VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2 TOWNS AROUND BILOXI PARROT HEAD CLUB Trader John’s Journal

Caption JULY, describing 2000 Pascagoula Poker Run / 1st Birthday INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Sauce Boss 2 were obtained at each tions, temporary tattoos We celebrated our first stop: The Mill, State Line were sold for $1 each. Birthdays 2 birthday as a reorganized Bar, Kahunas, and The fun reached epic pro- club on April 1st with a Huck’s Cove. The own- portion at this point since Regatta 3 party that was the culmi- ers of the State Line Bar these were lick-on, blow- nation of an outstanding (actually The Black Wa- dry, and applied on a lo- Shepard State Park 3 event that was dubbed the ter Saloon) not only pro- cation specified by the John’s B’day Party 3 1st annual Pascagoula vided us with a gratis ta- purchaser. A total of $42 Poker Run. The gang ble of snacks and water, collected by this event Elections/PHarewells 3 gathered at the Dew Drop but they generously do- went to Alzheimers. Inn in Mobile for one of nated $10 to the charity. Upcoming Events 4 Jimmy’s top ten chees e- The conga line at Kahu- Presentations were burgers, registration, and nas was incredible. And made during the celebra- first card. For $10 each after the winnings were tion. President John OFFICERS registered entrant had a distributed, the memora- Thornton was presented a President: John Thornton chance at 40% of the pot ble birthday party com- framed printing of the for the best hand, or 10% menced at Huck’s with club logo along with a Vice President: David Barnes for the worst. With 48 our favorite band starting bag of gifts thanking him registrants, Marie to play at 7:00 pm. A for a wonderful first year. Treasurer: Capt. Jon Bickel Klosowski won $192 for The other “founding fa- cake with our club logo Secretary: Debra Gaberty the best hand, and Doug was devoured, and sev- ther”, Sean Eifert, Dave Gaberty won $48 for the eral partiers remained to Luley, and Larry Parrothead at Large: worst. The other 50% shut the place down. McNeese each received a Elizabeth Kommersmith ($240) went to the Alz- printing of the club logo heimers Foundation. Continuing the drive on fabric. Cards and great times for charitable contribu-

Visit our website: Letter From Our President www.angelfire.com/ms/dabphc Orleans for a fantastic I know most of you have show. I’ll I can say is heard the story by now, don’t miss a chance to right at the stage and but David twisted my arm see these guys, either right next to the Corona Remember our website con- and made me promise to separately or together. girl. Didn’t even have to tains: regularly updated write about the New Or- We finished the night move to grab a beer. Life pictures, upcoming events, a leans Buffett weekend. way to join, information on with a great little blues is good sometimes! We our officers, our adopted I’ll try to give you the bar on Bourbon Street. A ended the evening with a manatee, our adopted band, Readers Digest version. little sightseeing Friday little Zydico. lots of links, access to the then back to Margarita- Hunger Site, and a charity Lynne and I arrived in Saturday started with art auction that benefits the ville for the Margarita- Alzheimers Association. New Orleans on Thurs- ville Tequila release coffee and beignes at the day night to catch Greg party. The musical line Café Du Monde then a “Fingers” Taylor and for the evening consisted quick run out to the air- Jumping Johnny Sansone of Club Trini for the port to try to grab a Trivia at . We warm-up and none other glimpse of the Hemi- What JB song mentions were lucky enough to then Jimmy himself for sphere Dancer. As luck hanging on every line have front row seats with the main course. Again would have it one of sung by Patsy Cline? our PHriends from New we had horrible seats (Continued on page 2) PAGE 2 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2

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(Continued from page 1) about 5 or 6 songs by himself. Club Jimmy’s pilots was there and ex- Trini joined Jimmy on stage and tremely friendly. And yes Jimmy they probably played another 6 or 7 does fly himself, but since he had songs together. We had really bad all three of his planes there he seats Saturday night, probably about needed help getting his toys home. three rows back. Well, anyhow, the pilot treated us to a private tour of the Hemisphere What a weekend! - John Dancer. Then off we went to catch a little bit of Lynnie Cravitz at the Jazz Fest before heading back to Margaritaville for the Club Trini CD release party. And yes, you guessed it, Jimmy was there again. Jimmy playing solo on Margarittaville’s stage during Club Trini’s break.. Club Trini played 6 or 7 songs then Jimmy came on stage and played Jimmy’s Grumman “” Trivia answer “Miss You So Badly” Sauce Boss By LICI BEVERIDGE

"I've fed over 70,000 people - a few val held in April at the Mississippi One of the hottest musical acts at a time," Wharton said. Wharton, Coast Coliseum in Biloxi was no around these days is Bill Wharton. who lives in Monticello, Fla., per- exception. Parrot Heads phlocked to The man, also known as the Sauce forms a lot in Gulf Shores and the concert to give the Sauce Boss Boss, delivers not only his brand of Mobile, and caters to Parrot Heads their support and get a little gumbo blues music, but also a steaming hot who gather at his concerts since the in the mix. "(The Parrot Heads) pot of gumbo. "I invented a hot release of 's latest really have been a great thing for sauce called, 'Liquid Summer Hot album, "" us," Wharton said. "They're incredi- Sauce,'" Wharton said. "It opened immortalized him in the song, "I ble people. They give energy back to doors and turned me on to so many Will Play for Gumbo." In the song, the community. They're very much culinary things." Wharton, who Buffett sings, "The Sauce Boss does into what they do. They party for a "always has played music," began his cookin’ on the stage..." "Jimmy good cause." doing a snake-oil routine with Buffett has kinda been a fan of mine his hot sauce during his perform- a long time," Wharton said. "Since ances. He began cooking gumbo to the song came out, there's been guys complement the sauce when he real- in loud shirts showing up at gigs. ized "the sauce is really incredible It's way cool," he said of the Parrot when you cook with it." Heads. The Sauce Boss has been feeding The Sauce Boss' performance at gumbo to his fans for 10 years now. the Cajun Country Crawfish Festi-

We have new club T-shirts available Upcoming for $10 each. Also beer skins with Birthdays our club logo are only $6.50. In July: Susan Barnes Doug Gaberty Huck’s Cove You might already know this, Jeff Lillycrop Marina-Bar-Grill but our prez (John) intends to 3000 Oak St. get married this Nov. at In Aug.: Gautier, Ms. Chip Lawson 39553 MOTM to Hillbilly Club Larry McNeese 228-497-4309 member Lynne Bartley. Sheila Peterson T RADER JOHN’S JOURNAL PAGE 3 Regatta We had 11 boats and 30 crewmates time. Proceeds were split, with Coastal Alabama Parrot Head Club sign up. The weather was perfect. $500 going to The Mobile Bay held the 1st "CHEESEBURGER IN All the skippers and crewmates had Watch, and $140 going to The PARADISE REGATTA" May 13th a great time on the water. When we Junior sailing Team at the Bucca- at the Buccaneer Yacht Club in Mo- got back, the party started. Music neer Yacht Club. Participation by bile. This function was held to raise was provided by Tropical Steal members of our club was greatly money for The Mobile Bay Watch. Band, and everyone had a great appreciated. Shepard State Park Clean-up old community service work. Sev- Thanks to the dozen Parrotheads eral showed up for the cheeseburger This was an official club func- that came out on June 3rd for the social phase being unable to make it tion, and as such, participation Shepard State Park cleanup. It was a for the clean-up effort. And about counts towards our point system great day with some manual labor, seven of us stayed and camped out. that is used in our decision proc- lots of bug spray, sunscreen, beers ess for club concert ticket avail- (after the work was done), and of Special thanks goes out to Lowe’s, ability/distribution. All charity/ course...cheeseburgers. We cleaned Wal-Mart, Winn Dixie, and Sav-a- community service events up some of the trails, cut down lots Center for the donation of supplies (including meetings since we take of tree branches and put up a few and food. Hope to see some more food donations) count for the signs in return for a free campsite Parrotheads out at the next outing. point system. and some satisfaction for doing good

John’s Birthday Party (pictures speak volumes)

PHun, PHun, PHun!

The “Conga King” leads the conga line, opens presents, models, dances the “Biloxi Bobsled”, and gets mobbed by the women. What a time.

Elections/PHarewell also from Prez Thornton for planning the Pascagoula Poker We’ve elected two new officers to I’d like to say good-bye to Dave Run, Alison Sharpe for planning the our board since the last newsletter. Luley who transferred to Hawaii, Shepard Sate Park Clean-Up/ I’d like to start by thanking Leslie Dara Turner who moved to Los Ve- Campout and for playing Election Barbor, Capt. Jon Bic kel, Jackie gas to get married, and to Larry Officer for the Treasurer election, Jakubik, Elizabeth Kommersmith, McNeese who is transferring to and Cyndi Moncreiff for playing and Greg Sargent for getting in- Norfolk. It’s been great getting to Election Officer for the Parrot volved and throwing their names in know all of you. Head-At-Large election. the ring. Congratulations to Capt. Jon Bickel, your new Treasurer and There are 3 more people that I’d Finz to all and THANK YOU for a Elizabeth Kommersmith, your new like to mention then I’ll quit ra m- great birthday party! Parrot head-At-Large. bling on. Thanks to Larry McNeese Towns Around Biloxi Parrot Head Club

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birthday party Aug 12 in us not forget the impend- The closest occurrence Montgomery. ing nuptials of our dear of the summer tour is At- president at this event. lanta where the concert We will be attempting takes place on July 13, Keep in mind that we and 15. At least ten of our 2nd Volleyball Tour- our club members are nament in mid - meet every other planning to make the July September. This is our Wednesday and gather 15 concert with all the major fund-raising event every Wednesday at The associated parties for WRANPS (Wildlife SandBar for Parrot Head (including the wild time Rehabilitation And Na- Night. We have a great Members of in the parking lot). ture Preservation Soci- band in Rhythm & Rain ety). We’ll need lots of and have a lot of PHun Coastal Alabama Parrot volunteers for this worth- supporting them. Our while effort. Last year food donations alternate Head Club is planning a we raised $1200 for between people food “Rag Top Run” and 2nd them. twice to animal food birthday party Aug 5 stat- once. A glance at our ing noonish at the Flora- Don’t forget the upcom- website will let you know Bama and ending at ing Meeting of the Minds where and when the next Trader’s in Mobile with meeting is, which food is the party. This event will 2000. It will take place in Key West on Novem- called for, and much benefit the Ronald more. McDonald House. ber 2-5. The theme this year is “Pacing the Visit Rhythm & Rain’s The IsleO’Bama Parrot Keys”. Get your accom- modations and registra- website to keep up with Head Club is planning a tion settled soon if you their schedule. It’s linked. River Boat Cruise and 1st haven’t already. And let www.datasync.com/~rainj/rnr.html