A Free Lunch

People say that there is no such thing as a free lunch. That might be true for 49 of the 50 states, but it does not apply to Florida. Here you can get free lunch and free dinner, too. The code word for these free meals is "Seminar". In Florida, a seminar is a social gathering that is sponsored by an independent group that wants to solicit your business. They place an ad or send a post card, announcing the date, time and restaurant. They then give a telephone number to sign up in advance. The number of  attendees is directly related to the quality of the venue. The sponsors have a wide range of services from assisted living, to hearing aides, to chiropractors and even funeral homes. I know of one couple that changed their burial plans because the meal was so good. Many people book themselves for a seminar a week. The only downside is that you will receive telephone calls from the sponsors asking if you are interested in their product. That is a small price to pay for a delicious four course meal.