June 2008

June 2008
A MONTHLY (PARROT HEAD TIME) PUBLICATION OF
THE PARROTHEADS OF NORTH CAROLINA
PHofNC
PO Box 97993
Raleigh, NC 27624
..partying with a purpose!.
The Year of Still Here Is Almost Here!
If you don’t already have tickets, it may
not be too late. Watch for e-mail blasts from us
about tickets that become available, or go to
Craig’s List or other sites—but good luck with
the ticket prices (last we heard, $30 lawn tickets
were going for $80!). We only pass along the
information and assume no responsibility for
your transactions, but we’d certainly love to
have you join the party!
Whether you have tickets or not, we hope
you’ll come down to Buckhead Saloon on
Friday, June 6, for the pre-party celebration. It
is located at 411 West Morgan Street, Raleigh,
and the doors open at 5 p.m., with drink
specials and free appetizers. There is no cover
charge but donations will being accepted for
Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The Rum Punch Bandits, a JB cover band,
will be performing, and a Margarita Frozen
Concoction Maker and other gift baskets will be
raffled off with the proceeds also going to
Make-A-Wish Foundation.
There will be a trivia contest to keep your
minds sharp, with tickets to the concert as
prizes, so brush up on your Buffett facts. Bruce
“Doc” Crandall has stayed awake nights to
come up with really hard questions!
After “partying with a purpose”
downtown on Friday night, Saturday
will start bright and early for those of
you who have volunteered to help set
up at the Time Warner Music Pavilion
at Walnut Creek. You should plan to
arrive by noon, or as soon thereafter as
possible. There will be 10 canopies,
tables, a PA system, membership and
merchandise tables, and shrimp from
Margaritaville Seafood to be prepared
and/or erected! While fun is always an
integral part of our get-togethers, make
no mistake, we will be “working” this
event!
For everyone else, the parking
lots open at 3 p.m.—parking is on a
first come first served basis—and gates
open at 6 p.m. for the 8 p.m. concert.
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Swine Not?
A Novel Pig Tale
The Times-Picayune has a review of Jimmy’s new book: “In Jimmy Buffett’s novel, a pig
takes Manhattan” by Susan Larson
Jimmy Buffett — singer, songwriter, novelist, memoirist — has told his share of whoppers
and fish stories in the past, but his new novel, “Swine Not?” ventures into meaty territory as
a pig and her family take up residence in a posh New York hotel where no exotic pets are
allowed.
This idea comes from collaborator Helen Bransford, whose pet stars in the amusing photo
illustrations that appear in the book. “Swine Not?” is a long way from Margaritaville, but it’s
a nice place to visit.
And more recent news:
Jimmy Buffett’s new book “Swine Not?” comes in at #17 on the USA TODAY bestseller
list based on sales through May 18. The book is currently at #25 on the Amazon.com best
sellers list.
Buffett Gambles on Atlantic City
Atlantic City’s Trump Marina Hotel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey is being sold
to a New York company who, along with Jimmy Buffett, will rename the Casino
“Margaritaville.”\
“They are buying a wonderful building in a great location,” Trump said in a statement.
“It has been an important part of our company with a loyal customer base and a
dedicated team.”
Richard T. Fields, chairman of
Coastal Marina, said the casino will
take on a new identity once the sale 2008 Officers
closes. No timetable was given.
“Together with Jimmy Buffett’s
team at Margaritaville, our plans are
Deena Perillo
to create an exciting new property that we believe will tap its full potential and make
President
it one of the most successful destination gaming resorts in Atlantic City,” Fields
[email protected]
said.
Trump Marina was the lowest performing of Trump’s three Atlantic City
properties. Located in the city’s marina district, it was dwarfed by market leaders —
and marina neighbors — the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, and Harrah’s Atlantic
City.
Trump Marina covers 14 acres and includes a 27-story hotel with 728 guest
rooms, including 153 suites. It has 79,000 square feet of casino floor space and
approximately 58,000 square feet of convention, ballroom and meeting space. It
also has an 11-bay bus terminal and a roof-top helipad, as well as a nine story
parking garage capable of accommodating approximately 3,000 cars. The property
also includes the lease for the Senator Frank S. Farley State Marina.
The sale marks the conclusion of an on-again, off-again courtship that Trump
Entertainment Resorts has been conducting with potential suitors for the past year.
At least two prior deals to sell all or part of the company fell through.
Duane Teston
Finance
[email protected]
Art Markart
Membership and Merchandise
[email protected]
Ginny Markart
Communications: Newsletter Editor
[email protected]
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Recipe for a PHUN Time
BEAN AND VEGETABLE BURRITOS—Woman's Day May 6, 2008
INGREDIENTS: 5 burrito-size tortillas, preferably flavored (spinach with garlic and
pesto is a good choice.) Accompaniments: reduced-fat sour cream, lime wedges and
salsa
Filling
2 tsp oil
1 zucchini (about 8 oz), diced
1 2/3 cups sliced onions
2 1/2 tsp salt-free chili powder
1 bag (10 oz) fresh spinach, rinsed, dried and coarsely chopped
1 can (about 16 oz) black beans, rinsed
1 can (11 oz) corn, drained
PREPARATION
1. Warm tortillas as package directs.
2. Filling: Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and onions. Sauté 6 minutes or until browned and tender. Add chili powder; stir 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add spinach a few
handfuls at a time, adding more as it cooks down. Stir in beans and corn; heat through.
3. For each burrito: Spoon about 1 cup Filling on bottom third of tortilla. Roll bottom over filling, turn in
sides and continue to roll up. Place seam side down on serving platter. Serve accompaniments in small bowls
alongside.—Total Time: 30 minutes
Bama Breeze—
Crazy Sista Cooking with Lucy Buffett
2 oz. Absolut Citron vodka
Fill a glass with crushed ice
1 oz. coconut rum
Add vodka and rum
Juice of 1/2 fresh lime
Squeeze lime juice into glass
2—3 oz. cranberry juice
Fill with cranberry juice
1.2 oz. simple syrup
Add simple syrup to desired sweetness; Stir
Line wedge to garnish
Garnish with fresh lime wedge
Simple Syrup:
In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
When cool, pour syrup liquid into a storage container. It will keep, refrigerated, for a long time.
To view Jimmy Buffett’s video of the song, with his sister “dancing on the bar,” plug this link into your
browser: http://www.lulusathomeport.com/vids/bamabreeze/index.htm
L. A. (LOWER ALABAMA) CAVIAR
Dressing:
¾ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 (15-ounce) cans blackeyed peas, rinsed and
drained
1 cup chopped green bell
pepper
1 cup chopped yellow bell
pepper
1 cup chopped red pepper
1 cup chopped red onion
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes,
quartered
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar; cover
tightly and shake vigorously to dissolve sugar. Set
aside.
2. Rinse and drain peas well. Place in a large glass or
aluminum bowl.
3. Add remaining ingredients and dressing. Toss
well. Transfer to plastic container, cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
4. Serve with tortilla chips or saltine crackers.
Makes 20-25 Servings
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Paddle in the Lake
All are welcome at our family
friendly Paddle in the Lake event at the
Falls Lake— PHofNC members, kids,
parents, aunts, uncles, friends, dogs and
anyone else who might want to join us.
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Sunday June 15, 2008 (Father's
Day)
Sanderling Point (Shelter #4) at
Falls Lake State Park, Raleigh,
N.C.
10:00 am-8:00 pm (or until park
closes)
Rain or shine!
Important stuff to know:
∗ There are 10 large picnic tables, with
nearby restrooms and fresh water
available to rinse off.
∗ We will have grills available with the
charcoal available. Please bring your
own meat and a side dish to share
with everyone else. Grill will fire up
around noon-ish. Also, please bring
your own drinks.
∗ BYOB- Bring Your Own Boat. We
will take up a collection to help pay
for the outrageous price of gas.
Unless you have sails.
∗ Dogs are welcome. Per park rules,
they must be on a 6 foot leash at all
times.
∗ Beach games, Frisbees, football, etc.
will be available for your use.
∗ Beach chairs, towels,
sunscreen, mosquito repellant are
most useful and necessary.
∗ S' more fixings will be available for
dessert.
∗ No lifeguards are on duty at Shelter
4. aka-Boat Beach
∗ A working boom box will be available
to play your best Buffett CDs.
∗ Alcoholic beverages in open
containers are strictly prohibited at
Falls Lake State Park. However, cups
and water bottles are not. Park Rangers
can and do check shelters regularly
Any questions: contact
JMay at 723-0309
or [email protected]
day of event contact is 271-7349)
Directions to Falls Lake State Park
From Crabtree Valley Mall, take Hwy. 50/Creedmoor Rd. North.
Stay on 50/Creedmoor.
Go under the 540 bridge.
Keep going.
Go under the Hwy. 98 bridge.
Keep going.
Pass over the Falls Lake bridge on 50.
Keep going approximately. 1 1/2 miles.
On the LEFT, there is a large sign for the Sanderling Point section of Falls Lake.
Turn left into the park.
Stop at a booth and pay your $5.00 per car entrance fee.
Go to the 4th road and take a left into the large parking lot at Shelter 4.
You'll see the signs.
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Our designated charity for the second quarter—April, May and June— of this year is the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Providing more than 2.7 million pounds of food in 34 counties in central and eastern NC, they need our
help. Please consider donating any of the following by bringing them to our next planning or social meetings, as noted on the
calendar in this issue.
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Canned meals: stews, soups, tuna, ravioli, etc. (pop-to cans a plus!)
Peanut butter
Cereal
Canned fruits and vegetables
Rice, pasta and dried beans
Hygiene items: toothpaste, shaving items, soaps, etc.
Baby items: diapers, wipes, formula, infant cereal
(Please, no loose glass or plastic jars of baby food as they will have to be discarded due to health regulations)
Paper products: toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, etc.
Island Times
If you’d like to submit an article,
recipe, or other Parrot Head tidbit,
just e-mail it to me at
Car Rental Discount Code
[email protected].
The PARADISE Charitable
Foundation has a Worldwide Discount
deal with AVIS Car Rental ...for all of
you, all year round.
You can call AVIS at (800) 331-1212
and mention AVIS Worldwide
Discount (AWD) Number K199476,
or simply click on the link at
www.paradisefoundation.org.
This discount program is open to
anyone, anywhere and almost anytime.
This could
be your
business
card!
Do you own a business
or practice a trade that
the rest of our members
could benefit from?
This could be your ad
in our newsletter, $25
for six insertions, to
help get the word out.
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Schedule of Events
• Date—June 6th
Concert Pre-Party at Buckhead Saloon5 p.m...
• Date—June 7
Tailgating Party and Jimmy
Buffett Concert (Page 1)
June 2008
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
• Date—June 14
Race for the Cure (Page 3)
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5
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• Date—June 15
Father’s Day and
Paddle in the Lake (Page 5)
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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• Date– June 20-21
The Fox & The Hound Charity Summer
Bash—upscale swimsuit contest on
Friday; Cover Band on Saturday
• Date—June 24
Planning Meeting; 7 p.m., Sedona New
Western Margarita Bar & Grille
• Date—June 29
“Party at the End of the World”
Campout at Duane & Angie Teston’s.
Rougemont, NC (more details to
follow) - Replaces Social Meeting
July 2008
Sun
• Date– July 12
Social Meeting
4:00 p.m.,
Sawmill Tap Room
• Date– July 29
Planning Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Sedona New Western
Margaritaville Bar & Grille
Mon
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PHofNC Merchandise for Sale
PHofNC Club Shirts Order Form
All shirts are 50 cotton/50 polyester and available in sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL
Please note that the 6.75% sales tax is included in the price of the shirt.
Make checks payable to PHofNC and mail with your order to:
PHofNC
Limited quantities available.
P.O. Box 9993
Raleigh, NC 27624
Name: __________________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________
Price:
Men’s Polo
light blue w/ left chest logo
$26.00
Ladies Polo
light blue w/left chest logo
$24.00
Ladies Tank
Black w/centered logo & Parrot Heads of North
Carolina will be screen printed in white on the
back of the shirt as well as the embroidered
logo on the front
$23.50
Ladies Spaghetti
Black w/centered logo & Parrot Heads of North
Carolina will be screen printed in white on the
back of the shirt as well as the embroidered
logo on the front
$21.00
Size:
Quantity:
Total Due:
Special Days for Special People
June Birthdays:
6
7
16
16
21
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Cindy Morgan
Connor Branam
Frank Frazchas
Adam Morgan
Debbie King
Brandon Reynolds
Welcome New Members
Be sure to introduce yourself to our
newest members at the next PHofNC
Congratulations,
Duane & Angie Teston
May 26, 2008
• Sarah Bass
• Kelli Estes
• Bill & Pam Hughes
June Anniversary:
• Jerry & Wendy Paciorek
6/4/94
6/5
6/7/69
6/8
• Robin Wagner
Tim & Heather Branam
Ryan & Stephanie Humphrey
Art & Ginny Markart
Robbie & Debbie King
• Todd Westmoreland