Snails

Well, things are moving at a snail's pace, but moving they are. Kenia has started the iron work. He's been given 2 weeks to finish. If I were a gambling man, I would bet it isn't done. But of course, I'm not a gambling man. Have picked out interior decor that I need to buy. Still need to buy more equipment and have it sent down, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Ouch, I hate spending money. Especially when I have none to spend! Next step is to finalize plans for where all the equipment is going and have the electrician start his magic. Keep tuned as things may start progressing rather quickly now. Targeted opening date is October 1st. In the states that would not be a problem, but here...........?????????

Stopped by Bankie's yesterday for a sunset beer. Didn't know they were closed but ran into Candy and Gypsy on the beach who promptly took me upstairs to the bar and bought me a couple beers. What a trip talking with her. Smart woman and been around so she has plenty of stories to tell. Can't wait for Bankie to get back to hear stories of the bus and Johnnie Danger.

Gotta run. It's Friday and the upstairs deck is calling my name.

The Walls DIDN"T come crumbling down.

Day two. Of course, nothing goes as planned. The good news is my back made it through the night and into today. Tried finishing up taking down the wall but needed a jack hammer. Rented one for 10 bucks an hour which is a steal down here. However, I found the top of the wall to be 8 inch thick concrete. No way I was going to bring that puppy down, so my mind made a smart decision. HIRE SOMEONE! Easier said then done since it's Carnival time and everyone is either lymin', drunk, or hungover, with another 4 days left to go. Not much work will progress on the cafe or anywhere else on the island. So, what's a guy to do? Join the party that's what. Beer sounds incredibly good right now so off I go for many cold ones at Elvis' and then check out the Calypso competition.

The Walls came crumbling down

Can you believe it? Some 14 months after the seed was planted, work began on the non existent cafe. When pretty much all hope was gone, everything turned around and the cafe is a reality.........sort of. I, like you, will believe it when I see it. Today, the remodeling phase began. With mini sledge hammer and Merlzy to guide me, I whacked away at the wall until piece by piece, it started to fall. Of course, I picked the hottest day of the year and the day after August Monday, so the beer was flowing out of all my pores. Better then a steam room anyday. Carrie and her tribe came by to do some last minute work in her kitchen and brought down a much needed home made ice cream. With nourishment, I continued to pound away at the wall. We'll see what tomorrow brings. The plan is for more of the same, but my back may be crying out and saying to stay in bed. Think it's time for a cold one. Will call Kerry and see if I can rouse him. Those that know him, know that shouldn't be a problem