Big Daddy O's and Art need our help
Donation protected
Big Daddy O's - No Morons - good people.
There is a story here, but it's a really really long story. To get the gist of it feel free to read the version in the paper.
http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/silver_strand_restaurateur_fights_to_save_popular_business/10503/
Suffice it to say that due to lax oversight in the 1990s Big Daddy' O' s opened in an existing restaurant which had not had the correct permits to operate there. Although Art paid all the bills and he had a legal occupancy permit this whole time it turned out that the previous owner of the restaurant not ever gotten a permit to have anything but take out. 20 years later Art has been forced to bring the restaurant into compliance and that has meant bringing the building up to code. That fun and easy process can be described as such;
Need to get a new permit for business. Need repairs for new permit. Need permits for repairs. Can't get permit to repair an unpermitted business. Cant permit business without repairs. You can see how this M.C. Escher approach to business can leave you standing on your head. However after three years and tens of thousands of dollars we finally have a plan in place to permanently establish a fully licensed home for Big Daddy O's.
The good news is construction and resturant plans are near approval, and the county has agreed to allow the restaurant to reopen with a partial patio again. True the restaurant won't look the same, but heck,, it's going to look a lot better. The food will be just as good and one of the cornerstones of our community will be protected. The bad news is that the repairs and the ADA upgrade to the restroom and the entrances is going to cost upwards of $50,000. The landlord has agreed to cover a large portion of the expense but Art needs to raise 25,000 to move forward with his part of the construction and upgrades.
So non moron friends, now is the time to invest in our community. Time to step up and show that we have the moral character and selfless spirit to help a friend out. And hey, if we got to give away some crap to nudge your selfish spirit, we'll do that too. Heres the 6 levels of giving that we are encouraging. Give as little or as much as you can. And once Art gets the restaurant open again you shall reap your rewards.
1) Solve an existential crisis.
For a mere donation of $15 the notoriously shy and scowling Art will acknowledge that you exist. This may come in a form of a thumbs up, smile, raised eyebrow, or the ever coveted and elusive utterance of "hello".
2) Get some self-esteem!
For a $50 contribution Art will write you a personal complement and/or conversely an insult towards a person that you really hate. We'll even provide the envelope and stamp to send it in. Don't you feel like a better person already?
3) Prove your not a moron.
Are you often confused with being a moron? A goof? Perhaps a kook? Worry no more! For a mere $100 donation you will get a Big Daddy O's not a moron T-shirt. Next time you are being harassed by some locals you can simply point to this beautifully crafted T-shirt to prove your Hipness!
4) The Rodney Dangerfield.
When things go to crap throw a party. For a $250 donation you get everything above and you and a friend are invited to Art-A-Paluza. A musical masterpiece being held that if you're not in, well, you just must not be "in".
5) Have I got a deal for you.
A bargain shopper? Well everything about us must go! For a mere $500 you get everything above and a Big Daddy O's "No Moron Discount Card". With this personalized photo ID card in your wallet you can save 10% on all your purchases at Big Daddy O's and thousands of restaurants if they are willing to accept it.
6) May I polish your monocle?
Clearly you are the more sophisticated donor. You're not into nickel and diming and you know a great deal when you see one. You've made it here beyond the riffraff. For a person as discerning as you you get all of the above and a feast fit for your elegant tastes. A personalized catering for your next bah mitzvah, debutante party, or Independence Day soirée . It's yours for the incredibly low price of $1000.
There is a story here, but it's a really really long story. To get the gist of it feel free to read the version in the paper.
http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/silver_strand_restaurateur_fights_to_save_popular_business/10503/
Suffice it to say that due to lax oversight in the 1990s Big Daddy' O' s opened in an existing restaurant which had not had the correct permits to operate there. Although Art paid all the bills and he had a legal occupancy permit this whole time it turned out that the previous owner of the restaurant not ever gotten a permit to have anything but take out. 20 years later Art has been forced to bring the restaurant into compliance and that has meant bringing the building up to code. That fun and easy process can be described as such;
Need to get a new permit for business. Need repairs for new permit. Need permits for repairs. Can't get permit to repair an unpermitted business. Cant permit business without repairs. You can see how this M.C. Escher approach to business can leave you standing on your head. However after three years and tens of thousands of dollars we finally have a plan in place to permanently establish a fully licensed home for Big Daddy O's.
The good news is construction and resturant plans are near approval, and the county has agreed to allow the restaurant to reopen with a partial patio again. True the restaurant won't look the same, but heck,, it's going to look a lot better. The food will be just as good and one of the cornerstones of our community will be protected. The bad news is that the repairs and the ADA upgrade to the restroom and the entrances is going to cost upwards of $50,000. The landlord has agreed to cover a large portion of the expense but Art needs to raise 25,000 to move forward with his part of the construction and upgrades.
So non moron friends, now is the time to invest in our community. Time to step up and show that we have the moral character and selfless spirit to help a friend out. And hey, if we got to give away some crap to nudge your selfish spirit, we'll do that too. Heres the 6 levels of giving that we are encouraging. Give as little or as much as you can. And once Art gets the restaurant open again you shall reap your rewards.
1) Solve an existential crisis.
For a mere donation of $15 the notoriously shy and scowling Art will acknowledge that you exist. This may come in a form of a thumbs up, smile, raised eyebrow, or the ever coveted and elusive utterance of "hello".
2) Get some self-esteem!
For a $50 contribution Art will write you a personal complement and/or conversely an insult towards a person that you really hate. We'll even provide the envelope and stamp to send it in. Don't you feel like a better person already?
3) Prove your not a moron.
Are you often confused with being a moron? A goof? Perhaps a kook? Worry no more! For a mere $100 donation you will get a Big Daddy O's not a moron T-shirt. Next time you are being harassed by some locals you can simply point to this beautifully crafted T-shirt to prove your Hipness!
4) The Rodney Dangerfield.
When things go to crap throw a party. For a $250 donation you get everything above and you and a friend are invited to Art-A-Paluza. A musical masterpiece being held that if you're not in, well, you just must not be "in".
5) Have I got a deal for you.
A bargain shopper? Well everything about us must go! For a mere $500 you get everything above and a Big Daddy O's "No Moron Discount Card". With this personalized photo ID card in your wallet you can save 10% on all your purchases at Big Daddy O's and thousands of restaurants if they are willing to accept it.
6) May I polish your monocle?
Clearly you are the more sophisticated donor. You're not into nickel and diming and you know a great deal when you see one. You've made it here beyond the riffraff. For a person as discerning as you you get all of the above and a feast fit for your elegant tastes. A personalized catering for your next bah mitzvah, debutante party, or Independence Day soirée . It's yours for the incredibly low price of $1000.
Organizer and beneficiary
Jennifer Clancy
Organizer
Oxnard, CA
Art Pina
Beneficiary