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August 1st, 2008, 10:59 PM
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Kung Fu Master
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Wahoo!!!
Last January I posted, I think it was in the Inner Circle, that I'd put in an offer on a building to house Black Cat Mining. It's now August 1st and today, over six months later, I finally signed papers and picked up the keys to our new (to us anyway) warehouse and future showroom! I am so excited/relieved, you have no idea...!
Renovation starts tomorrow, and operations move in as soon as we have a finished floor and Internet. 
Our two year anniversary is in mid November, and there's still a long ways to go to hit my eventual goals for the company, but this feels like a pretty incredible milestone!
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August 1st, 2008, 11:02 PM
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That's pretty exciting Eathan! Congratulations...
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August 1st, 2008, 11:38 PM
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Congrats Eathan, you've come a long way in a very short time. May this be only the first of many warehouse / showrooms for you.
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August 2nd, 2008, 12:03 AM
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Congratulations!
It is good to hear from so many that things are going well!
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August 2nd, 2008, 12:08 AM
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Congratulations Eathan! You've put in the time and hard work it takes to move ahead. May it get easier (busier but easier)!
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August 2nd, 2008, 12:27 AM
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Kung Fu Master
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Thanks so much!!! I'd offer to pour you all a glass in celebration, but the deal has drawn out so long I didn't think to get anything nice in in prep...
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August 2nd, 2008, 01:22 AM
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Grats Eathan.
Walking in Monday AM (or tomorrow, for that matter) will be a special moment. Enjoy it.
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August 2nd, 2008, 02:02 AM
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Ethan
My sentiments exactly. Mat this be only the first of many wharehouses and show rooms for you.
Thank you for telling me that in 2 years time it is possible. I am encouraged by your story and success, sir.
Perhaps you'd consider some black cat mining tee shirts from us at some point ?
Best of luck to you.
Steve 
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August 2nd, 2008, 02:53 AM
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Wow Ethan that is exciting!!!! Renovations are a joy... lol. Congrats!
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August 2nd, 2008, 05:12 AM
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Congratulations Eathan!
Have fun renovating and building up a brick & mortar business. Love that it started on the Internet. :-)
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August 2nd, 2008, 08:47 AM
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That's very cool, Eathan! Howzabout some snazzy snaps of the joint?
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August 2nd, 2008, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Eathan
operations move in as soon as we have a finished floor and Internet. |
Ah, the two essentials! Must have a floor and must have Internet!
Congrats!
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August 2nd, 2008, 09:37 AM
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That's a great milestone, indeed. Congratulations.
As an aside...I am hoping to actually get involved with your products by early next year. I have been doing a bit of local research - and it turns out there is an interest in "prospecting" here in Maryland.
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August 2nd, 2008, 10:20 AM
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Congratulations!!! What a huge step and commitment.
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Originally Posted by Rhea
That's very cool, Eathan! Howzabout some snazzy snaps of the joint?
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You absolutely must chronicle the entire renovation from start to finish.
-rematt
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August 2nd, 2008, 10:47 AM
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Congratz!!!!
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August 2nd, 2008, 11:17 AM
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Sweet....Keep kicking butt!
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August 2nd, 2008, 02:11 PM
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Very big congrats, Eathan! Upward and onward now! (On a related note, I just got notice in my SAS dashboard a few hours ago that I had a small sale -- $6.95 -- through one of your datafeed links. Glad to do my small part in paying the mortgage on that buidling! LOL!)
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August 2nd, 2008, 02:20 PM
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congrats...keep going this way ;-)
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August 2nd, 2008, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MichaelColey
Ah, the two essentials! Must have a floor and must have Internet!
Congrats!
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I'd recommend a roof as the next essential on the list.
Congrats Eathan, BIG step, best of luck
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August 2nd, 2008, 08:32 PM
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Eathan,
So glad to hear all of your hard work is paying off!
Here's to high demand, lotsa profits and the need for more space, although for now, I'm sure you'd settle for completed renovations. DO post a pic when all is completed.
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August 2nd, 2008, 08:37 PM
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Keep on Keeping on!
Way to kick some bootay, keep up the GREAT work buddy!
CONGRATS!!! 
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August 2nd, 2008, 10:30 PM
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Kung Fu Master
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Wow! This thread has really taken on some legs when I wasn't looking.
First off, thank you to everyone who has posted! This has been a pretty big deal for me, and if you ever meet me at a conference or some such, you could probably get a very long and drawn out story as to why...
It's also just really nice to get support from people who understand what this industry is all about and how much work it's taken for us to get here.
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Originally Posted by SteveWilliams
Thank you for telling me that in 2 years time it is possible. I am encouraged by your story and success, sir.
Perhaps you'd consider some black cat mining tee shirts from us at some point ?
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It's certainly possible in two years and on a minimal budget, but I have to give much of the nod to experience. I'm not sure we could've done it if I hadn't been through so many other failed Internet start-ups. It's amazing how many times you can see the same mistakes being made.
As for t-shirts, yes. I need some, so please send me some details on pricing, etc. I'm still shopping, so would be happy to see what you had to offer.
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Originally Posted by Rexanne
Love that it started on the Internet. :-)
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You and me both! I used to read so many articles about brick-and-mortar companies launching ecom ventures, but I can't remember many going the other way. I know we're not the first, but it's still fun.
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Originally Posted by Beachy
As an aside...I am hoping to actually get involved with your products by early next year. I have been doing a bit of local research - and it turns out there is an interest in "prospecting" here in Maryland.
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That would be awesome! Travel marketers are some of the best, so I'd be pleased as punch to get you involved in our program. Plus, we could probably share some notes on selling travel. I'm no expert, but I've done okay.
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Originally Posted by writerguy
I just got notice in my SAS dashboard a few hours ago that I had a small sale -- $6.95 -- through one of your datafeed links. Glad to do my small part in paying the mortgage on that buidling! LOL! |
Yep, your referral ordered one 1849 Gold Pan in green. Not breaking any records, but every sale helps. I've been seeing your name a bit more often lately though, so glad to see things picking up for you!
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Originally Posted by Paul_Ward
I'd recommend a roof as the next essential on the list.
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Michael and Paul, the new roof is scheduled to start next Monday. I can work open to the sky until then if I have to.
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Originally Posted by Haiko
Way to kick some bootay, keep up the GREAT work buddy!
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Thanks much, and thank you for providing such an excellent venue for talking shop!
I'll do my best to get some pics together soon. Only had my camera phone today, so need to figure out to download the pics off it. My son Oliver helping me drive the forklift looks like it may be a good one. His cousin wasn't nearly as excited about the forklift...
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August 2nd, 2008, 11:21 PM
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Must have a floor and must have Internet
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And not necessarily in that order...
Congrats, Eathan!
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August 2nd, 2008, 11:31 PM
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That is awesome Eathan!! Always nice to see your hard work pay off, isn't it? I bet you're looking forward to finishing those reno's!
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August 3rd, 2008, 04:43 AM
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Congrats!
Glad to see you've gotten your building!
It will probably seem weird not tripping over or squeezing by boxes of stock at home, LOL!
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