August 15 Random Observations Of The Grand Lake Bum
If you weren’t at Grand Lake over the past weekend, you missed a lot of opportunities for fun! Between the Mary Moore Charity Event at Shangri-La, the Woodstock on the Water raft-out celebration, and the big UTV Takeover Event at Mid-America Outdoors, there was truly something for everyone! It’s also fantastic that we scored another big statewide event – the Women’s Oklahoma Golf Association Partnership Championship Tournament at Shangri-La. Yep, Grand Lake is always-something-fun spot in Oklahoma!
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I may have finally found a way to make some money. I saw where there is a new dating app aimed exclusively at conservative men & women. It’s called “The Right Stuff.” I’m thinking about putting together a similar dating app for liberals and calling it, “Were you Left?”
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I saw where Donald Trump went to New York and took the fifth. I wonder if he would send it to me. Seems like a waste. He doesn’t even drink.
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In Oklahoma, it’s election time again. Media outlets will enjoy record-breaking revenue this week from candidates and a bunch of dark-money groups trying to influence your vote. The Primary Run-Off election is next Tuesday, August 23. After that, we can talk about nothing but football until the craziness cranks up again…in about a month. Republicans have some important decisions in this election – especially in the State Superintendent’s race. As for Democrats, it’ll take you about 15 seconds to vote in one of the U.S. Senate races, the only decision on your ballot.
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GRAND LAKE BUM SHOUT-OUTS: Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Lynda Fleming, Cheryl Dalton, Scott Crow, Alisha DiMaggio, Amanda Kennedy, Mike Hegeman, Debi Saied, Debra Putman, Haley Vaughn, Sam Pangburn, Paige Porter, Vern Spain, Jo Eve, Patricia Padden, Jen Sullivan, Emilio Arizpe, Anna Stafford, Becki Hitsman, Melissa Mecklenburg, Charles Givens, Carolyn Williams, Barry Hurley, Russell Carter, Kaylea Hutson-Miller, and Grant Callison.
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BEST GRAND LAKE EVENTS THIS WEEK: Friday is a fun South Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting celebration at the Drunken Rooster (5:30) and the weekly wine tasting at Grove Royal Liquor beginning at 4:00. Saturday night is the big 80’s Costume Party at Monkey Island Pub. Sunday the Tulsa Junior Oilers Golf Tournament is at Shangri-La. Next Wednesday is the Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo Parade and the All Settlers Day Reunion at the Craig County Community Center (1:00-3:00) and the kick off of Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo Week in Vinita.
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RANDY KREHBIEL’S RANDOM FACTOID OF THE WEEK: Malcolm Loughead patented hydraulic automobile brakes in 1917, a year after he and his brother Allen formed the Loughead Aircraft Company. They would soon change the spelling of their names -- and their companies -- to Lockheed.
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FUN FACT OF THE WEEK: The heart of a blue whale can weigh more than 1,300 pounds and is the size of a small car. It beats 8 to 10 times per minute and each heartbeat can be heard from over 2 miles away.
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BEST FACEBOOK POST OF THE WEEK: The term “plant based” is the newest meaningless marketing term used to dupe people who know very little about nutrition but who “kinda-sorta” want to eat better. Things that are plant based: sugar, vegetable oils, flour, kid cereals, Jack Daniels, cocaine, heroin…
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BEST SIGN SEEN THIS WEEK: We have frozen ice.
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BEST TWEET OF THE WEEK: FYI, you pee on a jellyfish sting, not a jelly stain. Again, my apologies to the lady at the Waffle House this morning.
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BEST PUN OF THE WEEK: I’ve started investing in stocks: beef, chicken, and vegetable. One day I hope to be a bouillonaire.
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UNANSWERED QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Why do they call it “beauty sleep” when you wake up looking like a troll?
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OBSERVATION OF THE WEEK: My desire to be well informed is currently at odds with my desire to remain sane.
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FEEL-OLD MOMENTS OF THE WEEK: Rachel Robinson, Jackie’s widow and baseball’s First Lady, just turned 100 years old. New York Yankees legend Mickey Mantle died twenty-seven years ago this week. The Yankees signed him right out of high school for a $1,500 signing bonus and a salary of $140 per month. His highest salary as a Yankee was $100,000 per year.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Listen to the people who are talking about how to fix what’s wrong, not the ones who just work people into a snit over the problems. Listen to the people who have ideas about how to fix things, not the ones who just blame others.” – Molly Ivins
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BEST WEEKEND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: On Monkey Island, Thursday night Karaoke & Shrimp Boil with Jason Morgan kicks off the weekend fun at Doc’s Bar & Grill. Clint Ingram performs at Doc’s Bar & Grill Friday night; and Terry Jordan tickles the ivories both Friday and Saturday nights at The Summit. Eddy’s Lakeside Bar features Friday night entertainment by DJ T-Bone followed by Midas 13 Saturday night. Thursday and Tuesday nights are karaoke nights with DJ Mo at the Blind Swine on Monkey Island, and Erin Fitzgibbon entertains early both Wednesday and Friday night – and The Faulconer Duo entertain Saturday night at the Swine. There is karaoke fun on the Balcony Bar at The Shebang Friday & Saturday nights; and DJ K-Bandito keeps the crowd hopping both nights across the street at Big Shots. Saturday is karaoke & dancing with DJ Chris Kennedy at the 80’s Costume Party at Monkey Island Pub.
On South Grand Lake, a night of karaoke starts the weekend fun Thursday night at the Drunken Rooster Bar & Grill. Cory Lee takes over entertainment Friday night followed by RocKFiscH Saturday. Dance Monkey Dance will be featured Sunday evening (6:00) at Blind Swine on Duck Creek.
Sharky’s Bar at Hammerhead Marina opens the weekend entertainment Friday night with DJ Mo. True Swagger entertains Saturday night, and Jeff Jenkins wraps up the weekend at Sharky’s Sunday afternoon with a solo performance. Ryan Graham will entertain Friday night at Mooney’s Sunset Bar & Grill in Disney. Ugly’s Grill & Bar now features karaoke entertainment with KJ Flip and DJ Sweet Daddy D every Friday night.
In Grove, Twice as Nice Harpists provide the Friday night entertainment at The Regatta. Whiskey Poet Society will be on stage at Cherokee Casino Grove Friday night, followed by Runnin’ on Empty Saturday night. There is karaoke Thursday night at Grand Lake Casino’s Venue 655, followed by live music from Western Justice Friday night, and more karaoke Saturday.
Indigo Sky Casino this week presents Travis Kidd in the Echo Bar Thursday night. Friday night features Brent Giddens, followed by Bobby DeGonia Saturday. Morgan Squared will perform Saturday night at Club 60 West at River Bend Casino.
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DINING AND DRINKING UPDATE: The Cafeteria at Layk Schoolhouse on Monkey Island has reopened for breakfast & lunch. The Road Hog Saloon is no longer serving breakfast – at least for now. Danny’s Dockside Pizza and Bella Donna’s now offer local delivery. Quarterdeck at Tera Miranda is now opening later on Thursdays – 4:00 p.m. This week’s “Theme Week” specials at Doc’s at Shangri-La (Thursday-Sunday) feature “Summer Camping Favorites” including Pan Fried Rainbow Trout with Campfire Hash, Campfire Steak Pot Pie, and Fireside Cherry Pie Ala Mode.
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BUM MUST-SEE TV: A new mini-series The Undeclared War will be available Thursday on Peacock. House of the Dragon makes its debut Sunday night at 8:00 on HBO and is also available on HBO Max. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law will be available next Thursday on Disney+.
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BUM MUST-SEE MOVIES: Beast opens in movie theaters this week. Prey is streaming on HULU.
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SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday-Saturday, August 24-27 – Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo in Vinita. Friday-Sunday, August 26-28 – Women’s Weekend at Shangri-La Resort. Saturday, August 26 – BBQ, storytelling, gospel singing with Rod Phillips at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Grove (6:00 p.m.) benefiting 2nd Chance Pet Rescue. Saturday, September 3 – Redneck Raft-Out in Check-In Bay. Thursday-Saturday, September 8-10 – Harvest Fest 2022 at Camp Copperhead in Spavinaw. Thursday, September 15 – 84th REC Drive-Thru Event (3 p.m.) Thursday, September 15 – Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell’s “Luau on the Green” at Shangri-La. Friday, September 16 – Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell’s Annual Golf Tournament at Shangri-La. Friday, September 16 – Couples Nine & Wine at Shangri-La Golf Club (5:30). Friday-Sunday, September 23-25 – Pioneer Days at Har-Ber Village in Grove. Friday, September 23 – Mahogany & Chrome Classic Boat Show at Arrowhead Yacht Club (10:00-3:00). Saturday, September 24 – Vintage Car Show at Arrowhead Yacht Club (10:00-3:00). Saturday, September 24 – A Taste of Grand at INTEGRIS Health Grove. Sunday-Tuesday, September 25-27 – MSSU Invitational Tournament at Shangri-La Golf Club. Sunday, October 2 – Jon Daly/Major Ed Heart of a Lion Tournament at Shangri-La Golf Club. Friday, October 7 – South Grand Lake Chamber’s 25th Annual Coves Golf Tournament.
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The NFL preseason is in full swing. You’ll need the NFL Network to catch most of the action, but there are eleven games televised this week. Chicago is at Seattle to kick off the weekend Thursday night at 7:00. Carolina is at New England Friday at 6:00. Saturday games include Denver at Buffalo at noon, Washington at Kansas City at 3:00, and Dallas at L.A. Chargers at 9:00. Sunday games include Philly at Cleveland at noon, and Baltimore at Arizona at 7:00. Monday night, Atlanta visits the N.Y. Jets at 7:00.
PGA golfers are in Wilmington, Delaware this week for the BMW Championship. Live coverage begins at 2:00 Thursday & Friday and 11:00 a.m. Saturday & Sunday on the Golf Channel. NBC picks up the final two rounds at 1:00 Saturday & Sunday.
NASCAR drivers are headed to Watkins Glen for the Go Bowling at The Glen. Coverage begins at 2:00 Sunday afternoon on USA.
There are also some great Major League Baseball games televised this weekend, including San Francisco at Colorado Friday night at 7:30, Houston at Atlanta Saturday at 6:00, and Boston at Baltimore Sunday at 6:00. Next week, the Yankees host the Mets Tuesday at 6:00 followed by Milwaukee at the L.A. Dodgers at 9:00.
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I guess we had this year’s August weather in July. The forecast for the upcoming weekend is a far cry from the last few weeks. We’ll have highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s – mostly sunny with a chance of a few showers Sunday. Enjoy all Grand Lake has to offer, both indoors and out. Remember, though, no matter where you decide to party, be sure to buy a drink for the guy next to you. It could be me!
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Looking for places to go, things to do, services to use or property to buy in the Grand Lake area? Here’s a starter kit listing of “open to the public” fun places to spend time at Grand Lake
Artichoke Restaurant & Bar in Langley
Balcony Bar at The Shebang (Smoking – open Friday & Saturday nights)
Bella Donna’s at Honey Creek Landing Marina
Big Shots on Monkey Island (Open Friday & Saturday nights)
Blind Swine on Duck Creek at Safe Harbor Harbors View Marina
Blind Swine on Monkey Island
Blue Bluff Café at Blue Bluff Harbor
Buffalo Bar at Shangri-La on Monkey Island
Buffalo Run Casino in Miami (smoking)
Café at Har-Ber Village
Café Yum in Grove
Cafeteria at The Layk Schoolhouse on Monkey Island
Casa Gutierrez in Grove
Cesar’s Place in Vinita
Cesar’s Place in Langley
Changos Locos at Littlefield Corner, Monkey Island
Checkered Past in Grove
Chickanella’s in Grove
Chicken Coop West of Langley
Clanton’s Café in Vinita
Copper Penny Bar in Ketchum
Copper’s Tea and Coffee House in Grove
Cosby’s Catfish on Highway 28 in Eucha (East of Disney)
Cove Club in Langley
Danny’s Dockside Pizza at Honey Creek Landing
Doc’s Bar & Grill at Shangri-La Resort Hotel
Docks Bar at Harbors View Marina
Domino’s in Grove
Downstream Casino in Quapaw (smoking)
Drake’s Restaurant in Grove
Drunken Rooster Bar & Grill
E&H Liquor Store at Littlefield Corner, Monkey Island
Eddy’s Lakeside Bar at Shangri-La Marina (smoking)
Forage in downtown Grove & The Layk Schoolhouse on Monkey Island
Galley at The Anchor, Shangri-La Resort
Goodfella’s Pizza (Cleora and Grove)
Grand Lake Casino, north of Grove on Highway 10 (smoking)
Grand Lake Coffee Company in Grove
Grand Lake Public House in Grove
Grand Lake RV Resort at the back of Duck Creek
Hatfield’s Saloon in Grove
High Winds Casino east of Miami (smoking)
Honey Creek BBQ in Grove (south of Honey Creek bridge)
Indigo Sky Casino west of Seneca, Mo. (smoking)
Juan Montez Restaurant & Cantina at Red Arrow Marina
La Casita de Martin in downtown Grove
Lester’s Third Street Diner in Grove
Lighthouse Supper Club in Ketchum
Los Garcias in Langley
Lupe's Mexican Restaurant in Grove
Marina’s Place at Littlefield Corner
Matt’s Place in Grove
Monkey Island Pub (Smoking)
Monkey Island RV Resort
Mooney’s Sunset Bar & Grill in Disney (smoking, etc.)
Monkey Grind at Shangri-La Resort Hotel
Monkey Island Trail Rides
Monkey Island Winery
Mulligan’s at Patricia Island Golf Club in Grove
Nu Taste Restaurant in Grove
Pappy’s Bar on Hwy 10 east of Grove
Pickles at the Lake in Langley
Pier 13 Liquor Store in Langley
Pistol Pat’s on Honey Creek in Grove
Pit Stop Café in Grove
Quarterdeck Cafe at Tera Miranda Harbor (smoking on the deck)
Raggedy’s in Grove
Rancho Viejo in Grove
Regatta Restaurant & Bar at Sailboat Bridge, Grove
Riggs & Company in Langley
River Bend Casino in Wyandotte (smoking)
Road Hog Saloon at the entrance to Monkey Island (smoking...but not at lunch)
Royal Liquor Store in Grove
Rusty Anchor (next to the cliffs at Dripping Springs)
Sharky’s at Hammerhead Marina (smoking)
Stuffn’s Restaurant in Ketchum (Smoking on patio)
Sugar Shack at Lee’s Grand Lake Resort
Summit Restaurant at Shangri-La on Monkey Island
The Grill at Indian Hills Resort & Marina in Bernice
The Stables Casino in Miami (smoking)
The Shebang on Monkey Island (smoking on patio and Balcony Bar)
Ugly’s Grill & Bar, Thunder Bay Marina (smoking)
VIP Pizza at Hammerhead Marina (smoking on deck)
Water Side Bar & Grill in Grove
Wolf Creek Diner in Grove