July 15 Random Observations of The Grand Lake Bum

Wasn’t last weekend beautiful? Between the Thursday night shrimp boil, Friday afternoon music at the Pub, Friday night karaoke with my besties, Saturday boating, Saturday night party with my Island buds, Sunday afternoon deck drinking, and my usual Sunday night chicken & beverages, I barely had time to sleep! Plus, I’m getting worried that a couple of my pals are getting to the age they can’t handle their alcohol. They dropped me twice carrying me to the car Saturday night!

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The weekend weather ahead looks great – and it’s a good thing because there is so much happening – and company’s coming. There’s the Bobber Drop, Aquapalooza, and concerts & shows both on-the-water and off-the-water, plus a visit by Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell and legislators from throughout the State of Oklahoma who are coming for their annual Legislative Grand Lake Family Getaway to see firsthand all that Grand Lake has to offer. Pretty cool. We’ve got lots to show ‘em! Maybe they’ll realize why Grand Lake has so much more to offer than other lakes and put an end once and for all to the annual goofy idea of selling GRDA. Just stop it!

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If you’re planning your Grand Lake event-watching and haven’t heard the news, yet – the GLOC Performance Boat Challenge originally scheduled for next week has been canceled. Don’t worry. There are plenty of other things to do.

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Did you see where police in Guthrie, Oklahoma stopped Stephen Jennings because he had expired tags on his car? To his credit, he told the officers right up front that he had a gun in the console. After running his license plate, it turns out the car was stolen, so they looked a little further. That’s when they found the Kentucky Deluxe Whiskey, a live rattlesnake in a terrarium, and….oh, yeah, a canister of radioactive powdered uranium! Ironically, he’s not in trouble for the uranium yet, because nobody can figure out what he was planning to do with it. What could possibly go wrong, right? I guess the moral of the story is: if you’re going to carry around open whiskey, a gun, a live rattlesnake and uranium, make sure the car you steal doesn’t have expired plates.

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ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE: Grand Laker Toby Keith is planning a concert in the lake area. He’ll be at Buffalo Run Casino’s Outdoor Amphitheater September 1 with special guest Colt Ford. Tickets go on sale Friday.

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DINING & DRINKING BY WATER UPDATE: You can now get to the Quarterdeck courtesy docks at Tera Miranda – and they’re once again serving their great weekend breakfast. Shangri-La is hosting open-to-the-public Shrimp Boils and Karaoke every Thursday night from 6:00-9:00 in “The Cave” on the patio at Doc’s Bar & Grill with karaoke featuring Jason Morgan. Harbors View Marina hosts Shrimp Boils on Friday evenings (with karaoke led by KJ Flip this week) and all-you-can-eat Fajitas Night Saturday.

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RANDY KREHBIEL’S RANDOM FACTOID OF THE WEEK: Laurence Fishburne began filming "Apocalypse Now" at the age of 14, having lied about his age to get the part of a 17-year-old gunner's mate. The movie took so long to make Fishburne actually was 17 by the time of completion.

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BEST FACEBOOK POST OF THE WEEK: I went by the house I grew up in, and asked if I could go in and look around. They said “no” and slammed the door. My parents can be so rude!

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RESULTS OF ENGLISH SPELLING STUDY: “I before E except after C” disproved by science.

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BEST SIGN SEEN THIS WEEK: Don’t forget to drink water and get sun. You’re basically a house plant with complicated emotions.

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BEST PUN OF THE WEEK: A slice of apple pie is $2.50 in Jamaica and $3.00 in the Bahamas. These are the PIE RATES OF THE CARIBBEAN.  

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TWEET OF THE WEEK: I wonder if my dog follows me into the bathroom when I have to go potty because I always follow him outside when he does, and he just thinks that’s how it works. (thanks to Linda Wall for sharing this)

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OBSERVATION OF THE WEEK: Last week the U.S. women’s soccer team won the World Cup, and U.S. tennis star Coco Gauff took Wimbledon by storm. In the future, if someone says “You play like a girl,” the proper response is, “Then try to keep up.”

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YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK when you take your dog for a walk and you both use the same tree.

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FEEL-OLD MOMENTS OF THE WEEK: Actor Rip Torn, star of “Yours, Mine & Ours,” “Men in Black,” and “The Larry Sanders Show” died last week. He was 88. Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn celebrated their 73^rd wedding anniversary last week. He is 94. She is 91.

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GRAND LAKE BUM SHOUT-OUTS: Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Terri Swint, Bill Flegler, Gary Gilstrap, Joe Carter, Carolyn Cavins, Bailey Stanphill, Sharon Burnett, Erin Davis, Bobby Stem, Rene Talley, Tricia Covel, Jack Kirkpatrick, Liz Poole, Dennis McCulla, Shawn Webb, Randy Sullivan, David Poindexter, Cindy Dunavant, Kent Jopling, Christina Riggs, Peggy Kiefer-Steed, and Nathan Gunter.

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UNANSWERED QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Do stupid people ever hit a point in their lives when they realize they’re stupid?

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BEST EVENTS OF THE WEEK: There’s a TON of stuff happening around the lake this week. Thursday night Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell will be the keynote speaker at the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet at Big Shots on Monkey Island. The Oklahoma Legislative Grand Lake Family Getaway is Thursday-Saturday topped off by the Oklahoma Legislative Golf Tournament at Shangri-La Saturday.  The Grand Bobber Drop is Saturday morning at 8:00, and Aquapalooza 2019 is Saturday afternoon, rafting up  adjacent to Grand Lake RV Resort in the back of Duck Creek (1:00-5:00 – music by House Party).

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GRAND LAKE WEEKEND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: There’s great entertainment all around the lake this weekend. On Monkey Island, Jason Morgan will kick off the weekend at Doc’s Patio at Shangri-La Thursday at 6:00 with DJ and karaoke fun combined with the weekly Thursday night Shrimp Boil. Brett & Terri will entertain Saturday night at Eddy’s Lakeside Bar at Shangri-La Marina. The Balcony Bar at The Shebang is open Friday and 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. There is also great dance music at Monkey Island Pub. 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 always great live music Saturday night at Road Hog Saloon.

On South Grand Lake, The Barrett Lewis Band will furnish the tunes Friday night at Mooney’s Sunset Bar & Grill in Disney followed by Reverse ReactionSaturday night.  Juan Montez at Red Arrow Marina features entertainment on the deck Friday and Saturday nights. Sharky’s at Hammerhead Marina features music by Dustin Chadwell Friday night followed by House Party Saturday. At Harbors View Marina, KJ Flip will lead the karaoke fun at the Friday night Shrimp Boil; and Saturday afternoon House Party will provide the music for the 10^th Annual Aquapalooza Raft-Up & Party adjacent to Grand Lake RV Resort in the back of Duck Creek.

Area casinos have big entertainment plans, too. Cherokee Casino Grove features the music of Whiskey Poet Society 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 Brandon Butler will be on stage at Bordertown Friday night followed by Dewayne Bowman Saturday.  At River Bend Casino’s Club 60 West, Lickitty Split performs live Friday night andDJ 5Star Entertainment will provide the music Saturday. BC and the Big Rig will provide the music Friday night at Grand Lake Casino’s Venue 655. Downstream Casino’s Legends Sports Bar features the music of Hudson Drive Friday night and Weekend All-Stars Saturday night. Lover’s Leap Lounge at Downstream features Ragsdale & Croy 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. Indigo Sky Casino offers three nights of musical entertainment this week. Dr. Funk and the Soul Vaccinations perform Thursday night in the Echo Bar, followed by Rackensack Friday night and Leah and the Mojo Doctors Saturday.

The best spots to catch all your favorite sports action 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:  Living Grand on Grand Lake airs at 7:30 on RSU-TV. A new season of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee is available Friday on NETFLIX along with The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants. The Good Fight is on CBS at 9:00 Sunday night. Next Wednesday, South Side premieres at 9:30 on Comedy Central.

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BUM MUST-SEE MOVIE: The Lion King

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

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SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, July 27 – Cobalt Splash Bash in Ketchum Cove. Saturday, August 3 – Harbors View Marina Raft-Out. Friday, August 9 – Mary Moore Charity Golf Tournament & Silent Auction at Shangri-La. Friday-Sunday, August 9-11 – Thunder on Wolf Creek boat races. Saturday, August 17 – Toga Party at Monkey Island Pub. Saturday, August 31 – Redneck Raftout in Check-In Bay.

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It’s one of the biggest weeks of the year for professional golf. The big guns will be in Northern Ireland for The Open Championship, but you’ll have to be really dedicated to watch live coverage of the first two rounds which begins at 12:30 a.m. Thursday & Friday on the Golf Channel. Coverage of the final two rounds on the Golf Channel and NBC begins at 6:00 a.m. Saturday & Sunday.

Players who didn’t make it to The Open will be in Kentucky for The Barbasol Championship.  Coverage begins on the Golf Channel at 4:00 Thursday & Friday and 3:00 Saturday & Sunday.

NASCAR drivers are in New Hampshire this week for some Sunday afternoon fun. Coverage of the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 is Sunday afternoon at 2:00 on NBCSN.

There’s some good Major League Baseball action on the tube this weekend. Saturday, San Francisco hosts the Mets at 3:00 and Washington is at Atlanta at 6:00, both on Fox Sports 1. If you miss Saturday night’s Washington/Atlanta game, there’s another one Sunday night at 6:00 on ESPN.

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The weather for the weekend ahead looks fantastic! Light winds, lots of sunshine, highs in the mid-90s and lows in the mid-70s. Get out and have a fabulous time.  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

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 (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