Ouch.

First let me defend myself a little. See my responses embedded.....


J T wrote:
[snip]
You've found a place for sale. Judging from what you posted this
time, I'd say you've still got a LOT of homework to do before you start
putting out money. A lot of successful businesses were started
part-time, out of someone's home or garage. You don't know zip about
what you want to do, but you still want to spend a lot of money doing
it. Souinds kinda trollish, wouldn't you say? But, if you're serious,
and still want to spend money, you might want to buy part of an already
established business, and I don't mean oe that's just opened, one that's
been in business for a few years. OR, start a part-time business out of
your garage - that way if you go botom up because of lack of adequate
homework you won't be out a load of money, and you can always use the
leftover stock yourself.

Hmmm. The posting was the beginning of the "homework." I know I have a
lot to do and if you knew me you'd know how I analize things to the
max. These postings have garnered me a lot of good points and now I can
begin to get serious. The part-time apparoach willnot work for me. I'm
changing jobs whether I like it or not (either through "forced" early
retirement). I stil have a mortgage and kids in college so I won't be
doing anything unless I feel strongly that it'sa sure thing.

Me, I decided long ago not to use any wood not native, or grown in,
North Carolina. [snip]
Do you have any persimmon or pecan? Know where I might find some?

Hell, you want to sell wood, get yourself one of those portable
bandsaw mills, and arrange to pickup trees that've been taken down to
make all those damn subdivisions going up. Free wood, sell cheap, you
can damn sure betcha if I had room that's what I'd be doing.
My paternal grandfather made a fortune with the first portable sawmill
in western South Carolina back in the 1930's. He lost the fortune later
on wine, women, and gambling, though.

You're a big boy now, you'd should be figuring all this stuff out
on your own, instead of looking for someone to tell you what to do and
how to do it. Now, that'll be $100 consulting fee, and a bargain at
half the price. You can use PayPal, or send a postal money order, just
e-mail me for details on transferring funds. Send the money before you
start your business, I want to be sure you'll have the funds.
The check is in the mail. BTW, I'm looking for people's advice,
experience, and opinions -- I'll decide for myself what I want to do.
Everybody uses "advisors" whether they're a "big boy" or not.



JOAT
I am, therefore I think.