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Home again after another great MOTM Nov 9

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Fred commented on Fred's photo 'Street Fest'

Oooops. Well, thanks for setting this straight.

November 15

Fred left a comment for Steve and Kathy Garber

November 15

Marty commented on Fred's photo 'Street Fest'

This is actually the main stage at the Casa with Jim Morris and the Boconuts providing the music for Fred to drink too much $%&*$#^&* tequila !!

November 12

Fred commented on Fred's photo 'MOTM Guitar'

I went to Key West with intentions of buying this guitar -- it's a fabulous guitar, aside from the souvenir value of the signatures -- see Phred's blog posting -- The bidding came to the final count twice, once at $2,700, and again at $3,600 and I t…

November 12

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Favorite drink

Korbel Brute

Favorite song

It's 5 o'clock somewhere

Fred's Notes

See my "Fins do Fund Fest" photo album, we all had a great time raising funds for the local SPCA! Fins UP!

Watch for the "FINS at FUND FEST" video coming SOON!

My profile picture was taken when I was rafting down the Nile River, before it passes out of Uganda into Kenya.

I have a page on "Meet The Phlockers" but if this site gets active, I'll shift my activities here. I'll post a blog posting about it. If you look to the left, you see the RSS feed from my page there. So, anything I post there will appear here.

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MOTM 2009

Added November 7, 2009 at 9:18am 1 Comment
NISSAN 9/3/2009

Added September 7, 2009 at 9:42am
Doobie Brothers

Added August 22, 2009 at 5:47pm

Fins Phlocking

Added August 6, 2009 at 6:32pm
Fund Fest 8/5/09

Added August 5, 2009 at 9:30pm
Summer Jam '09

Added July 3, 2009 at 10:16am

FINS 4th

Added March 8, 2009 at 6:01pm
MOTM Key West

Added October 31, 2008 at 9:45am
Bimini 2008

Added August 7, 2008 at 8:54pm

Valley Fins do Fund Fest

Added July 4, 2008 at 11:29am
Fins Pool Party 0806

Added July 2, 2008 at 8:20pm
Lake Sylvia Raft

Added June 16, 2008 at 1:13pm

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John Reno ... Magic Chair

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Nissan Retrospect

2009 Buffett at Nissan ...

It was a great, great time, with everyone who came for the Thursday show ... our group was small, but BIG on friendship and fun! Food was great, and everyone on "Tailgate Row" became a family before the afternoon was finished.

I met folks from all over Virginia from Roanoke to Tidewater, Fredrecksburg to Pulaski. There were lots from Maryland, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and I met folk from as far away as Nashville, Chicago, and New Orleans. There were… Continue

Posted on September 7, 2009 at 11:47am —

Something to Drink About

Here's a new song written by and first performed by Jimmy Buffett, for employees, family and friends at a surprise appearance at Margaritaville Cafe Key West on February 12, 09 (link)

There's a full account of the story at the Margaritaville site, Jimmy Buffet at Margaritaville Key West. I'll post the video here as well... enjoy.

We’ve Got a lot to Drink About

Up on the East side of Manh… Continue

Posted on February 22, 2009 at 12:11pm —

Outer Banks Fins

After reading Jimmy's diary about his time on the Outer Banks, I'm thinking the Fins should think about a vacation on the Outer Banks. Although it's a complete reversal of the usual Fins of the Valley 'outing' -- not exactly a trip to a Buffett concert at Nissan, or a Parrothead weekend adjustment. But to me, it would be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy another side to the 'tropical attitude' ... another harbor, in a different light, far away from those crowds. I get a yearning for the OBX ("Out… Continue

Posted on January 30, 2009 at 3:00pm —

On the Phone

Among my favorite Buffett tunes is "Everybody's on the Phone"

It's a lot of fun, and really sums up today's society's love affair with the wireless world.

Everybody's on the Phone (play)

(Buffett/Will Kimbrough)

Message in a bottle, rhythm of a drum
Smoke signals and telegraphs make the airwaves hum
But that's all ancient history like bongs and Lincoln Logs
Now we livin' like the Jetsons in a wireless wacky fog
Squawkin' tal… Continue

Posted on January 25, 2009 at 2:30pm —

Buffett in the News

It's amazing how many times "Jimmy Buffett" or "Parrotheads" appears in the news. Seems, lots of writers refer to Jimmy, even in articles that have nothing to do with the world of Parrotheads. I've been feverishly tracking the news and travel channels, waiting for the first hint that a date has been set for Jimmy's next Hawaii appearance. Rumor has it that he's performing at the opening of his new "Margaritaville" restaurant in Hawaii.

So, in my quest for this tidbit of news, I've uncovered a l… Continue

Posted on January 18, 2009 at 3:07pm —

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At 8:43am on January 26, 2009, Jim Tolan said…: Hi Fred..Jim Tolan here from Ontario. I met you in Key West, last November at Marty and Sheryl's place. I was talking to Marty yesterday and he say's you are the guy who set up the "fins of the valley" website. I am trying to do the same and I need to pick your brains. Can you email me your home phone number and what night during the week you are available to chat. You can email me at jtolan43@hotmail.com. Our current website is "www.maplereefers.ca" and it sucks. I started a new one at "www.maplereefers.ning.com". Hope to hear from you soon..... Thank Jim

At 9:02am on November 5, 2008, J.T. and Julie said…: Ok. Tried again. No luck. Cache? How do you empty a cache? Thanks for the help - by the way :-)

At 6:40pm on November 4, 2008, J.T. and Julie said…: Hey Fred. I hope - no wait - I know you guys had a great time in Key West, thanks for the pics! I tried to play video from Fund Fest and it won't go past the hula skirts (about 20 secs.) Is that all of it or am I doing something wrong? Oh, by the way, ignore the comment on Conch Republic picture...sometimes, not so smart. -Julie

At 12:51pm on July 3, 2008, Shawn Hassler said…: Yes, except I am building the boat to have a closed transom and a bracket to hold the engines

At 12:17pm on July 3, 2008, Shawn Hassler said…: And here is what the finished baot will look like
http://www.bateau.com/proddetail.php?prod=CS25

At 12:15pm on July 3, 2008, Shawn Hassler said…: Here is a link to the boat
http://gallery.bateau2.com/thumbnails.php?album=336&page=1

At 12:13pm on July 3, 2008, Marty said…: Nice pics Fred....thanks!!

At 8:00pm on June 17, 2008, Fred said…: Just got back from 2nd home Ft. Lauderdale where the Tight Squeeze is docked... and a glorious weekend on board, highlighted by the Lake Sylvia raft-up, and then a great evening party dock-side at the LaPlaya!

At 11:03pm on May 21, 2008, Ed Clark said…: I'm working off a new laptop, so don't have all my photos on board for loading into the new website, but that feathered friend was a rare bird!

So, when will this be announced to our group?

At 7:51pm on May 21, 2008, Ed Clark said…: Lead on, Brother....... Hey, have you seen the MOTM schedule of events? Our pals the Calyso Nuts are going to everywhere. A great line-up.

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1/2 oz Absolut Vodka
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1/2 oz Margaritaville Tequila
1/2 oz Gin
1/2 oz Captain Morgan Rum
2 oz 7-Up
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1 shot Absolut Vodka
1 shot Jose Cuervo Tequila
1 splash of Creme de Menthe
1 shot Captain Morgan Rum
2 shots Grapefruit Juice
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Pour the alcohol in a cocktail shaker and shake. Next add the two juices and mix well. Strain over ice in a tall glass. Also, remember to use just a little Creme de Menthe, you do not need to use too much.

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You know I was talking to my friend Desdemona the other day. She runs this space station and bake shop down near boomtown. She told me that human beings are flawed individuals. The cosmic bakers took us out of the oven a little too early -- and thats the reason were as crazy as we are.
And I believe it.

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