Back home in Destin

We are back….Sunshine Cindy and I are back home after a great trip north for a family visit and to run “Phlocking of the Phaithful” in Put in Bay, Ohio. Phlocking is a Trop Rock event that had folks from 17 states and even Canada come to the island to party with us. Put in Bay is on South Bass island in the middle of Lake Erie only a few miles from the Canadian border. It is called Key West of the north and for good reason as it is a beautiful place that is a big party spot.

But before we got to the island Sunshine Cindy and I spent time with my Mom. We were able to help her with some things she needed done around the house and to have dinner with her. We also spent time with my brother and his family and then my cousin where we watched a Cavs playoff game. This was a game that they won before eventually losing the series. It was great getting to see them all.

Finally we were on the Island Time Radio Show with DK and Amo. This is an award winning Trop Rock radio show that is broadcast from the BW college campus. There were five others crammed into this small studio with us. We had a blast as it was a Phlocking preview show. DK and Amo are huge supporters of Trop Rock and the Phlocking. Sunshine Cindy and I had a blast during the 10 pm to 1 am show. We all then went to a bar for an after show drink. That was a fun evening.

On Tuesday Sunshine Cindy and I got onto the island. We made all of our preps for the four day event. Mr. Ed’s Bar and Grill was the venue for all the fun. They were ready for us and helped make sure the entire event ran smoothly. There was a pre-party on the mainland in Port Clinton that we missed as the ferry’s from the island didn’t run late on Tuesday’s. But we did have a pre-party at The Reel Bar on Wednesday in Put in Bay. This was a big hit with Jerry Diaz and John Reno playing for us.

The actual party went from Thursday through Sunday. We had twelve musical acts entertaining the Phlockers and each one put on a fun show. We had meals on Friday and Saturday that everyone enjoyed plus Mr. Ed’s had a free drink for everyone. We had raffles and 50/50 drawings….A good time was had by all. Sunshine Cindy and I left the island on Monday morning and it took us two days to drive back home. It was nice to get back home.

When we got back to Destin it was hot as summer is in full swing. LuLu’s had their grand opening on June 15th. There was a soft opening a few days earlier where the Parrot Heads were all there to help get the place opened. The pictures I saw looked like the place is going to be a lot of fun. We could see people there when we came across the Mid-Bay bridge on our way home. It should be a big hit for sure.

So Sunshine Cindy and I missed LuLu’s grand opening. We also missed the grand opening of “Which Wich.” This sandwich shop opened their doors this past Monday in the new expansion area of Destin Commons next to World of Beer. We were invited to attend but had to miss this one too.

The Summer tourist season is in full swing in Destin. The weather is hot and the traffic is heavy. Yep, it is that time of the year again. No need to be in a hurry as you won’t get anywhere fast. Take a cab as you won’t have to try and find parking. LOL 

Have a great week. See you next Monday!