January 22 Random Observations of The Grand Lake Bum
The time has arrived, boys and girls. If you’ve been missing your Grand Lake summertime raft-up buddies, you’ll find them all on Grand Lake Reunion Night on the opening night of the Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show Monday, January 29. The Oklahoma City Boat Show was better than usual by most accounts – so Grand Lake dealers are looking forward to a great Tulsa Show and a great year ahead!
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While you’re at the Tulsa Boat Show, be sure to thank you Grand Lake dealers for working so hard to provide such a wonderful display of awesome vessels. Take a look around. I think you’ll notice that, if not for the Grand Lake dealers, that wouldn’t be much of a show. To tell the truth, the Oklahoma City show wouldn’t have been worth going to if not for Grand Lake dealers, either. On the other hand, because of such great participation by Grand Lake dealers at the Tulsa Show, it’s the fifth largest show in the country! Enjoy.
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I hope all you people are happy who kept whining around that “we need a really hard freeze to kill all the bugs.” Well, you had your damn frigid, miserable weather. Now can we have Spring? By the way, don’t be surprised if I point out to you in May and June that bugs and ticks still exist. As a matter of fact, the Ladybugs were back at work Saturday!
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Last week was miserable, no doubt, but Saturday & Sunday weather provided a good example of why more and more people are installing bilge heaters and leaving their boats ready to go in the winter. It was a welcome sign to see boats on the water and golfers on the golf courses over the past weekend. At Shangri-La, I spotted an unusual number of golfers who were carrying their clubs and walking – guys & gals, both. It must be the season to get those bodies back in summertime exhibition condition!
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President Trump had kind of a miserable weekend. He celebrated his first full year in office with a government shutdown. It’s the first time in history that government has run out of money with a single political party controlling the White House and both houses of Congress. It’s also the earliest government shutdown in the term of any President in history and the first time there has been a shutdown on the first anniversary of a Presidential inauguration. It looked like there was a compromise early, but White House Chief of Staff John Kelly apparently talked the President into backing out of the deal. As a result, the President missed his big $100,000 per couple celebration dinner at Mar-a-Lago Saturday night. That might be the last time he listens to John Kelly. Nobody loves a party like the President. On the other hand, look at all those records. Perhaps he can turn this into “the greatest, most historic government shutdown ever! That I can tell you.”
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Oklahoma State Senator Ron Sharp has filed legislation that would require teachers to take student-teacher relationship training once every semester. He must think they don’t have much retention ability if they have to take the same course every semester with the same “don-t sleep with your students” training. I’m with my buddies at The Lost Ogle. After years of watching the Oklahoma legislature, I don’t think Senator Sharp’s legislation goes far enough. I think it should be expanded to include state legislators – and provide them with detailed training to stop them from having inappropriate relationships with lobbyists, house pages, legislative aides, Uber drivers and 17-year-old male prostitutes. Also, what about church pastors, youth ministers, and bus drivers? It seems like they get into trouble as often as teachers.
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I had a great time helping Monkey Islander and former Broadway performer Ron Young celebrate his 100th performance of the National Anthem at Big Shots Sunday. I think he must have a following as loyal as mine. He offered his great inspirational book “The Only Boy Who Danced” for sale at the reception. “Signed copies for only $20,” he proclaimed. “Or, if you want one without my autograph - $25.”
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BEST FACEBOOK POST THIS WEEK: The next time I hear the words “salt” and “ice,” it better be in a margarita recipe.
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IMPORTANT OBSERVATION OF THE WEEK: FOX owns the rights to M*A*S*H. Disney bought FOX; so Klinger is now officially a Disney princess.
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TWEET OF THE WEEK: My generation was tough. We watched clowns for breakfast!
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FRIGHTENING FACT OF THE WEEK: Kids voting in the next Presidential election are the same ones eating Tide Pods.
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GRAND LAKE BUM SHOUT-OUTS: Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Danny Brumble, Paula Brumble, Brad Williams, Bud Wyatt, Kristy Mayfield, Sarah Jackson Thompson, Cathy Weatherford, Mitch McCuistian, T.J. Barnow, Jody Lorimor, Michael Blackman, Kevin Sanford, Britta McAfee Thrift, Linda Vasseur, Elaine Haney, and Katelin Threet.
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UNANSWERED QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Why do the signs that say “Slow Children” have pictures of a child running?
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BEST EVENTS OF THE WEEK: Are you kidding me? It’s time for the Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show, January 29-February 4 at River Spirit Expo, Tulsa Fairgrounds. VIP Opening Night is Monday, January 29 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Also, Wednesday night, January 31 is the Great American Jerk-Off at The Shebang at6:00 p.m. It’s a competition for who makes the best jerky. What did you think? If you make great jerky, entries must be at Shebang by 6:00 on game day.
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GRAND LAKE WEEKEND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: It may be winter time at Grand Lake, but there’s plenty of entertainment to enjoy over the weekend before you head to Tulsa for the Boat Show Monday. On Monkey Island, Randy Lunsford will entertain throughout the weekend at The Shebang – and The Great America Jerk-Off (jerky prep competition) is next Wednesday at The Shebang. Across the street at Big Shots, there’s always great Saturday night dance fun. Just down highway 125 at Monkey Island Pub, Friday night is Karaoke night. The Blind Swine also has karaoke fun, and Erin Fitzgibbon performs Saturday night. Further down the highway at the Road Hog Saloon, there’s always great Saturday night live entertainment.
On South Grand Lake, Friday night is Karaoke Night at Michelle’s Grand Lodge Bar & Grill in Ketchum – and there’s always live entertainment at Michelle’s on Saturday night.
Area casinos have big entertainment plans, too. Cherokee Casino-Grove will celebrate their one year anniversary this weekend with great music provided by Western Justice Saturday evening. At Bordertown Casino’s Lost Creek Saloon, you are the star at Thursday night karaoke Kevin Upshaw kicks off the weekend Friday night, followed by Asphalt Cowboys on Saturday. Downstream Casino’s Legends Sport Bar features great music from Stars both Friday and Saturday nights. At Buffalo Run Casino, MJ from KIX 102.5 will be at the DJ table spinning to tunes both Friday and Saturday nights at the Trailer Park Bar & Grill. Indigo Sky Casino offers three nights of musical entertainment beginning with Travis Kidd both Thursday and Friday nights in the Echo Bar. Saturday night, music is by Big Smitty. Friday nightLickitty Split starts the weekend entertainment at Riverbend Casino’s Club 60 West. Saturday, in Club 60 West Event Center, Riverbend will offer “dinner and a show” featuring The Platters and the Eddie Valen Band. Doors open at 6:00. Lickitty Split is on stage at Venue 655 at Grand Lake Casino Saturday night.
The best spots to catch all your favorite sports action, including the Pro Bowl, College Basketball, PGA Golf, and NBA play are Doc’s Bar & Grill at Shangri-La Resort Hotel, Monkey Island Pub, the Standing Room Only Bar at The Shebang, Blind Swine, Road Hog Saloon, 1909 in Grove, and Pickles at the Lake in Langley.
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BUM MUST-SEE TV: MVP: Most Valuable Performer airs Thursday night at 7:00 on CBS. Jane the Virgin returns to CW Friday night at 8:00. The special Conan Without Borders airs Saturday night at 9:00 on TBS; and The 60th Annual Grammy Awards air live Sunday night beginning at 6:30 on CBS. President Trump delivers his State of the Union Address Tuesday night at 8:00 on almost every channel; but if you’d rather watch something else, check out The Greatest Super Bowl Commercials at 7:00 Tuesday on CBS.
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BUM MUST-SEE MOVIES: Please Stand By and Maze Runner: The Death Cure
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” – Will Rogers
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SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, February 3 – Souper Bowl Saturday 9:00-1:00 at Integris Grove Hospital (FREE health screenings, entertainment, and SOUP!) Saturday, February 3 – Mardi Gras Party at Big Shots (7:00 p.m.). Thursday, February 8 – Home of Hope Chocolate Affair at the Craig County Fairgrounds. Friday- Sunday, February 9-11 – 20th Annual Grove Home & Garden Show at the Grove Civic Center. Saturday, February 10 – Mardi Gras Party at The Summit at Shangri-La (members & guests only). Tuesday, February 13 – Monkey Islanders vote on a bond issue to provide emergency services facilities to attract 24/7 ambulance service to the Island. My pal David Poindexter is also on that ballot running for District #1 County Commissioner. Wednesday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day. Saturday, February 17 – Mardi Gras Party at Monkey Island Pub. Friday-Sunday, March 2-4 – Welcome Back Weekend! Saturday, March 3 – Ice Breaker Poker Run. Thursday-Sunday, March 8-11 – Grand Lake Boat Show at Grove Civic Center. Saturday, April 7 – GEFFE Gala at Grove Civic Center.
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It’s a big week on the PGA Tour. Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Rickie Fowler, and Jon Rahm are among players on the course for the Farmers Insurance Open this week. Coverage begins at 2:00 Thursday & Friday, 1:00 Saturday, and noon Sunday on the Golf Channel. CBS also picks up the final two rounds Saturday at 3:00 and Sunday at 2:00.
In the NBA, the OKC Thunder are busy, busy, busy- four games in six days including two against the Wizards. They host Washington Thursday night at 7:00 (TNT) before traveling to Detroit for a Saturday matinee against the Pistons (4:00 on FSOK). They next day they are back home for a Sunday afternoon match with Philadelphia (5:00 on ESPN). Tuesday, they’re on the road again for a rematch with Washington (6:00 on FSOK).
On the college courts, Wichita State hosts UCF Thursday night at 8:00 (ESPN2) and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane Sunday afternoon at 5:00 (CBSSN). OU is at Alabama Saturday at 1:15 (ESPN) before hosting Baylor Tuesday night at 8:00 (ESPN2); and the OSU Cowboys are at Arkansas Saturday afternoon at 5:00 (ESPN2) before hosting TCU Tuesday night at 6:00 (ESPNU). Georgia is at Kansas State Saturday afternoon at 1:00 (ESPNU), Kansas hosts Texas A&M at 3:30 (ESPN); and Monday night is the big Kansas-Kansas State rematch at 8:00 in Manhattan (ESPN).
In the NFL, now that the Super Bowl is set, it’s time to watch all the stars get together. The Pro Bowl is Sunday at 2:00 on ABC.
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The weekend weather forecast is pretty good for the most part. We’ll have sunshine with a Friday high near 60. Saturday’s high will be in the mid-50s before another cold front sweeps through Saturday night. It’s not a bad one, though. Sunday’s high should be around 40 – and weather for the Tulsa Boat Show next week looks good, as well. The show is a great chance to reunite with your summertime lake friends and share a little fun. When you do, 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.
1909 in Downtown Grove
American Grill in Grove
Aquabar & Grill at The Landings Marina on Monkey Island (smoking on the deck)
Artichoke Restaurant & Bar in Langley
Balcony Bar at The Shebang (Smoking – open Friday & Saturday nights)
Big Shots on Monkey Island (smoking upstairs—open Friday & Saturday nights)
Blind Swine on Monkey Island
Blue Bluff Café at Blue Bluff Harbor
Bobbers Café in Langley
Buffalo Run Casino in Miami (smoking)
Café Italia on Monkey Island
Café Yum in Grove
Carlos Montez in Langley (smoking in bar)
Ceasar’s Place in Vinita and on Monkey Island
Checkered Past in Grove
Chickanella’s in Grove
Chicken Coop West of Langley
Clanton’s Café in Vinita
Coffee Shelter in Ketchum
Cosby’s Catfish on Highway 28 in Eucha (East of Disney)
Doc’s Bar & Grill at Shangri-La Resort Hotel
Docks Bar at Harbors View Marina
Downstream Casino in Quapaw (smoking)
Drake’s on the Lake at Blue Bluff Harbor
Drake’s Restaurant in Grove
Eddy’s Lakeside Bar at Shangri-La Marina
Frosty & Edna’s (west of the dam in Langley)
Gabby’s Place in downtown Grove
Goodfella’s Pizza (Cleora and Grove)
Grand Lake Casino, north of Grove on Highway 10 (smoking)
Grand Lodge in Ketchum (smoking)
Hatfield’s Saloon in Grove
High Winds Casino east of Miami (smoking)
Indigo Sky Casino west of Seneca, Mo. (smoking)
Juan Montez Restaurant & Cantina at Red Arrow Marina
Karrie's Kaboose in Langley (smoking)
La Casita de Martin in downtown Grove
Lakeside Bar & Grill in Grove at Sail Boat Bridge
Lighthouse Supper Club in Ketchum
Los Garcias in Langley
Lupe's Mexican Restaurant in Grove
Monkey Island Pub (Smoking)
Monkey’s Uncle at Littlefield Corner (Breakfast & lunch)
Mooney’s Sunset Bar & Grill in Disney (smoking, etc.)
Morrows Bar & Grill in Raper Hollow
Mulligan’s at Patricia Island Golf Club in Grove
Nu Taste Restaurant in Grove
Okie Smokies Barbecue in Grove on Hwy 59 South
Pickles at the Lake in Langley
Pit Stop Café in Grove
Quarterdeck Cafe at Tera Miranda Harbor (smoking on the deck)
Raggedy’s in Grove
Rancho Viejo in 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)
Roadhouse 125 on Monkey Island (smoking deck)
Rusty Anchor (next to the cliffs at Dripping Springs)
Scooters in Langley (smoking)
Sharky’s at Hammerhead Marina (smoking)
Smokin’ Spur BBQ & Trading Post at Old Towne Plaza, Cleora
Sticky Fingers Barbecue in Ketchum
Stuffn’s Restaurant in Ketchum (Smoking on patio)
The Grill at Indian Hills Resort & Marina in Bernice
The Landings Marina (smoking on the deck)
The Landings Market and Grill on Monkey Island (smoking on the patio)
The Parrot at Honey Creek Landing in Grove (Smoking on the patio)
The Office on Monkey Island (smoking)
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
Waterway Café, Harbors View Marina (smoking on breakwater dining deck)
Wolf Creek Diner in Grove
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