buddug Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Well. I've finally done the unthinkable. I've left East Dulwich/Peckham borders and the rat race after 20 lovely years. We've moved to Shropshire to set up a small b&b in the sticks. I shall miss you all, despite a few differences! So we hope to open by end September. ?100 a night, but for East Dulwichians, a 20% discount so long as you keep us up to date on local gossip! I'll never forget my spat with Strafer Jack which ended outside the Palmerston with hugs, and many other heated debates (I was usually in the wrong - ha ha). End of an era. Sigh. All the best to all of you. I shall miss your wonderful sense of humour especially - I particularly loved the 'why are people not rifling through my bins' thread recently. Hilarious. Do PM me to ask for details. It's lovely here. But I'll be checking in on you every day for quite some time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Mog Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Good luck, hope all goes well for you! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1171747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddug Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Thank you, Turtle! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1171751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Good luck! I have a vague plan to retire to Shropshire one day, so I am rather jealous! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1171763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddug Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Thank you Loz. Don't leave it too late! Stop being jealous and come and stay. Then decide. I could take you around all the castles and sights! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1171771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 buddug Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------.... I could> take you around all the castles and sights!-and in the afternoon...Enjoy, and DO let us know if you get a Waitrose :)**Salopian Splitters! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1171779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebedee Tring Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 The very best of luck, Buddug. We will be visiting you before long. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1171825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kford Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Shropshire is Britain's best kept secret county. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1171870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willard Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Best of luck x Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1171901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbboy Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 IMO, the UK's undiscovered country is Northumberland, absolutely gorgeous. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1171916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennys Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I am sure it will be a wonderful and successful venture for you. Will be booking up to come and stay before long. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1171922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Good luck with your new adventure.Best avoid the East Shropshire Forum, it's full of blow.ins... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1171949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 ?100 a night? Really? Now that's an idea........ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1171976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I wouldn't get up at stupid o'clock in the morning and cook breakfast for people everyday for ?100 a night. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1172034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristymac1 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 dbboy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> IMO, the UK's undiscovered country is> Northumberland, absolutely gorgeous.Shhhh, don't tell everyone... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1172095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbiscuits Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Good luck. I'm not a regular here, but fondly recall your fine work on the Sainsbury's avocado thread. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1172266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Loz Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I wouldn't get up at stupid o'clock in the morning> and cook breakfast for people everyday for ?100 a> night.depends how many rooms there are I guess. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1172311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Loz Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I wouldn't get up at stupid o'clock in the morning> and cook breakfast for people everyday for ?100 a> night.That attitude is the main reason most new businesses fail. Owners don't want to open up early..They only want to open 3-4 days a week.... for a couple of hours when they feel like it.Then blame high rents..If you are paying high rents, make the most of it. Stay open for as long as you can.. What's the point of paying rent when you are closed.If you want to get rich, you have to work for it. You won't get rich in 3 - 6 months.Not even in East Dulwich.DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1172316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Yeah, The Fox should know, he had a shop/business once. Remind me how that ended?... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1172323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 DulwichFox Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------You could ignored the thread subject and written ... > That attitude is the main reason most new businesses fail. ... or you could have just wished Buddug the best in her new venture. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1172364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 red devil Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Yeah, The Fox should know, he had a shop/business> once. Remind me how that ended?...I did not want to take on a 14 year lease and my shop was converted into flats.I went back into telecoms (after being head hunted)from 1994 - 2008. Bought a new house .. Rented out my flat. An income of 60k back then was better than if I had kept the shop on.Retired at 56. Have not looked back. Enjoying my retirement .Anything else you want to know ?DF Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1172367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 See buddug? Not even this thread is free from the edf equivalent of Dutch elm disease... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1172406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddug Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Ha ha fishbiscuits! I think the avocado debacle was indeed my finest and most shameful hour! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1172415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddug Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Hee hee Maxxi! It's already descended into chaos and bitter recriminations! Oh how I shall miss it! Thanks to all wishing me well. The nearest Waitrose to me is in Hereford I believe - an hour's drive away. I sense in my bones it will be in Ludlow soon enough. I did an intensive two-day course in how to run a b&b over the weekend with a local expert. Worth every penny. All I need to make guests' stay perfect and how to market myself, especially at the beginning. Invaluable. One couple on the course were from Clapham - the exodus has started... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1172417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 DulwichFox Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Anything else you want to know ?Nope. Your business went kaput for none of the reasons you said businesses go kaput. Good work... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/165621-ive-left-ed-sigh/#findComment-1172420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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