Possible major life change coming
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Possible major life change coming
My wife and I made an offer on a bakery in Casper, Wyoming. The offer was $90,000 below the asking price, and I expected some back and forth. The sellers accepted our first offer.
If financing comes through, I am about to become a Baker's Assistant.
Casper is where Mrs. Cal's mom, stepdad, and one of her sister's lives.
If financing comes through, I am about to become a Baker's Assistant.
Casper is where Mrs. Cal's mom, stepdad, and one of her sister's lives.
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Have you been to Casper in the winter? Even in the summer the weather's bad; windy like it is here today but every day. That'd be the biggest change. Nevertheless, I hope you're soon rolling in dough!TheCalvinator24 wrote:My wife and I made an offer on a bakery in Casper, Wyoming. The offer was $90,000 below the asking price, and I expected some back and forth. The sellers accepted our first offer.
If financing comes through, I am about to become a Baker's Assistant.
Casper is where Mrs. Cal's mom, stepdad, and one of her sister's lives.
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Wow, that really is a major life change!
Best of luck, Cal!
Best of luck, Cal!
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Casper is where I grew up, and it was a great place to spend a childhood.
I'll be going back there for a short visit next summer. Keep me posted if and when a move is in the works.
I'll be going back there for a short visit next summer. Keep me posted if and when a move is in the works.
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I wish you both all the success ever. Good luck!
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I've been there for Christmas twice. The prospect of blizzards doesn't bother me, but you are right about the wind.Bob Juch wrote:Have you been to Casper in the winter? Even in the summer the weather's bad; windy like it is here today but every day. That'd be the biggest change. Nevertheless, I hope you're soon rolling in dough!TheCalvinator24 wrote:My wife and I made an offer on a bakery in Casper, Wyoming. The offer was $90,000 below the asking price, and I expected some back and forth. The sellers accepted our first offer.
If financing comes through, I am about to become a Baker's Assistant.
Casper is where Mrs. Cal's mom, stepdad, and one of her sister's lives.
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Casper wind is frequently the result of chinooks blowing down from Canada. So, when the wind is most uncomfortable, it means that it will be warmer soon. That's good news in the winter.TheCalvinator24 wrote:I've been there for Christmas twice. The prospect of blizzards doesn't bother me, but you are right about the wind.Bob Juch wrote:Have you been to Casper in the winter? Even in the summer the weather's bad; windy like it is here today but every day. That'd be the biggest change. Nevertheless, I hope you're soon rolling in dough!TheCalvinator24 wrote:My wife and I made an offer on a bakery in Casper, Wyoming. The offer was $90,000 below the asking price, and I expected some back and forth. The sellers accepted our first offer.
If financing comes through, I am about to become a Baker's Assistant.
Casper is where Mrs. Cal's mom, stepdad, and one of her sister's lives.
Winter does last a long time. For example, when the groundhog (or a prairie dog) saw its shadow on Feb. 2, predicting six more weeks of winter, I thought -- as a Wyoming child -- that meant early spring!
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Best of luck to you.
When I was 11, my dad left his job with ITT in North Jersey, sold almost everything we had and the whole family moved to the 'wilds' of Tennessee. We built a campground and marina, the whole family worked pretty much 24/7. The best thing we ever did.
When I was 11, my dad left his job with ITT in North Jersey, sold almost everything we had and the whole family moved to the 'wilds' of Tennessee. We built a campground and marina, the whole family worked pretty much 24/7. The best thing we ever did.
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Sounds exciting. Best of luck to you and yours.
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Awesome. Good luck! If they don't have a theatre company already, will you start one?
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There are two or three already. Not sure I'll have the time for the stage anytime soon.Catfish wrote:Awesome. Good luck! If they don't have a theatre company already, will you start one?
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Best wishes for however it turns out. Upheaval can be good for us.
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Congratulations. Do the Texas and Wyoming Bars have reciprocity arrangements? Or do you plan to pack your shingle away for the foreseeable future? --BobTheCalvinator24 wrote:My wife and I made an offer on a bakery in Casper, Wyoming. The offer was $90,000 below the asking price, and I expected some back and forth. The sellers accepted our first offer.
If financing comes through, I am about to become a Baker's Assistant.
Casper is where Mrs. Cal's mom, stepdad, and one of her sister's lives.
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Best of luck, Cal....
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Are there enough customers in Casper, WY to support a bakery right now? The fact that the sellers were so willing to bail out might be a red flag.TheCalvinator24 wrote:My wife and I made an offer on a bakery in Casper, Wyoming. The offer was $90,000 below the asking price, and I expected some back and forth. The sellers accepted our first offer.
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On that same note: Is this set up as a 'traditional' small-town bakery or are there ways to make it better? I know that when I was growing up in N.J. that there were many fantastic bakeries selling items that are not available in East Tennessee - even after 40 years of Southern bakery progress. I for one would be thrilled to work with a bakery in say.....Casper WY, if I could go on-line and order a Jersey-style crumb coffee cake that could be shipped out to my door.silverscreenselect wrote:Are there enough customers in Casper, WY to support a bakery right now? The fact that the sellers were so willing to bail out might be a red flag.TheCalvinator24 wrote:My wife and I made an offer on a bakery in Casper, Wyoming. The offer was $90,000 below the asking price, and I expected some back and forth. The sellers accepted our first offer.
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Casper has 55,000 people. The owners are older and the husband has health issues that make it difficult for him to help.silverscreenselect wrote:Are there enough customers in Casper, WY to support a bakery right now? The fact that the sellers were so willing to bail out might be a red flag.TheCalvinator24 wrote:My wife and I made an offer on a bakery in Casper, Wyoming. The offer was $90,000 below the asking price, and I expected some back and forth. The sellers accepted our first offer.
We'll see if things change in the near future, but right now, the area is pretty booming because of the oil industry.
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I would have to take the WY Bar Exam. Wyoming offers admission by motion if the other state offers the same without requiring anything additional. Texas would require someone coming from Wyoming to retake the MPRE. Because of that, Wyoming requires the full Bar Exam.Bob78164 wrote:Congratulations. Do the Texas and Wyoming Bars have reciprocity arrangements? Or do you plan to pack your shingle away for the foreseeable future? --BobTheCalvinator24 wrote:My wife and I made an offer on a bakery in Casper, Wyoming. The offer was $90,000 below the asking price, and I expected some back and forth. The sellers accepted our first offer.
If financing comes through, I am about to become a Baker's Assistant.
Casper is where Mrs. Cal's mom, stepdad, and one of her sister's lives.
I may decide to take the Wyoming Exam down the road, but I have no plan ever to be in private practice again.
It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. —Albus Dumbledore
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It may be useful for no other reason than to represent your own bakery.TheCalvinator24 wrote:I would have to take the WY Bar Exam. Wyoming offers admission by motion if the other state offers the same without requiring anything additional. Texas would require someone coming from Wyoming to retake the MPRE. Because of that, Wyoming requires the full Bar Exam.Bob78164 wrote:Congratulations. Do the Texas and Wyoming Bars have reciprocity arrangements? Or do you plan to pack your shingle away for the foreseeable future? --BobTheCalvinator24 wrote:My wife and I made an offer on a bakery in Casper, Wyoming. The offer was $90,000 below the asking price, and I expected some back and forth. The sellers accepted our first offer.
If financing comes through, I am about to become a Baker's Assistant.
Casper is where Mrs. Cal's mom, stepdad, and one of her sister's lives.
I may decide to take the Wyoming Exam down the road, but I have no plan ever to be in private practice again.
Best of luck. And I'll have an onion bagel with cream cheese, please. --Bob
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Isn't there some rule that says you can represent a singular organization in another state if that organization is based in said other state?Bob78164 wrote:It may be useful for no other reason than to represent your own bakery.TheCalvinator24 wrote:I would have to take the WY Bar Exam. Wyoming offers admission by motion if the other state offers the same without requiring anything additional. Texas would require someone coming from Wyoming to retake the MPRE. Because of that, Wyoming requires the full Bar Exam.Bob78164 wrote:Congratulations. Do the Texas and Wyoming Bars have reciprocity arrangements? Or do you plan to pack your shingle away for the foreseeable future? --Bob
I may decide to take the Wyoming Exam down the road, but I have no plan ever to be in private practice again.
Best of luck. And I'll have an onion bagel with cream cheese, please. --Bob
Regardless, best of luck Cal! I love the idea of picking up, heading to a new place and starting something new. I feel like all great inspiring movies start that way. Let us know when you get to the "getting the hang of the bakery" montage part. I love montages.
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That avatar is wasting Cal's delicious baked goods! It will not win!littlebeast13 wrote:Best of luck, Cal....
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Why don't you want to practice in private practice again? In order to get your license do you just have to take Wyoming state law or the whole bar exam again?but I have no plan ever to be in private practice again.
Geoffil hubby's grandparents are from Mule Creek.
For your supply of winter wardrobe essentials, Lands End is a great source. The temperature rating for each coat is very useful.
Is your bakery also a restaurant? This would make a great reality series.
What is Casper like?
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I don't speak for Cal, but with regard to taking the full bar exam, he did say:geoffil wrote:Why don't you want to practice in private practice again? In order to get your license do you just have to take Wyoming state law or the whole bar exam again?but I have no plan ever to be in private practice again.
Geoffil hubby's grandparents are from Mule Creek.
For your supply of winter wardrobe essentials, Lands End is a great source. The temperature rating for each coat is very useful.
Is your bakery also a restaurant? This would make a great reality series.
What is Casper like?
I would have to take the WY Bar Exam. Wyoming offers admission by motion if the other state offers the same without requiring anything additional. Texas would require someone coming from Wyoming to retake the MPRE. Because of that, Wyoming requires the full Bar Exam.
-- In Iroquois society, leaders are encouraged to remember seven generations in the past and consider seven generations in the future when making decisions that affect the people.
-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller
-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller