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busa-boy33 · 03-05-2008, 04:13 PM

Whats wrong with you doc? I'm just here for my monthly check up..

doc????

please leave before I am forced to gouge out my eyes..

GSXR Girl · 03-05-2008, 04:14 PM

ewwwww. yucky yucky yucky.
imagine making out with that thing. you'll get stabbed in the face like a thousand times. bleck.

Apertureguy · 03-05-2008, 04:17 PM

On the other hand...you would always have a place to post that note.

busa-boy33 · 03-05-2008, 04:19 PM

next patient please....

"Hi doc.. I am having this itching problem.. can you check it out for me?"

"Doc? where did you go????"

is she still here???

geoffsimpson · 03-05-2008, 04:54 PM

I would head back to south america and open a riverboat tour on the amazon outside of Puerto Suarez in Brazil. Maybe a little fishing charter, some sightseeing, some Aligator Jerky...mmm, mm. That's living.

I'll settle for becoming independantly wealthy

bikerbabe · 03-05-2008, 05:17 PM

I already have my own business making drivers backrests for motorcycles. But what i would really like to do is own a very large garage and make motorcycles!!!!!!

Thundurburd · 03-05-2008, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikerbabe

I already have my own business making drivers backrests for motorcycles. But what i would really like to do is own a very large garage and make motorcycles!!!!!!

Wow, I didn't expect that. That's pretty neat really. Sorry if I'm thinking in stereotypes.

**Trapper** · 03-05-2008, 07:08 PM

Hmmmph. Funny you should ask. As some of you know, I left my restaurant management position 18 months ago to buy a home based pet food franchise.

Things have been going ok, to be honest. I just thought the home delivery is a good niche for some people but it was hard to upsell out of the back of my truck. I have been doing some pet sitting and pooper scooping (not just on this forum on thursdays) .
About a year ago I heard of the new concept of a self serve pet wash. I visited a couple and researched them online in the past year and thought it was a really cool idea.

SOooooo, yesterday, I secured funding to open a self serve pet wash and boutique to go along with my pet food franchise. Exciting and stressful times for my family in the months to come.

I am modeling my store after these > Wag N' Wash's Photo Gallery

palanon · 03-05-2008, 07:16 PM

Wow, sometimes the ADD on the board, including mods, amazes me.

I'm so proud....

Thundurburd · 03-05-2008, 07:22 PM

That sounds interesting Trapper. I hope things go well.

Good luck.

busa-boy33 · 03-05-2008, 07:27 PM

I think its far more rewarding to strike out on your own and build something you think would sell to the public.

Pet supplies, clothing, toys and all that really appeals to people. You'd be surprised at how much money we spend on our "babies" now adays..

I wish you the absolute best Trapper..

Do you have any form of website people can go on and order things from you??

**Trapper** · 03-05-2008, 07:40 PM

I had considered and even started developing a site, but I ran into some franchise issues WRT territory infringement.

omegajim · 03-05-2008, 07:47 PM

I would have a couple of small businesses.

Grocery delivery; just around town, deliver groceries. Some people are in a hurry.

tree trimming - during the day, around town, trim the odd branch here and there.

and a little day trading, for when the other two businesses don't have anything going on.

geoffsimpson · 03-05-2008, 07:54 PM

Good for you Trap...who knew you could make money soakin' a dog.

its the canadian dream

Scribbles · 03-05-2008, 09:35 PM

I have owned a couple of Internet businesses in the past. I owned an ISP back when the Internet was still in its early years. Dial-up was still King back then. I also owned a small web hosting company. I currently work for a small corporation, but have thought about going back into business again. I would love to own a new and used book store somewhere on the East Coast. Either that, or another Internet company. I seem to be online a lot, might as well get paid for it!

Wuby The Wabbit · 03-05-2008, 09:42 PM

I would open up a marina in GA where all the lakes are man made haha and open it up on Lake Oconee, huge lake and not many marinas, so competition is very low and just ahve fun on the lake haha (only dreams haha)

**drgibson** · 03-05-2008, 09:53 PM

Hmmmmm what would I want to do...

Become a Bass player for a wicked cool Polka band....

Father more daughters and start a baseball team...
Take photos of weddings and small children...

Nope I prefer this.

Wuby The Wabbit · 03-05-2008, 09:55 PM

motorcross come on, givin i aint tried flat track looks fun but 4 wheels nahh comeone get some hang time on something half as heavy

omegajim · 03-05-2008, 10:00 PM

polka in TX?

I thought all that music was deported. To WI. In Hartford, just down the street.

don't ask questions.

Wuby The Wabbit · 03-05-2008, 10:02 PM

I dont wanna know lol

..........polka

03-05-2008, 04:14 PM	#22 (permalink)
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03-05-2008, 04:54 PM	#25 (permalink)
geoffsimpson Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project Location: Prince George BC Posts: 3,111	I would head back to south america and open a riverboat tour on the amazon outside of Puerto Suarez in Brazil. Maybe a little fishing charter, some sightseeing, some Aligator Jerky...mmm, mm. That's living. I'll settle for becoming independantly wealthy __________________ Please Note: All opinions contained herein are worth exactly what you paid for them. It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Trim kit * your mom * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Metz 880's w/ lettering * Flamed Thunder MFG Teardrop Intake *

03-05-2008, 07:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,094	Hmmmph. Funny you should ask. As some of you know, I left my restaurant management position 18 months ago to buy a home based pet food franchise. Things have been going ok, to be honest. I just thought the home delivery is a good niche for some people but it was hard to upsell out of the back of my truck. I have been doing some pet sitting and pooper scooping (not just on this forum on thursdays) . About a year ago I heard of the new concept of a self serve pet wash. I visited a couple and researched them online in the past year and thought it was a really cool idea. SOooooo, yesterday, I secured funding to open a self serve pet wash and boutique to go along with my pet food franchise. Exciting and stressful times for my family in the months to come. I am modeling my store after these > Wag N' Wash's Photo Gallery __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

03-05-2008, 07:16 PM	#29 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,314	Wow, sometimes the ADD on the board, including mods, amazes me. I'm so proud.... __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

03-05-2008, 07:40 PM	#32 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,094	I had considered and even started developing a site, but I ran into some franchise issues WRT territory infringement. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

03-05-2008, 04:13 PM	#21 (permalink)
busa-boy33 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,922	Whats wrong with you doc? I'm just here for my monthly check up.. doc???? please leave before I am forced to gouge out my eyes..

03-05-2008, 04:17 PM	#23 (permalink)
Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,185	On the other hand...you would always have a place to post that note.

03-05-2008, 04:19 PM	#24 (permalink)
busa-boy33 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,922	next patient please.... "Hi doc.. I am having this itching problem.. can you check it out for me?" "Doc? where did you go????" is she still here???

03-05-2008, 05:17 PM	#26 (permalink)
bikerbabe Fifth gear streak Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: 02' volusia Location: Beloit, WI Posts: 1,567	I already have my own business making drivers backrests for motorcycles. But what i would really like to do is own a very large garage and make motorcycles!!!!!!

03-05-2008, 07:22 PM	#30 (permalink)
Thundurburd U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 1,007	That sounds interesting Trapper. I hope things go well. Good luck.

03-05-2008, 07:27 PM	#31 (permalink)
busa-boy33 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,922	I think its far more rewarding to strike out on your own and build something you think would sell to the public. Pet supplies, clothing, toys and all that really appeals to people. You'd be surprised at how much money we spend on our "babies" now adays.. I wish you the absolute best Trapper.. Do you have any form of website people can go on and order things from you??

03-05-2008, 07:47 PM	#33 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,064	I would have a couple of small businesses. Grocery delivery; just around town, deliver groceries. Some people are in a hurry. tree trimming - during the day, around town, trim the odd branch here and there. and a little day trading, for when the other two businesses don't have anything going on. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

03-05-2008, 07:54 PM	#34 (permalink)
geoffsimpson Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project Location: Prince George BC Posts: 3,111	Good for you Trap...who knew you could make money soakin' a dog. its the canadian dream __________________ Please Note: All opinions contained herein are worth exactly what you paid for them. It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Trim kit * your mom * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Metz 880's w/ lettering * Flamed Thunder MFG Teardrop Intake *

03-05-2008, 09:35 PM	#35 (permalink)
Scribbles Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Looking for a new experience! (last bike--Lt. Blue 2005 S50) Location: The Heart of it All Posts: 742	I have owned a couple of Internet businesses in the past. I owned an ISP back when the Internet was still in its early years. Dial-up was still King back then. I also owned a small web hosting company. I currently work for a small corporation, but have thought about going back into business again. I would love to own a new and used book store somewhere on the East Coast. Either that, or another Internet company. I seem to be online a lot, might as well get paid for it! __________________ -- Scribbles Internet scribblings of a random nature... iPodities

03-05-2008, 09:42 PM	#36 (permalink)
Wuby The Wabbit Handlebar Consultant Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: 1981 KZ 550 Location: Locust Grove GA. Posts: 606	I would open up a marina in GA where all the lakes are man made haha and open it up on Lake Oconee, huge lake and not many marinas, so competition is very low and just ahve fun on the lake haha (only dreams haha) __________________ Wuby the Wabbit Wan Down the WailWoad Twacks in the Wain EHHH WHATS UP DOC?

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