Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/04/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]www.bluemooncamera.com proves a dream can become a reality even in the digital era...go for it On Apr 8, 2008, at 3:13 AM, Vick Ko wrote: > Okay guys and gals, you are all my friends, and you're laughing with > me, not at me, at my ideas, right? > > So, there is a business for sale in my neighbourhood. I live in an > old style neighbourhood, the kind with an old-fashioned hardware > store, no Walmart for miles, three coffee shops per block, etc. > > But, there is a photo finisher in the block, and he wants to retire. > > I've daydreamed about "what if I buy the place", could I expand it to > encompass my hobby too (which you have guessed is more photo-gear but > want-to-be shooter). Ideas are: > > * continue with the photo-finishing > * put up part of my collection to display it to the public > * offer part of the floor space as photographers gallery, for > viewing and selling > * I hear there is a basement - offer darkroom rental > > So - is the idea as outlandish as buying the KE-7A (Frank might win > his bet, I dither on an hourly basis)? > > What other ideas would you offer, to make it a success? > > The gallery part really really appeals to me. > > ....Vick > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >