I just hate this...
The Major and I must return to the states, for a number of reasons, so I am putting the little bookstore up for sale.

The business is brand new, very well stocked. It has been well received by the community and tourists as well.

If you are interested in a small business, up and running, with a great future, please contact me at cindyb@barefootbooks-belize.com, or PM through this site.

Very sorry to hear this!

Oh that so sucks. I was reading back posts and came across how you shipped everything there and got settled. It was a great story!
So sorry! Hope everything will be okay!

Cindy, I sent you a private message. Or you can email me cpmorrill@yahoo.com

What a shame. I really enjoyed having access to some good reads.

Well, I think the good reads will still be there, the bookstore is being sold, not dissolved.

Chris is right...I'm selling, not closing.

I'm also committed to helping supply the new owner (if they want) with stock from the states so that it will remain fresh.

From the reception I've gotten in the short time we've been open, this is something a number of people have wanted and appreciate having.

Is the bookstore still for sale, Cindy? I sent you an email (stephanie B.) and haven't heard from you.

Is the bookstore still for sale?

Yes, Indygal, the little store is still for sale.

I'm really sorry to hear that. You were so excited when it opened--I hope very much that somebody buys it. I look forward to shopping there.

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The good news is that it looks like the bookstore is solved which means that it's saved! Great news for the island.

It's a great little store. Beautiful books for children as well as adults. So glad to hear it will be staying. Sorry The Major and Cindy aren't. I'm sure they will be back soon at least for a visit. Glad to have met you both. Who bought Barney? I hope they keep the name!

great to hear the great news,who are the lucky the lucky buyers and is there any plans for expansion?

Best wishes Cindy.

Cindy

Sorry that you lost money every month but perhaps you should both have given or spent more time on your project -I seriously doubt that Panama is going to prove easier or cheaper than Belize to set up a business.

You are such an ass Pedro1. Let's air some of your alleged laundry next, shall we?

short-lived visit?

Hey Guys!

Karen Boudreaux and Rob Henley will be assuming the reins of the bookstore on Thursday, December 22.

Please welcome them as warmly and support them as you have the Major and I.

Rob is a licensed massage therapist and Karen is a travel industry professional. Both have a great love of books. The couple has recently made San Pedro their home.

Welcome Rob and Karen!

I'll be right over! Get the fishing and gardening books ready!

so how much did it sell for ? ( or are we not allowed to ask? )

just curious... I think a bookstore is a good business.

Now a bookstore with a bar and strippers.. now that's a GREAT business.



todd

got my vote for boldest question of the day

Hey PhillyTodd,

As I am from Southern Louisiana and now further south than that....it is not considered polite to ask questions about money in public. LOL! And I am also from New Orleans....so I don't think I want to expose San Pedro to the bar and strippers thing. We are open to all suggestions and commentary, in good fun!! Please come in and introduce!

A terric business if you buy new books-bunch of crap if you buy used and maltreated books-guess what B arefoot books did

A "terric" business if you advertise have a swimming pool and are conveniently located-bunch of crap if the pool is a sometimes upright Walmart special pool which is about 10 feet wide and 3 feet deep, a location about 75 feet from the airport runway and a "5 min", "1/2 mile" walk to town that really equals running a 10 minute mile-guess what Pedro's Inn did

Actually the pool was 15 feet in diameter and 4'6" deep
never did I not say it was near the runway-the building has Pedro's Inn painted on both sides -all printed materials have a map printed with the runway next door.
What do you expect with prices starting at 10usd per night
Oh! what else do you get at Pedro's-
cheapest international phone calls on the island
Free Internet/Free bar pool/Free fussball/a couple of TV's with cable and satellite(only hotel with both systems).

ps all of the Yacht club brochures (which is further away than Pedro's) states 5 min walk-
Ramon's which is a quick three minute walk says situated on the edge of town
an airconditioned bar with the most comfortable bar stools in Belize
the bar prices are cheaper than any hotel/guest establishment on the island
The Inn is also one of the cleanest
but what the hell should I make it cheaper by buying second hand sheets/towels/blankets-only clean once a month
maybe I should start selling second and dog eared books at ridiculously high prices and I can cut the costs and prices even further.
ps Sandb-Have you ever visited my establishment

1/2 mile in 5 minutes = 6 MPH no big deal :rolleyes:

perhaps it is for the typical cruise ship visitor-I am being,for me, amazingly polite by not referring to any other peoples physiques

And a nice :rolleyes: to you.
While not a big deal you obviously are unaware of the speed at which you walk.You do not walk anywhere near 6 MPH. Less than 1% of the population is even capable of RUNNING a 10 minute mile. Oh, and nice job with the math!

Sandb -What is the matter-Cat got your tongue?or is a reasoned explanation too much to comprehend.

hey NO Gal... I"ll definitely be stopping by when I'm there ( feb 3rd to 12th this time ).. I always bring a book per day and still end up needing one or two.

sorry If I've offended your southern sensibilities.. but I'm a damn yankee.. ( and one living in oregon now ).. so what are you going to do?

I just counted; only one tongue.

I'd patronize a book shop except that would mean I'd have to take the time to learn to read. That's hard to do when I'm swimming laps in the short pool and working on shaving seconds off my time in the mile.

Relay, anyone?

P1 and CJ: catch any fishies today? Who'd you fish wit'?

Oh I'm quite aware sandb, quite.

klcman heads to corner

Hey Everybody...... WOW!! this posting has seemed to take on a life of it's own! As we have only owned the bookstore for 3 weeks, I am amazed at the interest it has generated. I hope you all stop in and introduce yourselves.....we are always open to ideas and suggestions.

I have been coming to San Pedro for over 11 years and have lived down south in Belize prior to this. I have always been amazed that there was no bookstore of this type and we had already planned to open something once we arrived in San Pedro. So it seemed extremely serendipitous that Cindy was selling just after we got here. I just didn't realize it would generate such notoriety!!

Hope to see ya'll soon!
Karen

P.S. PhillyTodd.....no southern sensibilities offended! Looking forward to meeting you in February!

P.S.S. Catatonic Motivator......no requirement that you can read.... just come in and say hello!

If you buy and provide the top 10 bestselling paperback books every month-I will be your best customer-and if you get the next Harry Potter book within a couple of days of release I will be one of your best customers-however,imo,the last lot left a lot to be desired

I'm a Pogo fan. Perhaps you recall Barnstable Bear?

Perhaps not. Sometimes Walt Kelly's not considered the consummate commentator those of us us believe he was, was.

Regardless, a bookshop can be a wonder...or a wander; really depends upon one's perspective and the stock on hand.

Best of luck. And do whatever you can to fulfill P1's suggestion. Great for business in a locale like SP, I'd offer.

Hey Pedro1,

It is our plan to have the current reads in stock as soon as shipping allows. Once we get things in a groove hopefully we can have all requests within a very short period of time. Bear with us while we establish our contacts.

And yes, Catatonic....I do recall Pogo and Barnstable Bear. I'll have to see what's available!

I hope everyone will come in and say hello. We will be closed this Wednesday cuz we have to go over to Belize City for some business tomorrow and next day. But after that....give us a yell.

Karen

I thought it was sold 3 weeks ago,or did that deal fall through???

my fault- see t was sold

Karen owns the book store now, not Cindy.

I went in and bought a few oldies but goodies the other day. There is a nice selection of kids books, tons of fiction.

No, the 10 current best sellers weren't there but the new owners will probably figure out how to get the best sellers soon considering there are daily
flights to Belize from the US.

Bookstores must be very profitable......they bailed without giving proper notice to their landlord....and contrary to their lease (I know I wrote it)! They also left all utility bills unpaid and a condo that hadn't been swept since they moved in by the looks of things! I don't think the geography of being on an island is the problem they need to fix.

Amanda, if you are looking for a particular book (I once read on one of your posts you like to read a lot I believe) I will gladly pick 2 of them up for you, I will be in the states soon.

Thanks Krazy K, I but I buy my books on-line with Amazon.com.

When I go to the states I usually take 1/2 day to browse a good book store too to get my "fix."

I love to read, but don't seem to have a lot of time to this right now.

Thanks again

gotcha. If you change your mind and you want any of those top 10 books, just let me know as I am going very soon. You could still order them on Amazon and I'd gladly bring them back. Take Care.

I was seriously interested in buying the store but the numbers didn’t look right and the stock seemed all wrong. I still think a properly run – and stocked – bookstore would be a good thing. After all the grief involved in starting a business in Belize it seems like baling after just five months is a pretty short time to decide it’s a mistake. What’s the skinny?

Good observation, I also looked at and passed.

Well, I'll jump back here to set the record straight on a few things...

the little bookstore turned a profit the third full month in business, which is phenomenal in ANY market...that's why it sold and had a more than a few truly interested paarties

as for leaving without proper notice to the landlord...he was advised THREE months before we left and we continued to advise. We did NOT leave utility bills unpaid and the condo was clean and we even paid a local lady to come in and clean so that it would be ready for the next tenant. We left coffee pot, blender and many kitchen items behind for the next tenant.

It is amazing how many folks will gossip, speculate and flat out lie on this bulletin board!

We left some really good friends and good times behind on the island, and well, some not so good folks...but you will find that anywhere.

What a bunch of (American word coming up) BALONEY

What a bunch of (American word coming up) BALONEY

I wonder if Pedro's Inn turns a profit.... or is that the reason it hasn't sold yet?

Cindy, don't let this BS get to you. I'm sure you had a damn good reason to sell your store. i'ts no ones business but your own as to why you sold it. Best of luck in your and the major's future.

Finally, words of wisdom.

Amen.

I got the pleasure of spending a few minutes and dollars in this bookstore last week. Glad it is still there and the new owner was nothing less than gracious and pleasant.

marmaid