by Debbi | Nov 30, 2009 | Newsworthy, People
Several Sandbar employees and friends have made the news recently!
First up, our friend Brendon. Brendon was featured in a recent Lawrence Journal-World photo celebrating his latest college degree. His lovely wife and daughter are also pictured.
Brendon has been a regular customer for many years now and also a personal friend to many of us. Congratulations Brendon!
Next, long time Friday bartender Heather. Heather is an avid reader, and she was caught by the LJW's roving reporter who asked "what are you reading?" Her picture and response appeared in last Sunday's paper.
If you haven't congratulated Heather on her engagement and upcoming marriage, be sure to do so!
Last but not least, our other long time Friday bartender Phil. Phil and his brother (identical twin?) were featured on the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Facebook page recently.
It's uncanny how much they resemble each other. It's almost like someone just photoshopped two pictures of Phil together.
I think those are all the semi-famous folks we have in the news lately. If I missed anyone, leave a comment and a link.
by Debbi | Nov 24, 2009 | Random Questions, Thanksgiving
For the last five days, we've been asking the question "what are you grateful for?," and many of you have answered.
Thanksgiving is just a day away, so here's a list of the things our friends are grateful for this year. Some are silly, some are serious, but all of them are important.
- I'm thankful for my boyfriend's mother who loves to cook, so I don't have to on Thanksgiving Day!
- As a woman I'm thankful for living in America & having the right & opportunity to be equal & succeed!
- I'm grateful for the multiple Tuesday evenings I spent at The Sandbar
drinking $1.50 Sapphires on the rocks and having singalongs with people
I didn't know. And trying to feed the fish popcorn through the glass.
Ahhh $1.50 anything Tuesday….so choice.
- I'm thankful for my husband, daughter, and especially for the fact that I still have a job in this economy!
- To have Sherron and Cole back.
- I'm thankful that it's the small things in life that make me the happiest.
- I'm thankful for you, Sandbar, and your fruity cocktails!
- Lawrence, KS during basketball season!!!!
- Your delicious cranberry and vodka that I had last Friday from you guys!
- I am grateful to have survived the last year stronger & happier
than I could have thought possible. Sometimes the worst events of your
life can end up being the biggest blessings. I am lucky to have such
incredible friends (new & old) in my life. The Sandbar has
certainly served as the back drop to many of this years "moments."
Thanks Sandbar!
- I'm grateful for the Sandbar – that is when I get a chance to go there!
- I'm grateful for the "shark attack".
There you have it- this year's gratitude list from Sandbar fans.
As we're driving to visit family for the holiday, we'll be putting together a list of things about our staff that we're grateful for this year.
And one last thing: if you're sticking around Lawrence this year for Thanksgiving, stop by. Coleen will open the bar around 7:30.
by Debbi | Nov 19, 2009 | Good Things, Random Questions, Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is upon us, so I thought this would be a good time to stop and think about what we're grateful for this year.
Something we are really grateful for is our wonderful staff. This is the longest period of time we've gone with no turnover that I can remember. Hayley mentioned last night that she is the "newest" member of the staff, and she's been working here for over a year. They all say they won't leave unless they move away or they're dragged kicking and screaming out the door.
And of course, we're grateful for all of our customers and friends. Many of you have been loyal to us for many years, and we appreciate it!
What are you grateful for?
Leave a comment and tell us. Be silly or serious. Maybe it's something personal, or something big. We'll compile all the responses and post a list next week to celebrate Thanksgiving.
by Debbi | Nov 16, 2009 | Halloween, KU Football, Social Media
It's been pretty slow on the we've-got-news front, but I've got a few random odds and ends to share.
1. Thanks for a fantastic weekend! Downtown hasn't been as busy as usual lately, but last weekend was definitely an exception. The final home football game of the season certainly helped.
While we wish KU had won the game, we always appreciate the Nebraska fans that visit. As far as fans from other teams go, they are always very fun and never cause any problems.
2. Speaking of the game… this blog post popped up in my Google alerts today (that was fast!). It's about local music and our neighbor to the east, the Tap Room. Apparently the craziness of the football weekend spilled over there, too, and some folks had trouble finding us.
3. New pictures! I found more pictures from Halloween hiding on my camera. You can check them out on our Facebook fan page or our Flickr photostream.
That's all I've got tonight.
by Debbi | Nov 12, 2009 | Birthday Party, Halloween, People
One of our very good longtime friends turns 40 today!
Curtis and Dave are buddies from their college days, and there's a whole group of those guys who turned 40 this year. Today it's Curtis' turn to celebrate the big birthday.
One of our memorable moments of Curtis at The Sandbar is from Halloween in the mid-90's. For Halloween in 1995, Curtis and Todd (another long time friend who turned 40 this year) dressed as Hans and Franz from the Saturday Night Live sketch.
They were so funny, and so popular, in this costume that we invited them to return in 1996- but this time as bartenders. Todd and Curtis spent some or all of the evening behind the bar slinging drinks for the masses, dancing on the bar, and generally behaving as "girlie men" all night.
They certainly did pump the crowd up!
Today, Curtis has a wife and two adorable boys, and enjoys a job serving his fellow Jayhawks. All of us at The Sandbar wish him a super happy birthday, and if you see him anytime soon, buy him a drink!
(Photos provided by Curtis)
