Post #363511 by midnite on Tue, Feb 26, 2008 12:25 AM

• martiki wrote:

Part of the franchise agreement with Vic's locations is that the decor is returned to Vic's upon closure. So much has come back over the last 10-20 years that it became easy to lose track of the original locations. Kier does know quite a bit, but is also missing info on some pieces. Things also traveled to multiple locations-
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Not that Martin needs it, but I concur. With some pieces Kier had no problem telling me from where they came or went. Others like the many poles/posts can be dated to a certain extent but not identified by specific restaurant. Michellie and Kier have been very patient, helpful, and informative. Believe me, I've spent more time in that warehouse these past few days than I would like to admit or I think those two would have preferred.

Not only does Kier know her Trader Vic's history, she is really strong! I told her I might as well submit my application for the warehouse and have they pay me in Vic dollars. Seeing how she can wrestle those beasts around I realized I am not worthy. Plus, I got a dodgy heart and there's the issue of splinters.

As it pertains to the provenance of stuff in that warehouse I am going to listen to some members of the Vic family and trust in what Kier and Michellie have to offer. It's been an amazing time looking through the warehouse. I am telling you, I now know how Charlie Bucket must have felt.

I got a golden ticket, but had to endorse it over to Trader Vic's.
el Midnite

EDIT: Tell Trader Nick that the banker says quit picking that stuff off the ground! Oh, and Howie says "hi".

[ Edited by: midnite_tiki 2008-02-26 00:37 ]