Updates

We met with our contractor on Friday to start the architectural plans, and throw in our ideas. Everything from the paint color, stone and tile down to the last electrical socket. We had to tell them exactly what we wanted. Once the new drawings come in, I'll post them. Our projected buildout for 2700 sq.ft. will be an astounding $97,000.

I received September's $5000.00 check for rent today.

I also negotiated a deal 2 weeks ago by searching in the local optometric newsletter for used equipment. I have purchased a used Topcon KR-8800 autorefractor, Marco 101 manual lensometer, Topcon AIT-350W equipment table, and Brewer stool for $6600. The doctor appeared to be 'closing out' her practice and the equipment was all new and purchased in 2006. I figure it's all worth roughly $15,000 new. I'll be picking it up within the next month and leave it in climate-controlled storage until July when we're ready for it.

In the meantime, here is a basic optical glossary for those looking to have an edging lab. I should've paid more attention in optics lab, but simply put, your optical is a money maker if you know what you're doing. Having a great optician will make or break that 'department' and I will post as much as I know. It's 11:42, I should crash now..

• Semi-Finished: doesn't have power ground in yet. No good to you if all you are using is an edger!!
  
• Stock Finished: a manufacturer has created a ready-made lens with the power in it (good to go in an edger)
  
• Finished Uncut: a full service lab has surfaced lens with power in it, can customize it
  
• Finished: edged and put into frame