WANGO TANGO

Fandango 2005

River Cam

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2005 SCOTT THOMA DRINKIN’ & RIPPIN’ GOLF OUTING - SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH

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To All Floating Frogs!

I can’t wipe the smile off my face. I must have looked at the photo album 20 times – Forward us any photos not yet posted.

Fandango started on Thursday night at Gruene Hall with rock-a-billy from Jesse Dayton, and did not stop rocking until Sunday. Next, Fandango participants ripped up links at Landa Park, then hit 19th hole at the “The Hoity Toity.”

Later that evening, we took over the River Road Icehouse and jammed to a local Reggie Rock band named 11 Finger Charlie. Man, could these guy jam! I even heard one Rastafarian ask Clifford if he wanted some Ganja!

A few made it to Cowboy’s in San Antonio and stayed until after the liquor stores closed, so those of you who enjoyed the margarita shots from the bug sprayers, appreciate the lengths and creativity it took to get 2 bottles of tequila at 3AM….

Saturday it was time to Fandango. The pictures tell a thousand words. Over 100 tubers enjoyed a warm day, great company, and cold refreshments. Near the end, a rain shower cooled us off, then blessed us with a rainbow.

Quote of the Trip - “Hey, Is that poison ivy?” – Several stumbled upon the dreaded plant on our hike to get to the water.

It’s amazing how quickly you make friends on the river with a bug sprayer. A cute girl will not swim across the river to ask for a drink from a beer can. But, she will be swept into the swirling VORTEX that is Fandango after tasting the bug juice !!!

As usual, Big John and his crew of understudies did an outstanding job at the BBQ. That delicious scent allowed us to invite many new friends from the river up the hill to the BBQ. Stopping for Half-Time on the float to feast on BBQ and refill our coolers was one of the greatest enhancements to Fandango this year….

The evening was capped off listening to Larry Joe Taylor at the River Road Icehouse. His unique brand of Coastal music fit right in with our free spirited evening. Heck, any band that brings out a tuba for the final set has to be special.

Personally, I was sad to see the sun rise on Sunday. As always, we all met over at El Nopalito for a Mexican breakfast and to recap the days and evenings events, well actually trying to remember what the heck we all did.

Several of us were not quite ready to give up and go back to reality, so we rushed back to Bubba’s Big Deck & Biker Bar to play a little pool, readjust our blood alcohol level, and enjoy the river.

Bubba’s is truly a special place that everyone should experience. I was grinning because it reminds me of the mutant cantina bar on Star Wars! Wow, that place has the best view on the river, some very unusual sights, wild happenings, and the coolest inhabitants you can imagine! Also, there is no doubt; Bubba’s has the best jukebox I’ve ever heard. Next time you’re in town, you must stop in for a beer at Bubba's.

In closing, I would like to thank everyone who attended and helped put on the most legendary Fandango yet.

I would like to thank Amigo Mel Polk for another outstanding float trip - (Amigo Mel's & River Road Ice House). It is great doing business with such professionals and great guys. Again, thank you so much for making this Fandango the best yet.

Our great event had one thing missing, our friend Greg Patty. Greg's magnetic personality and relentless pursuit fun and adventure is something I will never forget and will continue to be inspired by.

We were able to donate $130 to Greg’s daughter Emmah’s scholarship fund. Greg, we all miss you and thank you for elevating this event with your energy and spirit.

Sully

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Call Outs! and Shout Outs!

• Chuck Mooney - why did you not bring the Legendary Pink Snakeskin River Hat?
• Brad Escoe - The Clown Prince - Broke his finger playing Tarzan & challenging Bulla for the most PO’s (pass outs)
• John Denton - his LIVE On River play-by-play report to Brian Estridge on ESPN is a classic Fandango moment!
• Jess Williams – mastering the pick up line “can I buy you ladies a shot?” & his outstanding zone blocking techniques at Bavarian Inn
• Mike Sullivan – Standing all up in your boat, looking more like Linebacker than Lineman.
• Scott Harris – How come no one caught you on camera???
• Rocky & Philip - earned lifetime exemptions to the Fandango & Tailgate for their outstanding contributions to the password protected part of our site with photography and Mardi Gras beads - Need waterproof sign for next year
• Ron Nickelson - He now holds the Fandango record for most pickup line attempts in a single afternoon. (And the most pre-Fandango invitations) …… YaaaHHOOooooo!
• Patrick Baldwin – The irresistible – the MILF, cheetah bikini biker girl, and the gay guy at Starbucks in Waco!
• Stacy Jones, D.C. – our resident medical expert for giving On River chiropractic exams...and Gluteal massage
• Ricky Stone - for chop blocking Nickelson while he was talking to sweet little Stephanie with the Starsky & Hutch movie line, “Look Honey, that is a BAD, BAD man.”
• Clint Stephenson – Please bring more moonshine next year – but in a unbreakable bottle
• Rudy Olivera – Came all the way from Germany to Float the Fandango
• Mike Bulla – nothing else needs to be said – we all witnessed it……..
• Haley Marsh and the wives club – thank you for putting up with us!
• Vine Reynolds - who was the cuddle buddy?
• Clifford Bronson – 1st person EVER to POP his tube! Swears he snagged it on a rock - Yeah OK...
• Scott Smith - "Comment removed on advice of our attorneys"
• Brett Alexander – You greased up like you were swimming the English Channel
• Leon Clay – Errand 20 yard pass of a Bud Light almost knocks out a female floater
• Joel Cromer – floats into some former students at San Saba High School – were they legal or barely legal?
• Greg Moore – 1st round draft choice for Sully's golf foursome next year
• Bobby Davis - hope we did not scare away the family
• Don Denton – “Can I tell you who I am? Award" for dealing with the lady at the Guadalupe Outpost.
• John Dull – Did you really teach Mindy to swim when she was 5 years old?
• Mike Moulton - you are in charge of bring more guys from your class next year!
• Mike McKelvian - For spotting the Jess Williams "didn't get a scholarship mullet twin" from a parallel universe
• Phil Lang - 1st person to go the whole weekend without drinking, darn that court order....
• John Marsh - You are Mufasa - King of the Jungle.

Wisdom for next year’s Fandango

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