Nancy, thanks for the info. I saw Nicks but didn't stop. I really like McGuires and a few others. I know how the 'beach crowd' and brekers are as I lived in Daytona for awhile. Its not quite as hot there in the summer as I was beachside in what they call So Daytona. Traffic you just have to know the hours and try and work around it. Its the price gouging I can't see. I thought that that bridge was new. Its nice and the waters are great. Oh yes, southern people don't know what 'grinders' are and we Yanks don't generally know what a pop or sack is to say nothing about a buggie. (soda, grocery bag, and grocery cart). The Clan IS active here. Hey, they are indorcing the CC in Augusta so as not to let people in they don't want, what a hoot. Such a prestidigous place and such the opposite stigma endorcing!!!!! I myself believe that the governments place is to educate and advise and let us make our own decisions and not force ideas onto anyone whom dosen't want them. Afterall, what IS freedom. Its just as bad as the 'crunchies' trying to force their ultra liberal attitudes on the conservative rights. Like a marriage (except no sex ha ha) be it a business or family, one needs to respect and understand but not always agree with the other. Thats what makes this country so great, diversity. Iam liberal in my thinkings but my friends call me a conservative bohemian (did I spell that right?). Back to New Orleans on monday. Hey, I get to do Madi Gras on someone elses dime this time, ha ha.

Hi Gang..................Roland, I know Destin quite well..........I lived in Niceville many moons ago..........long before they finally built the mid-bay bridge...........there is a really nice community beyond Destin on the way to Panama City called "Seaside". It is one of those planned communities and very well laid out..........right on the coast............we used to go snorkeling near the Destin Bridge...........that was in the 80s-early 90s........I left there in 91 and came back once in a while to visit. Lou was there until 94. we rented the house out for a while and finally sold it in 97. boy, that seems like such a long time ago. I still have friends in the area and some are retired and living there now. The water is awesome, but the traffic can be a pain..........we had a ski-sport boat so Lou could do his bass fishing and we could go skiing with the "gang". There used to be a seafood place on the road from Niceville to Freeport called "Nick's Seafood". It has the nice down home cooking and very friendly people. There is another truck stop place we used to go to in a small town called "Bruce", I believe it is the Cafe...............great biscuits.............all homemade..........we went there all the time with our group when we went motorcycling...............that was another time.........too hot for me in the summers, but I really liked the spring, winter and fall...........we were far enough away from the beach crowd, and spring breakers to have a nice time. Guess alot of the "tourist traps" are closed still for the winter............oh well. Have a nice time there..............yes, they burned a cross in my neighbors yard one time..............it never changes there, guess that is the scary thing............the area we lived was commonly called LA......for "lower alabama". You guys seem to keep pretty actibve with the site, I get on through the web as well, Pat. Sorry, I didn't get to see your pictures yet, John.............sounds like they are a hoot. I guess with all the traveling that I have done, the south have the friendliest people, but I really am happy to be home in NE>>>>>>>>>>>miss the "grinders".............no one knew what I was talking about....oh well........have a good weekend..........may miss the snow. I think I am ready for some spring like weather now............

Yes, you are lucky to be in VT in many ways. I find that I like taking the accounts out in the country, The people are more polite and trusting and seem to enjoy the "little" things more. Certainly Atlanta isn't like that anymore, but 20 miles out its not too bad. Cumming is still pretty nice even though the Klan still has a large hold there. They used to have a sign when you entered the county that Blacks were not welcome. It was still up when I fiest moved here 8 years ago. Its funny the things we are afraid of. Like you speaking of the NYC experience. The opposite is true too. City dwellers are afraid of quiet and critters that go boo in the night. Talk about frustrating.... I am in Destin Fl tonight and getting on the net was something else. I had the phone co on one phone, hotel on another, and Earthlink techies on the third all to find a "blocked" line. We got it though. What a change in weather, its in the 70's here and the water even though still cold looks quite inviting. Had dinner at a favourite Irish Pub tonight. They don't know the meaning of small portions. Its awesome!!

Well I was just kidding around! I think that we have all been made to feel uncomfortable and, at times, like a victim in this buyer-beware society. When I lived in NYC, I always felt a momentary panic when I walked out of my apartment- until I was doubly sure that I had my keys and my wallet. To be locked out of my apartment in NYC scared me more than spiders and to not have money in a place that only interacts with you in exchange for money scared me more than snakes. I heard an unexpected comment from a customer that I visited on Tuesday in CT. He explained to some of his workers that I live in a place where people live there because they like it, not because it is where their work is. It's true- people are pretty nice here (me too)!

Gee Richard, thought I was the only one who acted that way. Its not that people are stupid I think there is just too much going on and different people selectively shut stuff out to the point where it becomes automatic and unfortunately important details get spazzed out. Oh well. Things do go better when you PUT yourself in a good mood. It happens immediately but human nature wants to blame and lash out.

Oh my soul! I just checked out the photo, my that's alarming. But at least she's still smilin!

Better at what Richard? You're starting to frighten me!!

It is amazing how we live in that forceful world. It shouldn't be like that. Co. should be honest and give to the consumer what they are suppose to give without the consumer blowing a vessel in the heart. But if it was all like that then we would have nothing to get upset about. Hey Karen I thought you looked as beautiful as you always have been.
Okay for now I gotta run but I shall return. LOL>>>>>Did that sound like some kind of brownie point. Mmmmmmmm I don't think so..........

I have flies in the light over my desk. Matter of fact, I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore. Whoops, I mean ahhhhhhhh yeah flies are pretty nice. . . . . . . right . . . . . . OK, now I'm feelin' the love. Thanks, Karen. (You would be proud of me 'cause I have made a conscious effort to be nice(r) in my day-to-day life. I had to- because it seems to me that everyone and everthing is so freakin' stupid, that I just don't know what else to do? See Pat, I am getting better!)

Hey John, Isn't there some license or something that you have to have to screw around with my face?? Too funny! Wish that I still had that face....know any good cosmetic surgeons in MI? Ain't getting old great.........NOT! Roland, just a little food for thought.........Isn't that why the world is lawsuit happy? Because everyone thinks you should "get something" when things don't go right? Now don't go ballistic on me ...... just like to play devil's advocate. "You can get more flies with honey" seems to be a thing of the past .........we live in an unforgiving world. And believe me, approaching menopause, I can be just as angry as the rest of 'em!

Lori, I don't travel EVERY day but things are happening fast and I am the liaison and get to set my own schedule but do travel about half the month. My friends call me the road map, just ask Roland he'll tell you how to get there. I do enjoy it and am home enough to garden, ride my bikes (dirt and motorcycle) or in season waterski. We had awful ice last night so I changed my direction and went more southerly. I didn't realize Memphis gets that cold. Hows your weather, are you on high ground? Sounds pretty wet out there right now.

John, you're right. Someone makes a mistake like that and still keeps their job?!?!?! I run into it al the time but usually go to the top and get free stuff. The phone co screwed up my last 3 moves and thus I got free service. This time my phone oine went down the fixed it in one day. They must have my name on a black list not to screw with. I am polite usually but want and demand action when I am the one paying the bill. They are high enough so I expect close to perfection. I never want anyone fired and usually don't blame the person on the bottom but reem the management out. Its they who are not training properly or supervising properly. The GM dealership screwed up with my mom and her Buick. She went to the top and got free service for as long as she owned the vehicle so I come by it naturally. You aught to get something free. Its ok to err as we all do but to do nithing about it.......1st rule in cs. How do you want me to fix it?

Sensational!!! Bravo!!!! Her stunning beauty radiates all the way up here to the back row of the second balcony.

Ok, it's all fixed. Now let's get back to the subject that Karen said where do we find the pretty girls. Well I found one if you can guess who it is.
The new address is http://users.adelphia.net/~jjll

Roland, do you travel every day for your job? You seem to be in a different city in every e-mail!

Sorry guys. But Adelphia has screwed up my web site. They evidently lost my account. What's up with that. I am working with them now to try to gain it back.
Holy christ I wish I could make that big of a mistake and still be able to go to work everyday and not stand behind the unemployment line. Gotta run, I will announce when this site is back up.

I checqued out the buttons, much info there. I have his email at home so will do it when I get back. Up in Memphsis tonight and they say we're in for a storm. Ugh! This snowbird will fly south quickly if its too much. I like parts of this town. There is a great bistro (J Thangs) where I go. Had the fried veggies, seared tuna, & sweet n sour soup. For desert I had their fried banana icecream, yummie.

Since you have Wes' e-mail address Roland you can send him an invite. Hope it works out! Let me know if you need more help with that.

Thanks for the info Pat. Most people do need a prod and then ther are ones that are quite hospitable when you visit and always welcome you but you are lucky if you can get them to send a Christmas card. I'm not a "joiner" per se but growing up with my background of family I always like to know who is who and what we all are doing. I'm not the inspirational thinker like Richard but I like commaradary. Then I pick and choose my interests but always like to learn. Some of us are happy just to stay home. I got in contact with Wes Macy whom I was friendly with in 8th grade or so and he emailed me back a few times but very few words. It looks like from his post times he is up late. He might be one of them that would like an invite. Tonight I'm in Birmingham headed to Huntsville tomorrow. We had terrible tropical storm this w/e and and flooded lots of people out. My landlines got wet are still weren't up when I left. Oh well......