Back in Florida

Yes, folks, once again I'm back in Florida. This makes three trips this month. I guess it beats Florida in August.

The system installers grouse and ask why they can't install in Florida in the winter. We sales people aren't stupid, we don't sell in the summer, we sell in the winter. That means that they install at the hottest time of the year.

I seldom get to Orlando that I don't go to my favorite restaurant. It's called RANGETSU. Actually it's called Rangetsu of Tokyo. There are two restaurants...one in Orlando on International Drive, and one in Tokyo in the Ginsu district. If you are ever in the area, and have a taste for traditional Japanese restaurant, I heartily recommend their Suki Yaki, or Shabu Shabu. They are the Japanese version of fondue, and are cooked right at your table.



No, these Koi were not on the menu. They have a beautiful koi pond as soon as you walk in through a moon door. If you stop on the bridge, they come up and beg. You may see a hint of the netting that is strung across the pond. This is to discourage great blue herons from frequenting this fishing hole.

Only the best traveling for us! The flight from Orlando to Pensacola flew in a small plane. It could seat 18 passengers...19 if someone took the middle bench seat at the back of the plane. It was not full.

No bathroom...no cabin crew...no door to the cockpit.

As a matter of fact, the pilot opened the cockpit curtain for landing. This is not a good picture, but I couldn't resist snapping a shot. It is rare you get to see the cockpit any more.

We asked for a restaurant recommendation that night, and since A loves everything Irish, that was where we went. Delicious food, but the ambiance was what blew me away. Take a peek at their website: https://www.mcguiresirishpub.com/index.html. Wait on the home page for their pictures to scroll. Yes, you're not seeing things...the pub is papered with signed dollar bills. Both the ceiling and most every wall are covered in dollar bills. You get a certificate, a picture, and join the club if you donate a dollar. I was asked the next day if I joined. I said no, but I wanted to grab a handful. That didn't go over very well. I hope it didn't cost the sale!

The IRS comes once a year and estimates the dollar amount. They take several representative square yards, and figure out the total. They say it's about 800K now. Yes, they have a very sophisticated alarm and sprinkler system.

The last shot is out of my hotel window. As usual, I bite the bullet. I guess someone HAS to stay at the beach in Pensacola for the company. I'll make the sacrifice.