durham light infantry Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 You'll be fine Mike - you have a lot of people behind you wishing you well probably more than you realise - and if you get up on a morning and look forward to going to work - well that's what counts. I think it will do well and hey next year - who knows - Shop No. 2!!! I know. Yesterday afternoon the shop was full of people and it's not open for another week and a half Some of them are coming back today to put up shelving and drink more tea and coffee...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mr.S.corn78 Posted April 21, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2010 I know. Yesterday afternoon the shop was full of people and it's not open for another week and a half Some of them are coming back today to put up shelving and drink more tea and coffee...... and to have thier wallets emptied cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 and to have thier wallets emptied cheers Simon No, it was me that had the wallet out. Cost me a fortune in Morrison's Pie shop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mr.S.corn78 Posted April 21, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2010 No, it was me that had the wallet out. Cost me a fortune in Morrison's Pie shop which im sure you will get back when the shop is open when people leave you the credit/debit card for safe keeping cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiesta Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I smell another opportunity here - one shop for model trains etc. the second shop - cafe - think you've cracked it Mike - did say shop no. 2 next year - looks like it might be this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hadyn Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 In that case Mike, I may pop by on my way back from York next week with some more booty to fill your emporium. Hope it's going well, got back from Norfolk too late this evening to call in and went straight home from the car hire place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 In that case Mike, I may pop by on my way back from York next week with some more booty to fill your emporium. Hope it's going well, got back from Norfolk too late this evening to call in and went straight home from the car hire place. I am doing late at the moment Anthony. I was there until just before 7 putting up some very nice glass wall display cabinets with a joiner friend. Long hours and lots of paperwork are the order of the day. Sound familiar? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 I smell another opportunity here - one shop for model trains etc. the second shop - cafe - think you've cracked it Mike - did say shop no. 2 next year - looks like it might be this year. It has been suggested by a number of customers that they drop their wives/girlfriends off at Morrison's then come to the shop. To be summoned by mobile phone when the car needs loading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Years ago one model shop (sadly long gone) was in a row of shops nextdoor on one side to a hairdressers and on the other a dress shop. I always thought that the shop's owner must have felt really pleases with the convenient locations of places for most of his customers to drop their wives off for an hour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Have you considered something like this, Mike? Original is in Pickering, as some people may be able to spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 The man creche is a brilliant idea but not sure the ladies will be able to afford the hourly rate Looking really good in the shop now, just a couple of bits to do and you can start taking loads of money from people!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Well I'll volunteer for the man creche if you're looking for staff - the idea of keeping a whole group of men in check is right up my street - and I best leave it there before the Mods delete my post for not being suitable!!!! I really don't know how to reply to that Suffice to say that there will always be refreshments to hand, a DVD to watch, and some good banter. If that fails you can look out of the window and see trains passing on the Bishop Auckland branch. Tomorrow Tornado will be stood in North Road Station between 4.20 and 4.55 on its way to Locomotion...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted April 24, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 24, 2010 Less than a week to go till D day (or should that be DRM day). Have teabags been purchased, have Morrisons ordered extra chocholate Hobnobs and is there a spare fuse for the kettle? These are important things to consider, I ain't travelling all that way to have to go without . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 Less than a week to go till D day (or should that be DRM day). Have teabags been purchased, have Morrisons ordered extra chocholate Hobnobs and is there a spare fuse for the kettle? These are important things to consider, I ain't travelling all that way to have to go without . Red label teabags being used now, and chocolate hobnobs are on offer at Morrison's. You should know better Paul. Must go, just heard Tornado pulling up over the road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC46026 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Red label teabags being used now, and chocolate hobnobs are on offer at Morrison's. You should know better Paul. Must go, just heard Tornado pulling up over the road. What's it doing in B&Q's car park? Looking good Mike! More and more stuff done each time I pass! I should have the stationary by the middle of the week! Regards Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hadyn Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Yes, it is looking good - all the very best Mike, and i look forward to spending money with you soon! Cheers Anthony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonycougar Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Fantastic news, I have so missed having a Model shop in Darlo. Can't wait until the opening day and then the time when I can get down there. Nice one Mike, and good luck with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Some photos taken at North Road yesterday evening. I was on the right side of the fence, as were a few customers. This was about 150M from the shop. Last photo taken at Locomotion, when I had a little break after spending more time getting things ready. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted April 25, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hey! you're meant to be stacking shelves with goodies not out enjoying yourself!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 Hey! you're meant to be stacking shelves with goodies not out enjoying yourself!! I think I might be a bit busy next weekend when the main gala is on...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue star control Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Well it's about time!!! I am soooo happy to see this Mike, what are the premises like then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 Well it's about time!!! I am soooo happy to see this Mike, what are the premises like then? Small but ideal for purpose, the location is probably the key thing. There are still some things to do including painting the new front door and sorting out the counter. I will post some photos when ready. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue star control Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Small but ideal for purpose, the location is probably the key thing. There are still some things to do including painting the new front door and sorting out the counter. I will post some photos when ready. He's dead right!! I've been there today and the shop size is perfect, plenty of hooks and racks, and some very nice cabinets too. And to top it off, more than ample carparking across the road too! Lets hope it'll be a good turnout on Saturday! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Yep shop is looking good and ready to roll, hope you have some good music to go with the opening. Its all been worthwhile Mike and I for one cant wait to see the doors open. See you saturday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste234 Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Wheyy, the return of one of my favourite model shops! I went to go have a look in the old shop about a month or two ago and was suprised to see it shut! I will have to pop in sometime when you open and ermm... spend?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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