MargaritavillE Memoirs The Fourth Quarterly Publication of 2004 of the Parrot Heads of the Savannah River- “ Proudly Serving the CSRA”

listening to Johnny working on becoming a CAPTAIN’S LOG “Brand New Country Star”. Once again I want to welcome all our new members, I look forward to getting to know At our last meeting we voted to move our everyone. Also new members we have a headquarters to the Fox's Lair. I know a few web site at www.csraparrotheads.com. of you still have some reservations since There is a calendar of events, phone they are not a "restaurant". Burkie and Carol numbers of the officers and numerous are great people and they will work with us. I pictures of us growing older but not up that think it will be a good move -not that you may enjoy. Another site worth looking at Mezcal's was bad, but I think we were in is www.phip.com, (Parrot Heads In their way. Burkie and Carol want us there. Paradise). They have posted our club We can have our meeting, eat and then stay, picture that I sent them. Check it out, we sing and party. It's going to be a good thing. look good. Party with a purpose: July we had our Soon we will be “ Off To See the Keys” and I Christmas in July pool party, we collected look forward to Changing my Latitude, a car load (Becky W's) of school supplies Changing my Attitude and going Conky and raffled a PH Christmas Tree and raised Tonkin' with my good friends. $100.00. All the food was great. And Charlie out did himself again- the chicken and ribs As always --- “ Phins Up”, were fabulous. Connie August was an auction at Janice's for the HAPPY BIRTHDAY “Connie”- Oct. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The grand 26th. WE LOVE YOU- total for the day was over $1100.00. YOUR PHRIENDS……. Hopefully, this will become a yearly event. I never had so much fun raising so much money. KARL- The Conch’s Man Corner September- we collected $136.00 and pet WELL THIS QUARTER THERE WERE NO supplies for the Aiken County SPCA.. T.V. APPEARANCES BY ANYONE, BUT Thanks everyone, I know it was a long day WE STILL DID A WONDERFUL JOB IN with our "Times are rough, we have too HELPING OUR COMMUNITY. THE much Stuff" Garage Sale that morning AUGUSTA SPCA WAS VERY GREATFUL! ( Great job on the ad- Barbara). The club THE FOOD AND MONEY ($170) WAS made about $100.00. And we all put a little ENOUGH FOR ONE WEEKS WORTH OF extra Bloody Mary money for the Keys in our OPERATING THE SPCA. OUR TRIP TO pocket. It was a slow day, but I had fun, JOE’S BAR AND GRILL WAS OUT OF especially THIS WORLD! IT ALWAYS TURNS OUT TO BE A LOT OF FUN THERE. THANKS TO JANICE AND ABE AND TO EVERYONE-FROM OUR PARROTHEADS TO OUR FAMILY AT JOE’S. WE RAISED OVER $1100 FOR AUSTIN’S ARMY AND GOT TO MEET AUSTIN. THE LEUKEMIA WALK ON SEPTEMBER 30TH WAS GREAT. “2004” HAS MOVED VERY FAST, AND AS WE ENTER THE FALL AND THE NEXT BIG HOLIDAY-“THANKSGIVING”- 1. JUNE- RICHMOND COUNTY LET’S ALL LOOK BACK AND BE SPCA FUND RAISER. WE RAISED $170 THANKFUL FOR WHAT WE HAVE. I FOR AND OVER 200 LBS OF PET FOOD. ONE HAVE MET AND HAVE “WONDERFUL FRIENDS”- MOST OF WHICH ARE READING THIS 2. JULY - “CHRISTMAS IN JULY” NEWSLETTER NOW. FOR THE CHILDREN’S PLACE OF OUR FAMILY, OUR HEALTH AND OUR AIKEN. FREEDOM ARE IMPORTANT THINGS A SPECIAL THANKS TO EVERYONE WE NEED TO BE THANKFUL FOR. FOR THE SCHOOL SUPPLIES. WE ALSO, BE THANKFUL FOR OUR ALSO RAISED $100 FROM OUR MILITARY THAT ALLOWS US THIS DECORATED CHRISTMAS TREE FREEDOM. I AM LOOKING FORWARD RAFFLE. CONNIE JOHNSON WAS THE TO MEETING ERIC MOORE WHEN HE WINNNER AND NOW HAS HER TREE GETS BACK, SO I CAN PERSONALLY SETUP AND READY FOR CHRISTMAS. THANK HIM IN PERSON. I ALSO A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO UNCLE WANT TO THANK JUSTIN WORTHY CHARLIE FOR THE BBQ CHICKEN AND CHRIS RITCHIE FOR THEIR AND RIBS. AGAIN, HE OUT DID MILITARY SERVICE TO ENSURE US HIMSELF. THERE WERE PHINS TO THE FREEDOM. LEFT AND PHINS TO THE RIGHT. WE A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO BE A PART OF HAD A FEEDING FRENZY AT CONNIE THIS CLUB. AND JOHNNY’S “MILE ZERO” POOL. THANKS AGAIN AND I HOPE WE WILL CONTINUE TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY 3. AUGUST-AUSTIN’S ARMY- AT IN “2005” AS WE ALWAYS HAVE. JOE’S BAR AND GRILL. WE RAISED KARL- JUST AN OLD SAILOR- $1131 FOR THE LEUKEMIA SOCIETY. SAILING YOUR WAY….. THE FOX’S LAIR LOW COUNTRY BOIL AND KAROKE. JUST A FEW FRIENDS SINGING AND PEELING SHRIMP.

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PAST PHLOCKINGS 4. SEPTEMBER- FUND RAISER FOR THE AIKEN COUNTY SPCA. WE RAISED $136 AND PET TREATS/ FOOD/LITTER AND CLEANING DECEMBER- CHRISTMAS PARTY- at SUPPLIES. Becky W’s- December 4th- 7:30pm. AUSTIN’S ARMY WALK FOR Bring a $10 gift for the Chinese Gift LEUKEMIA – SEPTEMBER 30TH... A Exchange, and an unwrapped toy for few of our members walked and stopped the Children’s Medical Center or cash to drink for this Great Event. We came for toys to be purchased. BYOB and a in 3rd place for our donations. side dish- meat will be provided. OUR FALL “GOT TO MUCH STUFF” Directions- DIERCTIONS: AIKEN- AUGUSTA HWY TO CLEARWATER. YARD SALE- THE CLUB RAISED $97. TAKE BELVEDERE-CLEARWATER RD. 5. SUSAN AND KARL’S TROPICAL (HWY 126), GO TO BLINKING LIGHT- PARROTHEAD WEDDING- BELAIR RD. TURN LEFT- GO TO 2ND SEPTEMBER 25TH. STOP SIGN (PALMETTO RD) TURN THE LOVE OF MY LIFE (NOT YOU LEFT- GO TO END OF RD AND TURN SUSAN) AGAIN HAS RAN OFF AND RIGHT. IT’S THE 7TH HOUSE ON THE GOT MARRIED. RIGHT. IF LOST CALL BECKY- 442-2190. CONGRATULATIONS- THE EDITOR AND ALL THE OTHER PARROTHEADS.

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OCTOBER 29TH- “VAMPIRES, MUMMIES AND THE HOLY GHOST” DIS AND DAT COMES HALLOWEEN PARTY AT JOE’S BAR AND GRILL- 8 PM. WEAR YOUR BEST AND GOES BUFFETT RELATED COSTUME. "Trip Around the Sun" comes in at #41 on “THERE’S A LITTLE BIT OF Billboard's country chart this week, #35 on Radio FRUITCAKE LEFT IN EVERYONE OF and Records' chart, and #39 on the US”- SO BE CREATIVE. All About Country Hot 40. "" comes in at #11 on Billboard's Album chart, and #3 on Billboard's Country Album chart.

Also, The "Meet Me In " collection has re-entered the Billboard album charts and has now sold over 2 million copies!

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SONGS TO GRILL BY ANYTIME OF THE YEAR 1. FIRE- OHIO PLAYERS TH TH NOVEMBER 4 –7 -MEETING 2. HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME- SLY OF THE MINDS- AND THE FAMILY STONE “OFF TO SEE THE KEYS” 3. CHILI SAUCE- LOUIS PRIMA NOVEMBER 13TH- MEETING AT 4. - JIMMY THE FOX’S LAIR-5 PM BUFFETT 5. HOT DOG- LED ZEPPLELIN Chesney, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith & 6. EVERYTIME I EAT VEGETABLES IT George Strait – “Hey Good Lookin' Music Video of the Year MAKES ME THINK OF YOU- THE “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere”– Alan RAMONES Jackson and . 7. DIXIE CHICKEN- LITTLE FEAT 8. STRUTTIN WITH SOME BBQ- LOREN Looks like Jimmy will be ANTHONY appearing on the Today Show 9. BEER DRINKING AND HELL RAISING- ZZ promoting . TOP "Don't miss singer/ 10. WATERMELON WEATHER- PERRY Jimmy Buffett, author of A Salty COMMO AND EDDY FISHER Piece of Land on the NBC Today Show, 12/01." HE LOVES KATIE- “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” Jimmy DOESN’T HE???. Buffett This song deals with one of man’s greatest MAKING MUSIC FOR MONEY dilemmas: the battle between what tastes Some of the artists from the '60s are good and what’s good for you. Buffett tried revising their hits with new lyrics to to mend his ways and follow a healthier accommodate us aging baby lifestyle that included “carrot juice” and boomers. This is good news for “bulghar wheat,” but it didn’t take. He "those feeling a little older" and couldn’t help but succumb to the lure of the missing those great old tunes. carnivore. “I like mine with lettuce and tomato, Heinz 57 and French fried potatoes, Herman's Hermits big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer.” "MRS. BROWN, YOU'VE GOT A LOVELY WALKER" Time Warner Books has a description up and the cover up for JB's book Salty The Bee Gees Piece of Land that was due out on "HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN th November 30 and now has been HIP" changed to April 2005. Is he EVER going to finish this book? Two years PAGE 4- “SCALES AND CLOCKS and waiting. Jimmy Buffett, #1 best- selling author, flies back into view with JUST CAN’T BE TRUSTED” a novel set in the Caribbean, involving a lighthouse, a mystery, a wild cast of characters, and more than a few bottles of tequila. There’s also a CD that comes with the book. Bobby Darin "SPLISH, SPLASH, I WAS HAVIN' A HOT FLASH"

Ringo Starr "I GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM DEPENDS"

Jimmy Buffett has received two nominations Roberta Flack for the 38th Annual CMA Awards. The "THE FIRST TIME EVER I FORGOT Awards show will air Tuesday, November 9th YOUR FACE" on CBS. Musical Event of the Year Jimmy Buffett with , Kenny Johnny Nash "I CAN'T SEE CLEARLY NOW" 14. You feed your dog Science Diet instead of McDonald's leftovers. Paul Simon 15. Sleeping on the couch makes "FIFTY WAYS TO LOSE YOUR LIVER" your back hurt. 16. You no longer take naps from Commodores noon to 6 PM. "ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES TO 17. Dinner and a movie is the whole THE BATHROOM" date instead of the beginning of one.

Marvin Gaye 18. Eating a basket of chicken wings "I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPE at 3am would severely upset, rather NUTS" than settle your stomach. 19. You go to the drug store for Procol Harem ibuprofen and antacid, not condoms "A WHITER SHADE OF HAIR" and pregnancy tests. Leo Sayer 20. A $4.00 bottle of wine is no "YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE NAPPING" longer "pretty good stuff." 21. You actually eat breakfast food The Temptations at breakfast time. "PAPA'S GOT A KIDNEY STONE" 22. "I just can't drink the way I used to," replaces, "I'm never going to I’M GROWING OLDER BUT NOT UP drink that much again." 25 SIGNS THAT YOU'VE GROWN UP: 23. 90% of the time you spend in front of a computer is for real work. 1. Your houseplants are alive, and 24. You drink at home to save you can't smoke any of them. money before going to a bar. 2. Having sex in a twin bed is out of 25. You read this list looking the question. desperately for one sign that doesn't 3. You keep more food than beer in apply to you and can't find one to the fridge. save your old A**. 4. 6:00 a.m. is when you get up, not when you go to bed. 5. You hear your favorite song on an PAGE 5- “ foxtrot, bunny hop, do elevator. the jitterbug” 6. You watch the Weather Channel. 7. Your friends marry and divorce instead of hook up and break up. 8. You go from 130 days of vacation time to 14 days. IF WE WEREN’T ALL CRAZY 9. Jeans and a sweater no longer WE’D ALL GO INSANE qualify as "dressed up." 10. You're the one calling the police Why is divorce so expensive? because those damn kids next door Because it's worth it. won't turn down the stereo... 11. Older relatives feel comfortable What do you see when the Pillsbury Dough telling sex jokes around you. Boy bends over? 12. You don't know what time Taco Doughnuts. Bell or McDonald’s closes anymore. 13. Your car insurance goes down Why is air a lot like sex? and your payments go up. Because it's no big deal unless you're not getting any. AND I AM GLAD I DID. THE RESTARURANT/ BAR WAS BUFFETT What's the difference between a girlfriend and INSPIRING. JANA AND I GOT THERE wife? AROUND 11 AM AND WERE SEATED. AND 45 lbs. WE BEGAN ASKING OUR WAITER ABOUT What's the difference between a boyfriend and THE “SHOW” THAT IS ALWAYS husband? DISPLAYED IN ANY MARGARITAVILLE. 45 minutes. HE TOLD US THAT THE HURRICANE WITH A FLIP FLOP, POP TOPS AND OTHER BUFFETT PARAPHENIALIA HANGING OUT What's the difference between a new husband WOULD BEGIN CHURNING EVERY 30 and a new dog? MINUTES, AND THAT A HUGE TEQUILA After a year, the dog is still excited to see you. BOTTLE WOULD DESEND FROM THE CEILING INTO THE BLENDER POURING What makes men chase women they have no TEQUILA AND CHURNING OUR FAVORITE intention of marrying? CONCOCTION. HE TOLD US TO WATCH The same urge that makes dogs chase cars THE “BIG SCREEN’’ TO SEE THE VIDEO they have no intention of OF THE WEATHERMAN ON THE driving. WEATHER CHANNEL AND BUFFETT FOOTAGE. What did the blonde say when she found out she was pregnant? “I have found me a home”---Susan "Are you sure it's mine?

Why do men find it difficult to make eye contact? Breasts don't have eyes.

What's the difference between a southern zoo and a northern zoo? A southern zoo has a description of the animal on the front of the cage along with... “a recipe”.

How do you get a sweet little 80-year-old lady to say the“ F” word ? PAGE 6---APPEARING IN MYRTLE BEACH Get another sweet little 80-year-old lady to yell *BINGO*!

What's the difference between a northern fairytale and a southern fairytale? THE VIDEO BEGAN WITH THE WEATHER A northern fairytale begins "Once upon a CHANNEL GUY SHOWING HOW THE time..." A southern fairytale begins "Y'all ain't FIRST HURICANNE OF THE SEASON HIT gonna believe this “ shit”... THE U.S. (IT WENT FROM ONE MARAGARTIVILLE RESTAURANT/BAR TO MARGAITAVILLE- MYRTLE ANOTHER ACROSS THE CONTINENTIAL U.S.). BEACH-“TRYIN T0 REASON IMMEDIATELY, THE FOOTAGE OF THE WITH THE HURRICANCE COLUMBIA, S.C. CONCERT-2004 FLASHED SEASON” UP ON THE BIG SCREEN. AND I TOLD A FEW WEEKS AFTER MY “COMING OUT JANA, “WOULDN’T IT BE FUNNY IF SURGERY”, I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE A SUSAN (CARMEN AND FRUIT) APPEARED GREAT IDEA TO VISIT ON THE BIG SCREEN”, AND LOW AND MARAGARITAVILLE-MYRTLE BEACH, BEHOLD- THERE SHE WAS-OUR OWN “FRUITHEAD” TWIRLING ON THE BIG SCREEN- (NO OFFENSE SUSAN). OF Buffett fans should know him for COURSE, JANA LET OUT A BIG SCREAM writing: IN THE MIDDLE OF MARGARTIVILLE. Banana Republics, California Promises, GREAT PLACE TO VISIT. This Hotel Room, Where's the Party?, Elvis Imitators & Door #3 with JB. MYRA Steve was part of the Third (A1A). WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO WHEN Jimmy & Steve also wrote "Frank and BUBBA IS GONE? Lola" which appeared on Last Mango The Buffett tradition continues. The in Paris which includes Jimmy's marquee in 20 years: Cameron Buffett. posthumous dedication to Steve. The Tour: A Son of a looks at 30. Ringling, Ringling...Slippin' Away CHECK OUT http://lulubuffett.com/scrapbook/ne It was named for one of the Ringling Bros. of w.htm circus fame. John Ringling was also the president THERE’S SOME PHOTO’S OF THE and builder of the Yellowstone Park and White DAMAGE AT LULU’S FROM IVAN THE Sulphur Springs Railroad which eventually TERRIBLE. became a branch of the Milwaukee railroad. ALSO: Long ago, the Ringlings owned over 100,000 ACCORDING TO VAROIOUS WEB acres in the area and at one time contemplated SITES- THE FLORABAMA IS establishing a circus headquarters here. At one MOSTLY GONE- NO THANKS TO time it was a bustling little town with several businesses as a junction for White Sulphur IVAN. Springs transfer customers. After several From the end of Ragtop Day: devastating fires, the last in 1931 and the demise "Ooh, come on over here baby get in of the railroads Ringling dwindled to a few this car" people and the surrounding ranches. The town "We gonna cruise on down to the was immortalized by Jimmy Buffett when he GULF" wrote of the town in his song "Ringling, "And listen to some WESTERN Ringling" on the "Living and Dying in Three music" Quarter Time" album. Today it has a post office, "Get ourselves a cool one at the school, and restaurant and bar. The population of Florabama, ya"- JB. Ringling was 70 in 1990 and current figures show 55.

"Whether its big or small, if you have a passion at all, just say Someday I Will, HISTORY LESSON, HISTORY Someday!"---PAGE 7 LESSON On September 20, 1984, Steve The Tiki Bar And Grill Is Open Goodman succumbed to leukemia and passed. He is best known for writing "City of New Orleans" which Arlo Gutherie successfully covered. A beloved native of Chicago he is known in Chi-town for "Go Cubs Go" and A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request. C&W IF WE ARE WHAT WE EAT, fans know his "You Never Even Call Me By My Name". He got some airplay I'M FAST, CHEAP AND EASY. before 2000 for his "The 20th Century is Almost Over". Johnny mon’s GALLEY He turned to the second Mom. "Your Well here it is, straight from Johnny Mon’s obsession is money. Again, it Galley. manifests itself in your child's name, Penny." Awesome Black Bean Salsa He turned to the third Mom. "Your obsession is alcohol. Again, it 1 can of Hanover Black Beans(rinsed) 1 can of Rotel Tomatoes (cilantro manifests itself in your child's name, seasoned) Brandy." 1 can of diced tomatoes with jalapenos in At this point, the fourth mother got them up, took her little boy by the hand 5 green onions diced fine 1/8 to 1/4 inch and whispered, "Come on, Dick, lets 1/2 a bunch of Cilantro diced rough to fine go..." 1/2 a small white onion diced 1/8 to 1/4 inch (You may of course add more jalapenos if you wish to make it hotter.) ( You may also add a small can of mexicorn for color)

Once you've diced all the ingredients and rinsed the black beans. Mix everything in a bowl, serve room temp or chilled. For best results, let stand in the fridge over night. One batch will serve 6 to 8 people, Hoppy eating, I hope you like! Johnny Mon Three dogs, a Doberman, a Boxer, Stay tuned for more from Johnny Mon’s and a Labrador are sitting in the Galley waiting room at the vet's office when they strike up a conversation.

The Doberman turns to the Boxer and says, "So why are you here?"

PAGE 8- Believe it and it will come true. -J. Buffett

LIVING ON THINGS THAT EXCITE "I'm a pisser," the Boxer replies, "I ME p*** on everything - the sofa, the cat, the kid. But the final straw was A psychiatrist was conducting a last night, when I pissed in the group therapy session with four middle of my owner's bed." young mothers and their small "So what is the vet going to do?" the children. Doberman asks. "You all have obsessions," he "Lethal injection" came the sad reply observed. from the Boxer. To the first mother, he said, "You The Doberman then turns to the are obsessed with eating. You've Labrador and asks, "Why are you even named your daughter Candy. here?" "I'm a digger," said the Labrador. "I dig under fences, dig up flowers and trees. I dig just for the hell of it. When I'm inside, I dig up the carpets. But I went over the line last night when I dug a great big hole in my owner's couch." "So what are they going to do to you?" the Doberman inquired. CONTEST- - PLEASE SUBMIT A BUFFETT "Lethal injection," the dejected RELATED NAME FOR OUR CLUB Labrador said. ATTORNEY. A PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED The Labrador then asks the FOR THE BEST NAME SUBMITTED AT THE Doberman why he's at the vet's DECEMBER PARTY. The club will vote on the office. best name for our attorney. "I'm a humper," the Doberman says. "I'll hump anything. I'll hump the cat, a pillow, the table, fire hydrants, whatever. I want to hump - everything I see. Yesterday, my owner had just gotten out of the shower and was bending down to dry her toes, and I just couldn't help myself. I hopped on her back and started humping away." The Boxer and Labrador exchange a sad glance and say, "So, lethal injection for you too, huh?" "No, no," the Doberman says, "I'm here to get my nails clipped." Page 9- relax

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From a Chicago Sun Times article, here are the top 10 Reasons why Jimmy B is still kicking ass: 1. His concert is produced like a Page 10- Broadway show. Buffett spares no DOWN HERE ON THE KNEES OF MY expense in lighting, keen pacing and HEART wacky vaudeville humor. That stuff is timeless and explains why his audiences SUSAN AND KARL’S PARROTHEAD range in age from 13 to 63. He, in fact, WEDDING co-wrote the musical "Don't Stop the (Taken from “Vanity Faire- Coconut Carnival" with Herman Wouk that played Telegraph Tropical Publications”) Miami's Coconut Grove Playhouse and the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. Hurricanes hitting the Southeastern seaboard of the U.S. could not keep these 2. He hires a great band. High brows two from exchanging their vows of love ignore the fact Buffett's veteran band on September 25th. Their tropical-parrot mates include (formerly head wedding was held at the beautiful with Jim Dickinson and the Dixie Flyers and musical director for the critically home and plantation of Becky and Joe acclaimed "Roy Orbison: Black & White Moore in Jackson , S.C . . Floral Night" special), Muscle Shoals veteran arrangements included banana trees and Mac McAnally, percussionist Ralph flourishing tropical flowers arranged by MacDonald (who spent 10 years on the Becky Moore. road with Harry Belafonte and who wrote Bridesmaids (Connie Johnson, Becky soul classics like "Where Is the Love" and Worthy and Tiffany Moseley) were "Just The Two Of Us") and Trinidad master steel drummer adorned in tropical floral print dresses. (J.J. Cale, John Lennon). Groomsmen ( Pod –Best Man , Johnny Johnson, Snake Stanton and Chris Ritchie ) sported Hawaiian shirts , khaki 3. Who doesn't like tiki bars? shorts and flip flops. Their cue as when to walk the bridesmaids down the aisle were a little off, but their handsome looks more than made up for the oversight. 4. Global cooling. As Susan was being escorted down the aisle by her brother, Mr. David Lott, the last bridesmaid- Miss Josie Moore- the 5. In an increasingly temperamental pop fun loving, ball- fetching dog of Becky culture, new artists have less staying power. Labels don't have time and money and Joe Moore, decided to make a last for artist development. This plays into the minute entrance. Josie darted in front of hands of established stars like Buffett. the bride wanting to be the bride or Clip and save to see what Josh Groban is either to play fetch??????? Josie Moore up to 20 years from now. was adorned in a black fur coat with her own stick bouquet. The bride was emblazed in an off white 6. He has a truly unique sound. If you get flowing bridal gown. Her train included past the party atmosphere of a Buffett a special sentiment to her father- his P.T. concert (which is very difficult), check out coat button was sewn on her flowing how Buffett blends country music with gown. traditional calypso. Bellefonte was an The groom sported a tropical shirt / early influence. This spacious texture creates ample room for Doyle Grisham's brown suit and a BIG SMILE. steel guitar to trade solos with congas Music, songs and entertainment were and steel drums. When Nashville was a preformed and provided by Jana ghost town in 1984 and 1985, Buffett Anderson and D and J’s Karaoke Inc. recorded two fine country albums As the bride and the groom exchange ("" and "Last Mango their own nuptial “ vowels” of love, tears in Paris") under the production of the began flowing as the two gazed into each legendary Jimmy Bowen (who discovered and signed Garth Brooks). Bowen, by the other’s eyes as Jana sung “ I could not ask for more”. The Pope/Reverend/Notary Miss Myra Moseley officiated the ceremony. Hope it’s legal. The bride’s mother displayed a beautiful tropical floral print design dress. And the groom’s parents also were in tropical JANA (OUR OWN PARROTHEAD), décor. HOLLIE WEEKS, RYAN MOSELEY AND A special “THANK YOU” to Pod and STEVE CHAPPELLWILL BE PERFROMIING A CHRISTMAS CONCERT his wife, Laura, for going 150 miles out st of the way to pick up Karl’s Mom and IN NOVEMBER 21 @ 3:00 - MISTY LAKES. IF YOU WANT TO PURCHASE A Dad in Virginia on their way to Jackson, TICKET CONTACT JANA OR JACKIE S.C. . You cannot ask for anything more (642-6148 OR 593-4298). OUR OWN from your BESTMAN than that –PHINS PARROTHEAD AND FRIENDS PUT ON UP. THE BEST SHOW IN THE CSRA (NOT The wedding cake was created by Mrs. VEGAS- THEY HAVEN’T MADE IT THAT Anita Watkins. Two Happy Parrots a FAR YET). COME ONE- COME ALL. topped the FOUR tier wedding cake. Mrs. Susie Sadowski served the cake. The evening ended as Karl and his OH THE STORIES WE mother danced to “Through the Years”. COULD TELL The couple honeymooned in Charleston, Twenty years from now you will be more S.C. and will continue their disappointed by the things you didn't do than by HONEYMOON IN KEY WEST AT the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail MOTM. away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sail. Explore. Dream. -Mark Twain

Susan Karl- “Who Me”?

BEST WISHES FROM YOUR PHRIENDS – we love ya …..

Mr. And Mrs. Karl Keene and Page 11 – Remember THIS KARL AND Parrotheads in Paradise SUSAN:

It takes no more to see the good side of life than to see the bad. -Jimmy Buffett Christmas Island-The Children’s Place

Josie Moore- our next BRIDE

Becky presenting school supplies

It’s been a lovely cruise

Uncle Charlie and our donation to the Basset Hound Rescue. Just Chillin At The Lair Can’t you feel them circling

Grubbin’ on the living room floor- Check out the knees -Margaritaville, Myrtle Beach

Austin And Some Of His Army

Margaritaville Myrtle Beach

Parrot Heads of the Savannah River Leukemia Walk. · Bil ly Clyde (Weather is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful) Billy Clyde was a sleazy character on the ABC soap opera "All My Children." Billy Clyde's lifelong dream was to make enough money to one day escape to the islands of the Carribbean. A nejo (Cuban Crime of Passion) From the tequila FAQ: * ANEJO - Tequila aged for a minimum of one year. Anejos are usually the top-shelf tequilas. Aging a tequila more than three years is “WELCOME ABOARD” a marketing gimmick and pointless TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS affectation. Pronounced ahn-YAY-ho. If you need any information on the Parrot Heads of the Savannah River and our events or just a shoulder to cry on—call on anyone of Correctly match the number of the US. alcoholic beverage with the letter of the song in which it is mentioned. 1. Burkie & Carol Ayer Use each song title only once. TEST 2. Randy & Decia Brittian YOUR BUFFETT TRIVIA. 3. Lori Broadnax A) Presents To 4. Roger Davis 1) Daiquiri Send You 5. Marcia Dunn 2) Scotch B) Landfall 6. Morgan Joines C) Changes In 3) Bloody Mary 7. Buddy & Debbie Sutton Latitudes... 8. Frank Thompson 4) Gin D) Brahma Fear 5) Tequila E) Big Rig BET YA DIDN’T KNOW F) · G reen Label () 6) Rum Grapefruit/Juicy Green label refers to an island Fruit rhum that is no longer made. G) The Weather 7) Pouilly Frusse · Sn uff Queen (Why Don't We Get Drunk) Is Her... A snuff queen was a country music H) Tryin' To "groupie" that enjoyed the music scene 8) Red Wine Reason... and had a reputation of casual sexual I) When Salome encounters. The term has also been used 9) Whiskey to describe a prostitute. Plays... 10) Pink J) Son Of A Son Champagne Of A Sailor The Club will be donating $100.00 to buy toys for the children at MCG. If you wish you can bring an unwraped toy to the November meeting or the Christmas Party, or a cash donation if you don't have time to shop. You can find their wish list at: Target (Lullaby registry): Mom's name: Santa MCG Due Date: December 2, 2004

Babies-R-Us: Parent’s Name: Santa MCG 2004 Due Date: December 25, 2004

Thanks for dropping anchor AND Wal-mart(Christmas registry): Child's Name: Santa MCG landing in our harbor! Date: December 25, 2004

They all have many gifts under five dollars, A REMINDER--- please do not wrap your gift. Remember this 1.Club Membership dues are due is only if you want to buy a toy. Burkie TH knows of a children's home here in Augusta by January 15 . and we want buy gifts for the kids there too. 2. ALL BIRTHDAY DATES are More on this at the November meeting. due to Connie by the December I want to thank Carol and Burkie for the great Meeting- WE WANT TO food and entertainment at our last meeting. I had to unsnap my jeans, the Cheeseburgers CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY. were great and the cole slaw was to die for. 3. IF YOU WANT TO RUN FOR Becky's beans were excellent, Barbara made some wonderful cookies and pound AN OFFICE IN THE CLUB- cake and Johnny made his almost famous SUBMIT YOUR NAME TO ANY salsa. Dennis really did a great job with all his Buffett tunes. Next month we will be OF THE BOARD MEMBERS. having a taco bar---- yum yum. ELECTIONS WLL BE IN MARCH. For everyone going to the MOTM, I'll meet you at the end of the road. Connie

REMEMBER, GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL.

Jamaica Mistaka

This Just In From The President 1. According to Amazon.com, JB's new book will now be released on 11/30, the 169th anniversary of Mark Twain's birthday.

2 .Saturday (Oct. 16) was the grand opening of the new Cheeseburger in Paradise Restaurant in Myrtle Beach, SC. The entire evening was a fundraiser for the Grand Strand Humane Society and $20,916.00 was raised for them via cover charges and live auctions. The highlight of the evening was one patron winning a package consisting of 2 tickets to a 2005 Buffett concert, hotel, airfare and limo service...the winning bid was $2700.00! The Rum Punch Bandits were the evening's entertainment and were delighted to be a part of such a great evening. Between 14 and 16 CIP's (Cheeseburgers in Paradise) are planned for the Carolinas with the next few coming in Asheville (January '05), Greenville, SC and Charlotte, N.C. .

3. Jimmy will be performing again on this year's CMA Awards. This time he's doing "Hey Good Lookin'" with several "guests" ( like on the album), although not necessarily all the same people. It'll be performers who are also there that night (COBO).

4. We, the Editor and Staff, apologize for the delay in delivering this newsletter- among other things like our publishers 20th Class Reunion AND the Printer went down. Our reasons: OUR hammock wasn't tied to both trees." "Too much nut and not enough coco." "We can't drink and cut limes at the same time."