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You Just Can Not Make This Up

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    The year was 1994. We made a big purchase. A new 54″ rear projection TV, it was on sale at Sears. We were so excited about the new technology. In 2009, twenty years later the TV was still working just fine. Carrie said that we couldn’t buy a new TV until this one had loss of color jets or it just gives out.
    The years continued to tick by. Then in 2013 I couldn’t take it anymore. While vacuuming I discovered…. when accidentally un plugged the TV it stopped working. Hum….. do I dare???? YES, I DO!!!
    Yelling CARRIE the TV just died!!!  I thought I might just as well throw in a tear or two! Carrie tried with the remote control but the TV didn’t come back on. We went that day to Sam’s Club and bought our 1st big flat screen TV to be delivered the next day.
     That night Carrie discovered the TV was unplugged and wanted to cancel the new TV. I just smiled and said sorry already paid for the new one!!!
     LMAO… The new TV was one of the best things we ever bought. We are not waiting 24 years to buy the next one!!! Or maybe we will???

 

From The MC Film News Bag

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Free Green Dot Violence Prevention Workshop 9/23/16
What?
The FREE, interactive 6-hour workshops include:
  • Tools for reducing domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and child abuse
  • Communication tips for reducing violence
  • Videos, skills practice, group exercises
  • Competence & knowledge to be an active bystander
  • Ideas for promoting violence prevention in your daily life

Participants receive a certificate of completion and Green Dot materials.
What is Green Dot?
Green Dots are choices & actions that prevent violence!
It is a national program implemented in communities, schools and Air Forces bases around the country. The Green Dot Strategy helps develop two key cultural norms:
  • Personal violence will not be tolerated
  • Everyone does their part to maintain a safe community.

The tools presented in the workshops include reactive ways to intervene in potential violence and proactive ways to promote violence reduction. This program empowers the largest segment of society, the bystanders. When enough bystanders take a moment in time to prevent violence, the effort creates a cultural shift that makes communities safer.
Where?
Metro Wellness & Community Center
1315 East 7th Ave.
Ybor City, Tampa 33605
Parking available in nearby city garages.
When?
Two workshops scheduled
Friday, September 23rd
Friday, October 14th
Friday, October 21st
9:00am to 4:00pm
One hour lunch break on your own
Coffee & snacks at sign-in
Why?
Learn to be an Active Bystander to make our community safer.
 
Most of us can think of times we saw something happening or had a feeling that some relationship wasn’t quite right… But do we have the tools to help divert violence, get help or support a victim?
  • Green Dot tools are effective without putting people in danger
  • The Green Dot Strategy has proven to reduce violence in communities by 40%
  • You can be part of a cultural shift that makes violence unacceptable and offers a positive role for everyone
REGISTER for a workshop
Go to our Facebook page and look for the “Event” link to register for one of the workshops listed.
INVITE  SOMEONE
If you know someone who is concerned about or is working to reduce domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse or stalking, invite them to join you at a workshop.
You can help promote community safety by sharing this announcement with others.
Green Dot Ybor | 813-969-4958 | tjmueller@crisiscenter.com

 

Photos of the Week 9-11-16

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Photos of the Week    

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Founders of GaYBOR


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GaYBOR Meeting
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The Reservoir Bar
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Ybor Visitors Center
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Sara Palin in GaYBOR?


Bradley’s on 7th

Centro Cantina
 
Hamburger Mary’s 
Liquid Lounge
 

Tea Cup
 
 

Steam Fridays
 
Ybor Wine Bar
 
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GaYBOR-Ybor City 
 
 
 
 

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Who wants to go on a Tampa PRIDE Cruise?

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Details will be announced at the Tampa PRIDE Launch Party!!! Thursday Sept 29th, 7-10PM at Southern Nights Ybor City.

Dishing with Mark and Carrie 9-14-16

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TAMPA PRIDE 2017 LAUNCH Party Set to Start GaYBOR Days

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A Great couple of LGBT area event Kick Offs are starting September 29th – October 1st in the GaYBOR District in historic Ybor City. The TAMPA PRIDE 2017 Launch Party at Southern Nights in Ybor City on Thursday, Sept 29 kicks off the weekend of LGBT Celebration and benefits the upcoming TAMPA PRIDE 2017.

GaYBOR Days was a start of the growing LGBTA change that started in 2007, For years GaYBOR Days was held in a quiet 4th of July weekend in the historic landmark community. Now with over 200 area businesses supporting the Tampa Bay Gay Community Alliance, a renewal of the annual Diversity celebration but a change in dates.

The Kick Off to TAMPA PRIDE 2017 Launch Party will feature Entertainment, Live Performances from area clubs, Special Sparkling Drinks, Sideboard  of food items offered by great local restaurants. The announcement of many new exciting events for the 2017 year of “Community & Super Heroes” theme. included are the TAMPA PRIDE Holiday Fun Run, the TAMPA PRIDE Art  Fair and a PRIDE Cruise to Mexico.

$20.00 for tickets online at www.Tampapride.org

 

GaYBOR Day’s

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Mark your calendars NOW! The 2016 GaYBOR Day start Thursday Sept. 29th with the Tampa PRIDE Launch Party. There are tons of exciting surprises planned across GaYBOR!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/581304262078756/

 

HYNCA at Crush Happy Hour

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This Friday, Sept 16 5-9PM   EVERYBODYIS WELCOME

Join the Historic Ybor Neighborhood Civic Association (HYNCA) at L’Unione Italiana’s Crush Happy Hour! We’ll meet, greet, eat, and get on our feet for a tour of the historic Italian Club building, located at 1731 East 7th Avenue. Arrive early for a casual dinner and drinks, stay late to socialize with your neighbors.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hynca-meet-and-greet-at-crush-happy-hour-tickets-27548518360?aff=es2

 

This Saturday

Launch Party – The Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

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https://www.facebook.com/events/745704252238425/

 

Big Ray’s Fish Camp

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After several friends told us to try “Big Ray’s Fish Camp” in South Tampa we finally did. It is very easy to see who they were named the Best Grouper Sandwich in Tampa Bay Area. They are also #2 in the State of Florida!!!! Carrie’s grouper was so good he won’t let me have a bite. That’s OK my lobster corn dog was out of the world too. The homemade onion rings are a must too.  On our visit a friends was also there on his first visit too. We were told that there are plans for 2 more locations opening soon in Tampa.  Give it a try soon!!!

 

http://www.bigraysfishcamp.com/

 

VIVA

Now available on cable is the film “VIVA” This amazing 2015 film was partially produced in Cuba. The club scene were from Ireland. The story is about a gay son and his relationship to his father. There is a very real inside look at actual life in Cuba. We give this film 5 Stars.

http://www.viva-movie.com/

You Just Can Not make This Up

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There is a very fun straight couple who have recently moved into Ybor City.  She said that one of the best things is how fast the pizza is delivered here. With a naughty smile her husband laughed and said “Tell then how you get it so fast!!!” She smiled and said well…. You know that we are both nudist…  right? So I just tell the pizza guys that if they hurry up I will answer the door topless! Not only is the delivery fast but the guys bring free sodas. LOL LOL LOL