I've known for a couple of days, and I can't seems to wrap my head around the fact that a good friend has passed away, so suddenly.

I was just making comment to a customer at work about calling Les to see "What's up" and maybe we could hang out. I hadn't seen him since the wedding of another good friend.  A call came shortly after that conversation from the friend (the  wedding we were just at)  to let me know he pased on.

He taught me how to be a bartender, and I will forever be grateful to him for that friendship and trust. Most importantly I just miss him.

Some images of Les are linked below: I'll add more as I get them

http://apps.ronthebartender.com/Gallery/album.cfm?a=14879

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piGnZkDI8hU

 We hear it all the time "life is too short" so tell those that are close to you how much you care and what they mean to you.

Life is Interesting!

Work within the bounds and the limits set by others and still thrive.

Having the "can do" attitude is a winning approch, but when you don't have a team or teammates it's very hard to compete with others or other teams.

So a friend of mine, just started a sales / commision postion and is just starting to learn about motivaion and winning attitudes . . .  take a page from Anthony Robbins and incorporatea technique called anchoring.   A reminder of the winning moments that come  early ( or anytime, for that matter) is critical to helping get over the times when "no" is the only answer you hear.

Best way to describe anchoring is watch a golf pro, baseball player or basketball player before he take the shot or hits the ball. All the rituals and touching are to remind him of his training and how to correctly make the shot.

One thing about the new job is that the food is the draw for people coming in. Everything is fresh and made to order. Really, only being open for about two weeks things are looking really good. While there is a need to fill the bar /  restaurant between happy hour and late night. Once the locals in the area hear the food  is great they WILL be back!

There is work being done to have In the Biz and other discounts for customers  associated with various groups.

Funny thing about work and money - When you have the time there's no money - When you have the money there's no time. Well currently I have no time and no money. catching up, on the bills.

New gig is ok, just have to get more business in the door,  In house pool league - or tournament.