After at least 3 long years, 4 for some, we’re all back together again. What a great first day of our get together. I flew in around 12:15 and was picked up by Robi and Robert and we headed off for lunch close to my villa. After a nice lunch we stopped at Fashion Square Mall where I found some new shoes to replace my old ones at home that are no longer wearable. Then they dropped me at the villa. It was great to see them both and they look great. Robi has so many mannerism’s that remind me so much of Mom. It’s like Mom still with us living through Robin. She’d be happy and proud of Robi who is doing well.
Jody, Greg, Tom and Dave were at the house when I arrived. Brian was out picking some other people up at the airport and Luisa and Hans were at lunch. Within about an hour everyone had arrived. There are about a dozen of us here for the next few days with people as far away as Italy as Antonio is here. It’s a short trip as in less than 48 hours I’ll be back on a plane.
For the rest of the day and night we mixed a little informal business and fun together. Antonio and Luisa hit the pool. It’s not as hot here as everyone says, even though it’s over 100. Personally, I didn’t notice the heat all. It’s super nice outside right now at 6:15 in the morning. This must be why people live down here. I could live down here, or at least have a place for in the winter. Now I see why Mom and Dad came down every winter.
Our place is in what they call Old Phoenix and was built by the owners of the Royal Palm Resort where Mom and Dad used to take us for special holidays like Easter brunch. My room must be 1200 square feet with a large bathroom, jacuzzi, sitting room, dressing room and bedroom. It’s upstairs in a tower with a private balcony and fireplace. Brian, my Partner and close friend, put me the best room of course, ha, and had an agenda and welcome gifts laid out for me on my bed.
I’d be remiss if I didn’t bring up the hockey game. One of my guys figured out how to stream it on a large tv through his computer via a pirated web site. I missed a bit of action in the third period when we were down 4 to 2. Frankly I thought it was over until my phone started blowing up. Not only did we take the lead 5 to 4 but after they scored to tie it, we won in overtime! What a series and now we’re in the Stanley Cup Finals. Go Av’s!
Today we’ll have meetings from about 10 until 1 and then the afternoon will be spent trying new wines. Then a nice dinner and tomorrow more of the same. Everyone at home is fine. Ty called from Costco and ordered 4 new tires for his car. Lori is fine and so is Jag.
I did buy about $400 worth of cigars at a great cigar shop by the Biltmore yesterday. A bunch of us smoked some yesterday and it was quite the treat for the guys. Looking forward to the day, time to get moving. Think I’ll shower and take a walk. Hope everyone is well, God Bless.