OK Joe

[Memphis Mike]

What's up? Your too quiet.

[uncas]

Must be varnishing.. or sanding.. or varnishing a bit more...

[glenallen]

Joe has not showed up for two days in the Dawkins thread. It's not like Joe to miss a bunch of chances to mix it up with Sam F.
Must be something pretty important to keep him away.
Or he could be lurking and plotting his next mischief.

[S/V Laura Ellen]

Joe's last post was 11-14-2006, 04:26 PM

[Mrleft8]

You guys dint get the E-mail?...... Oh hell.....

[Peter Malcolm Jardine]

Joe.... where are you?

[Mrleft8]

I guess that his wife didn't send you all the E-mail..... I'll get back to you after I talk to her.....

[John Bell]

Time to start a bail fund?

[Peter Malcolm Jardine]

What happened?

[Memphis Mike]

Lefty, are you pulling our collective legs here? What's going on?

[Nanoose]

Ah guys, enjoy the peace and quite while we got it!

[Concordia...41]

OK Lefty - call or e-mail Lisa & let us know what's up :confused: :(

- M

[Chris Coose]

Don't be getting all worried.
Joe is good.

[Phillip Allen]

perhaps he, like Chad, is focusing around...

[Milo Christensen]

Threat level orange.

He's baaaack.

There's nobuddy like Joe,
He's like nobuddy I know.

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Well I appreciate the concern but I'm OK. A few things contribute to me posting a bit less as of late.

#1 Sometimes I think we all get a little burnt out from this place, and a little break is good for the batteries and to keep bitterness to a minimum.

#2 I've been offered a unique opportunity to become a partner in a local restaurant. http://www.themeetinghouseatcoldspring.com/ So I have been focusing on this new venture in addition to my real estate business.

It's an exciting venture and one that I think dovetails nicely into my local real estate connections. I have become a real estate restauranteur. :D Wish me luck, and if you ever find yourself hungry or thirsty in Cold Spring please feel free to stop in ;)

#3 I will still check in here but it may be far less frequent than in the past.

Anyway thanks for your concern MMike, but I'm OK. And I will still check in you all from time to time.

[uncas]

Joe.. just because.. The Resturant business is one of the hardest ones to be in... Look at the stats....look at the numbers of those that start up, and fold..carefully.. and talking about crimping your boating time....
As an example.. the Resturant business in Cooperstown probably turns over once every year... New owners etc.. new names, new menues..
I thought about this once when I lived in Cooperstown and after watching for a few years, the changing of the guard at 90% of the Resturants, I decided not to touch it with a 20 yard pole...

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

This is a viable business I looked at all the numbers and was a big fan of the place ( I had a tab ;) ) Before I invested in it. Most importantly it currently has been profitable for over two years and that is based on the sales tax that it has paid ( one way to make sure a cash business is doing well is to check what they have to report that they make. ) If well run and managed they can be VERY profitable. I do not expect to make more than my real estate business which has far less overhead, but I will be able to draw a weekly amount from the existing profits. Additionally I needed an investment, especially of my time because I spend too much time on here ;)

[Chris Coose]

if you ever find yourself hungry or thirsty in Cold Spring please feel free to stop in ;)



Like tomorrow morning maybe? I'll call.

[Hwyl]

A simple good luck wish

[Bruce Hooke]

I was worried there for a bit.

Best of luck in your new venture...

[Ken Hutchins]

Uh OH, far less sailing time next year.:eek:
Good luck on your new venture.;)

[uncas]

Joe sorry for the well, negative comments.. Not intended to be negative.. more of a warning.. but heck, you have been an owner of a company before.. Ya know...
So good luck....

[Russ Manheimer]

Joe,
Best wishes from Julia and I on your new venture. Gives us another excuse to visit you and Phil.
If you find yourself with a bad sailing Jones, Sjogin's back in commission and the hot stove league (http://static.flickr.com/115/298703881_5ce0fcde7e.jpg)is in full session.
See you soon,
Russ

[Mrleft8]

GEEEZ! You think Joe would get into any kind of trouble and not post a PICTURE!! :D I was just JOKING!!!!!

[Mrleft8]

Looks like a nice place Joe..... Not MY kinda place, but nice.... I'd like to peruse the wine list, but it's under construction....

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

GEEEZ! You think Joe would get into any kind of trouble and not post a PICTURE!! :D I was just JOKING!!!!!


Looks like a nice place Joe..... Not MY kinda place, but nice.... I'd like to peruse the wine list, but it's under construction....

Someone asked for a picture ;)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid194/pd56c00d695d7777c8270a6c95d290d57/f17fa17f.jpg

And yea I'm working on the wine list I made my first purchase this week an Argentine Cabernet smooth, cheep and very drinkable, we sold a half a case of it last night everyone loved it. (we make a nice profit on it by the glass and by the bottle ;) )

[Mrleft8]

May I suggest Christine Woods Pinot noir? It's spectacular. You'll be the only restaurant east of the rockies selling it, and 1 of only 3-4 in the world.

[uncas]

Did it cover your tab?
Joe.. glad you are posting some.... not your usual....but.. and the shades have to go.. Looks like you are a point man for the Mafia.

[Mrleft8]

And why are you wearing girlie sunglasses? They look like something Jackie-O would've worn....;)

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

And why are you wearing girlie sunglasses? They look like something Jackie-O would've worn....;)

More Jack Nicholson then Jackie-O ;)

http://www.poster.net/nicholson-jack/nicholson-jack-photo-jack-nicholson-6205624.jpg

:D :D :D

I'll look into that wine we have 3-4 wine dist so I have to play nice with them too. ;)

[Ethan]

Someone asked for a picture ;)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid194/pd56c00d695d7777c8270a6c95d290d57/f17fa17f.jpg

And yea I'm working on the wine list I made my first purchase this week an Argentine Cabernet smooth, cheep and very drinkable, we sold a half a case of it last night everyone loved it. (we make a nice profit on it by the glass and by the bottle ;) )

LOL...looks like a white Ray Charles! But without rhythm;)

[R.I.Singer30]

Good Luck to ya.

[Mrleft8]

More Jack Nicholson then Jackie-O ;)

http://www.poster.net/nicholson-jack/nicholson-jack-photo-jack-nicholson-6205624.jpg

:D :D :D

I'll look into that wine we have 3-4 wine dist so I have to play nice with them too. ;) You aren't gonna find Christine Woods on any distributer's list. Yoou have to order it directly from the vineyard. You'll probably talk to Vernon Rose, the owner. Be gentle, he's about 94 years old. (Not kidding)
Oh.... And about the Nicholson comparison..... IN YOUR DREAMS ! :D

[Phillip Allen]

Good luck Joe...I mean it!

[Stiletto]

Best wishes, your energy will be a big asset to the place.

[Mrleft8]

Best wishes, your energy will be a big asset to the place.
As long as he stays out of sight, and silent.....:D

[Phillip Allen]

As long as he stays out of sight, and silent.....:D

naw...he is great with people...he couldn't succeed at real estate otherwise

[72rdstr]

Joe,
good luck on the new enterprise! It's a tough business but I'm betting you have the energy to make it work.

[Mrleft8]

naw...he is great with people...he couldn't succeed at real estate otherwise Exactly my point! You'll notice that he's getting into a new business.... ;)

[geeman]

people gotta eat,course housing starts are low soooo, LOL

[George Jung]

Too cool! I've read the comments here; I dunno, I think you'll be very successful; that, and it sounds like a better use of your talents than this place has been. (Just try to play nice with the visiting RWW, okay? They get hungry/thirsty, too.)

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Exactly my point! You'll notice that he's getting into a new business.... ;)

Wow why so rude Lefty ????
Real estate is doing fine people in the 1.5 million and up range are still buying ;) I'm showing this morning.

With this new venture, I just saw this opportunity and went for it. Now go eat something your wasting away buddy ;)

[uncas]

It's gonna be nice to have a place where we can have an EBS.. and put it on the owner's tab...okay part owners.. :)
Good luck Joe.. Seriously meant...
One thing I know, Joe won't be a silent partner...LOL

[Phillip Allen]

Good morning Joe! ... don't worry about the real estate business...the business world is predominately populated with folks who have in real estate along the way...it is apparently a rite of passage...

[Mrleft8]

Wow why so rude Lefty ????
Real estate is doing fine people in the 1.5 million and up range are still buying ;) I'm showing this morning.

With this new venture, I just saw this opportunity and went for it. Now go eat something your wasting away buddy ;) Rude? Moi? Mais NON mssr!
I thought you 'ad zee.....What do you call..... Skin of zee Rhino! Non? :D

[Robbie]

All the best Joe

[jack grebe]

and nobody thought of this?
http://www.sassycats.com/eatjoes1.jpg