We had some important visitors to Grand Lake over the past weekend. It was the annual "Legislative Grand Lake Getaway." So why is it important to have legislators from all parts of the state come visit us? Well, so they can remember all Grand Lake has to offer the next time some bozo introduces legislation proposing to sell the Grand River Dam Authority. There's a reason every marina located on any other lake in Oklahoma wishes their lake was managed by GRDA!
I know I've said it before…but with the wrap-up Sunday of the fun new Grand Lake Boat Show at Wolf Creek Expo Center, boat shows for the season are REALLY finished. It's almost time to start the new boat show season, though. The grandaddy of 'em all, the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show is scheduled for October 28.
Just when you thought we would have a week of no on-the-water music between Grand Jam and Woodstock on the Water…you were wrong. Nice turnout in Ghost Hollow Saturday for the on-the-water show by Framing the Red. This weekend, the overnight raft-outs and on-the-water concert action moves to Lawhead Hollow (Leon Russell Cove) for Woodstock on the Water. Raft-out Friday night and fun all day Saturday with music by the Barrett Lewis Band.
The Boz is back in Norman. The Norman City Council has approved a contract with Dr. Pepper to brand the Lindsey Street water tower with the iconic "Fansville" theme. The fictional "Fansville" town prominently stars OU football legend Brian Bosworth as its sheriff. Apparently Dr. Pepper plans on continuing the "Fansville" campaign with The Boz. They're paying the City of Norman half a million bucks to keep the theme on the water tower for ten years.
Warning to parents: be careful about leaving your kids with their grandparents for too long. You never know what they might pick up. A friend of mine asked his nephew how old he was. He said, "God-willing I'll be 7 in September."
Have you ever had too much to drink? I'll bet you can't outdo the guy in Türkiye who wandered into a forest following a night of drinking with friends – and they reported him as missing. He actually stumbled upon the volunteer search party and spent hours helping to look for…himself.
I'm afraid ChatGPT and other AI platforms are taking away creativity and initiative from our youngsters. A 17-year-old told me there was no way people could write 10-page papers without AI. Unbelievable! When I was in school, I was writing 10-page papers without even having read the book!
Grand Lake Bum Shout-Outs
Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Grand Lakers Shaleen Wheeler, Kade Graham, Teresa Poindexter, Paula Harbuck, Don Baxter, Gerald Keeton, Stephanie Fowler, Connard Luper, Colby Fuser, Jack Adkisson, Jo Ann Brice, Lori Gray, Kari Filson, Linda McCulla, Rob Brookby, Mary Stallings, Laura Parish, Steve Bashore, Madelyn Clogston, Nancy Gibbs, Kelly Pickering, and Michelle Graham.
Best Grand Lake Events This Week
The Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo runs Wednesday–Saturday at the Craig County Fairgrounds in Vinita. Thursday night is "Thursday Trivia" at BOOM at The Regatta in Grove (6:30 p.m.). It's "Food Truck Friday" on the Downtown Square in Grove (Friday, 5–9 p.m.). This week's session of the "Shangri-La Practice Club," an 8-week coaching series for golfers, is Friday at 4:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday is another fun raft-out with music & food – Woodstock on the Water in Lawhead Hollow (Leon Russell Cove) – overnight raft-out Friday, breakfast, Bloody Marys, and music Saturday (music 1–5 p.m.). Farmers Market is Saturday morning on Grove's downtown square (8:00–1:00).
Randy Krehbiel's Random Factoid of the Week
West Hollywood's historic Whisky a Go Go music venue was a franchise of the original Paris discotheque Whisky à Gogo (Whisky Galore), where the term "go-go dancing" originated.
Fun Fact of the Week
Sometimes it's better to know who is talented than to actually be talented yourself. PGA Golfer Jackson Koivun pocketed $1,584,000 for his first Tour win in the 3M Open. But one lucky gambler who placed a $120,000 bet on longshot Koivun pocketed winnings of $4 million.
Odd Fact of the Week
Johnny Depp famously tattooed "Winona Forever" on his arm during his relationship with Winona Ryder in the early 1990s. After they broke up, he altered the tattoo to read "Wino Forever."
Best Facebook Post of the Week
I think he is amazing: My truck used to hold $59 of gas and now it holds $120 of gas. I don't know how he did it, but he is amazing. I would vote for him again.
Word Fun This Week
Snaughling: when you laugh so hard you snort, then laugh because you snorted, then snort because you laughed.
Best Sign Seen This Week
I didn't realize I was supposed to know how to do everything by my second rodeo. Seems like a very low amount of rodeos.
Best Bluesky Post of the Week
Pepsico, the parent company of Doritos, lost over $1 billion after they raised the price of a bag of Doritos to $6–$7. People stopped buying them. They later lowered the price to recover some of the revenue, but sales are still down. I love that for them.
Pun of the Week
I tried to walk like an Egyptian. Now I need a Cairo practor.
Unanswered Question of the Week
The two U.S. Senators from Kentucky are Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell. After last week's circus in a U.S. Senate hearing, voters want to know…have both Kentucky Senators been pronounced brain dead?
Observation of the Week
In the near future, AI is gonna tell a woman that she is wrong and to calm down…and that, my friends, will be the end of AI.
"Age doesn't stop the rhythm. It just deepens it. I still feel the fire when I hear the first chord. Rock 'n' roll isn't about years; it's about attitude, energy, and never letting go."
– Mick JaggerFeel-Old Moments of the Week
Archie Bunker's little girl is all growed up! Actress Sally Struthers, who won Golden Globes and Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Gloria Stivic in the sitcom "All In The Family," turned 79 years old last week. Bodybuilder turned actor turned politician Arnold Schwarzenegger also turned 79. Singer Bobbie Gentry, who rose to fame as one of country-pop's most gifted singer/songwriters ("Ode to Billie Joe," "Fancy"), turned 84 years old last week; and singer-songwriter Paul Anka turned 85.
Best Weekend Live Entertainment
On Monkey Island, Magen Faulconer starts the fun Wednesday night at South 125 Bar & Grill. There's karaoke with Tim Robinson Thursday night at Doc's at Shangri-La (6:00–9:00), and Zach Glover & Vintage will be on stage at Big Shots. Friday night, there's live music by Gavin Tucker at Doc's followed by throwback music fun with DJ Kyle at The Anchor (8:30–11:00). Jimmie Lee and COBE will be on stage Friday night at The Quarterdeck at Tera Miranda. Saturday night, The Dillon Leggett Band provides the music at Eddy's Lakeside Bar; and Crystal Ott hosts Singo fun at The Anchor (8:30). There's karaoke with Sundown Entertainment at The Monkey Bar Friday night followed by live music from Larry Newsom Saturday night, and a jam session with Becky Sparkman Sunday. Lil' Red & Sidepiece will be at Whitecap next Wednesday.
On South Grand Lake, The Vanessas Oxford Duo kicks off midweek fun Wednesday night at Mooney's Sunset Bar & Grill in Disney. Bobby DeGonia is featured Thursday night at Mooney's, followed by Michele Warren & Soupbone Friday night, The Dustin Pittsley Band Saturday night; and a special matinee performance by James Muns Sunday (4:00). Jimmy Lee & COBE will be on stage at Juan Montez Thursday night (6:00). The Barrett Lewis Band will provide an afternoon of music Saturday (1:00–5:00) at Woodstock on the Water in Lawhead Hollow (Leon Russell Cove). Reverse Reaction entertains Saturday night at Sharky's at Hammerhead Marina followed by Benjamin Owens Sunday afternoon. Lil' Red & Sidepiece will be at Blind Swine next Tuesday with special guest Tyler Pyor.
In Grove, The Blues Doctors will entertain at Grand Lake Casino Friday night followed by The Jake Karlik Band Saturday night. Zach Glover & Vintage will be on stage Friday night at Cherokee Casino and Travis Kidd takes over Saturday night.
In Vinita, Lickitty Split will perform at the Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo both Friday & Saturday nights.
Brett & Terri start the weekend music Thursday night at Indigo Sky Casino followed by Chris Hyde Friday and Damsel Saturday. Torn will be on stage at Downstream Casino's Legends Sports Bar Friday night followed by Analog Frogs Saturday night. Elton Dan & The Rocket Band along with Gypsies, Doves & Dreams will perform a great tribute to Elton John and Stevie Nicks at Buffalo Run Casino's Miami Beach Friday night at 7:00. Diversity is the featured entertainment Saturday night at Riverbend Casino's Club 60 West.
Dining & Drinking Update
"The Dock" is new at Kahoots in Cleora and has an all-new menu. Rise-N-Dine Café in Ketchum has discontinued dinner service — they open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 4:00 Monday–Friday and 2:00 Saturday & Sunday. The Quarterdeck Café at Tera Miranda is no longer open on Thursdays. Forge at Rose Rock is now offering lunch service at Rose Rock HQ on Monkey Island (the old schoolhouse) from 11–2 Wednesday–Saturday. The Summit Restaurant at Shangri-La is now serving lunch Thursday–Monday 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Bobbers Café (north of Langley) will soon be opening a new location in Bernice.
Bum Must-See TV
After a three-year hiatus, Ted Lasso is back for a new season on Apple TV beginning Wednesday. Dr. Seuss's Red Fish, Blue Fish debuts on Netflix next Monday.
Bum Must-See Movies
One Night Stand, Ice Cream Man, and Super Troopers 3 open in theaters Friday.
Save the Date
- Thursday, August 13 – Grove Chamber Members Luncheon at NE Tech Bis in Grove (12:00 p.m.)
- Friday, August 14 – Mary Moore Charity Event & Golf Tournament at Shangri-La (8:00 a.m.)
- Saturday, August 15 – MarineMax Customers' "Cheeseburgers in Paradise" Raft-Up at The Landings Marina (11 a.m.–3 p.m.)
- Monday–Tuesday, August 17–18 – Women's Oklahoma Golf Association Four-Ball Partnership Tournament at Shangri-La
- Thursday, August 20 – Grove Chamber Business After Hours at Good Shepherd Hospice in Grove (5:00–6:30 p.m.)
- Saturday, August 22 – All Request/Line Dance Night at Eddy's Lakeside Bar (8:00–11:00)
- Thursday, August 27 – Member-Member/Member-Guest Golf Tournament at Shangri-La
- Thursday–Saturday, August 27–29 – Grove Pro Rodeo at Crosswired Cowboy Church Arena (6:00 p.m.)
- Saturday, August 29 – 2 Hip Chicks at Wolf Creek Expo
- Saturday, August 29 – Square Dance aboard the Cherokee Queen (1:30 p.m.)
- Saturday, August 29 – Luau Party at Mooney's Sunset Bar & Grill (6:00 p.m.)
- Thursday, September 17 – Northeast Board of Realtors Charity Golf Tournament at The Coves (9:00 a.m. shotgun)
In the sports world, it's all about golf, basketball, baseball, and both NASCAR and Indy Car racing this week.
PGA Golfers are in North Carolina this week for the Wyndham Championship. Coverage begins at 2:00 Thursday, 1:00 Friday, and noon Saturday & Sunday on The Golf Channel. CBS picks up coverage of the final two rounds Saturday & Sunday at 2:00.
WNBA players are rolling into the second half of their season with some great games. Saturday games include Vegas at Minnesota (12:00), Indiana at Chicago (2:30), and Seattle at Portland (7:30). Sunday action starts early with New York hosting Las Vegas (11:30) followed by Dallas at Minnesota (2:30) and Golden State at Los Angeles (6:00).
There are some fun Big 3 Basketball games in Boston Sunday beginning at noon with the Dallas Power taking on the Chicago Triplets and the Boston Ball Hogs facing the Detroit Amps.
Major League Baseball fans have some good ones on the schedule. Minnesota is at Kansas City Thursday night (6:30). Saturday afternoon, the Red Sox host the Athletics (3:00) followed by Baltimore at Texas (6:00). Houston is at San Diego Sunday night (6:20); and the Cardinals host the Phillies Monday night (6:45).
If that's not enough baseball fun, check out the Savannah Bananas schedule. They face the Coconuts Friday & Saturday nights (7:00).
NASCAR drivers are in Iowa this weekend for the Iowa Corn 350 Sunday afternoon (2:30) and Indy Car drivers are in Portland for the Portland Grand Prix at almost the same time (Sunday at 3:00).
I hope you enjoyed the mild temperatures over the past weekend, because the heat is back this weekend. We'll have sunshine and comfortable breezes, but high temperatures will be in the mid-90s with lows in the mid-70s. It's August — the best time to enjoy all Grand Lake has to offer! Remember, though, wherever you party, be sure to buy a drink for the guy next to you. It could be me!
GRAND LAKE BUM
