End of the Week Snapshot -- Gotta Go

Beer Is Great Medicine

Sometimes, I wish I'd have brought a camera along, when I'm off duty.

Things like this, just happen when I'm out at night, preparing for the next day.

There's sort of a custom, where you order two drinks at a time, I've developed.

One, is for me and, the other, goes to whoever brings my first beer of the evening.

The model, offered to let me take this photo, and she was smiling.

Well, I told her, not to worry about her hair and posing with a pretty smile.

All, I wanted was an image of her standing behind those beers. Good practice shot.

But, the beer mugs, are a little off center and, you can't read the Orion Beer part. Dagnabbit !

It's good enough reason, to go back and, do it right next time. Huh?

What's this Got to Do with Medicine?

In case nobody has noticed, I haven't done much work around here, this past week.

A couple of days were lost do to painkilling drugs, the doctor's been feeding me.

Whatever muscle, I yanked wrong, doesn't hurt anymore.  I'm fit and fine.

But, the doc says, I have to keep taking the stuff, until it's all gone. Groan.

Painkillers and muscle relaxers, make me feel like a wet noodle.

They trick your brain. Don't drive or operate machinery. But, can you drink?

That depends, on which kind of drugs you're taking, I figured it out.

Last visit to the doctor, I wore an Orion Beer t-shirt and, asked him if, I could drink the stuff.

He said, "Beer in moderation is OK."

So, I tell whoever is waiting on me, to bring my beers in moderation. No more than, 2 at a time.

Then, I joke and tell them, "Remind me to slow down, when I hit number 17."

An Important Notice

Readers of this blog might want to check the view meter. It's nearing 2,000,000.

More than likely, my celebratory giveaway will be closed after tonight.

The Rules Are Here

Arrangements for selecting winners, must be done tonight.

It could be next weekend, before arrangements, to pick winners are completed.

That means, I have to get outta here and do some more work.

In Japan, we call that nominicating. Drinking while talking, work stuff.

If, I nomicate properly, Miss Pick a Winner, could be discovered tonight.

All I have to do, is locate a beautiful girl, to make the selections.

Tell them something like, "Would you want to get some good exposure on my blog?"

Er, maybe I should say, "Just a little exposure."  Hah !

See you next week.

One Million Views on Google Maps

Just Started this Year

This is a screenshot, taken from today's email.

A few months ago, I began doing reviews and uploading images to Google Maps.

Travelers want to know, what to see, where to eat and, where to go drinking.

All I do, is give them a sneak preview and, tell them what, I think of the places, I've been.

It's sort of fun because, I get folks asking me all kinds of questions.

Every morning  people are asking me things.  Here's some examples:

Q. Can I bring my dog?  A. No

Q. Is it romantic?  A. Don't know.

Q. Does this place serve organic dishes? A. Not sure.

Q. Does this place serve spicy food?  A. Yes.

Q. Does this place serve breakfast.  A?  No.

Q. Does this place serve alcohol?

Lucky for me, there are only three ways, to answer the questions.

Either: YES, NO or DON'T KNOW

Most days, I answer all the questions before my first cup of coffee is finished.

Then, I go around, the rest of the day, wondering about stuff like:

Who would be traveling with a dog, looking for things to do on Google Maps?

And, want to know if, they can take the critter to a romantic spot for organic dishes!

DON'T FORGET THE TWO MILLION VIEWS GIVEAWAY

Two Million Views Giveaway at Ryukyu Life

Free to Lucky Winners

10 winners will receive, printable files of this image at 3008 X 2000, 300DPI via email.

It's been almost four years since the last time, we did something like this.

Digging back through the archives, I looked at the last contest and, got some chuckles.

Over the past few years, there were growing pains and, lessons learned.

All the affiliate sponsors, got booted out of here.  Too much work and confusion, for me.

Sometimes, I think this should become a non profit organization.

Heck, I have all kinds of experience, at not making any profit. But, I have lots of fun, doing it.

Always busy, I decided to simplify the giveaway, this time.

WHO

Anyone can enter

WHAT

Win a 3008 X 2000 high resolution (300DPI) printable image file of this bird.

WHEN

After the blog meter hits 2,000,000 views, winners will be selected.

WHERE

Selections will be made, some evening, at one of my favorite hangouts.

WHY

Because, it tickles me.

How to Enter

Tell me, why you want this bird photo by commenting here or, on the corresponding Facebook post.

Then, wait and see what happens.

A totally random individual, will select the winners.

It will be someone, with no connection to Ryukyu Life's website or business.

It could be an aspiring model, government official, sushi chef, you never know.

Maybe, some drunk wobbling down the road, will determine the winners.

Winners

By entering, you give consent, to have your name published by Ryukyu Life.

Via private message, your email address will be required, to send the prize.

Once notified, I would like to know if, I should flip the bird.

Just tell me if, you prefer the bird, to be facing left or right, in the photo frame.

That would be the only time, I flip the bird and, will gladly, do it for you.

Hurry up and enter !

Thanks to JNTO Australia -- This Bird Gave Me an Idea

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Bird in Blossoms

The Mejiro is a Japanese White Eye on a blog, I did awhile ago.

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Australia, let me post, down there.

The idea, was to get folks from Australia, to visit Okinawa during Cherry Blossom season.

Somehow a Link Got Broken

Things like that happen, all the time to websites, with no notice at all, I know.

Someone, in Australia, shared my old blog post on Facebook.

When, I tested the link, it was broken and, I heard about it from others, too.

Reporting the error, to JNTO Australia, got some quick action and, they thanked me.

Everything is working fine, right now.  Check it out if, you don't believe me.

People Love That Bird Photo

A few times, I've printed it and given it away, to friends and neighbors but, never sold one.

Some people ask, "When's your shop open, I want to buy that bird photo."

And, I just tell them, "That's my office, not a store."  They want to know more.

"When's your office open?"  "It's open, when I'm in there and closed, when I'm gone."

See, I'm not a very good salesperson. Catch me if you can.  And, we can talk about it.

Two Million Views is Coming Soon

So, I flipped the bird and, am thinking about having another giveaway celebration.

Back in 2012, we had the One Million Views Giveaway.

How it was accomplished, was discussed afterwards and, it went smoothly.

This time, I want to allow more people, around the globe, to be eligible.

So, I'll have to make up some new rules.  Communists, can play, too.

Friends, family, employees, shouldn't be exempt, from a giveaway.

Entry rules will have to be written differently than, in the past; it will all be legal, maybe.

High resolution files of the Bird in Blossoms photo, will be created.

Not sure if, the bird flipped left or, right is the way to go.  What do you think?

Anyhow, there isn't much time left.  We have to do something soon.

Any input, from the audience would be appreciated.

One More Quick Note

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