Some Personal News From Downtown Dave
My thoughts this week will be a bit different than usual. It will be more personal. After 89 years my mom will no longer be there to call weekly to share my life with. It is something I never thought I would have to go through. I thought moms live forever. Well mine will forever live in my heart and thoughts. I am sure I am not the only one that has lost their mom. She called me on my birthday a few weeks ago and the last time I saw her was Thanksgiving. (She lived in Wyoming). When I saw her I felt that that would be the last time that I would see her. Unfortunately I was right. If your mom is still with you make sure you call her this week or if possible pay her a visit. Tell your mom a friend just lost their mom and that you are happy that you are still there for you. Thank you to the over 300 people that posted on my facebook post about me losing my mom. It brought a few tears to my eyes and some great memories.
Put-in-Bay Live Music Schedule 5/14-5/25
Mr. Ed’s
Friday May 15th Will Freed 4:00 Dumm Band 9:30
Saturday May 16th Dumm Acoustic 1:30 Casper 5:30 Dumm Band 9:30
Sunday May 17th Dumm Acoustic 1:30 Casper 5:30 Dumm Band 9:30
Thursday May 21st Casper 8:00
Friday May 22nd Tom Altman 4:00 Ryan Mundy Band 9:30
Saturday May 23rd Ryan Mundy Acoustic 1:30 Casper 5:30 Ryan Mundy Band 9:30
Sunday May 24th Ronnie Szucs 1:30 Casper 5:30 Ryan Mundy Band 9:30
Monday May 25th Mike Barwolf 3:00 Fun Buckets 9:00
Beer Barrel
Friday May 15th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 The Zoomies 9:30
Saturday May 16th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 The Zoomies 9:30
Sunday May 17th Kyle Smithers 3:00
Thurs May 21st Tobi Lee 6:00
Friday May 22nd Eazy Ian 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Whoa Man 9:30
Saturday May 23rd Eazy Ian 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Whoa Man 9:30
Sunday May 24th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Whoa Man 9:30
Monday May 25th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 7:00
Reel Bar
Friday May 15th Bob Gatewood 7:30
Saturday May 16th Ray Fogg 7:30
Friday May 22nd The Monea Brothers 7:30
Saturday May 23rd The Monea Brothers 2:00 Ray Fogg 7:30
Sunday May 24th The Monea Brothers 2:00 Ray Fogg 7:30
Fish Bowl
Friday May 8th Pat Masalko 4:00 DJ Adubb 8:00
Saturday May 9th Pat Masalko 4:00 DJ Alphademik 8:00
Friday May 15th Lucas Guy 4:00 DJ Adubb 8:00
Saturday May 16th Shane Piasecki 4:00 DJ Tritt
Thur May 21st Pat Masalko 7:00
Friday May 22nd Pat Masalko 4:00 DJ Adubb 8:00
Saturday May 23rd Pat Masalko 1:00 DJ Coach T 8:00
Sunday May 24th Frankie Harrison 7:00
Monday May 25th Luke Rausch 1:00
Round House Bar
Thursday May 14th Distractions 8:30
Friday May 15th Distractions 2:30 Screaming Heathens 8:30
Saturday May 16th Bluff Canucks 2:00 Screaming Heathens 8:30
Sunday May 17th Bluff Canucks 2:00 Paul Franks 8:30
Wed May 20th Bob Gatewood 2:00
Thurs May 21st Josh and Jordan Duo 8:30
Friday May 22nd Josh and Jordan Duo 2:00 Lauralea and Tripp Fabulous 9:30
Saturday May 23rd Mad Dog 2:00 Paul Franks 6:30 Lauralea and Tripp Fabulous 9:30
Sunday May 24th Mad Dog 2:00 Paul Franks 6:30 Lauralea and Tripp Fabulous 9:30
Monday May 25th Michelle trio 2:00 and 8:30
Frosty’s
Saturday May 16th Pat Shepard 2:00 Shut Up and Dance a silent disco 8:00
Sunday May 17th Rick Dewitt 2:00
Boathouse
Friday May 16th John Salamon 8:00
Saturday May 17th Angelo Snyder 2:00 John Salamon 8:00
Friday May 22nd Acoustic Mayhem 4:00 Velcro Pygmies 9:00
Saturday May 23rd Love is War 12:00 Acoustic Mayhem 4:00 Velcro Pygmies 9:00
Mojito Bay
Friday May 15th The Monea Brothers 7:00
Saturday May 16th Sunset Duo 2:00 The Monea Brothers 7:00
Sunday May 17th Sunset Duo 2:00
Saturday May 23rd Tony Salazar 12:00 Brad Moore 4:00
Sunday May 24th Tony Salazar 12:00 Brad Moore 4:00
Monday May 25th Tony Salazar 2:00
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My Thoughts For The Week
I am going to share some signs that are hanging in Ashleys Island House that mom bought and hung on the wall. Also one that I got from my daughter that I need to share. I might have posted the one from my daughter before but it is so true today for me.
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.
There is always something to be Thankful for
This is my happy place
Mom passed on my Lauries birthday 2 days after Mothers day. So now every year on May 12th I will have 2 things to celebrate. Moms passing with the memories of her and the day my best friend was born. So your mom will always love you unconditionally no matter what but the partner that you choose will only do the same thing if you follow these rules.
Listen to your heart
Kiss each other goodnight
Say I Love You
Be thoughtful and generous
Be patient and kind
Hold hands and cuddle
Know when to say that you are sorry
Laugh together every day
Be willing to compromise
Never go to bed Angry
Be spontaneous and impulsive
Respect each other
Remember why you fell in love
Now Mom would tell me that David life goes on. Do not sulk and stop living. Continue to go out and live and enjoy your life. We will see each other again one day.
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It is hard to believe that next weekend is Memorial weekend. Memorial weekend is early and Labor day is late so that makes for a long summer. WooHoo
More food reviews next week since everybody is open.