Q: If and um hopefully to understand that everyone is not as in as fortunate, can we say that "everybody is down on their luck and struggling to get by"?

A: no

Q: If but i counted on North Carolina having some good weather for me, can we say that "I relied on North Carolina to exhibit fair weather."?

A: yes

Q: If In retrospect that was a mistake, because the moment I stepped outside a crowd was waiting., can we say that "There was a crowd waiting outside."?

A: yes

Q: If because some of those companies that are doing it have save money eventually at first apparently it costs more to get started, can we say that "It is an expensive venture to start, but it is possible to break-even."?

A:
yes