Metro Parrot Head Newsletter
(NY, NJ, CT)
Vol. 16 No. 11
November 2008
STORIES FROM MY BANK OF BAD HABITS
Imagine a private pre-opening party for the world’s newest
Margaritaville.
Imagine it’s not only the newest, but it’s the “northern-most”, and, it’s right in your own
back yard. Imagine the endless supply of cocktails awaiting the guests. Imagine the great food that
will be served. Imagine the great live rock and roll music that would bellow from it’s monster
sound system. Now, imagine that you are invited to that party.
Well, a bunch of lucky Metro’s didn’t have to imagine, they got to live it. On Sunday,
September 28th, a group of Metro’s were invited to the VIP pre-opening party for the world’s
newest Margaritaville, at the Mohegan Sun Casino, in Uncasville Connecticut. From the minute
they entered the front door, an army of wait staff took orders for any, and as many, cocktails they
could desire. Open bars. Endless trays of hors d’oeuvres floated throughout the rooms. A buffet
was everywhere they turned. Sushi, shrimp and stone crabs were the headliners at the raw bars.
And thousands of mini “Cheeseburgers in Paradise” awaited Jimmy’s fans. All of this, and great
live music by the Tangled Vine Band from the main stage. Yes, it was a great Sunday for these
Metro’s. Some said the greatest parrot head party of the decade, some said the greatest of their life
time. And thanks go out to the absolutely crazy wait staff, Margaritaville’s Corporate Director of
Marketing, Tamara Baldanza, for the invitations; Margaritaville Mohegan Sun’s new General
Manager, Craig T. Wilson, for throwing the world’s greatest party and to Jimmy Buffett for
putting all of this on his tab.
Now, how about New York City for the next one, or maybe a different island………
Long Island.
Thanks Jimmy !
Dave Pohorylo
P.S. If you missed the opportunity to have a chance at attending, please update your email with
Kerry-Anne for her Banana Wind. It’s the only way we can reach everyone quickly with one of
these last minute happenings.
I'm inspired by people who keep on rolling,
no matter their age.
-Jimmy Buffett
WELCOME
NEW MEMEBERS
Lynn King
Dave King
Jodi Lawsky
Boris Ellenbogen
Not Very Important
Dates of Possible
Interest to a PH
Nov. 1- Author’s Day
(JB is the author of 7 books)
Nov. 30- Mark Twain’s birthday
November Humor
Q. What do you get if you
divide the circumference of a
pumpkin by its diameter?
A. Pumpkin pi.
If someone is hooked on
eating Thanksgiving dinner
leftovers...
Can that person quit "cold
turkey?
Terri Huth
Dee Fumega
Maria Piper
Brandy Burkhart
Chris Florio
Neil Grundfest
Ray Leudesdorff
Ron English
Mark Hood
Dave King
Marilyn Morley
Janet Duncan
Steve Birdsong
Lacey Mantovani
Richard Schneider
Judi Latham
David Shapiro
Robert Tyd
Felice Shapiro
President David Pohorylo
Paul Schneller
Paul Schneller
Mary Kate Abernethy
Lorraine Rosen
Nancy Montgomery
Fred Schubert
David levey
Lynn King
Marie Moriconi-Hale
John Reilly
Susan Gorgorian
Rosemary Everett
Alan Wilde
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Margaritaville
It’s 5’ O Clock
Son of a Son
A Pirate Looks at 40
Southern Cross
One Particular Harbor
One Particular Harbor
A Pirate looks at 40
Changes in Latitude
Margaritaville
It’s 5’ O Clock
Margaritaville
A Pirate Looks at 40
Tin Cup Chalice
All of them!
Changes in Latitude
Margaritaville
Mental Floss
They Don’t Dance Like Carmen..
He Went to Paris
All of them!
The Weather is Here…
Fins
Fruitcakes
One Particular Harbor
Son of a Son
Fins
School Boy Heart
Love & Luck
Jamaica Mistaka
Jamaica Mistaka
Hau’oli La Ho’omakika’i
(Happy Thanksgiving)
The
Manatee Zone
The Manatee Zone is a 4 time a year news letter from the Save the
Manatee Club, which myself my wife Andrea and daughter JuliaMaria
are proud members of. I came across this club years ago while looking up
articles that involved Jimmy Buffet. Jimmy is on the Board of Directors
and Co-Chairs of this club which he has helped establish. For as little as
$25.00 a year you can adopt a manatee and get all types of information
and updates on the progress and events of this club, We have adopted 2
manatees, Philip and Paddy Doyle from the Blue Springs adoptee's, their
are also adoptee's in Homosassa Springs and Tampa Bay. When you
adopt, you will get a 4 time a year newsletter along with a picture of the
adopted manatee you have chose, we have our's framed and on
JuliaMaria's wall. It's a great club and a great cause saving these
creatures you should look into it and maybe you will even have a picture
on your wall soon. The web site is www.savethemanatee.org they are a
nonprofit organization and do a lot of great things to save these guys.
Rodney Olsen.
PEANUT BUTTER CONSPIRACY
November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month.
Visit http://www.irish-cream.com/peanutbutter.html for great peanut butter recipes,
facts, and some useless information.
So who is meeting me at Fausto’s? I’ll get the can of sardines!
got hockey?
Don’t worry..Matt Smith has it covered. This season’s Metro Parrot head game will be
February 28th at 7 P. The NY Islanders will be cleaning up the rink with the Buffalo Sabres.
Tickets are $31 ($50 face value). Checks to the Metro PH Cub+ a SASE should be sent to:
Pete Bosshard
6 Mountain View Court
Fort Salonga, NY 11768.
Deadline: January 30, 2009
MESSAGES FROM MARGARITAVILLE
Margaritaville Mohegan Sun
Private party to celebrate the opening of Margaritaville Mohegan Sun
The November 8th concert is a private event – tickets will NOT be for sale, but there will be an
opportunity to win passes from local radio stations as well as Radio Margaritaville.
Listen for your chance to win passes from these stations:
WCTY FM 97.7 (Country) – New London, CT
WEBE FM 107.9 (AC) – Bridgeport, CT
WCBS FM 101.1 (Classic Hits) – New York, NY
WHCN 105.9 (Rock AC) – Hartford, CT
WWYZ 92.5FM (Country) – Hartford, CT
RADIO MARGARITAVILLE SIRIUS CHANNEL 31
"Nod To The Storyteller"
"Nod To The Storyteller" is Nadirah's tribute to Jimmy Buffett, who for the last 13 years has featured
her as part of his show. Buffett fans (affectionately know as Parrottheads) have come to know and
love Nadirah and claim her as their own. The CD includes Nadirah's interpretations of popular
Buffett songs like "Margaritaville" and "Volcano." Also notable are two duets she sings with him
including "Son of a Son of a Sailor" and Eric Clapton's "When the War is Over."
Trump drops price on
Jimmy Buffett 'Margaritaville' casino deal
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
October 29, 2008
Sometimes the art of the deal calls for it to be redone.
That's what has happened to an agreement between Donald Trump and a former protege of his
who's buying the Trump Marina Hotel Casino in Atlantic City.
Due to the worsening economy, both sides agreed to reduce the purchase price for the casinohotel to $270 million, down from the $316 million they set as the price back in May.
Trump's company, Trump Entertainment Resorts, can also scrap the whole deal if it doesn't go
through by the end of May.
New York developer Richard Fields is teaming with singer Jimmy Buffett's business arm to rebrand the casino as "Margaritaville." Despite the lower price, Donald Trump said he's glad the
deal is still on. The worsening economy and credit crunch have put many casino projects on hold
across the country or forced them to be canceled outright.Fields plans to keep the casino open
during renovations and the transition to "Margaritaville."
Read the entire article at http://www.newsday.com
The 7th Annual
January 23 - 25, 2009
Manassas, Virginia
Dreading the cold dreary winter? Not looking forward to February?
MidWinter Meltdown is a 3 day tropical themed party and musicfest
that draws people from around the country and benefits local charities
For more details visit http://www.parrothead.org/events/midwinter09/
PRICES
Fri,Sat,Sun…$125/person
Sat & Sun…$90/person
Musical Acts this year include:*
Featuring
Three days of tropical themed
The Calypso Nuts
music and fun
Jimmy and the Parrots
including the famous Sunday
Jim Hoehn
morning Drunkwriter's Brunch.
Jim Morris
Mike and Steve
All prices include food and soft
"Sunny Jim" White
drinks.
Tall Paul and Crawdaddy w/
Ask for the special "Parrothead"
the Divers
room rate of $75.00 when
Tropical Soul
booking hotel reservations at
the Best Western.
Festival of Trees
“Metro Parrot Head Christmas”
“Lights are glowing in the palm trees
Stockings hanging from mast
Santa's riding on a dolphin”
The 2008 Festival of Trees will be held on
Friday, November 28th: 11am-6pm,
Saturday, November 29th: 11am-6pm, and
Sunday, November 30th: 11am-5pm.
Long Island Marriott Hotel and Conference
Center
101 James Doolittle Blvd.
Uniondale, NY 11553-3637
An annual event featuring displays of
designer decorated trees and holiday decor,
vendors and children's activities
PRICE:$6
More Information:
516-378-2000 x351
ORNAMENT COLLECTION
November 15th
Happy Hour at Zoinks
Matt Smith will be on hand to:
1) sing-a-long to Ed Travers
2) accept donations of ornaments
3) revel in his attendance of 54 JB shows
Mohegan Sun Margaritaville
VIP Pre-Grand Opening
September 28, 2008
I guess one has to believe in that old motto: “when one door closes, another
door opens”. Seems to have fit on September 28, 2008. First, September 28
marks the annual Mets’ collapse on the last day of the season (again at Shea
Stadium, again on the last day of the regular season, & again against the Florida
Marlins). What a way to CLOSE Shea Stadium. Back to that motto. On
September 28, the doors OPENED to the newest Margaritaville at Mohegan
Sun in Uncasville, CT. This private event was open only to the eight (8) most
local Parrothead Clubs to Mohegan Sun and their VP (officers). The event was
expanded to local clubs through a lottery, which our President Dave Pohorylo
did very amiably. Fortunately, I actually sold my Jets’ tix for that day to Roy
Scott months ago, which freed Karen & I up for the day. So, we boarded the
Cross Sound Ferry, checked into our room in Norwich, CT, and shuttled
immediately to Mohegan. On the boat, we pondered what this 3.5 hour party
could be, and what we expected. We would have been happy with a couple of
Landsharks & Margaritas (seemed more than appropriate), and a few small
appetizers. Once we got to Margaritaville, we quickly hooked up with Scott &
Kerry-Anne Willett (which shouldn’t seem too odd to anybody!), joined in the
line with Lon Ormanian, Dave & Carol Pohorylo, Joe & Marie Lombardi,
etc, to receive our required badges and present the appropriate ID. As Karen &
got to the front of the line, we were told only the first 25 people would be
allowed in @ 4:30. As we were in that lucky bunch we saw the waitstaff inside
with Landsharks & Margaritas on trays (expectations seemed “right-on” at this
point). The doors opened, we walked in, and were immediately offered drinks.
Seconds later, cheeseburgers were offered, and on, and on, and on. We worked
our way upstairs (for we knew this party was going to involve 900 people),
grabbed a round table overlooking the Thames River, and gathered our crowd.
We soon learned that the party involved an OPEN bar, over & above
Landsharks and Margaritas…WOW!! This far exceeded anybody’s
expectations of what the night would be like, but in reality…he owes us!! The
food NEVER ended: hot stations, a raw bar, butler style appetizers all 3.5
hours, (live music, videos , stilt-walkers, etc. like any other Margaritaville).
The camera came in handy, and the pix are on the Club’s website. All
attendees were offered a 10% discount on every purchase at the retail store as
well. We literally ate, drank, and were more than merry by the end of the night.
Margaritaville officially opened to the public the next day, but we had to head
“Back to the Island”. This is a beautiful Margaritaville, but, for comparison
purposes, it is bigger than Key West & New Orleans, yet smaller than Orlando
or Las Vegas. As the Long Island Coordinator, I’d like to lead a trip to
Margaritaville Mohegan Sun during the Christmas Break. We could do a day
trip (Sea Jet) out of Orient Point. More details to follow.
TAGGED PLATE!
On a recent trip to Las Vegas, Scott & I tagged a Metro
Parrot Head license plate which was holding a very
prominent position in Smuggler’s Hold. The owner of
the plate, Long Island Coordinator Matt Smith, donated
his plate to Margaritaville LV back in 2004 when
Buffett’s oasis in the desert had only been open for 1
month. Be sure to look for the sister plate on your next
road trip to Mohegan Sun.
"Count your blessings, but
remember your dreams."
— Jimmy Buffett
The 14th Annual
New England Parrot Head
Convention
“Tiki Time On Maine Terrain”
$55/person
Registration closes Jan. 31, 2009
For more information please visit us
at: WWW.PHCofMAINE.COM
The New England Parrot Head Convention can be attended by anyone, you do not have to belong to
a parrot head club, so tell your friends.
Phlocking Phun
NYC
Metro North
Long Island
Brother Jimmy’s BBQ
8th Ave & 31st St.
2nd Friday of each
month at
5:30 PM
East Side Café
232 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT
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2 Tuesday of each
month at 6:30 PM.
Zoinks
West Islip, NY
November 15, 2008
7 PM
Ed Travers
Ornament Collection
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The “New” Metro Parrot Head Directory
President:
David Pohorylo
35 Boot Shop Lane
Monroe, CT 06468
(203)261-1381
carpoh@aol.com
Secretary:
Marianne Straaik
25 Rhode Island Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516)795-4126
LI Coordinator
Matt Smith
(631)209-9691
liparrothead@optonline.net
Eastern LI
Joe Lombardi
(631)324-9354
Executive Vice President:
Lorraine Bosshard
6 Mountainview Court
Fort Salonga, NY 1178
(631) 757-4043
Treasurer:
Peter Bosshard
6 Mountainview Court
Fort Salonga, NY 1178
(631) 757-4043
Parrot Press/Banana Wind Editor
Kerry-Anne Willett
12 Sylvan Road
Rocky Point, NY 11778
(631)821-1170
buffettfans@gmail.com
NJ Coordinator
Jim & Ellen Hill
(973)994-2575
Ticket Liaison
Tom Dalton
(631)979-8337
ragtoptom@optonline.net
NYC Coordinator
Terri Amundsen
(718)956-5658
Upstate & Ct Coordinators
Carol & David Pohorylo
(203)261-1381
Western Coordinators
Linda Peter/Larry DeGennaro
funnfins@aol.com
ldgenn93@aol.com
Metro Parrot Head Club
12 Sylvan Road
Rocky Point, NY 11778
The METRO Parrot Head Club is a not-for-profit organization whose purposes are to assist community and
environmental concerns and to provide a variety of social activities for people with similar tastes & interests.
Anyone wishing further information should inquire by mail to the return address above .
KEEP THE DATE!
Nov. 15 -Festival of Trees Ornament Collection
Zoinks, West Islip, NY
Nov. 23, 2008 Ed Travers & Patchogue Boat
Parade
(next to Tiki Bar) Patchogue, NY
Nov. 28-30,2008-Festival of Trees
Long Island Marriott, Uniondale, NY
Jan 23-25 Midwinter Meltdown
Manassas, Virginia
February 7, 2009-Frosted Parrot Head Party
The Savoy at the Huntington Hilton
February 28, 2009-NY Islander Game
Nassau Coliseum
A FINAL THOUGHT…
Before the holiday rush settles in,
now is a good time to reflect on the
“good stuff” in our lives:
 Family
 Friends
 Good health
 Brand new Margaritaville
nearby.
Phlocking Phun
NYC
Metro North
Long Island
Brother Jimmy’s BBQ
8th Ave & 31st St.
2nd Friday of each
month at
5:30 PM
East Side Café
232 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT
nd
2 Tuesday of each
month at 6:30 PM.
Zoinks
West Islip, NY
November 15, 2008
7 PM
Ed Travers
Ornament Collection
The Metro Parrot Head Directory
President:
David Pohorylo
35 Boot Shop Lane
Monroe, CT 06468
(203)261-1381
carpoh@aol.com
Secretary:
Marianne Straaik
25 Rhode Island Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516)795-4126
LI Coordinator
Matt Smith
(631)209-9691
liparrothead@optonline.net
Eastern LI
Joe Lombardi
(631)324-9354
Executive Vice President:
Lorraine Bosshard
6 Mountainview Court
Fort Salonga, NY 1178
(631) 757-4043
Treasurer:
Peter Bosshard
6 Mountainview Court
Fort Salonga, NY 1178
(631) 757-4043
Parrot Press/Banana Wind
Editor
Kerry-Anne Willett
12 Sylvan Road
Rocky Point, NY 11778
(631)821-1170
buffettfans@gmail.com
NJ Coordinator
Jim & Ellen Hill
(973)994-2575
Ticket Liaison
Tom Dalton
(631)979-8337
ragtoptom@optonline.net
NYC Coordinator
Terri Amundsen
(718)956-5658
Upstate & Ct Coordinators
Carol & David Pohorylo
(203)261-1381
Western Coordinators
Linda Peter/Larry
DeGennaro
funnfins@aol.com
ldgenn93@aol.com