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Happy Saturday, fellow Islanders! :beach:

Every so often a bright young thing comes from outside our County to open a new business. :idea:

And just as often their business fails. :pout:

Mainly because they were so focused on their vision they neglected to do their homework. :facepalm:

For instance: Why would anyone think a boutique selling upscale baby clothes would be a fit in a County where baby clothes are generally handed down from sibling to sibling rather than buy new ones? :confused1:

Equally doomed was the gourmet coffee cafe that failed to account for
the competition they faced with the local “gas and go” convenience stores. :hysteric:

However, there was at least one successful start up business that seemed destined for long term success. A small downtown taqueria with hand made tacos and an engaging proprietor…. :drinks:

Who subsequently turned out to be a bail jumper from out of state and subsequently removed from behind the counter in handcuffs. :rolleyes:
 
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Fimpagebag said:
Happy Saturday, fellow Islanders! :beach:

Every so often a bright young thing comes from outside our County to open a new business. :idea:

And just as often their business fails. :pout:

Mainly because they were so focused on their vision they neglected to do their homework. :facepalm:

For instance: Why would anyone think a boutique selling upscale baby clothes would be a fit in a County where baby clothes are generally handed down from sibling to sibling rather than buy new ones? :confused1:

Equally doomed was the gourmet coffee cafe that failed to account for
the competition they faced with the local “gas and go” convenience stores. :hysteric:

However, there was at least one successful start up business that seemed destined for long term success. A small downtown taqueria with hand made tacos and an engaging proprietor…. :drinks:

Who subsequently turned out to be a bail jumper from out of state and subsequently removed from behind the counter in handcuffs. :rolleyes:
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I love your colorful anecdotes!
 
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Fimpagebag said:
Happy Saturday, fellow Islanders! :beach:

Every so often a bright young thing comes from outside our County to open a new business. :idea:

And just as often their business fails. :pout:

Mainly because they were so focused on their vision they neglected to do their homework. :facepalm:

For instance: Why would anyone think a boutique selling upscale baby clothes would be a fit in a County where baby clothes are generally handed down from sibling to sibling rather than buy new ones? :confused1:

Equally doomed was the gourmet coffee cafe that failed to account for
the competition they faced with the local “gas and go” convenience stores. :hysteric:

However, there was at least one successful start up business that seemed destined for long term success. A small downtown taqueria with hand made tacos and an engaging proprietor…. :drinks:

Who subsequently turned out to be a bail jumper from out of state and subsequently removed from behind the counter in handcuffs. :rolleyes:
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Reading and reading it again, I love it all, Fim.
:clap::clap::clap::clap:
 
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Just arrived…. :presents:

My “new to me” preowned vintage leather Etienne Aigner Satchel…. :speedy:

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Black with very subtle oxblood trim and contrast stitching, all it lacked was its new red insert to brighten its black interior. :tup:

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As for it technically not being a completely black bag… :rolleyes:

I think this equally preowned Coach Kristin (that also arrived today) might just qualify. :whistle:


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Fimpagebag said:
Just arrived…. :presents:

My “new to me” preowned vintage leather Etienne Aigner Satchel…. :speedy:

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Black with very subtle oxblood trim and contrast stitching, all it lacked was its new red insert to brighten its black interior. :tup:

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As for it technically not being a completely black bag… :rolleyes:

I think this equally preowned Coach Kristin (that also arrived today) might just qualify. :whistle:


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Love the bags! I’m really partial to the Kristen, love that bag!
 
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