Re: Ping Ted

In article <7ZJ1O.4231$1%Qc.626@fx18.iad>,
Scott Lurndal <slp53@pacbell.net> wrote:

ted@loft.tnolan.com (Ted Nolan <tednolan>) writes:

In article <v278p3$24jco$1@dont-email.me>,
Robert Carnegie  <rja.carnegie@gmail.com> wrote:

On 09/05/2024 22:50, Ted Nolan <tednolan> wrote:

In article <v1jfmf$sva9$1@dont-email.me>,
Michael F. Stemper <michael.stemper@gmail.com> wrote:

I've been hearing about the tornado that clobbered Columbia. Are
you okay?
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I'm actually not home right now, so I'm fine thanks.  From what I can tell
in the media, it looks like the tornado was out towards Pontiac,
which is several miles away from my area.  Hope those folks are OK!

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Any updates on what's not in Columbia any more?
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Rice Music House is down to their final pianos.
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http://columbiaclosings.com/wordpress/?p=23189
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Haven't posted yet, but Poogan's Porch is closing this weekend.
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http://columbiaclosings.com/wordpress/?page_id=19971#comment-4598872
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Dear Guests,
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We're saddened to share the news that Poogan's Southern
Kitchen in Forest Acres will be permanently closing its
doors after our final brunch and dinner service on Sunday,
May 19th.
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We want to express our heartfelt thanks to each and every
one of you for your patronage and support since our opening
in 2022. Your presence has made our journey truly special.
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To the people of Forest Acres, your support has been
incredible, and we're grateful for the warmth and community
you've shown us.
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Before we say goodbye, we invite you to join us over the
next week, where we can reminisce and share our favorite
Southern dishes with you once more.
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For those venturing to the Lowcountry, our locations in
Charleston and Summerville will continue to serve our
signature cuisine with the same hospitality you've come to
love.
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Thank you for being a part of our story. We hope to see you
soon.
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Warm regards,
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The Poogan's Southern Kitchen Team
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One feels perhaps "your support has been incredible" is a bit of a reach.

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OTOH
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   It was concluded from both our analysis and the studies that
   the majority of restaurants usually fail in the first year. Of
   those restaurants and foodservice businesses that made it beyond
   a year, 70% failed within the next 3 to 5 years.
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Oh, yes, no argument.  Failing restaurants are a target-rich environment:

http://columbiaclosings.com/wordpress/?tag=restaurants
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