Met Tony Rome

Thanks to tropical storm Noel, my Caribbean trip to Ocho Rios and Garnd Cayman became an oddysey. We were re-routed to Key West and were about to sail for Nassau when the captain informed us were were being forced to re-route again and were going to Cozumel.

We didn't arrive til close to 5 pm and only had shore leave until 11 pm, so there wasn't much we could do but shop and take in a few quick sites. Well, I took the opportunity to stop in on Tony Rome and his newly rebuilt restaurant. Tony was relaxing with a few friends - surprisingly also from Michigan. When I introduced myself Tony broke out with such a great smile. He stood up, gave me a big hug and welcomed my wife and I as if we were old friends form Jersey.

Tony showed me around his newly rebuilt and remodeled restaurant. He has a great stage area and encourages visiting musicians to come in and jam. I think I got a few musicians from my ship to check it out next time in port.

It was a quiet night for Tony and my wife and I had just a few minutes to vist, but we promised to come back and have dinner on our next trip to Cozumel. Tony is one great guy! If you ever have the chance to visit Cozumel, his restaurant is in the city center area and just one block off main street. Tony will welcome you with open arms and a margarita. THANKS TONY, YOU ARE ONE GREAT GUY!

great pics!!

Thanx Cass

HELP - if anyone knows how to easily shrink those pictures, let me know. I know how to do it with email, but this was an upload from my website.

Open pic in Microsoft editor...click image>resize> change size>OK>resave

Tony, LOVE your T-shirt. One of my sons graduated from Tech last year, and the youngest started this year.
DonM

Since I can't edit the original post and most of you seem to like the pics as is, then we'll keep them as is.

BTW, Tony has been completely rebuilding his place since last year's storm. He said he was completly wiped out. He was still clearing away debris as we visited. The new place is nice; go visit.

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I use this very easy from Microsoft right click on a picture don't even have to open it.
This one is for xp but they also have one for vista.

Cass, thanks for sharing the photos. Hope you had a great visit.

Cassp....Thanks for posting the photos....I
was greatly surprised when you came walking in.....I wish we could've had a lot more time to share.....maybe next time...Please give Phylis hugs and kisses for us and look
forward to seeing you next time.....
TR

Hey Don.....Thanks, I love the shirt also, very comfortable and the color is just right
for my complexion.....hehehehe, when you coming down???

Tony, did you see the part about my youngest starting college this year? $$$$$$?
We'll make it down there one of these days though.
DonM

This is ONE of the great features of this board ... Zoners meeting other Zoners ...
Tony looks like he's working hard ...
t.

Right after you make it to Michigan, right Don?

Tom