Fun on the Harbor

The party scene is Destin seems to always have something happening even when you think it might be a laid back day. Last night was one of those times. Sunshine Cindy and I had stayed in the previous few days while everything dried out from the rains we had. On Wednesday we had a meeting set up with Matt at the Tipsy Turtle. We are working to get Jan a gig there and needed a face-to-face to finalize it. There was a small crowd around the tiki bar. We pulled up a couple of stools and after a few minutes and Matt making a few phone calls to Ben and Turtle we were able to agree on a gig Saturday evening starting at 7:00. Everyone is welcome so come on out.

Jan

I then walked down to our friend Steve’s Hawaiian Ice vending trailer. We had promised him we would drop off some business cards that he would put out for us. We had also previously gave Steve a T-Shirt that he said he wore Tuesday. He told me he got several comments and people asking about it. We might try and team with Steve to sell some of our merch there. Back to the Turtle where Matt told us about some drunk fool who tried to swim across the harbor to the Pointe earlier in the day. He got about halfway across and had to be rescued. Idiot.

We closed our tab and prepared to head to the Red Door Saloon to get some food. I looked up and saw an old friend I had not seen in years. This is where the evening started to turn into a crazy time. Sami and her husband Barry were talking to Matt. I told Sunshine Cindy I think that is Sami over there and it was. We all talked for a while and decided we would all head over to the Red Door. On the way we passed a new small open air bar that opened by the Burrito food trailer. People were singing and it looked like a good time so we filed that info away.

We had fun at the Red Door catching up. Sunshine Cindy and I ate some of their dogs/brats that are really good. There was a nice breeze from the gulf blowing in and as usual several bikers pulled in. It is a relaxing place. Sami and Barry left and Sunshine Cindy decided it was time to head home too. But as we passed the “Burrito del Mar” bar the good time was still going on so we decided to stop for one. As we walked up we recognized one of the staff from waiting on us at the Rotten Apple. He is working here now too. The first beers we got were on the house as the owner who was sitting there put up $100 for everyone to drink off of as long as it lasted. With beers at $2 each it went a long way.

Red Door Saloon

There was a young guy behind the bar playing with an I-Pod that was hooked into the outside speakers. Turns out there was an entire family from Oklahoma there. Mom, Dad, two daughters who were 20ish, a future son-in-law and the son behind the bar playing the tunes. They had pretty much taken over the bar and the staff loved it. There were all pretty drunk but having fun. The Dad was called, “Big Sexy” and he loved that title. He is a big ol’ guy that drives road paving equipment. He said it is funny when they are on a job and some of his crew calls him that! As much fun as it was there I had to get up early today so we had to head home. As I said, you just never know what will happen when you go out in Destin especially during tourist season!

Come out Saturday to the Tipsy Turtle to hear Jan if you are in the area. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there. A full report on the weekend on Monday. See ya then…