Capt. Russ....I own and manage my restaurant bar here in Cozumel Mexico for 20 years...and have been in the restaurant and entertainment business all of my life in one way or another....I can concur with the folks
that say it's a full time job...I'm here 16-18 hours a day every day, sometimes more...if
you want any kind of family or normal life, stay out of this business...some folks are of a different breed and need this type of
activity in thier lives....I will give you a little personal history....My place is now for sale also, it has been for the last two months..I AM TIRED and Sick.I'm going throught the prostrate problem and it's taking it's toll...I'm 65 years old and I have two children my son is 5 and my daughter is 6 and they need time with me which I can't give because of this business,
I need time with them which I can't get because of this business...I sing and perform here about 4 hours a night every nighttill closing....I'm here in the morning
doing inventory for ordering for the day...
then into the kitchen to prepare all of the sauces we use, I can't trust anyone else to do it and get the same results...before anyone says to delegate or get a manager or
find someone to trust, let me say, it is impossible....if you are 25-30 years old, go for it...if not, forget it...I won't go on to
make this longer, if anyone wants the long version, e-mail me...Good Luck Capt. Russ..
think hard my friend.....

[This message has been edited by Tony Rome (edited 01-05-2005).]