2nd_city_saint787

QUOTE (YASNY @ Dec 10, 2012 -> 01:48 AM) Frank is responsible for a lot of Sox fans. I was the only player on my little league team to get a game ball and the coach wrote on the ball "The Big Heart" and that further solidified him being my favorite player and I watched every game I could from then on.

FRANK.THOMAS. Growing up as a fat kid who loved baseball he was my idol.

I know the Bears have more weapons now and don't have to rely on checking the ball down to Forte anymore but I think he should be implemented more into the pass game. Oh and so much for Evan Rodriguez being Aaron Hernandez lite.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 11:08 PM) I think people need to lay off Sin a bit, he's taken the advice you've given him and it's not like he hasn't agreed with it (for the most part). It seems to be more of a fantasy scenario, and we all have those. Hell, I search condos in the my area when I'm bored and dream up situations where I actually would buy one (I'm 7 mths out of college, and bought a new car, and still have like 6 mths on my lease). It's just something fun to think about, and it won't happen now but it's just a nice little dream to have. Thank you sir. Ya at this point it's nothing more than a dream and I've said that many a times. I've also agreed the way to do it is from the bottom up but this is a special circumstance with it being so close to me, both physically and sentimentally (been getting food from there all my life). It certainly is fun to entertain the idea.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 11:38 PM) I'd rather face Shields and Davis as opposed to Bruce Chen. Shields is 2-2 with a 4.99 ERA vs the Sox over the last 3 years. Davis on the other hand is 3-1 with a 1.84. So I partially agree with this statement. KC gave up 2 top 30 prospects, and the #10 LH SP in the minors.... How this is viewed as "one of the worst trades in baseball" is kinda crazy though, Shields has been a damn good pitcher the last 2 years

QUOTE (Reddy @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 09:05 PM) he was being incredibly sarcastic... and you're right, you won't get the money. but if you had an actual business plan, you might be able to. them's the facts. it's just up to you whether or not this dream is something you're ACTUALLY interested in or not. Ive been interested in this specific location since i was like 10. and i know he was sarcastic.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 07:35 PM) You've googled "how to run a restaurant" and read 5 or 6 articles? Well that's all you had to say. It's obvious you know what you're doing. I don't know why everyone is giving you a hard time. Yup, Google is your friend. I'm not gonna get the money anyways, so it's all pointless in the end. Let's all just drop it....Until I somehow get the money then come back to shove it you're faces =p

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 04:08 PM) UGH...Sat Mike Wallace and Denario Alexander (43 points) in favor of Chris friggin Givens and no Thank. You. Hilton (8 points)... In my money league... way to over think things big guy. But thank god for Seattle's D hahaha... Didn't think I had a chance.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 05:55 PM) Everything you post about the restaurant comes off like: "I think I can hit .300 in the big leagues. I just need to be given the chance. Since I believe I can do it, no doubt that I would." Yet the only swings you've taken are at the slow pitch at the batting cages. Hey now, I can hit in the fast pitch batting cages. At near 300 pounds, i take pride in that. lol Really though I've googled "how to run a successful restaurant" and read 5 or 6 articles and I've still yet to think "Oh man I can't do this". The only thing I've read that worries me a bit is "Good location" talks. I know this isn't a good location, and that scares me a little bit but the fact that it's been around for 75 years kinda encourages me a bit on that situation.

QUOTE (Jake @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 04:36 PM) Lovies greatest sin has been the inability to find an effective offensive playcaller Norv Turner PLZ Better OL PLZ Better TE PLZ Seriously. Grab Norv, sign an OLman, draft an OLman 1st round, and get a damn TE. This team has the pieces sans an OL, the D still might have a year or 2 window left in them so get a god damn competent OL in here.

UGH...Sat Mike Wallace and Denario Alexander (43 points) in favor of Chris friggin Givens and no Thank. You. Hilton (8 points)... In my money league... way to over think things big guy.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 04:45 PM) De Aza + Floyd, not just De Aza. And under no circumstances do I want Josh Hamilton on this team, not even if Hahn magically finds $25M in extra money to spend next season. I still don't see why not. Still have PK for a year and Dunn for 2, if you add JH to that the Sox are a title contender.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 03:13 PM) I can't believe so many people are comparing De Aza to Michael Bourn as being so close to each other. Yeah, sure, they use a similar skill set, but Bourn is the superior player. And Bourn is only 1 1/2 years older than De Aza. Bourne-.274 9 57 .348 De Aza-.281 9 50 .349 Bourne had just 1 more XBH in 24 more games Yes Bourne is better on the base paths and probably in the field but I don't see why its so hard to believe the comparison.

Reed Thornton Crain Jones Veal Omogrosso/? Septimo/? Could be a solid pen.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 03:37 PM) Stark Thats ridiculous...If they're trading Either..I want him

QUOTE (Reddy @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 02:42 AM) http://www.amazon.com/Running-Restaurant-D...y/dp/0764537172 just buy it. and read it. Already ready the cliff notes. http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/runn...heat-sheet.html My decision hasn't changed.

QUOTE (G&T @ Dec 8, 2012 -> 05:36 PM) Not really. Commercial leases are different than residential. The actual rent isnt the issue. It's understanding how the terms apply to a business. There's an understanding under the law that you have the necessary background or support to understand the terms. By the way, you should also realize that you will need permits and licenses and inspections to sells food. These will take time even after you have the space. You will likely be responsible under the lease to have the space up to code for your purposes. I actually took safe food handling classes when I thought I was gonna run a local pizza place...That fell through so I never ended up getting my license but I know where they do the classes and such. The lady that runs the classes is a food inspector so she can help me get the necessary things done.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Dec 8, 2012 -> 05:29 PM) The fact that you don't understand some of the absolute basics of starting a business shows me that you're in way over your head. Take the gobs of advice you've received in here and take your time. Lol its a simple one time question that I'll get answered over the phone anyway. I'm gonna do it if I can, there's no question. I guess I shouldn't have even brought it up...I'm gonna try to leave this alone until something happens.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 8, 2012 -> 02:27 PM) I get the feeling 2ndcitysaint doesn't want to be in $150k debt either... If it means I gave it my all and still failed I'll take that burden. BTW, they finally called me back but I wasn't home and he didn't wanna discuss numbers on voicemail...he did say the building is FOR RENT, and not for sale. Correct me if im wrong but a building for rent should come a lot cheaper than it being for sale. It would be just like renting a house correct? I called him back with no answer.

QUOTE (Baron @ Dec 7, 2012 -> 07:07 PM) Im pretty sure it meant Sox would trade De Aza to the Reds. Could Homer Bailey be the guy we've wanted for 5 years that Rock or whoever made reference to?

JOAKIM.NOAH.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 7, 2012 -> 07:44 PM) Because his value is at an all-time high, he seems injury prone, and some have questioned his ability to play CF. I get he was very solid as our leadoff hitter last year, but I think there's a case for moving him now while his value is still high. Also, OF is our deepest position in terms of depth in the minors and we have a couple guys who will be knocking on the door in the next season or two. Having said all this, I'm not necessarily advocating trading him. I just think you have to gauge his value, and if even a single GM thinks he's close to an elite leadoff hitter and is willing to pay a premium for him, you move him in a heartbeat and worry about your own leadoff guy later. Unless they're looking at Bourn or Ichiro (the rumored guy they've wanted for 5 years?) it doesn't make much sense to trade De Aza.

If the Mariners miss out on Hamilton it'd be real nice to get Kyle Seagar and John Jaso for Rios+.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Dec 7, 2012 -> 12:36 PM) you've made this exact post over and over again in this thread while ignoring a lot of the advice we're giving you. that said, if you'd rather run a food truck, and you're good with working security till you can afford one, then by all means do that! (though I'm not sure how much you'll be able to actually SAVE working as a security guard) How else am I to respond to what wite said? I'm not ignoring anything, I hear you guys. Yes, I agree the route that should be taken is from the bottom to the top of the food business. I'm asking for too much right off the bat. This is just a "dream location" and thats why I even brought it up, and I truly believe I can be successful at this spot. This house I'm living in now is already willed to me, it's paid off, my family has been in it since the 30's, so how sweet would it be to run the business 5 seconds away? Pretty flippin sweet.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 7, 2012 -> 09:50 AM) If you really believe it will sell in fewer than 3 months, then I would suggest passing on this opportunity because today, and even 3 months from now, the chance you will fail is far, far greater than it is that you will succeed. If you really believe it will succeed and you can find a way to afford it, then do it. We're just anonymous faceless people sitting behind a computer. From personal knowledge, I don't believe you would fare well, but if you truly, truly believe and think you'll succeed, then do it. I really believe I would succeed, but thats just me. As you can tell, even from posting about my beloved Chicago White Sox I'm an extreme optimist and thats where my belief in succeeded is coming from. George's Gyros was around forever and had no social media influence, I think that right there tells me success could be had at this location. The place that failed, didn't have a social media influence either, and the food and customer service sucked which is why I think they failed. When you go into a restaurant you wanna feel welcome, you wanna feel at home, and if you don't feel that and the food sucks chances are you're not gonna wanna come back. I feel my menu plan is pretty solid in offering people a choice, I feel my food will be fantastic, my customer service will make people feel welcome and want to come back, getting the hospital and police station involved is a smart move, and getting it involved in social media will be a huge boost over what was there before. If I could find someone to invest that knows how to balance the checkbook there's no doubt in my mind I can be successful....but like I said thats just my attitude.