Valerie:

I feel like finally things are starting to move along for us. Today is the DRC meeting, that's a preliminary meeting to determine all the factors involved with our application. It means that we are half way to the final big decision moment.

Last week we sent out a detailed letter to everyone within 300 ft of the location. We explained what our concept of the bar will be and included a self addressed envelop with letter of support. It sounded like such a simple concept...I don't know how politicians do it. Our living room became a pile of stamps, letters, and addresses. Throw in a printer breakdown and two trips to Office Max and it was an exciting 2 days in the Chelley household.

We have been getting replies back already. Last night there was a signed letter of support by the oldest businessman in town. Our names I'm sure are strangers to him but he still sent it back. If someone who has been involved in Key West business for decades is still encouraging new business that says something. It's always nice to know you have support of your friends and Key West family behind you. They are the ones that have stuck by you through many difference adventures in your life. There is something warming about people taking the time to send back their support when they haven't meet you. And that is Key West.