The Project - phase 1!

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So this is what’s been taking up all my time these last few weeks! This is the 20 year old Pashley Princess I’ve been slowly turning into a mobile stall for street trading. The front and back displays are made from upcycled vintage cases, and we (my dad helped quite a lot!) custom built the copper rear rack to fit the suitcase. It’s got the heaviest-duty centre stand I could find on the market, and I bet even the Stoltmans would struggle to bend those racks! It’s been a labour of love!

Now comes the real test - I have to submit my street trader’s licence application. The (very hefty) licence fee is non-refundable, so it’s a huge terrifying risk. The bike’s rock solid though, and no less manageable than a laden touring bike - more than that I can not do!

Wish me luck!!

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Amazing! Wishing you all the best on this new venture.

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Looks amazing :bicycle: Wishing you the best of luck, keep us posted! :crossed_fingers:

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Definitely will! :bicycle:

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Wow, it looks absolutely amazing. Good luck with your new venture, I’m sure it will go well as everything looks incredible xx

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Looks great - good luck with getting the licence :slight_smile:

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What a great idea. Reminds me of the Gerald Durrell books My family and other animals. There was the Rose Beetle Man who travelled around selling all manner of exotic goodies from a large box.

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Best of luck! It looks fabulous and I have huge respect for your bravery :crossed_fingers::+1::clap:

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I wish you a following wind and perfect pedal power with no punctures! It’s absolutely wonderful and you deserve success. Well done.

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@VioletFlameGlassArt yes, I’m sure these things were simpler in days gone by, without so much paperwork (and cash!) having to change hands!

Jacqueline @jftalbotdesigns I’m afraid the bravery remains to be seen! :see_no_evil_monkey: My real fear is that the council will invite me to the meeting to support my application in person - apparently they do that sometimes. I have hideous public speaking anxiety, so I’m trying to include as much info with the application that I can. When I left my job in conservation I vowed I’d never go to another meeting ever again!

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I expect they reserve their ‘grilling’ for more controversial enterprises. I think you should go under the radar :slightly_smiling_face:

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Here’s hoping!!

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Oh I love it! Amazing idea and who could wish for a better backdrop to their ‘office’ !

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Wow, the whole set up looks amazing, well done and good luck with your new venture :grin:

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Best of look with your new adventure, your set up looks wonderful x

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This is marvellous! Good luck.

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That’s fantastic!! It’s a good idea for what you do, but do be careful on the road.
Best of luck to you with your license application and sales!

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Oh wow, thats fab Carrie. You can see the work thats gone into that. Great job :clap:

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Wow! That is amazing Carrie - how brilliant! :clap: :heart_eyes: I wish you all the luck :four_leaf_clover: I wonder if you might share your adventures on Instagram reels or something similar - would love to see it in action :bicycle:

You are positively intrepid :two_hearts:

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This is amazing! Love it. Good luck with the application!

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