You Just Can Not Make This Up
Back in the 1980’s we had a fun friend. His name was Jack Watts. He was a retired funeral director, owner of the Tampa Cinema and was very active in the MCC Tampa Church. Jack loved to host backyard garden parties. At one of these parties we asked what his neighbors were like? Jack said that next door was a very nice quiet couple from Cuba, that he really liked a lot.
Jack went on to say he was just a little confused about the children. He couldn’t tell if they had 1 boy and 2 girls or 2 boys and 1 girl. They must all be singing in a church choir because they were always carrying in and out choir gowns. The kids sometimes rehearsed in there back yard.
Many years went by after Jack passed away. We were talking with a good friend and …….. she mentioned in conversation the street she lived on. It was the same as Jacks. Then asked if she knew Jack?
YES, he lived right next door and my parents were good friends of him too. The “KIDS” in 1980’s living next door and outside playing to Jack were Miss Esme Russell. https://www.facebook.com/esme.russell3
From The MC Film News Bag
Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
Caught @ Liquid
Caught @ Steam Friday’s
Photos of the Week 1-30-17
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Dishing with Mark and Carrie 2-2-17
Tampa PRIDE
This Saturday at City Side
Tampa PRIDE BINGO
Monday, February 6, 2017
Game Time: 7:30pm
Reservations Strongly Suggested: 813-241-6279
2 Great Super Bowl Parties in GaYBOR!!!
Hamburger Mary’s Pub House
Join your friends on Sunday February 5th for the Super Bowl 51 Watch Party at Hamburger Mary’s Pub House! Drink specials, great appetizers, the game with sound 🔊 on the big 📺 and lots of fun. Catch the commercials, win prizes, and enjoy the Mary’s hospitality as #Atlanta and #NewEngland battle it out for NFL supremacy!
https://www.facebook.com/events/944095292393406/
Bradley’s on 7th
Stop in Super Bowl Sunday for our “SUPER BOWL SUNDAY CHILI COOK-OFF”! Bar opens @ 2:30pm for pre-game cocktails, kick off is @ 6:30pm. Enjoy 2-4-1 everything from open till 9pm and $3 Bacardi drinks from 9pm till close! Bring your best chili in for the CHILI COOK-OFF CONTEST and a chance to win prizes! Chili must be on site by 5:30pm with Tasting/Contest at halftime! 1st Place $100 Bar Tab (bragging rights for a year), 2nd Place $50 Bar Tab, 3rd Place $25 Bar Tab…Who will take home the title of BEST CHILI? DJ Charles Machado will have the TV’s in the Video Bar all set up for the game and music starting @ 6pm! DJ Steve Vaughn will be playing evolutionary music in the dance bar 6pm – Midnight! As always NEVER A COVER @ Bradley’s on 7th!
TRIVIA Question. Who won the very 1st Bradley’s Chile Cook Off?
Answer is Tea Cup Just say n !!! LMAO
Gasparilla Knight Parade
Last weekend was the Gasparilla Day Parade. Its was more of a BURRR than a RRRR LOL. Now comes the KNIGHT PARADE!!! With warmer weather predicted. This is a once in a life time must do event!!! This parade rock and rolls down 7th Ave in Historic Ybor City. Get your best Pirate outfits out and be ready for the beads!
Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Our favorite lady Miss Richfield 1981 is coming to HCC Ybor for a special performance to benefit TIGLFF. This will be a SOLD OUT event so get your tickets early.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1505457332815653/
Grand Opening Aurora Apartments
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn official opened the Aurora Apartments in Channel Side/downtown Tampa this week. This is a very welcome addition to our community.
https://www.richmansignature.com/florida/tampa-bay-area/aurora/
GREAT IDEA
What started as a single tweet has gone across America. The idea is a simple one. Students with unpaid lunch accounts are often given a cold lunch instead. Contact your local schools and offer to pay off these accounts. Who knows who & where to contact in our local schools to do this? One school in Minnesota paid off over $100,000 already. Hopefully you will be hearing a lot more about this positive trend soon.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/donors-unite-nationwide-to-pay-off-kids-school-lunch-debt/
BROWNIE BAKE – OFF!
Saturday, February 18th, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
On a search for the BEST BROWNIE IN TAMPA 2017!
Judges will test their taste buds and choose the best tasting brownie as well as select the coolest creation.
The winner will earn cash prizes and the title of “BEST BROWNIE TAMPA 2017.”
Visitors to the Brownie Festival will be able to purchase creations from participating contestants as well as enjoy the regular entertainment and shopping at the Ybor City Saturday Market.
Happy Birthday Bryan Darling
Today is Bryan Chants Birthday. This local celebrity is loved on both side of Tampa Bay. Here is Bryan’s facebook page. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLING
You Just Can Not Make This Up
Everybody loves Arthur!!! He is a very unique person with a special place in our hearts. One example is. Two couples came to the balcony at Hamburger Mary’s. They were very excited to see me (Tea Cup). The couples asked if I remembered them?? I laughed and said “Yes I gave you my card and you never called me!!” We all were laughing. The couples from Chicago told me that they were here 3 years ago and stopped by before going on a cruise. Now I was a tradition. Arthur then walked up and with out a introduction as to who they were said…… “How was your cruise?” They looked puzzled. Arthur actually actual said “You know the Carnival Paradise. The last time you were here you were going on the Paradise. I like that boat and have been on it.” Then Arthur walked away. The couples asked how did he know that? He is right it was the Paradise we were on the last time! Arthur’s memory is incredible. Love me some Arthur