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Bakery Day 98: idea

As the busy season is coming to a rapid close, I am thinking about two things: one, what can I do for Wednesday and Thursday to really get the most out of the festival and make as much money as possible, and two, once the season is over, how will we sustain ourselves on the many slow days & weeks that will follow?

For this week, my plan is to be a machine tomorrow, and Tuesday in preparation. I have a lot to do today so it will be difficult, but tomorrow I really want to get as far ahead as possible. Then, Wednesday the festival starts so I will get in early and work long and hard, and Thursday is a rinse and repeat. I see there is a chance that there will be rain on Thursday and I am hoping that notion goes away. It is the single biggest festival day of the year for all of Mallorca. I want, I need, I hope, for an AMAZING AMAZING day!!!

Long term, I have a few ideas...
First, I think one week this month we should close to rest and just get away from the business. Maybe take a short trip or just cross the island a bit.
Second, I really want to work on routine. Use the downtime to really find a way to work smarter where I am a machine so I can get my work done after a reasonable amount of time, then rest, and then I can work the front of the bakery while Sandra rests.
Third, I really want to find a way to get a laminating machine. Even if it is manually operated. I must master three things: croissants, croissants, and croissants. I also want to master the ensaimada, and for December I really want to make panettone.

Ok.. that is it for now.. thank you for reading my short update...

#doeverythingwithlove or just stay in bed!
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