Oh, Its, been such a long long time
Looks like I got you off of my mind
But I can't, just the thought of you
Turns my whole world misty blue
Oh honey, just the mention of your name
Turns a flicker to a flame
Listen to me good baby
I think of the things we used to do
And my whole world turns misty blue
Oh, baby I should forget you
Heaven knows I've tried
Baby, when I said that I'm glad we're through
Deep in my heart I know I've lied, I've lied, I've lied
Oh, Its, been such a long long time
Looks like I got you off of my mind
But I can't, just the thought of you
Turns my whole world misty blue
Oh, no I can't no I can't
I can't forget you
My whole world turns misty blue
Oh my love
My whole world turns misty blue
Baby, I should forget you
My whole world turns misty blue
It's been a while. I just finally got my internet up and running again. I'm really tired, but I can't sleep.
Some time ago, I decided I really need to do something with my life. I'm 27 years old and I still feel like I've accomplished nothing. Sure, my photography is pretty darn good, but it could be a lot better. The older I get, the more I see it turning into a hobby. It pains me to say such things, especially coming up on the one year anniversary of the death of my mentor. I'm sure he would understand. Some have what it takes and some don't, he'd say. Or he might tell me to get my head out of my ass. There's plenty of time for that.
I've never really been a "test the waters" kind of person. I don't just stick my big toe in to see if it's too cold. I just cannonball right in, usually knowing it's colder than the Arctic Ocean. This time is no exception.
Let me introduce you to a dream I've had since I was a girl.
Her name is
Mon Desir.
The above is the website that was created by the people who are now trying to lease (or hopefully sell) the building. You can see the photograph at the top of the page.
You can see many other photographs here:
[link]Some kids (er, sorry, independent filmmakers) decided they were going to make a horror movie inside. What I saw from their news clips was a bunch of kids being disrespectful by slamming doors and stomping around.
Mon Desir was built in 1910 (about to celebrate its centennial). It wasn't a restaurant back then; it was a mansion built for a family that owned a large peach orchard in Southern Oregon. It was open as a restaurant until the late 70's or early 80's, as far as I know.
This building has been bought and sold at least four times, to my knowledge. Many have had plans like myself; to open it as a restaurant and wedding venue. The Mon Desir is nine thousand square feet and has a tower to one side that I would love to use for private dining.
What I am doing now is gathering information for my business plan. I am flying to Oregon on Monday to go over demographics and do area analysis. I've spoken with the realtor and the owners say they want to rent the place for $5k a month. However, he said they might sell. I want to purchase the Mon Desir and restore her to her former glory (with contemporary flair, of course).
I need to get inside and have a contractor, architect and an electrician come in to give me estimates of what it will take to bring this building up to code.
Everything is gone. There is no kitchen equipment, no tables and chairs, no lighting fixtures...it's even missing some of the windows.
I have yet to find out what this building (sitting on 2.74 acres) is going to cost, but I figure I'm going to need somewhere in the ballpark of $1.35 - $1.5 million to cover my net and expenditures for one year.
I've looked at private equity lenders, angels, firms and the Oregon Investment Fund. I need money. And I need that old cliche of "It takes money to make money" not to hang around because I have NO money. I don't even know anyone who could GET this kind of money. Well one person, but he's smart enough to stay away from this. LOL
So, I've jumped in without a life preserver and I am hoping I don't get stuck up a shit creek without a paddle.
***If ANYONE reading this has any ideas of how I might gain this type of capital, please, please, please do not hesitate to comment or send me an email!***Time to go. I've got a busy day ahead of me. As always, thanks for listening.
Namaste.
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