Taking the plunge!

[YPF]

No, I'm not getting married (did that 34 years ago!! Kate thinks she needs a medal). After 4 years trading from a workshop at home I made an offer on the lease of a shop and it has been accepted! Just need to get the lease drawn up and signed. Hope to get the keys beginning of July and open for business as soon as possible after that. I will be visiting the shop tomorrow morning to spend a couple of hours taking photos and precise measurements to ensure the layout is the most functional while also allowing sufficient space for customers. I intend to have a counter of some sort to separate the 2 areas but want to have the workshop visible to the customers, it will also mean I have to keep it tidy!

Whilst it is exciting there is also an amount of trepidation; this will be a complete departure from my previous career (of 35 years). But both Kate and I fully intend to make this as successful as possible.

[huntvambo]

All the best Steve, I'll call in when you're up and running.

[StevenG]

A little bit of excitement is always good for the soul I hope things work out well, all the best

[Tudor Rose]

Congratulations, hope all goes well for you. Keeping the workshop tidy is one of the hardest things

[Timh]

it's always a hard step

very best wishes and good luck in the future

[Steve N]

Well done, don't keep the work area too clean and tidy , you'll show the rest of us up also if it's a bit messy it will look like you are busy, well that's my excuse anyway

[Uncle Sumo]

Congratulations. Too much to do I`m sure but should be fun too!

[YPF]

Many thanks for the words of support. The list of things to do and think about is getting bigger and bigger!