[The VUE]

Just hope it wont sit empty like the Sanctuary.

The Sanctuary doesn't set empty -- far from it!

[The VUE]

There is something in the works for orlandoskyscrapers.com. I think you guys will like it. Just give me a few weeks. Someone else with some more technical expertise then myself is getting involved...Maybe he can share more information, as he is a frequent contributor to this site as well. I was also hoping to get BIC involved as well (Just e-mail me on the urbanplanet e-mail address). We might be able to make it so some of the main contributors on this site can add pics and data to it...I was kinda surprised how popular it got with over 1,000 hits a day.

Let me know if you need a host. We might be able to work something out.

[The Plaza]

I was talking about curtians and drapes/blinds. I have a pretty unique setup of track drawn curtains that wrap around in a U shape. They rock and expo did an EXCELLENT job installing them. Of course the were $3K but they make the place.

Lowes did me just fine for my flooring -- I've had HORRIBLE experiences with Home Depot. Also, Flooring Solutions in the Design building in Altamonte (the one with Scan Design in it) did an excellent job on my old house.

As for the Motorized blinds, You can probably get the fabric from Expo or anywhere that sells that stuff. Make sure you provide a sample to whoever is doing the track/motor install so that they can assure you it's not too heavy.

The tracking and motor you'll probaby want to go to Absolute Sound in WP. They have contractors that do that I believe. Expo might be able to handle it, I would ask...

For motorized blinds, nothing compares to Lutron QED. They are super-quiet and reliable. Ours were purchased from Florida Rod and Drape (the only place in town that does Lutron QED, I think). Absolute Sound did the wiring and control systems (Lutron Homeworks and Crestron). If you just need the motorized blinds and dedicated control keypads not linked into a whole-house automation system, you can go directly to Florida Rod & Blind. Skip is one of the owners and he handles all the QED stuff.

[Orlando Restaurants & Bars]

I ate there today for lunch. Burger was OK. $9 bucks was a little steep for it, buy hey, what the heck. Salmon burger was good. Nice view of the lake while you're eating. I like it.

The prices are just a tad high for what you are getting, but sometimes you gotta pay for the view, right?

Here's one thing that killed me...

large stack of pancakes is 2

short stack of pancakes is 1

That needs to go to Leno.

But it is one HUGE pancake!

Fold it over twice and you've got a nice stack! ;-)

[The VUE]

Which is why I wouldn't put much thought into their info. They can't get anything right.

The writer interviewed me, got the facts I gave him mixed up and spelled my name wrong!