Michael is tired right now and is taking some time off. We've offered him his own business with the fuchsias, and he may decide to do that. He's been with us for 30 years, so he's like family.

Some people have gotten mad that we're closing, real mad. But most are just sorry that we're leaving. It's been a place of tranquillity for so many years. Even if they didn't buy anything, people just came here to feel good.

The fire hurt us more than we thought. It's just nothing without that beautiful structure out front.

Thailand also has a plan to regulate the brokerage business. The time is right for Century 21 to be part of the process of change and help the revolution.

We make a profit from time to time, but there is a minimal profit margin in the restaurant business right now.

Downtown businesses attract a certain kind of business professional.