April 8 Random Observation of The Grand Lake Bum
It has been a big week for conspiracy theorists who tried to make people believe the solar eclipse was something other than the moon blocking our view of the sun for a few minutes. So…the world has not come to an end – and there was not a war of resistance in Travis County, Texas and McCurtain County, Oklahoma to attempt to block the establishment of a new world order by billionaires. Spotty cell service in the top viewing areas likely is more attributable to large numbers of users than a secret government plot to block communications while that new world order is established. Where in the world do these wackos come from? More importantly, should we be scared about the number of people who don’t think they are wackos? SMH!
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In addition to being the gun capital of the world, Oklahoma may soon add axes and knives to our title. Following on the heels of last weekend’s Wanenmacher’s World’s Largest Gun Show in Tulsa, we got the word that later this month, Tulsa will also host the Axe and Knife Throwing World Championship. There may be more to that event than I realize since it is being held at the new WeStreet Ice Center. Oklahoma would be the right place to introduce a new sport – Axe and Knife Throwing On Ice with weapon tossers required to do so while ice skating. It could qualify as “Extreme Axe Throwing” (if you don’t think axe throwing is already extreme). I have a team slogan: “Axe me about my ice skating skills.”
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I overheard three kids talking. One said her parents told her they used to win concert tickets from a radio station using a rotary phone. One kid asked, “What’s a rotary phone?” The other asked, “What’s a radio station?”
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I saw a social media post this week from someone apparently trying to book a hotel room at Shangri-La Resort. It said, “What am I missing at the lake? How can Shangri-La be sold out?” Let that be a lesson to you. There’s no such thing as “off-season” at Grand Lake!
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GRAND LAKE BUM SHOUT-OUTS: It was great to see the awesome Country Music Television Awards presentation honoring the late great superstar and Grand Laker Toby Keith who was added to the CMT Hall of Fame. Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson, Lukas Nelson, Roger Clemens, and Sammy Hagar did the honors up right for Toby!
Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Pat Sheeler, Alex Frost, Bill Durrick, Megann Marcellino, Jerry Cookson, Bill Schenke, Peggy Howard-Burgess, Frank Love, Bill Dalton, Bobby Hendren, Sheri Price, Jack Moore, Tripp Markwell, Doug Frans, Ashley Davidson, Melanie Athey, T.J. Phipps, Terri Phipps, Mark Poole, Vicki Howard, Lenda Smith, Natasha Wilcox, Tim Howson, Liz Paden, Fran Kimmel, Jeff Spielmann, and Jacon Faulconer.
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BEST GRAND LAKE EVENTS THIS WEEK: Friday is Cruise Night in Grove (food trucks near City Hall). The 9th Annual I-44 Classic Car Auction is at Buffalo Run Casino’s Peoria Showplace Saturday morning at 10:00. Saturday is also a Boats & Burgers party at MarineMax Grand Lake (11:00 a.m.). Saturday night is the Grove Foundation for Excellence (GEFFE) Gala at Shangri-La Resort (6:00 p.m.). Saturday night is also “Game Show Saturday Night” competition with host Jason Morgan at The Anchor at Shangri-La (6:00 p.m.). Monday is the Grand Lake Skins Shootout at Shangri-La Golf Club (11:00 a.m. shotgun). Next Tuesday is the Grand Lake Newcomers Annual Meet & Eat Spring Fling at the Drunken Rooster (6:00 p.m.) as well as “Tuesday Trivia” competition at The Anchor at Shangri-La.
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RANDY KREHBIEL’S RANDOM FACTOID OF THE WEEK: Indonesia consists of more than 17,000 islands, but more than half the nation’s 279 million people live on just one of them: Java.
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FUN FACT OF THE WEEK: The musical “Oklahoma” first opened on Broadway 81 years ago this week.
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ODD FACT OF THE WEEK: How’s your job security? Chances are, it’s better than NBA star Jrue Holiday. He says the Milwaukee Bucks only gave him five minutes’ notice before trading him to the Boston Celtics last fall. Before you start shedding too many sympathetic tears for him, the Celtics pay him $35 million per year.
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BEST FACEBOOK POST OF THE WEEK: As light travels faster than sound, it explains why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
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BEST SIGN SEEN THIS WEEK: Kids eat free. No minors allowed.
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BEST TWEET OF THE WEEK: The fact that no one understands you doesn’t mean you are an artist.
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PUN OF THE WEEK: I just spent $600 for a rented limousine and found out the price doesn’t include a driver. I can’t believe I spent all that money and have nothing to chauffeur it!
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UNANSWERED QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Is the Patron Saint of copying people on email St. Francis of a CC?
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OBSERVATION OF THE WEEK: I’m sure it’s just a coincidence. One week a guy starts selling Bibles for big profit – and the next week an earthquake hits his golf course. Weird, huh?
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” – Winston Churchill
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FEEL-OLD MOMENTS OF THE WEEK: The Beatles recorded the gigantic hit “Help” 59 years ago this weekend. Actress Rhea Perlman, best known for her role as Carla in the hit TV series Cheers, turned 76 last week, and actor Christopher Walken turned 81. Oklahoma native singer/songwriter Leon Russell died in 2016. He would have turned 82 years old last week.
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BEST WEEKEND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: On Monkey Island, Jason Morgan kicks off the weekend with Thursday Night Karaoke at Doc’s Bar & Grill. Friday night, Scott Musick entertains live at Doc’s. Ryan Graham will perform Friday night and Sallisaw Drifters will be live Saturday night at Blind Swine Monkey Island. DJ K-Bandito provides the musical fun Friday and Saturday night at Big Shots Rhythm & Booze.
On South Grand, The Chris Wilson Band entertains Saturday night at the Drunken Rooster in Cleora. Absher, Martin & White will be on stage Friday night at Mooney’s Sunset Bar & Grill in Disney followed by Magen Faulconer Saturday night.
In Grove, the River Ridge Bluegrass Association presents Stillwater Drive at the Grove Middle School Auditorium Friday night. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Eddie Valen entertains Friday night at Grand Lake Casinos 655 Venue. There are two upcoming nights of live music this weekend at Cherokee Casino featuring Carl Acuff, Jr. Friday night, followed by Hollywood Riot Saturday night.
Jon Dooly starts the weekend Thursday night at Indigo Sky Casino followed by The Brothers Moore Friday and Downbeat Saturday.
In Club 60 West at River Bend Casino, The Blue Underground will be on stage Saturday night at 7:00 followed by late night karaoke with DJ Kay beginning at 11:00.
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DINING & DRINKING UPDATE: Ugly’s Grill & Bar at Thunder Bay Marina opens on Saturdays & Sundays for limited hours this weekend. They’ll hit their full summer schedule the first week of May. Prime Rib Thursday is back at Mooney’s Sunset Bar & Grill. Stuff’ns Café in Ketchum is now open from 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Friday is an all-you-can-eat Catfish special. Blind Swine Duck Creek opens for the season Friday, April 19.
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BUM MUST-SEE TV: The animated version of the 1970s Norman Lear series Good Times makes its debut on NETFLIX Friday. Alicia Keys will be the featured interview on CBS Sunday Morning at 8:00 this Sunday. The 100th: Billy Joel at Madison Square Gard airs Sunday night at 8:00 on CBS.
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BUM MUST-SEE MOVIES: Sweetwater, Mafia Mamma, Renfield and The Pope’s Excorcist open in movie theaters Friday.
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SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, April 18 – Spring Choir Concert at Grove PAC (7:00 p.m.). Thursday- Saturday, April 18-20 – Youth Art Show at the Grove Community Center. Thursday-Sunday, April 18-21 – Colonial and Civil War Walk-Through at Har-Ber Village. Friday, April 19 – Blind Swine Duck Creek opens for the season at Safe Harbor Harbors View Marina (11:00 a.m.). Friday, April 19 – PXG Black Ops Fitting Day at Shangri-La Golf Club (3:00-7:00 p.m.). Saturday, April 20 – Get Your Groove On at the Grove City Hall Lawn. Sunday, April 21 – First Responders “Thank You” Dinner on the Battlefield Patio at Shangri-La (5:00 p.m.). Thursday, April 25 – Grand Lake Newcomers Club hosts a “New Newcomer Lunch” at Chickanellas on Monkey Island (11:00 a.m.). Thursday, April 25 – South Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon at GRDA Ecosystems Center in Langley (11:30 a.m.). Saturday, April 27 – Ottawa County Arts Festival in Miami (10:00 a.m.). Sunday, April 28 – South Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce Pickleball Mixer at The Anchor Racquet Club at Shangri-La (2:00-6:00 p.m.). Friday, May 3 – Imagine Grand art display & sale on the Grove City Hall lawn. Friday-Sunday, May 3-5 – Community-wide Garage Sale Days in Grove. Saturday, May 4 – Imagine Grand art display & sale at Lendonwood Gardens. Sunday, May 5 – Battlefield 1st Anniversary Golf Scramble at The Battlefield at Shangri-La. Thursday, May 9 – Grove Chamber Monthly Membership Meeting at City Hall (12:00 p.m.). Saturday, May 11 – South Grand Lake Chamber “Bootleggers’ Ball” at Shangri-La Resort (5:00 p.m.). Monday, May 13 – Modoc National Golf Scramble at Shangri-La Golf Club. Saturday, May 18 – Sounds of Summer Car Show & Festival at Marina Del Rey Resort (1:00-6:00 p.m.).
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It’s the biggest week of the year for professional golf. It’s time for The Masters! Coverage of the first two rounds Thursday and Friday is on ESPN beginning at 2:00. The final two rounds will be televised on CBS Saturday at 2:00 and Sunday at 1:00.
The end of the NBA regular season is on the near horizon. The OKC Thunder wraps up the regular season at home hosting Milwaukee Friday night (7:00) and Dallas Sunday afternoon (2:30). Next up…PLAYOFFS!
The UFL professional football season is underway. Saturday games include D.C. vs. Arlington (12:00) and Memphis vs. Birmingham (6:00). Sunday, Houston faces Michigan at 11:00 a.m. followed by St. Louis vs. San Antonio at 2:00.
NASCAR drivers are in Fort Worth this weekend for the Auto Trader EchoPark Automotive 400. Coverage from Texas Motor Speedway is at 2:30 Sunday afternoon on FS1.
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We’ll have sunshine with a few clouds this weekend. We’ll have some breeze, but nothing outrageously high like last weekend. High temperatures will be pushing 80 degrees with lows around 60. It looks like a great weekend for a party – indoors or outdoors…or both! Remember, though, wherever you decide to party, be sure to buy a drink for the guy next to you. It might 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
Anchor Sports Bar & Activity Park at Shangri-La
Big Shots on Monkey Island (Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights)
Blind Swine on Duck Creek at Safe Harbor Harbors View Marina (closed for the season)
Blind Swine on Monkey Island
Blue Bluff Café at Blue Bluff Harbor
BOOM in Grove (at The Regatta)
Buffalo Bar at Shangri-La on Monkey Island
Buffalo Run Casino in Miami (smoking)
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 on Monkey Island
Chicken Coop west of Langley
Chubby’s Grill at On Target in Grove
Clanton’s Café in Vinita
Copper Penny Bar in Ketchum
Cosby’s Catfish on Highway 28 in Eucha (East of Disney)
Cove Club in Langley
Doc’s Bar & Grill at Shangri-La Resort Hotel
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 (closed for the season)
Fire Pit at Wildwood Cove Resort in Drowning Creek
Galley at The Anchor, Shangri-La Resort
Goodfella’s Pizza (Cleora and Grove)
Grand Getaway Mercantile (north of 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
Hero’s Deli 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
Keagan’s Coffee at Littlefield Corner
La Casita de Martin in downtown Grove
Lighthouse Supper Club in Ketchum
Los Garcias in Langley
Lupe's Mexican Restaurant in Grove
Matt’s Place in Grove
Monkey Island RV Resort
Mooney’s Sunset Bar & Grill in Disney
Monkey Grind at Shangri-La Resort Hotel
Monkey Island Trail Rides
Monkey Island Winery
Mosa Hibachi and Sushi in Grove
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 (closed for the season)
R Bar Dance Hall & Saloon in Grove
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
Royal Liquor Store in Grove
Rusty Anchor (next to the cliffs at Dripping Springs)
Sharky’s at Hammerhead Marina (closed for the season)
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 (closed for the season)
VIP Pizza at Hammerhead Marina (smoking on deck)
Wolf Creek Diner in Grove
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