During Fleet Week in San Francisco, many of the businesses are enjoying the extra dollars the increased number of visitors are pouring into the local economy.
It was a busy Friday night along most of the Embarcadero as spectators and service members enjoyed the restaurants and bars.The Hi Dive, a bar and restaurant at Pier 28, was a popular place to be on Friday. Lauren Wolfskill didn't stop for a second as she served cocktails and poured beers for her customers.'We just roll with it with a smile and do all we can,' said Wolfskill. 'People are thirsty! Everyone will get a drink and we're going to have fun.
As a way to show his appreciation for the men and women in the military, he opened up his wallet.'I have given a code,' he said. 'I've given all the service members a code and they can have drinks on me until I close out the tab.'John Bulzone and his buddies are from the amphibious assault ship, the USS Tripoli. They gratefully accepted Lance's generous offer and had a round of drinks thanks to their new friend.'We always appreciate it,' Bulzone said.
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