'It Came From Memphis'

I’ve only passed through Memphis but the book I’m reading makes me want to head that way and soak up some of their culture (is Bar B-Q culture?).  The Book is ‘It Came From Memphis’ by Robert Gordon.  Here are a couple quotes from the book.  Lash LaRue says in a soft voice, ” I have no home in the universe.  I am hunted by the police of Jupiter and the police of Earth.  My great fear is that they will arrest me at the same moment in each place.  This would be more pain than I could bear.”  Sputnik Monroe, a wrestler from Mobile, Alabama, landed in Memphis in 1957.  He is quoted as saying in the book, “Win if you can, lose if you must, always cheat, and if they take you out, leave tearing down the ring.”  My last quote from this book is by Jim Dickinson.  Jim was a giant in the music industry in Memphis and here is what he said about the music industry.  “Hits are in baseball, singles are in the bars, and your royalty lives in a castle in Europe.”  If you enjoy music, have a bit of an off center nature and enjoy the bizarre then you will love this book.  Anyone out there read ‘It Came From Memphis’?  Any thoughts, opinions or unadulterated babble? I would love to hear from you and you are loved.  Remember Lash LaRue?  This book is about music, music and more music.  your old innkeeper

Food for Thought

Here are a couple quotes that I would like to share with you.

“Fanaticism consist of redoubling your effort when you have forgotten your aim.”

George Santayana, quoted in Esquire

“After one look at this planet, any visitor from outer space would say, ‘I want to see the manager’.”

William S. Burroughs quoted in Wired

“Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.”

Albert Einstein quoted in Forbes.com

Just a little somthing to chew on.

See ya, Mike

Tar Ball Policy

Will we be called ‘Tar Heel’s now? Just kidding North Carolina. Yes, we’ve had a few tar balls wash up on shore. And we’ve had a couple calls about our Tar Ball Policy and you can imagine where I pulled this one from. After much deliberation here is our policy. If you don’t want to come down due to the tar balls – just give us a call and we’ll put your refund in the mail or issue you a credit. That was simple, wasn’t it?

Key West has never been noted for it’s beaches and the last I went to the beach was about 20 years ago. That said, life on the water is proceeding as usual – sunset sails are still going out, kayak trips happening and fishing has been very good of late. If you planned a trip, if were me, I’d still come and have a great time. No oil on the bar room floors, that is spilt beer.  If you feel a little guilty for enjoying yourself – a donation to one of the many wild life refuge groups would be nice.

See ya at Happy Hour – Mike

Hair Boom

Now I have heard everything. Send in your tired and weary hair to help clean up the oil slick. That is, for those of you that still have any hair. What I am talking about is collecting HAIR (not scalps) and sending it off to be made into mats to soak up the oil slick. I have heard of using hair cuttings to sprinkle on the garden to keep deer and rabbits away but never this application. This is a no brain-er and even you and I can pull this off.

The group is called ‘Matter Of Trust’ and ‘Natural Surplus’. Bookmark this page and learn how there are many ways that you can make a difference. Money isn’t always the answer.

Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated.

See ya Mike

Angles Nest

We are pleased to announce the winners of “All Mike’s ex’s live in Texas” drawing. We had the drawing in the dead of the night last evening tada “drum rolllllllllllllll”…………………………

1st Prize “7 day stay” Linda (yes you can take bill) Lengyel & 2nd Prize “4 day stay” Kathy Kirby (the postcard freak from Lancaster PA). Mike’s working on a new brain fart we will keep you posted.

Brayden

Brady continues to grow and I continue to age.  What gives?  I am getting to there….’Brady Update’.  The Bradster is  17  weeks old  and weighs in at a crisp 14.4  pounds.  He can hold himself up on the  side of the bed – wow!  He is such a joy to behold and he is growing  less alarmed by my voice.  I think Elizabeth and Chris have recorded  my voice, distorted it and are using it as some sort of training  technique for Brady or Ben the dog.  That is what it must be.

Brady is starting to eat the good stuff so hold on to your hat.  Check back for updates, Mike

Neal Boortz

Rumor has it that Neal Boortz has been stalking the Eden House spa cam.  I have heard from a reliable source that Neal has been checking out the spa cam while on the air.  My source also tells me that Neal is a Libertarian and from where I set, that ain’t all bad.  Though, I’m not sure I want to see northern California succeed from the Union.  But the upper peninsula of Michigan (my home state) would be another matter.  I hope if any of my guests has been exposing themselves they are younger and better looking than me.  We do need to show our best side here at the Eden House.

Check out Neal weekdays from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on AM750 WSB

See ya later, Mike

Funny Money

Ira

Lots of folks have been asking about ‘the’ Ira.  He is not in jail, he has not passed away and all other rumors have been greatly exaggerated.  Though he did marry a Methodist – what is the world coming to?  Betsey, Ira’s lovely blushing bride, says that she is a non-practicing Methodist.  I think she is a ‘recovering’ Methodist.  Okay, enough about the Methodist.  As you can see from the picture, Ira is doing quite well (dropped a few lbs.) and is living in Maryland.  He recently had surgery and all went well.  Though it did put a crimp in their plans for a trip out west this summer.  For kicks they have been doing every National Park and Civil War battle field they can find.  Ira has that crazy National Parks passport and is always bragging about how many stamps he has in it.  He was the same way with his Olympic buttons several years back.  He’s just a great big kid.  I guess that is why we all love him so much.

If you would like to contact him – drop a line through this post or call him at 555-555-1212 – just kidding about the call.

See ya, Mike

There have been lots of inquiries ’bout the hammocks and swings lately – probably a spring thing.  The fine folks at the Hammock Company are offering our guests a 20% discount on all their great stuff.  Check them out and when you find what you need/want type in this secret code EDEN20 for your discount.  Just like the old days when the prize in a box of Cracker Jacks was real. Oh yea, don’t get the rope hammocks.  They aren’t nearly as comfortable as the quilted hammocks.  A little inside information – I recommend taking a newspaper or magazine to the hammock with you.  This way you can cover your face and folks won’t catch you asleep with your mouth open.  Just a suggestion. I have been busted by Gena from southwest Michigan for not blogging more…. so hold on to your hat.  I am coming out of my ‘blog closet’ and I am going to be a blogging fool.  Gena you will live to regret this.

Be seeing ya, Mike