September 16 Random Observation of The Grand Lake Bum
Another great Grand Lake weekend is in the record books (except may for my getting tricked into playing an inflatable guitar solo with Tim Robinson at Monkey Island Pub). On the plus side, who knew Shangri-La President & CEO Barry Willingham was such a great karaoke singer? The weekend ahead looks wonderful, as well – both the weather and the incredible variety of entertainment options. Folks who leave the lake after Labor Day miss September – arguable the busiest event month of the year on Grand!
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If you’re watching that upcoming closing schedule for the Duck Creek Bridge across Highway 85, it’s now scheduled for the week of September 30. I’m pretty sure that’s right although we should be a little worried that the ODOT sign at the bridge calls it Highway 85A. Maybe they thought they were on the Bernice bridge? At any rate, the detour is looking pretty good. It shouldn’t be much of a problem.
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Sometimes I wonder where the hell people come from – and I CERTAINLY wonder how some folks get elected to public office. In Tennessee, State Senator Kerry Roberts was arguing a point with a constituent when he said her beliefs were “a product of higher education” which he labeled “a liberal breeding ground.” He actually said getting rid of higher education would “save America.” I’m pretty sure that getting rid of higher education would just create more idiot fools like him.
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Did you see all the sea planes flying around Grand Lake last Friday? It looked like a way cool convention when they all landed at Grand Lake Regional Airport on Monkey Island. You never know what you’ll find on Grand Lake!
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DINING AND DRINKING BY BOAT ON GRAND LAKE: Saturday is the last day of the season for the Quarterdeck Restaurant at Tera Miranda. Eddy’s Lakeside Bar at Shangri-La Marina and Ugly’s Grill & Bar at Thunder Bay Marina remain open Friday, Saturday & Sunday through September.
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RANDY KREHBIEL’S RANDOM FACTOID OF THE WEEK: The Oklahoma Constitution has been amended almost 200 times since its adoption in 1907.
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BEST FACEBOOK POST OF THE WEEK: Wife crashed the car again today. She told the police the man she collided with was on his cell phone and drinking a can of beer! Police said he can do whatever he likes in his own living room.
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BEST SIGN SEEN THIS WEEK: Girls, unless he wears a diaper, you can’t change him.
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TWEET OF THE WEEK: Having a teenager is like having a cat that only comes out to eat and hisses when you try to pet it.
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OBSERVATION OF THE WEEK: You’ll hit every orange cone on the highway before I let you merge in front of me... because you saw that sign two miles ago just like I did.
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BEST PUN OF THE WEEK: I saw a dwarf climbing down a prison wall. I thought to myself, “that’s a little condescending.”
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FEEL-OLD MOMENTS OF THE WEEK: The popular TV series “The Rockford Files” starring Oklahoman James Garner made its debut 45 years ago this week. Musical genius Otis Redding would have been 78 years old last week.
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GRAND LAKE BUM SHOUT-OUTS: Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Barry Willingham, Joyce Duke, Rami Masri, Nick Bentley, Josh West, Larry Bolton, Barbara Smith, Tera Northcutt, Bill Howell, Theresa McDougall, Juli Miller, DeAnne McAbee, Julie Pace, Susan Jons, Lyn Moore, Justin May, Vernon Ellis, and Angie Good.
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UNANSWERED QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What if they’re not stars, but holes poked in the top of the container so we can breathe?
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BEST EVENTS OF THE WEEK: There is so much happening at Grand Lake this week that you can’t possibly do it all – but you have lots of choices. Thursday is the Northeast Oklahoma Board of Realtors Charity Golf Tournament at The Coves, a Block Party at South Pointe Shopping Center in Grove (4:00-8:00), a South Grand Lake Chamber Business After Hours at Shangri-La Resort (5:00-7:00), a Grove Chamber Business After Hours at Grand River Abstract in Grove (5:00-7:00), a Bluegrass & Brew Fish Fry at the St. Andrews Episcopal Event Center in Grove (6:00), and Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell’s Luau on the Green at Shangri-La. Friday, Lt. Governor Pinnell also hosts a golf tournament at Shangri-La. Saturday is packed! There’s REC Day at the Grove Civic Center, a WAAMI Chili Feed Fundraiser 11:00-2:00 at the Monkey Island Fire Department, the Sunset Dam 5K Run from Summerside Park in Disney (registration starts at 2:00), Martha Betterfield’s Sparkling Desserts Cruise adventure aboard the Grand Lake Queen, the annual Shangri-La Member Appreciation Party at Doc’s (6:00), the Cedar Port Marina Customer Appreciation Party (6:00), and the Ultimate Sports Fan Costume Party at Monkey Island Pub.
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GRAND LAKE WEEKEND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: There’s great entertainment around the lake again this weekend. On Monkey Island, Jason Morgan will kick off the Labor Day weekend at Eddy’s Lakeside Bar at Shangri-La Thursday at 6:00 with DJ and karaoke fun combined with the weekly Thursday night Shrimp Boil. Eddy’s also features the music of Hi-Fidelics Saturday night. Saturday night, Jason Morgan will also provide live entertainment at Shangri-La’s Member Appreciation Party at Doc’s. The Balcony Bar at The Shebang is open Friday & Saturday nights for karaoke fun; and there’s great dance music featuring DJ $way right across the street at Big Shots Rhythm & Booze Friday & Saturday nights, as well. At Monkey Island Pub, there’s D.J. Robbie providing tunes for the Ultimate Sports Fan Costume Party Saturday night. At the Blind Swine, Erin Fitzgibbon will be on stage Friday night followed by DJ Deeko. Sunday nights are Open Jam Sessions for musicians at the Swine. Tuesday is DJ fun with Deeko and Wednesday nights, Erin Fitzgibbon is back for karaoke fun. At Littlefield Corner, there’s great music every weekend at the Road Hog Saloon.
In Grove, Rood Mood will entertain for the Block Party at South Pointe Shopping Center and David Bridges and The Message perform at the Bluegrass & Brew Fish Fry at St. Andrews Episcopal Event Center. Thursday evening. Saturday morning, Lickitty Split will provide music for the big crowd at REC Day at the Grove Civic Center.
On South Grand, Philip Lancaster provides the musical fun Friday night at Juan Montez at Red Arrow Marina; and the Kristin Nicole Duo with Jermey Orcutt will entertain at Cedar Port Marina’s Customer Appreciation Party Saturday night.
Area casinos have big entertainment plans, too. Cherokee Casino Grove features the music of Western Justice Friday night, followed by The Justin Wayne Smith Band Saturday. At Bordertown Casino’s Lost Creek Saloon, you are the star at Thursday night karaoke, and Dewayne Bowman will be on stage at Bordertown Saturday night. Grand Lake Casino’s Venue 655 features music by Wilkie Jay & The Heat Friday night and karaoke fun Saturday night. At River Bend Casino, DJ 5Star Entertainment will provide the entertainment in the Club 60 West Bar Saturday night. At Downstream Casino’s Legends Sports Bar, Thursday night is “Throwback Thursday” with music by ZZ-KC. Mr. Lucky will entertain at Legends Friday night followed by Dino D and the D-Train Band Saturday. The Jeff Long Duo provides the music in Downstream’s Lovers Leap Lounge both Friday & Saturday nights. At Buffalo Run Casino’s Trailer Park Bar & Grill there is live DJ action every Friday & Saturday night at 10:00. Travis Kidd will provide the music both Thursday and Friday nights at Indigo Sky Casino’s Echo Bar; and Paralandra will be on stage Saturday night.
The best spots to catch all your favorite sports action including College Football, Major League Baseball, NFL football and NASCAR and the PGA Tour golf are Doc’s Bar & Grill at Shangri-La Resort, the Standing Room Only Bar at The Shebang, Blind Swine, Road Hog Saloon, 1909 in Grove, Pickles at the Lake in Langley, and Mooney’s Sunset Bar & Grill in Disney.
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BUM MUST-SEE TV: What an incredible television week! Living Grand on Grand Lake airs Thursday night at 7:30 on RSU-TV. Thursday night is also Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event on NBC. The mini-series Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates and Between Two Ferns: The Movie are both available Friday on NETFLIX. Discover Oklahoma airs Saturday’s at 6:30 on KTUL-Channel 8, Tulsa. Sunday night, don’t miss The 71st Emmy Awards on Fox at 7:00. Four brand new series debut Monday night: Bob Abishola at 7:30 on CBS, followed by All Rise at 8:00. Prodigal Son also premieres at 8:00 on Fox. Bluff City Law makes its series debut at 9:00 on NBC, but I’ll be watching the season premiere of Bull on CBS. Monday night is also the much-anticipated season opener of The Voice at 7:00 on NBC. The 17th season (can you believe it?) of NCIS fires up Tuesday night at 7:00 on CBS.
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BUM MUST-SEE MOVIES: Downton Abbey, Ad Astra, Running with the Devil and Rambo: Last Blood
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Criticism is something we can avoid by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.”” – Aristotle
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SAVE THE DATE: Friday-Saturday, September 27-28 – GCO Off-Road Expo at Pensacola Dam off-road area. Saturday, September 28 – Hook N Cookoff at South Grand Lake Regional Airport. Saturday, September 28 – A Taste of Grand at the INTEGRIS hospital campus in Grove. Saturday, October 5 – Chuckwagon Dinner & Dance at Har-Ber Village. Sunday, October 6 – Folds of Honor Classic Golf Tournament at Shangri-La. Monday, October 7 – Progress Shopping Dinner in Grove and Monkey Island (5:00-8:00). Thursday-Sunday, October 10-13 – Pelican Festival in Grove. Saturday, October 12 - 0.5K Walk/Run (benefitting DCCSN) and a big OU-Texas Tailgate Party at Shangri-La Resort beginning at 9:00 a.m. Friday-Saturday, October 25-26 – Ghosts of Grove Haunted History Tours. Saturday, October 26 – Shangri-La Annual Fall Festival & Halloween Party on Monkey Island.
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It’s week #4 of the college football season. Action starts Thursday night with Houston at Tulane (7:00 on ESPN), followed by Friday night action featuring Utah at USC (FS1) and Air Force at Boise State (ESPN2), both kicking off at 8:00 p.m. OU does not play this week. Tulsa hosts Wyoming Saturday afternoon (2:30 on CBSSN) and Oklahoma State travels to Texas Saturday evening (6:30 on ABC).
NFL action moves into week #3 with Tennessee at Jacksonville Thursday night at 7:00 on the NFL Network. Sunday games include Miami at Dallas (noon on Fox), Baltimore at Kansas City (noon on CBS), Houston at the L.A. Chargers (3:30 on CBS) and the L.A. Rams at Cleveland Sunday night at 7:00 (NBC). Monday Night Football features Chicago at Washington (7:00 on ESPN).
Major League Baseball action this is highlighted by a Thursday night game as the Cubs host the Cardinals (6:00 on Fox). Philadelphia is at Cleveland Saturday evening at 6:00 (FS1).
NASCAR drivers are in Richmond this week, running Saturday night in the Federated Auto Parts 400. Coverage starts at 6:30 on NBCSN.
The PGA Tour is in Jackson, Mississippi this week for the Sanderson Farms Championship. Coverage is on the Golf Channel beginning at 1:00 Thursday & Friday and 2:00 Saturday & Sunday.
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The weather for the weekend ahead looks like September. Look for and light winds with high temperatures in the 80s and lows in the upper 60s. We may have a little shower Friday but, other than that, sunshine! Get out and have a fabulous time both on the lake and at your favorite club or restaurant. Remember, though… wherever 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.
1909 in Downtown Grove
Ailey’s Café in Langley
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 (Open Friday & Saturday nights)
Blind Swine on Monkey Island
Blue Bluff Café at Blue Bluff Harbor
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 at Littlefield Corner
Checkered Past in Grove
Chickanella’s in Grove
Chicken Coop West of Langley
Clanton’s Café in Vinita
Coppers Tea & Coffee House in Grove
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 (smoking)
Gabby’s Place in downtown Grove
Goodfella’s Pizza (Cleora and Grove)
Grand Lake Casino, north of Grove on Highway 10 (smoking)
Grand Lake Public House in Grove
Hatfield’s Saloon in Grove
Henrie’s Grill 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
La Casita de Martin in downtown Grove
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.)
Morrow’s Bar & Grill at Morrow’s Landing
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
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)
Rusty Anchor (next to the cliffs at Dripping Springs)
Scooters in Langley (smoking)
Sharky’s at Hammerhead Marina (smoking)
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 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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