Quick Notes On Spring Fling and Food Reviews
So the weather did not stop many of you from coming up to Put in Bay last weekend. The Spring fling had a good turnout and everybody had a great time. It is not too early to book for the fall ball in October. Where can you stay on the island and get free food and beer and live entertainment? The upcoming fall ball.
I have also been asked to do food reviews this year. I will not do reviews every week because we only have so many places to eat and a lot will depend on the feedback from my guests. Well I will personally do some but a majority of my reviews will be done by my guests. I will use their names but not full names but either the first or last only. So this weeks review is from Dave and Laurie from Dayton Ohio. They were here celebrating their 33rd wedding anniversary on Put in Bay. Their kids gave them a weekend here as a Christmas present. So I always ask where people eat and get their thoughts. I also tell them I will use their thoughts in my weekly post. So they went to the Boardwalk for the anniversary dinner. They comment on the great view and good service. The comment that the salmon was outstanding. They are already planning their next trip to the island.
Put-in-Bay Live Music Schedule 5/8-5/17
Mr. Ed’s
Friday May 8th Flicker Fade 9:30
Saturday May 9th Flicker Fade 9:30
Sunday May 10th Casper 8:00
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
Beer Barrel
Friday May 8th Eazy Ian 5:30 Venyx 9:00
Saturday May 9th Guy Lucas 2:00 Eazy Ian 5:30 Venyx 9:00
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
Reel Bar
Saturday May 9th Cory King 2:00
Friday May 15th Bob Gatewood 7:30
Saturday May 16th 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
Round House Bar
Friday May 8th Moxie Blitz 8:30
Saturday May 9th Mad Dog 2:00 Moxie Blitz 8:30
Sunday May 10th Moxie Blitz Duo 2:00
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
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My Thoughts For The Week
I want to talk about election day. I vote every election no matter what is on the ballot. It is our privilege to live in a country where every person has a vote on how things are done. But I am frustrated with everybody on social media and even in general conversations do not vote. The turnout yesterday was horrible. I bet the majority of people that complain will never vote. Now I have always been involved on the island. I went to many council meetings and many safety meetings because I want to make sure my voice is heard. Well I am now part of the government being on the city council on Put in Bay. I know that I cannot change everything but I will do my best to do what is best for our island community. So please when the next election happens go out and participate. Plus support who is in office and if you do not like what that person is doing that either run yourself or help support somebody that has your views. Last political thought. Everybody in office should only be allowed in for 2 election cycles. That way the ideas remain fresh.
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A Few Things To Make YOU Think This Week
Individuality is important
You do not need to follow other successful people to be successful yourself. Individuality is the key factor to make sure that you are satisfied with your work and are happy in your life. Do not be afraid to be different, some of the best ideas were initially frowned upon many people. It takes courage and determination to stand out from the crowd and try something new. But also do not get frustrated if your ideas fail. Sometimes you learn more about things when you fail then if you succeed.
Be Patient
Success is made in a slow cooker, not a microwave. High performers understand that overnight success comes after years of hard work and preparation. Be patient with yourself, keep your eyes on the prize and focus on the process, the results will take care of themselves. This applies not just to your job but life in general. Relationships, friendships and even sports that you might participate in. Life is competitive every day. Those that prepare usually come out happy and on top.
Embrace feedback
The average person hates to be told that something they did was wrong. Even me. You will never be 100% right all of the time.But over the years I have learned to be a great listener. I might agree with somebody’s thoughts right away but I will listen and think about what they said. Do not go through life with a thought that my way is the only choice. Every idea or thought can be improved and when somebody tells you something that improves your plan thank that person for showing you another path.