There was 3 day weekend of cold weather
Yes, it was quite cold.  However, I took advantage of staying indoor by baking a good batch of cookies.
Wonderful, it is good to know how to bake cookies, eventually opening a bakery is a good idea
Yes, I can't wait to retire and pursue my dreams.  I found the prefect corner shop to rent.  It was a sandwich shop so it already has most of the equipment.  Now I just have to decide on the menu.
What ideas are in for the menu
I'm think of opening early to take advantage of the morning rush, so pastries such as coffee bread, bear claws, and muffins.  Cookies of course.  I'll also do cakes and pies at request.  I'm also floating the idea about offering daily specials.  They would be random items such as fruit tarts that would be advertised a day in advance in hopes to draw customers back the next day.
The  most favorable pies are apple, pecan, pumpkin, cherry, lemon
Agreed, but to be successful I'll need a signature pie to make my bakery stand apart from the others.  Anyone can go to the local grocery store a get those pies.