Happy Hour fund raising plans for 9/22/2017!

 OK... Here is what the weather folks are saying for Friday September 22 as of Wednesday September 13, 2017

Warmer Happy Hour

WEATHER UPDATE as of 9-18!

Wear some Caribbean gear, hat, T-shirt, tropical shirt. 

Let's try for a group picture at 6:30 +/-

 

Our original thoughts from back in August,

"Let's have a Caribbean theme Happy Hour".

As Irma closed in, that plan started to seem cavalier.  Even more so after seeing the utter devastation that took place on St Martin, Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, St John, St Thomas and then on to our second home, the Florida Keys and Key West. 

We took down our "hint of our next Happy Hour theme" a map of the Caribbean, thinking maybe not such a good idea.

Having time to think about it,

here's what we would like to do.

Let's have a Caribbean fund raiser

Happy Hour September 22.

This is a link you can copy and paste to send to good friends that you think would help raise a few dollars for the cause. 

Our address is on this link!

Fund Raiser for the Keys and Jost Van Dyke

Please plan on attending and putting $5, $10, $50, $100 whatever bucks in the kitty.  I'll be doing some research to try and find the safest most useful spot(s) to send our donations.  Please inform me if any of you know of any organization(s) that are sure to get our money to where it will do the most good.  I'll try to check out all you recommend @  Charity Navigator link 

We'll take recommendations as to where to send our money too.

We'll update this and the Happy Hour blog when a decision is made as to where we want to donate.  I'll work hard to do it right.

My e-mail is bkkeywest@hotmail.com

Pass the word about this Happy Hour.  Every little bit will help.

We will provide some BBQ for all to enjoy at

90 N. Terrace Avenue. 9/22/2017

5:00 PM until 8:00 or maybe a little later.



It seems there is nothing green remaining

We visited Jost Van Dyke in 2014 by kayak.  We camped at Ivan's Stress Free Campground for a few days.  We came back after camping and stayed a week.  We both admit it was the best vacation we have ever had.

Beautiful people, beautiful island.

Jost has a about 300 residents.  We don't want to see them passed by due to small population.  They are a gem of the Caribbean.

 Some Jost Van Dyke before and after pictures.

 

Spicey Happy Hour goes off without a hitch!

Great Indian food with a splash of American fare added in.

Beth and Chris did a great job with the most exotic food.  Flavored biryani shrimp and rice. Thanks Chris! And the chicken korma and spicy vindaloo.  Thanks Beth!  Also the diligent testing of the cucumber cocktails the night before Happy Hour really paid dividends.  Good job Beth, Chris and Karen!  Thanks to everyone else who brought their favorite dishes and snacks to share.

 

I'll be checking on the Mega and PowerBall results and reporting our winnings.  Too bad we didn't get in on that $700,000,000 + ticket but a couple mill each would sooth the disappointment.  Here's hoping.  I counted 15 adults 3 youths and two pups in attendance.

 

Not likely to have another Happy Hour until September 23 ??? say it ain't so!  Possible for 9/1/17 but not likely due to the busy holiday weekend.  Check back for more details just in case.  The 9/23 Happy Hour theme is already in the works and I am overjoyed ... weather permitting of course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not a ton of summer Fridays remaining so let's make the best of this one.

 

 

We did have happy hour 8/11!

It wasn't a big turnout but it sure was fun.  Unfortunately no Mega or PowerBall win but we keep trying. 

We will not be having Happy Hour poolside 8/18 but here is a hint at what we have in store for Friday 8/25 weather permitting.

For Pete's sake part two

One model shows 60 % chance at 5 and 6:00.  Another model says 10 % at 5:00 and later.

Here what I'm thinking.  If it's raining at 5:00 no happy hour.

If it is not raining, come on down.

I'll try to check closer to 4 or 5 and update.

Sorry for the wishy washy report.

Oh for Pete's sake. The forecast has changed significantly since yesterday.

We are back to keeping an eye on things.  I'll update our YES or NO for Happy Hour tonight (8/11)

We now have a Weather Chanel forecast of 50% chance of rain at 5:00.

Chanel 10 was showing some potential severe storms for the start and early portion of the after-work hours.  

I'll check for updated weather forecasting in the early afternoon and make a call then.

Check back here for the update.  Dang!

Friday August 11 looks like a yes for Happy Hour.

A 15% to 20 % chance of rain is low enough for us to say let's have 
Happy Hour!

Shredded chicken sandwiches will be served.

In other news

perhaps we will all become millionaires.
August 11 Happy Hour might be the one!
Don't miss out ... on a good time win or loose.


The advanced weather report:

Fri AUG 11

Scattered Thunderstorms

Hi 81° Low63°

Chance of rain 40%

winds light at  6 mph

Let wait and see how things change as the week progresses.

BIG thanks for a great July 28th Happy Hour

I have been a slacker in my Happy Hour posting

We had a good turnout 7/28 but in our revelry and pure joy we took NO pictures to post! 

Last week a Happy Hour update did not get posted due to big preparations for Canoegrass and early Thursday departure.  see CanoegrassERS!  Camping tons of music Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Kayaking and Banjo's birthday party!  WOW what a week.

We did manage some Canoegrass pictures so here they come.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund Raiser for the Keys and Jost Van Dyke

Bob's Hubzu link