Metro Parrot Head Newslettervol. 16 No. 8

Metro Parrot Head NewsletterVol. 16 No. 8

(NY, NJ, CT)August 2008

That's My Window On The World

It's time to close the shutters...

The time has finally come for me to say GOOD-BYE as the 7th Prez of the METRO Parrot Head Nation and welcome our 8th President & First Lady!

My four years have quickly passed and it is now my turn to pass the METRO Parrot Head Club Tiki Torch onto our new leader. On 08-08-08 history will be made in our METRO Parrot Head Nation because for the first time ever the President of the METRO PHC will not reside in New York! Our new President & First Lady will be setting up the METRO PHC Oval Office in Connecticut. I want to congratulate Dave Pohorylo and his lovely wife Carol and wish them both the best of luck as they begin to lead the METRO PHC.

For many years Carol & Dave have put together the "Swim Across The Sound" silent auction which is one of my favorite METRO PHC events on our yearly calendar. Each year they have added to this event which is really now a two day affair. Friday, June 6th they had Jim Morris at the Acoustic Cafe & Saturday, June 7th Jim & the Big Bamboo preformed at the Silent Auction at Captain's Cove in Bridgeport CT. The total profit that was sent to Swim Across the Sound was an amazing $14,000.00.

If you missed this year’s silent auction be sure to write on your calendar SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, June 6, 2009. Once you attend this very special event you will never want to miss it! There is a large quantity of wonderful items to bid on.

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WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS!
Lorraine Agoglia
Jay Lipari
Lisa Torrres / Just one more candle
a trip around the sun
Robert Davis / 1 / One Particular Harbor
Stephen Frey / 1 / Last Mango in Paris
Thomas Vogel / 1 / Cheeseburger in Paradise
Maria Flick / 2 / Changes in Latitude
Donna von Kroge / 2 / Volcano
Scott Willett Jr / 2 / Peanut Butter Conspiracy
King of Somewhere Hot
Richard Ries / 3 / Cuban Crime of Passion
“Wild Bill” Marion / 5 / Sending the Old Man Home
Richie Bautista / 7 / Gypsies in the Palace
Traci Donaldson / 7 / Boat Drinks
Robert Chase / 8 / 12 Volt Man
Ron Condron / 9 / Love Luck
George Pagnotta / 11 / Boat Drinks
Bill Rudge / 13 / Migration
Marianne Straaik / 13 / A Pirate Looks at 40
Julie Davenport / 14 / One Particular Harbor
Craig Steuber / 17 / Trying to Reason…
Dennis Ench / 17 / Fins
Jim Totino / 18 / One Particular harbor
Pat Monnia / 18 / Floridays
Shawn Byrne / 18 / Come Monday
Scott Lubliner / 22 / Tampico Trauma
Scott Willett / 22 / A Pirate Looks at 40
Jean Keyes / 23 / Floridays
Saul Alter / 24 / Barometer Soup
Georgie Mantovani / 26 / Margaritaville
Sue Terry / 27 / Desperation Samba
Marty McAteer / 29 / The Wino & I Know
Jim Hill / 30 / One Particular Harbor

Please keep
Casey Evans,
daughter of Metros Dominic & Bobbi
Kelly-DePierro
in your prayers.
Casey was involved in a serious car accident and is recovering in a local hospital.
(See p. 9)
CONGRATULATIONS!

Lynne Creamer
Don Scarola on their engagement!
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David & Susan Mantovani on 17 happy years together!
/ I would like to wish a happy birthday to a very special pirate …
Happy 40th Scott!
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I know that the club will be in good hands with Dave & Carol; no job will be too big or too hard for these two to handle. Dave has a lot of close friends to help him out. Those of you who attended the Silent Auction know that one of his good friends just happens to be Jim Morris!
*To all METRO PHC Members: if you have any questions, ideas or concerns about the club please contact your local club coordinators.
*To all METRO PHC Area Coordinators: to help Dave out with his PHiP Interim Report & the Annual PHiP Club Renewal Report, please send him the following at the end of each month:
Your areas club activities for the month, number of club members in attendance, number of hours of each event & the amount of money raised, if any, at each event.
Well after reading my column for 48 consecutive weeks: "It's time to close the shutters. It's time to go inside. In a week I'll be in Alaska. That's a mighty long airplane ride. I must confess I could use some rest, I can't run at this pace very long. Yes it's quite insane. I think it hurts my brain. Yes my house is cleaned out of Parrot Head stuff and now I can go on." (Stolen from Jimmy's song: Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season with a twist of course)!
Thanks for four great years filled with wonderful memories.
Mahalo,
Al /
Ho’ Omaha Loa
Ale!

Al, Fare You Well
It was a sultry evening in August of 2004. The pandemonium had phlown to Sayville for Margaritaville Night starring the Ed Travers Band. Shortly after Ed began to serenade his very colorful audience,he introduced Al to the phlock. Of course Al had been inaugurated in full regality a few weeks earlier at the Family Picnic donned in a Buffett shirt, thongs (4 years later commonly referred to as flip flops) and shorts. The transfer of power was completeas Al was crowned with a sesame-studded cheeseburger hat, received a lei (of the floral kind), and of course was presented with the traditional Margarita. Al was definitely the King of Somewhere Hot as the summer sun did its job.
Back to Sayville…
As Al was basking in his new found fame, I managed to squeak in a “hello” and “if I can do anything to help” comment. I had every intention in doing my part as Metro Parrot head, but never would have I guessed I would be typing this article. Needless to say, this unexpected contribution to the MPHC has allowed me to get to know Al & Marianne on a whole new level. Something I would not have experienced had not I made this attempt to fill Joe’s flip flops. Getting to know the first couple was an honor, and I am going to miss his encouraging emails and amusing quips. Thank you Al for making MY job soooo much easier. You have been a terrific president, but you have also been a great friend and counselor regarding the PP. Now that you will have so much more time on your hands, Scott & I look forward to enjoying a few extra Landsharks with you & Marianne. Good luck in retirement.
THAT’S MY STORY & I’M STICKING TO IT

Buffett Double Play:
Atlantic City
Jones Beach
Aug 24th & 27th
As we all know, Jimmy will be playing 2 more dates in our area. He will make his 2nd debut in the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ on Aug 24th. After a 3 day break of probable surfing and sailing, Jimmy will then play his long awaited Jones Beach show on the 27th. Tailgating in New Jersey will be taking place on the Boardwalk (just phollow the pheathers and phins). The Jones Beach festivities will take place in Parking Lot #5. Concert ticketholders parking in the General Parking area will not incur the $8 fee. Be sure to look for The Toucan Band & Ed Travers in the parking lot. Look for more details in theBanana Wind as the dates get closer. The Toucan Band usually sets up camp on the southern most parking lot. Just look for a PIRATE. Also, Ed will be performing 3 shows that day. Be sure to catch Ed’s shows at 1 & 5PM. He will be located just west (about 25 cars west of the bathrooms—how’s that for directions!) If you are lucky enough to have VIP tickets, you can also see Ed at 3PM in the VIP Parking Lot.

Newport, R.I., Northeast USA
August 1st 2008 - August 3rd 2008
Jimmy Buffett ~ Mac MacAnally Jake Shimabukuro
Aug. 3rd.
Tickets $89
Phone: 877-655-4TIX (4849) /

Tickets on sale now $39
Parrotheds…
Ck dis ot!
As I mentioned in Al, Fare You Well, this past year I have enjoyed the pleasure of corresponding with many Metros on a regular basis. Most of these communications take place on the new information superhighway…Toasters talk to crackberries; Boston to Bombay; Teenage schemes and Ma Bell dreams as minutes tick away…
The other day I was pleasantly surprised to find an actual HAND-WRITTEN message (yes parakeets, we used to do that and it wasn’t written in SMS~ u no wat I mean?)
But that’s all ancient history; Like bongs and lincoln logs; Now we’re living like the Jetson’s; In a wacky wireless fog.
The note I am referring to was from Metro PH Kerry Abernethy. The note was nice but what also caught my attention was the illustration on the front. It was the Abernethy Parrot Head family similar to the illustration.
After several Messages in a bottle ,Rhythm of a drums ,Smoke signals and telegraphs,
I found out that Kerry has now become an Independent Consultant for Happy Labels and these personalized Parrot Head note cards are one of their products! How kool is dat?
If anyone is interested in note cards or address labels, all you need to do is go to
At this time, if you wish to order the return labels, place a regular order with a note in the comment box to add the parrot heads. Any questions contact Kerry at
Think that I might die if I miss anything at all
Text me, send an email, link me up, give me a call
I'm ADD on AOL and trying to read the writing on the wall!
CUL8R…my cell S ringin
/ Sept. 13, 2008
Old Bethpage
Restoration Village
Looking for METRO Parrothead Club Members to come out and participate in this year’s Memory Walk for an absolutely wonderful cause. I am trying to put together the METRO Parrothead Team for this year’s walk and would like to know who would like to participate.
Please e-mail or call me with your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address so I can add you to the roster. I look forward to hearing from all the Metros.
Malibu
or 516-633-7185
July 26th
Fresh Pond Park, East Hampton
Family Picnic Check List

1. 1. RSVP to Lon 631-399-5540
2. 2. Prepare your side dish, Boat Drinks…
3. 3. Buy your North Shore Animal League donation for Al & Marianne’s collection
4. 4. Arrive at Fresh Pond Park on July 26th by 9:15 (that’s AM)
5. 5. Wait for your assignment(some Metros will man the Soldier Ride , while others prepare for
6. the festivities
7. 6.Toast David Pohorylo as Metros’ 8th president
8. 7. Have lots & lots of fun
9. 8. Get home safe

Welcome Mr. & Mrs. Smith
{Don’t worry, it’s not about those newly born twins…}
It is with extreme pleasure that I introduce the new Long Island Coordinators for the Metro Parrot Head Club. On August 8, 2008, Matt & Karen Smith will take over the enormous responsibilities that Peter & Lorraine Bosshard had wonderfully orchestrated for the past few years. Anyone with any great ideas or suggestions, can email the Smiths at
Thank you Peter & Lorraine for a job well-done!
/ MARGARITAVILLE NIGHT
THE ED TRAVERS BAND
Sayville, NY August 15th 7PM
(Behind the shops on South Main Street) /
BUFFETT BLURBS /
“Fins Up” to Planet Green
Jimmy Buffettand Planet Green will help to bring attention to the plight of sharks in a video soon to be produced. Planet Green, formerly known as Discovery Home, will feature Buffett’s song, "Fins. / Kenny Chesney will turn to his Jimmy BuffettSignature Edition Martin guitar for his song writinginspiration once his Poets & Pirates Tour concludes. The guitar was a gift from Jimmy himself! “Jimmy’s a great songwriter, so I’ll try to get whatever energy I can from it,” Chesney says.
During his encore in London, Jack Johnson was joined on stage with Jimmy Buffett & G Love on July 2nd. The trio played “A Pirate Looks at 40” / HE WENT TO PARIS
Jimmyhas announced two Paris shows for the fall. JB will be playing the New Morning Club on Sept. 19th & 20th.
Margaritaville will introduce their new rum line in September 2008.. The collection will include Silver Rum, Coconut Rum, Spiced Rum, and Dark Rum. It should help wash down the Margaritaville Foods' new line of salsa, guacamole, hummus, tortilla chips and dips. / Jimmy Buffett was in NYC on June 25th to honor his good friend, the late Hunter S. Thompson. The new documentary on Thompson dubbed “Gonzo” was screened at the event.
COCONUT TV
Check out live concert & tailgating footage
on Coconut Television, a new feature recently added to Margaritaville.com / Little Feat…
“Champion of the World”& “Time Loves a Hero” are the 2 tracks you can hear Jimmy’s contribution to Little Feat’s newest release, Join the Band.
The Stephen Talkhhouse
Amagansett, NY
Taj Mahal July 29 Mac MacAnally August 26
Buckwheat Zydeco Sept. 12 Toots & the Maytals Sept. 19

Bar Stools & Beach Chairs
17th Annual Meeting of the Minds 2008
October 30 - November 2, 2008 Key West, FL
REGISTRATION CLOSES AUGUST 31,
or
at 3500 registrants
Need to Earn Valuable
"Parrot Points" /
….Then join "The Last Mangos" Team as we participate in the NYC Chapter Memory Walk 2008 to support Alzheimer's research. The walk takes place on Sunday, October 26th in beautiful Riverside Park on the Upper West side of Manhattan.
Last year we had beautiful weather, and between 5 Parrot Heads, we were able to raise close to $4000.00. Now with all the time given to make plans and join, just think of how much we could raise for a very worthwhile cause if more Metros join the party. Alzheimer's Disease effects 1 in every 10 families, including mine, Jimmy Buffett's and at least one other Metro that I know.
I have checked the schedules; the Mets will be playing a post season night game, the Yankees will be playing golf, no hockey games are scheduled, the NBA doesn't have a schedule, and the Giants are away. For those who enjoy a weekly coronary, the Jets are home at 1:00. So, with nothing to watch other than the news or the weather channel, I can think of no better idea than to take a stroll in the park. Also, this is a leisurely walk that I've seen done in flip flops and heels, so don't worry about the exercise factor.
Like I said, "Parrot Points" have never been easier to accumulate; no pointy sticks to pick up garbage, no ticks, no worrying about over consumption of alcohol, no handing out drinks too tired, exhausted parade participants. Just a little arm twisting of your neighbors after you sign up and 4 hours of your time on a Sunday morning. So check out our team page
Join us, or if you refuse to get up off the couch on Sunday mornings, please make a donation to the team. The Chicago PHCraised some crazy amount last year ($50,000+??) and it would be great if the World's Greatest City could show them up.
Lastly, we normally have a "Phlocking" afterwards for a few cocktails (Mimosas anyone?) to fulfill our motto to "Party With A Purpose"!
Any further questions, please e-mail me, . Thanks in advance for your support and I really hope to see a huge turnout. Just think of the bragging rights you could have going to Meeting of The Minds the next week!
Team Leader, DangerousDave
/ The Metro Parrot Head Club
would like to congratulate
David Pohorylo
Metro PH Club’s
8th president / Matt Smith
Long Island’s
new coordinator
August Happy Hour
WHERE: Mark & Cindy Hood's Deer Park Tropical Paradise
WHEN: August 23rd
RSVP by the 20th (631)274-5900 /

Casey Evans Fundraiser

Please be our guest to celebrate my beautiful daughter, Casey Evans. Casey was in a car accident on July 3 leaving her to recover from a very serious head injury. With everyone's continuous prayers, positive thoughts and amazing support, Casey has made steady progress.
Casey's closest friends have organized a fundraiser to celebrate Casey. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to a Foundation to support finances related to Casey's recovery.
So, please join us for a dinner and dancing on August 31st to celebrate my beloved daughter, Casey Evans. / Sunday, August 31, 2008
5PM-10PM
Stuart Thomas Manor
2143 Boundary Avenue
Farmingdale, NY 11735
DJ, Buffet Dinner, Open Bar, Chinese Auction
Donation: $75 per person in advance;
$85 at the door
RSVP: Laura at or 516-710-9159
Mail your donation to: Casey Evans, Inc., 54 Maple Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Make checks payable to: Casey Evans, Inc

If you cannot attend the event, donations are still welcomed and very much appreciated and can be mailed to the Maple Avenue address above. Chinese Auction donations are also welcome. Please contact Laura at 516-710-9159.

In health & happiness,

Bobbi Ann DePierro

The “New” Metro Parrot Head Directory

President:
David Pohorylo
35 Boot Shop Lane
Monroe, CT 06468
(203)261-1381
/ 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
Secretary:
Marianne Straaik
25 Rhode Island Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516)795-4126 / Parrot Press/Banana Wind Editor
Kerry-Anne Willett
12 Sylvan Road
Rocky Point, NY 11778
(631)821-1170
/ Ticket Liason
Tom Dalton
(631)979-8337

LI Coordinator
Matt Smith
(631)
/ NJ Coordinator
Jim & Ellen Hill
(973)994-2575 / Upstate & Ct Coordinators
Carol & David Pohorylo
(203)261-1381
Eastern LI
Joe Lombardi
(631)324-9354 / NYC Coordinator
Terri Amundsen
(718)956-5658 / Western Coordinators
Linda Peter/Larry DeGennaro

METRO Parrot Head Club