29 June 2009
It's been nearly two years since I decided not to update this site. But, my web page skills are getting rusty and I thought I'd sharpen them a bit and in so doing update this site. Lucky you! I hope I can get some better software which will allow me to add some better effects. Microsoft stopped developing Front Page. I guess they want to use the same model a few of the other companies use, by splitting up their page building software into three or more different packages. Wtf is up with that? On top of Front Page going by the wayside, so is support for the product. My webhost company informed me that they will cease support for Front Page extensions as of July 1st. Oh well, I guess moving along isn't all that bad, eh?
Moving along to Happy Hour in the Portland Oregon metro area, we're finding quite a few restaurants are very busy upgrading their happy hour offerings, lowering prices, and trying there best in these recession times to bring in new business and keep old customers coming back. All the more fun for those of us in need of a great bargain! Keep the $1.95 hamburgers coming, is what I always say!
Over the last two years, I've seen a lot of restaurant businesses come and go. If you drive down streets in town you don't normally travel on, you'll see quite a difference! Check out one of Portland's traditional 'car alleys' in Raleigh Hills. Where once there was lot after shiny new car lot of all kinds of makes and models, now is down to two or three dealers. It's the same for some restaurants. But in all that turmoil lies opportunity. Do things a little differently and your restaurant might do just fine. I've a bit of advice for new restaurants: Work on your happy hour items first!