And then I hopped downtown to get my business name registered with the county, and my state resale tax ID number. Now I have to file for my federal tax ID number and I also have to eat something before I pass out from not eating all day. I have been so nervous about all this stuff, I haven't had time to eat.

Finally today, I went to the bank to open my business checking account. Just as they were about to close for the day, so I can get my debit card in the mail and my checks ordered and begin to use them to pay for stuff.

The road is long, and the path is certainly not paved well. But I will get to opening day. I hope sooner than later. I have 4-6 weeks before I can get health inspectors in to conduct their inspections. I just hope we get that far. QUICK!

Talk to you later! Keep up with the blog posts for those of you interested. And keep me in your prayers and thoughts. :-)