The 2004 TAKE IT OUT AT THE SAINTS GAME

The Saints Game is now in the phlocking legends book and we have the evidence (thanks to Dave Appelbaum)!  If you would like to see photos, check out the link above.  About 80 members and friends showed up to raise the volume and phun in the parking lot.....and we were heard and seen!  Even though we had the one or two occasional neighbors who had brought along a TV that thought we were having too much fun at their expense, there were the other dozens of people who came over to find out who we were and how could they join us.  Two of honorable mention are the fifth generation conchs from key west who now happen to live here....lots of stories they told.  and the other was the headmeister of the winter carnival.  he wants us!  I told him we wanted the winter carnival...with one condition, which is, that we get to bring a band to bring the banana winds to this January event.  The Peter Mayer band is available!  Only time will tell.  But we will be discussing our participation including creating whatever we need for the occasion....floats, castle, etc.  Watch for further details.
Don't know if the Saints won or lost but they were ahead...but not ahead of us!  The game was really the parking lot which was absolutely fantastic.  Great music provided by Jeff Ragatz and his ol' RCA Victrola and the big BBQ provided by Rob Winters.  Street dancing and good eatin' was the order of the day!  Of course, phlocking with our parrot head friends was the grand slam!  Looking forward to doing it again next year. 

Special note:  If you are wondering why the lewd reference to the phlocking title, you have to go way back to the earlier influences of one particular "crossed-dressed" Parrot Head who ran onto the field of play during warmups put his arm around one of the players and then flashed for the paparazzi. Photo on file at the club historical library.   It was a humorous moment for fellow Parrot Heads, most of the fans and the surprised third baseman and a shock for the staff at Midway Field. Since they keep lettin' us return, I am sure it was as good for them as it was for those in attendance.  Just another interesting day on the island of St MinneSomePlace!
 

TULLY MARS DAY AT CANTERBURY PARK

Funny Cide lost but we didn't!  Besides all the personal fortunes won today at Canterbury Park, the St MinneSomePlace Canterbury Crawl winnings hit $50!   Tully Mars Day at Canterbury was a great afternoon of playing the ponies and phlocking with our Parrot Head friends.  

Over 50 Parrot Heads showed up to try their best to figure out which is more important in betting:  the name of the horse or the muddy track.  Didn't really matter as the afternoon went by very fast as we hustled to study the races and make out picks.  It was just a lot of fun.

Dave's handicapping experience helped us all make better bets and learn quite a bit about the details of horse racing.  Great to hear about everyone's betting scheme!  Maybe next time he won't pick the horse with the broken leg!  Having the Hendrix's snooping in the paddock to see which horse is sweating or kicking down doors helped a little with that winning edge too!

Canterbury set us up with great accommodations.  Inside seating with our own monitors (next to the Tiki Bar) and outside cool breezes along the track.  Perfect for us no matter if its rain or shine.  Great entertainment along with at least 10,000 other spectators.  Thanks to Dave Appelbaum and his planning for putting together a great afternoon,

No doubt we will do this every year.  The general consensus is to repeat on the same date as the Belmont or the Friday night before.  You can bet we will!

(thanks to Jeff Ohlmann and Al Patterson for the work on the banner)

Cajun Martini and Afternoon Golf Tourney, 2003

The Champions: Heidi, Tim, Brenda, Frank with the CM&AG Bwanas, Dave and Patrick

May 17, On the Island of St MinneSomePlace   The weather was here, and the golf was beautiful. PHOTOS A wonderful day was had by all 28 golfers this year. This was probably the nicest weather we have had for the tournament, and it was nice to see the brightly dressed golfers. We had another year of close competition, but the team of Heidi & Tim Wulf and Brenda & Frank Whiteside won the event with a great score of 68. Now we have to persuade the Whitesides to return next year to defend their title. The individual event winners are:
Short Drive - Men:       Mark Olson
                Women:       Crystal Hendrix
Long Drive-   Men:       Dave Appelbaum
                 Women:       Heidi Wulf
Closest to the Pin:          Jeff Hamson
Longest Putt:                 MaryAnn Stender

The door prizes (generously donated by Teo Leonard) were won by Wendy Bontjes and Heidi Wulf.
The big winner of the day was the Alzheimers Association, who will receive a donation of $328.
Thanks to all who participated in this phun event, and we look forward to another great tournament next year.
Dave & Patrick
PHOTOS

ALPINE VALLEY, August 24, 2002

The 2003 This Hotel Room Phlocking
Dave Appelbaum Photos    (hint:  to see the "slideshow", click on slide show which will provide captions to each photo.  Also, if you are asked to register, please use your email address and a password.  The pleasure is worth the pain!)

Beth and Mike Younker Photos