I saw a familiar name on our reservation list tonight. Someone I had not seen since summer of 2017.

I was actually trying (unsuccessfully) to fix a POS issue, when they were sat at the bar.

Luckily, I had to go try (unsuccessfully) to fix the same problem at the bar.

The were seated in front of the POS.

I walked up and it took them about 20 seconds to realize who I was with the mask, but when they realized it was me, they had the biggest grin and couldn’t stop saying how happy they were to see me.

I was at the POS for about 30 minutes so I got to catch up with them for a long time. Hear about their kids. Their business. Their lives.

My favorite part on the conversation was when October of 2017 came up. They repeatedly told me how much they missed the old place and how after one visit they never went back.

Who knows if this is true. But it is repeated to me often. And it always feel good to hear.

This couple was at the bar tonight for two hours.

I was at the door when they left. They both gave me big hugs. He reminded me that my five year old invitation to drink wine on the porch of their ocean view property still stood.

They promised they’d be back soon.

It was amazing to see them!