November 6th Random Observation of The Grand Lake Bum

Can you believe it’s November and we’re still enjoying beautiful weather, barn dances, golf tournaments, and outstanding fall boating? It’s tough to complain about the weather we’re having. I’ll bet the folks who winterized their boats right after Labor Day are experiencing a few pangs of regret!

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Speaking of boating, it’s time to start planning decorations for lakers who are interested in participating in the great Christmas Boat Parade of Lights. If you’re up to the challenge, it’s one of the very best events of the winter on Grand Lake. Contact Cherokee Yacht Club if you’re willing to be a part of the fun – and a challenger for the great prizes for best decorations. Parade date is December 9.

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Sometimes the “good guy with a gun” argument just doesn’t work. A shooter at a Colorado Wal-Mart shot and killed three people. Police were instantly on the scene and, of course, Wal-Mart has security video. Unfortunately, so many Wal-Mart shoppers pulled their own guns at the sound of gunfire, it took police several hours to try to separate the innocent gunmen from the guilty ones. Sign of the times, I guess. By the way, none of the good guys with guns did anything that helped stop the bad guy with a gun. Lucky for others, I’m guessing. A multi-gun shootout at a Wal-Mart seems like a pretty bad idea.

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Do you like push-backs against political correctness? If so, you’ll probably like the new restroom signs at Dodie’s Place Cajun Bar & Grill in Allen, Texas. Men’s and women’s restrooms are designated by large photos on each door. The men’s room has a photo of Bruce Jenner. The women’s restroom door is adorned with a photo of Caitlyn Jenner – the name chosen by Jenner following a sex change operation.

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If you’re trying to avoid a DUI, you might want to stick to the golf cart path on Monkey Island. Sometimes your location means more than your means of transportation. Just ask Donna Byrne. The Polk County, Florida woman obviously thought she was safe riding her horse after a few too many. Unfortunately, the horse had wandered onto the highway, and someone turned her in. She was not only charged with DUI…but also “animal neglect” for failing to properly watch out for her horse.

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In San Francisco, some thieves who broke into a UPS truck and stole some cell phones probably don’t have any idea how much trouble they’re in. I’m sure it didn’t occur to them that they would be sought for a $300,000 robbery! The phones were the new iPhone X models, valued at over $1,000 each. Maybe size doesn’t matter after all!

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When you’re hungry, you’re hungry, right? Just don’t get carried away. Cops in the small town of Warren, Ohio are still looking for the irate McDonalds customer who pulled through the drive-through at 3:30 a.m. and ordered an Egg McMuffin. When he was told they didn’t have any, he pulled a gun and ordered them to give him one. It didn’t help, by the way. We’re not sure what part of “we don’t have any” he didn’t understand, but I’m sure the District Attorney will explain it to him when the surveillance video leads the cops to his front door.

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Ladies, if you’re going to try to get out of an arranged marriage by killing your husband, please plan carefully – and don’t let your mother-in-law come close. In Pakistan, Aasia Bibi has been arrested, when all she wanted to do was poison her husband to get out of an arranged marriage and run off with her boyfriend. She poisoned his milk, but he refused to drink it. Unknowingly, her mother-in-law wandered into the kitchen and used the milk to make yogurt, which she fed to 27 members of her extended family. The husband is still around, but 17 relatives are dead from the poison yogurt. So…when attempting to kill your husband, keep your mother-in-law out of the kitchen! Lake Bum advice of the week!

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 BEST FACEBOOK POST THIS WEEK: Irony: The judges who say we don’t have to stand up for the National Anthem expect us to stand up when they enter the room.

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BEST SIGN SEEN THIS WEEK: In case of fire, please exit the building before posting on social media.

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RANDY KREHBIEL’S RANDOM FACTOID OF THE DAY: London’s public toilets once consisted only of buckets on street corners.

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LEGAL TIP OF THE WEEK: As a passenger, when your driver is being arrested for DUI, it's a bad idea to jump in the driver's seat and take off. Especially if you're also drunk.

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GRAND LAKE BUM SHOUT-OUTS: Happy Birthday wishes go out this week to Mitch Lindley, Jot Hartley, Christie Livingston, Tom Quillin, Kara Brecheisen, Maddy Cook, Tyler Graham, Jon Davidson, Dave Jones, Jeremy Riggs, Rusty Rowton, Bryan Wilkinson, Roxane Gardner, and Clark Boone. Here’s a special shout-out to Monkey Islander John McCarthy who is about to step into the public arena. Watch for him to be announcing his candidacy as a Republican candidate for U.S. Congress running against Markwayne Mullin.

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UNANSWERED QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Why are we expected to slow down in a speed zone?

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BEST EVENTS OF THE WEEK: Friday night is a Wine Dinner at Shangri-La’s Summit Restaurant (members only). The Birds and Birdies Golf Tournament is Saturday at Shangri-La Golf Club. Saturday night is the annual Harbors View Marina Barn Dance. Wednesday night, November 15, The Shebang Restaurant’s Guest Chef series features Dick Seybolt as the spotlighted Guest Chef.

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GRAND LAKE WEEKEND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: There are great entertainment options around the lake this weekend.Randy Lunsford will be back behind the keyboard at The Shebang this weekend. The Balcony Bar upstairs at The Shebang features you as the entertainment with karaoke fun both Friday & Saturday nights (weather permitting); and across the street at Big Shots Rhythm & Booze, dance the night away on Saturday with great dance tunes. Just down the highway from there, Fridaynight is Karaoke Night at Monkey Island Pub. Erin Fitzgibbon will perform at the Blind Swine Saturday, and Lickitty Splitprovides Saturday night entertainment at the Road Hog Saloon.

On South Grand Lake, there are two nights of great music this weekend at Mooney’s Sunset Bar & Grill in Disney – Randy Steele Friday night and The Zigs Saturday.

Area casinos have excellent musical options this weekend, as well, highlighted by the great Gene Watson in concert at Buffalo Run Casino’s Peoria Showplace Sunday night. Doors open at 6:00. Cherokee Casino Grove hosts The Bobby D. Band Fridaynight and The Rosy Hips Saturday night. River Bend Casino’s Club 60 West Bar features Lickitty Split Friday night. Downstream Casino’s Legends Sports Bar presents The Tribute Kings on stage for two big nights, Friday and Saturday. At Indigo Sky Casino,there is live entertainment in the Echo Bar starting Thursday night with a performance by Chris Hyde. Friday night, The George Brothers will be on stage; and Saturday, The Rumor will perform. Friday night, the Justin Heskett Band will entertain at Grand Lake Casino, Honkytonk Renovators will be on stage at Lost Creek Saloon at Bordertown Casino; and Brent Giddens will wrap up the weekend entertainment at Bordertown Saturday night.

The best spots to catch all your favorite sports action, including NFL Football, College Football, NBA, NASCAR and PGA Golf are Doc’s Bar & Grill at Shangri-La Resort Hotel, Monkey Island Pub, the Standing Room Only Bar at The Shebang, Road Hog Saloon, 1909 in Grove, and Pickles at the Lake in Langley.

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BUM MUST-SEE TV: Season 2 of Lady Dynamite will be available on NETFLIX Friday. Saturday night, Shangri-La Golf Club will be featured on Discover Oklahoma at 6:30 on KTUL, Channel 8 in Tulsa and KFOR, Channel 4 in OKC. The Magical Wand Chase: A Sesame Street Special airs Saturday evening at 6:00 on HBO. Oscar Pistorious: Blade Runner Killerairs at 7:00 Saturday on Lifetime.

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BUM MUST-SEE MOVIES: Murder on the Orient Express and Daddy’s Home 2

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Beyonce is joining the cast of the Disney production of The Lion King. This is incredible news. It joins the world's most beloved brand...and Disney.” - Stephen Colbert

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SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 18 – Festivus Party & Shopping Specials at Shangri-La Golf Club. Saturday, November 18 – Monkey Island Thanksgiving Pot Luck Dinner at Monkey Island Pub. Thursday, November 23 - Doc’s Restaurant at Shangri-La Resort serves Thanksgiving Dinner 11:00 a.m. until close. Friday, November 24 – Shangri-La’s annual “Black Friday Seafood Buffet” at the Summit Restaurant. Saturday, December 9 – Polar Bear Plunge at Arrowhead Yacht Club.Saturday night, December 9 – Christmas Lights Boat Parade on South Grand Lake. Saturday, December 16 – “Brunch with Santa” at Shangri-La’s Summit Restaurant (members only). Sunday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance at Shangri-La Resort (open to the public).  

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In the world of college football, there’s nothing quite as big as Bedlam Weekend, but OU hosts TCU in a big one Saturday and OSU is on the road at Iowa State and Arkansas is at LSU. The University of Tulsa has the weekend off. Other ig games include Georgia at Auburn, Alabama at Mississippi State, and Florida at South Carolina.

The NFL weekend begins Thursday night with Arizona hosting Seattle (7:00 on NBC). Sunday’s noon games include Green Bay at Chicago (Fox) and Pittsburgh at Indianapolis (CBS). Dallas is at Atlanta at 3:30 (Fox) and New England is at Denver Sunday night (7:00 on NBC). Monday Night Football features Miami at Carolina (7:00 on ESPN).

The OKC Thunder starts the weekend with back to back games – in Denver Thursday (8:30 on TNT) and at home for the first of three home games hosting the Clippers Friday night (8:00 on Fox Sports Oklahoma), the Mavericks Sunday (6:00 on Fox Sports Oklahoma), and the Bulls Wednesday (7:00 on Fox Sports Oklahoma).

The PGA Tour players are in Playa del Carmen this weekend for the OHL Classic at Mayakoba. Coverage begins on the Golf Channel Thursday-Sunday at noon.

The NASCAR boys are in Phoenix Sunday afternoon for the Can-Am 500 (1:30 on NBC).

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The weather for the Veterans’ Day weekend ahead is not as good as the one in our rear view mirror, but it’s pretty nice. We’ll have high temperatures in the low 60s with lows in the low 40s – maybe a shower Saturday sometime. There’s lot of fun to enjoy around the lake this weekend – and take a little time to do something special for a veteran on Saturday. Get after it; but be sure and buy a drink for the guy next to you. It could be me. Or a veteran!

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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

Carlos Montez in Langley (smoking in bar)

Ceasar’s Place in Vinita and on Monkey Island

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