CLub Brown International

VOTE FOR JAKE....LAST CHANCE

2011-08-11T20:59:00.000-04:00

VOTE NOW

AND HELP MAKE CLUB MEMBER JAKE BROWN

A CELEBRITY

AZGRC Wine Label Photo Contest

This is it!

The voting's almost over - just a few days left

This is your last chance to help our JAKE BROWN entry #53 become a AZGRC's Forever Golden Estates Winery dog.

Voting will close at 12:01 am on August 16^th so you need to hurry. 6 of these 'top' dogs will be on our labels for the 2^nd edition of AZGRC's Forever Golden Estates Winery wines in October 2011. The 6 finalists will end up as our Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec 'stars'.

Thank you so much already for all your votes. With the proceeds from your current votes, and all your future votes, we'll be able to help many of the less fortunate Goldens that we bring into the AZGRC family. All proceeds from the voting process goes directly towards AZGRC's intake expenses such as wellness exams, vaccinations, testing for various diseases, any needed treatment, micro-chipped, and any additional medical attention they need.

So, it's time - JAKE BROWN entry #53 is in 10th and needs your help! You don't need to be a member of AZGRC to vote. You can vote with your credit card, Paypal, or with a personal check (visit our website for instructions to vote and to watch the results as they come in). Voting is $1.00 per vote. Vote once for $1.00, vote 10 times for $10.00 or more. But PLEASE vote forJAKE BROWN entry #53

Remember you can vote for JAKE BROWN entry #53, multiple times. So, vote, vote, and vote while there's still some time left. You can vote using PayPal or a credit card.
Click here to vote.

Come October we'll have 6 more members of the AZGRC Forever Golden Estates Winery family. Make sure our JAKE BROWN entry #53 is included.

Thank you for caring and supporting AZGRC and JAKE BROWN!

Arizona Golden Retriever Connection

P.O. Box 26678

Scottsdale, Arizona 85255

602-870-0037

www.azgrc.org

Girls Gone Wild @ CLub Brown South!

2011-05-05T16:22:00.000-04:00

WhooHooo
Katie and some friends met up with Jessica at CLub Brown South for a little r&r and a Girls Gone Wild week!
The first night started kinda slow as Jess went to bed early. She musta been tired from the trip!
St. Patricks Day was celebrated with a trip to a local eatery. I'll bet that's one fare the cab driver won't soon forget!

The girls were able to lounge around the pool and enjoy the new CLub waterfall and a variety of cool refreshing beverages. Everyone seemed to enjoy the much needed break from the rigors of college life.

BLIZZARD 2011!

2011-02-02T12:31:00.000-05:00

CLub Brown Suffers a direct hit in the blizzard of 2011!!

Tiki bar withstands 70 mph winds!

CLub Management is already at work on restoration plans.

WOW is THAT the swimming pool???

Brewski Bob Negotiates Deep Discounts for CLub Members Only!

2011-01-16T10:27:00.004-05:00

The Magic Decanter wine aerator is not just a fun gadget, but an important tool when it comes to full wine enjoyment. By simply pouring wine through the wine aerator you expose your favorite beverage to the air which will soften the flavors and increase your enjoyment. It is an "instant gratification" ... and no longer do you have to wait to get the decanted results.

Watch as CLub member Denise Clarke makes a fool of herself demonstrating the operation of this finely tuned piece of equipment that turns ordinary wine into something extraordinary!

Manufacturers suggested retail price is $44.95

Brewski Bob has really gone to the wall for you guys on this one ... talks have been in the works for several months and after many tense moments and some possible blackmail, he has negotiated a very special price for CLub Brown members ONLY!

Every CLub member needs to have one of these handy wine aerators accessorizing their entertainment area!

So ... just click here and you will be transported to the page where you will find out how you can own one of your very own at a DEEP discount. Limited supply !

CLub Brown Send Off

2010-12-30T16:18:00.014-05:00

Club Brown South Send-Off

What a wonderful send-off for Bobby and Patti to Club Brown South. Sorry, that's the closest we could get them together that night (after all, they will be in close quarters for the whole ride to Florida!).

Soon, we will pass the torch for Club Management to the next generation,

or should we..............????????? Oops! Where's Jessica? Hopefully she's the piece of the puzzle that will bring it all together.

The current Club Management is having some thoughts about passing down the torch to the next generation (especially when the kids asked what our limit was on our charge cards!!).

Hey!! I recognize that kid, AGAIN!!!!! Who's watching the door???? Where's our security detail? Oh, wait! Management just realized that we don't have a security officer. That will have to be remedied at the next board meeting. Someone make a note of that.

Although our Club Health & Safety/Fire Suppression person may not look like he's on the ball (it's all part of his undercover work), he did find a safety concern below.

But Uncle Bobby says it will be OK until he returns in the spring!

Posted by Uncle Brewski at 3:55 PM 0 comments

Club Brown Brunch

2010-12-29T16:34:00.030-05:00

Club Brown offered a function that was for early birds. The Club Brunch began at 10:00 in the morning - although we all know that it was 5 o'clock somewhere. As guests arrived, the player piano played some classical music to welcome those who entered through the front entryway. Many treats awaited those who were able to get out of bed early. Delectable delicacies included: scrambled eggs (72 of them), biscuits and gravy (80), bacon (5 pounds), sausage (3 pounds), sweet rolls, Julie's famous cinnamon rolls, fruit, bagels, desserts, and of course, Tony was there to assist those who were parched! The Tiki Bar was alive with Bloody Marys, Mimosas, screwdrivers, and whatever anyone desired. Sheila's fresh flowers added to the ambiance of the Sunday affair.

Some people found the early start time a bit difficult. Uncle Tommy was one of those. He did make it, though, wearing his favorite Sunday pajamas. Luckily for the rest of the attendees, he left his Teddy Bear at home.

Due to the ever growing Club Brown memberships, new members have to be taught the official Tiki Bar stance (aka "lean") to prepare for the after effects of the Club libations. Club Member Ritch is demonstrating the lean in this picture.

Sometimes there weren't enough hands to fully appreciate all the Club had to offer. (Pay no attention to the chap in the red hat pouring himself a drink at the bar.) Surely, the Club Brown bartenders check IDs. He told us he was 21. What color bracelet were we supposed to be wearing that day?

Not only were the food and drinks in abundance, but good conversation was overheard, also. As a matter of fact, if any of you need to "pimp your ride," from what management overheard, these two could get it done!!

The Club was also able to add to their membership roster at the brunch. Here's Marge discussing the Club benefits with our newest member, Elena.

Although the brunch went well into the evening...some did not make it to the afternoon. Again, isn't anybody checking IDs?????

CLub Brown Assists CLub Members

2010-08-29T19:52:00.000-04:00

The benefits of belonging to CLub Brown are numerous - as we are all aware. Cool beverages, refreshing pool, and tasty treats are offered at all CLub functions. But, did you know that CLub Brown board members are available on call to handle any emergency situations that might arise? Not only are they available on a consulting basis, but they are ready to make house calls as needed. Founding members illustrate this important perk as they assist another member whose husband left a totally inadequate lawn maintenance machine for her to operate in his absence. The recomendation from the CLub consultants was not to repair the piece of junk that was left for the wife to use, but to employ an expensive lawn service as soon as possible.

Pampered Chef Soiree

2010-08-29T19:29:00.000-04:00

Our friendly Pampered Chef consultant,Christine Fleury, made a special guest appearance at Club Brown. Several states and two continents sent representatives to learn the latest in cooking techniques. Foods served included chicken nachos, barbeque pork sandwiches, artichoke orzo salad, and many other delectable treats. The Tiki Bar was in full swing with Tony L., Director of Cabana Services, making sure everyone had cool beverages.

Wacky Weenie Night

2010-08-29T19:20:00.000-04:00

Due to membership demands for increased CLub activities, Wacky Weenie Night was introduced. CEO Dave procured a variety of weenies to grill out. There were big ones, little ones, spicy and mild, ethnic and traditional, and all were Juicy, Tasty, and Hot!! Weenies were prepared by Chefs Dave and Rick, and everyone enjoyed sampling the varieties.

NEWS FLASH!!!

2010-08-12T16:19:00.000-04:00

Athens, GA.
Katie Brown was today named to be team Captain of the NCAA Division 1 Georgia Bulldogs equestrian team! Congratulations to Katie, Dave and Marge!

More details to follow.

Tiki Bar Grand Opening

2010-07-06T15:48:00.001-04:00

On Sunday, July 4th, the Club Brown Tiki Bar was officially opened. Approximately 100-120 people were on hand to participate in this grand celebration. All seemed to enjoy the expansion of the yard (more space), but the big attraction was christening of the Tiki Bar. The official Club drink was named (winner of the contest was Linnae Hansen) - Tiki Splash!! And what a splash it was!! Again, thanks to Kevin, Matt, and Rick Sassmannshausen for providing Club Brown with a landmark that will certainly go down in the history books!

CLub Brown ITunes tip

2010-06-29T09:19:00.002-04:00

At last nights CLub Brown 'soft' Tiki Bar opening we experienced an anomaly where Jimmy Buffett suddenly took over the event. This was caused by the source (Dave's ipod) levels of saved materials being inconsistent. After Jimmy was brought back under control several CLub members expressed that they have had similar experiences. Here is a simple fix that I will share with you, even though I normally get paid huge amounts to correct such issues. Just another benefit to being a CLub Brown member!

Open ITunes

Click "edit'"
Click "preferences"
Click "playback"

Make sure "sound check" is checked
Click "OK" and enjoy!

CLub Brown Tiki Bar Arrives!

2010-06-27T19:14:00.002-04:00

On Sunday, June 27th, with much help from so many friends, the Club Brown Tiki Bar is now at home on Millview Drive!! From the arrival of the Tiki Bar on the trailer, to transporting it to the back yard, to getting the roof to the back yard, then setting of the CLub Brown Tiki Bar and attaching the roof, it was an awesome sight to behold!! Many thanks to Kevin, Matt, and Rick Sassmannshausen, Bob Brown, John Cuff, Bob and Mark Weiss, Tony and Mike Lucia, and Mark Lynne.

Club Brown Tiki Bar Has Arrived!!

2010-06-27T18:45:00.001-04:00

CLub Brown Tiki Preparations

2010-06-24T19:32:00.001-04:00

In preparation for the arrival of the CLub Brown Tiki Bar, many improvements are needed at CLub Brown. Brothers Bob Brown and Richie Jeralds are doing their part to get the Club up to par. Nephew Brandon and neighbor Mike Lucia added the much needed muscle to dig those post holes. Brother Bob is in charge of technical support as our Managemnet Informations System go to person. Neighbor and charter member, Sheila Lucia, is our social director and provides much needed meals on wheels for our workers!!

6-05-10 Tiki Time Update

2010-06-06T08:47:00.001-04:00

The cabinets are fitted with magnetic doors so that the doors do not pose any problems for the Club Brown bartenders.

Kevin and Matt discussing possible placements for the imported marine roping.

Team TikiKev practicing "bellying up to the bar."

How many Club Brown bartenders does it take...............

Is this:

A. A modern day pyramid built by local

builders?

B. A new roof for the Dave Brown

household?

C. A roof built by Team TikiKev for the

new CLub Brown Tiki Bar?

The answer is "C!". Holy smoke!! Can you believe the size of

that??!! Rumor has it that the bar will stand about 15 feet tall!!

Look for it to be named as one of the tallest Tiki bars in the entire Midwest!! Way to go Team TikiKev!!!!

Stay tuned for the "finishing touches" photos in the near future!!

Check out the exquisite cabinetry!

Here's Team TikiKev pointing out the advanced electrical set-up for the CLub Brown Tiki Bar!

5-22-10 Tiki Progress report

2010-05-24T08:08:00.000-04:00

Kevin and Matthew have the supports for the roof up. Now, where is the roof going to be assembled?? Stay tuned for more updates from TikiKev and TikiMatt!!

Dave in total awe of the progress of the Club Brown Tiki Bar!! It appears we are ahead of schedule due to the relentless work of Kevin and Matt (and, of course, gopher work done by Dad Rick!). Keep posted for more progress as it occurs daily!!

Meanwhile, back at Club Brown, Dave is busy preparing for the Re-Grand Opening festivities!!

New Addition to CLub Brown

2010-05-22T12:45:00.001-04:00

Kevin has undertaken the task of constructing a new Tiki Hut for CLub Brown. This project has been under consideration and planning by CLub management for some time. A huge "atta boy" goes out to Kevin for finally making this a reality for all to enjoy! Thanks Kev!!!

A load of lumber for the new Tiki Hut!

Check back often as we will add new photos to show the progress!

3rd Annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta @ CLub South!

2010-05-20T15:51:00.002-04:00

Click here to swat the Panata!

Click here for the slideshow!

Sharkin 2010 at CLub Brown South

2010-04-13T09:53:00.000-04:00

Merry Christmas From CLub Brown South

2010-01-03T07:58:00.002-05:00

Where is Waldo???

2009-12-28T12:58:00.003-05:00

As submitted by CLub Brown head honcho "Digger Dave":

Bob , [lease post these on the club web site and send a notice out to all members!!!!!!!

Who can find what doesn’t fit in these pictures????

Good Luck!

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-25T09:53:00.000-04:00

Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today!

Just Another Friday Night!

2009-10-19T11:37:00.001-04:00

I'm beginning to wonder..... if there is any such thing as "normal" at CLub Brown. But then again what is the definition of normal?

The Captian and Vice Admiral arrive at the CLub for a short work session (the Admiral has a formidable list of CLub-does), some libations and possibly some nourishment, only to find the doors locked and apparently no one present but Mae and Cloe. After using the "secret" entry technique that only a few CLub members are privy to, they soon discover that there is indeed someone there. Seems Digger Dave is sequestered in the Attic??? Hmmmmmmm........not wanting to interupt Digger's activities, I get right to the CLub-do list.

First item up is the malfunctioning HVAC system wherin the A/C runs at the same time as the heat! No wonder our dues are so high. After a couple of simple troubleshooting techniques, it is determined the newly installed (3 yrs ago?) "energy saving" set back thermostat is incorrectly wired. I wonder who installed this?

Moving quickly (seems there is some silly rule about no libations during "working" hours) to the next item, it is determined that the malfunctioning basement light is simply a defective light bulb. Come on Digger.....did this really need to be on the "emergency service" technicians list?

Next up are improvements to the CLub Management Information System infrastructure. It seems that there has never been any security implimented on the wireless networking devices, and there is also a new wireless printer that needs to be commisioned. This particular chore is probably the reason for the aformentioned libation rule, as this technician learned long ago that certain beverages and electronic data systems do not mix well!

What's all that ruckus??????

Oh my gosh...............apparently Margie is up to her publicity tricks again and has invited a stranger in for a visit! Oh wait....it's not a stranger.... it's Trooper! (see Dramatic Rescue). Seems that Trooper, out on his Friday night prowl, heard that there were CLub activites this evening and wanted to stop in for a "cold one", socialize a bit and meet some of the CLub members.

With all of the confusion and the greetings being exchanged between old acquantinces and new, any further attempts at work seem futile. Break out the beverages!
Aunt Patty and Trooper quickly become steadfast friends and she proclaims him to be a fine specimen, worthy of CLub membership. After Trooper posed for his CLub membership ID photo he returned home under the watchful eye of his gaurdian.

By the way, from Wiki:
In behavior, normal refers to a lack of significant deviation from the average. The phrase "not normal" is often applied in a negative sense (asserting that someone or some situation is improper, sick, etc.) Abnormality varies greatly in how pleasant or unpleasant this is for other people.

The Oxford English Dictionary defines "normal" as 'conforming to a standard'. Another possible definition is that "a normal" is someone who conforms to the predominant behavior in a society. This can be for any number of reasons such as simple imitative behavior, deliberate or inconsistent acceptance of society's standards, fear of humiliation or rejection etc.
The French sociologist Emile Durkheim indicated in his Rules of the Sociological Method that the most common behavior in a society is considered normal. People who do not go along are violating social norms and will invite a sanction, which may be positive or negative, from others in the society.
As normality is often hard to define, a case study was done in 2008 in which students at Woodvale Senior High School, specifically students in the music program, were exposed to a certain kind of abnormalality or as it was described at the time by Dr. Summerville, "weirdness." The aim was to see what adolescents perceived as normal, or "average," and what they thought would be abstract, or as many of the participants described it, "weird." Sarah Nader and Murray Bishop, two of the test subjects were asked to have a "normal conversation" with their peers. However it soon became apparent that the discussions had between close, or even "best," friends was defined as weird by others of whom they were engaging in conversation. The conclusions of the study were that normalness is not an entirely flawed concept, rather it is simply defined as what the majority perceives as the mean, or average.

Dog Lover or Publicity Hound??

2009-10-12T09:47:00.003-04:00

Dog Lover or Publicity Hound?

First of all I want to give credit where credit it is due. Club Brown North in its infancy has done some fantastic things. The Seafood Fests, Halloween parties, the Fourth of July puppy and bike parade for all the neighborhood children and their pets and the numerous puppy birthday parties that allowed all to celebrate their puppy’s birthday. All were put together under the careful eye of Admiral Margie Brown and most of them ended up in the local newspaper. But years have gone by, children have grown up and friends have moved away. Club Brown has expanded to multi state locations and enrollment, but Club Brown North hasn’t had something big to cause our tails to wag in a while.

All of that changed one day when Admiral Margie ~~lured~~ found a stray dog near CBN. She fed him and called the owners to pick him up. As the story goes, she let her newly found ~~headline~~ friend play in the backyard and we all heard what happened next. The dog ended up in the pool, Margie ~~staged~~ performed a dramatic rescue while recovering from surgery and that led to a write up on the Club Brown website, a possible Dog Lover of the Year award, a substantial monetary reward, a trophy, numerous phone calls from her legions of fans and a rumored fast track for the Nobel Peace Prize (hey, if Obama can do it, why not our prestigious Admiral?)

Part II:

At the end of September, Club Member Amy went to introduce her favorite Aunt to her new puppy, Tripp. Once again Margie let the puppy in the backyard, fed him and lo and behold, what happens next? Once again, another soggy doggy! It is rumored the puppy, saw some treats in the middle of the pool cover. This time Margie healed from surgery (but still in therapy) yells for Amy to “dive in and get him!!!!” Amy quickly notices that the cover is holding Tripp’s weight (somewhat). Coaxing her new puppy to the side of the pool resolves the problem and she is able to scoop him out when he gets to the edge of the cover without getting wet. Not quite the exciting rescue her Aunt had, was it?

Hmmmm, now I sit here wondering how two puppies end up needing rescued within a few short months. Was it an attempt to gain more accolades, more recognition and perhaps another front page story in the local newspapers a nd a possible write up in People magazine? Or….could it be a jealous brother who has never had an article in any newspaper (other than those mistruths in the police blotter following Club Brown festivities).

In the end it is up to you, our loyal Club members, to decide if our beloved Admiral is a true dog lover or publicity hound. Perhaps a strong advisement to be watchful of your doggies if you visit Club Brown North is in order or they too may need to be “rescued”. (By the way, I personally believe it is I who should get the Dog Lovers Award as I myself have saved up two dogs from those nasty, nasty shelters. And, judges the check is in the mail.)

Submitted By
Uncle Tommy

Editors note: All Club members are welcomed and encouraged to submit articles for publication. Articles will be published as recieved, without editing, with the exception of minor formatting or graphics(or if I don't like it!) The opinions expressed by CLub members in guest editorials are solely those of the author. Neither the editor, webmaster or Club management take any responsibility for ~~any of our actions~~ said opinions nor the ruckus they may create!

Moving Toilet Bowl Cleaner @ CLub Brown South!

2009-09-19T10:13:00.001-04:00

A few weeks ago a report from our on scene inspector indicated a problem with unknown leaking fluids in the front bathroom. A troubleshooting crew was dispatched and determined that a bottle of shampoo had split and leaked. The offender was removed and the mess promptly remediated. Quality control (Denise) checked the situation a few days later and reported all to be in order.

Upon a reinspection a strange residue was reported in the same general area. A member (Scott) specially trained in hazmat/biohazards (and with a lot of initials behind his name!) responded and reported some interesting findings. There appears to be an unidentified residue on the bathroom floor area, accompanied by several unidentified species of insects. Our specially trained first responder stated that, in his professional opinion, the residue was a result of the bugs .....eeeeeeeeewwwwwww! Also in all of his years of proffesional experience in the Florida environment he had never encountered this particular species of unidentified insect. Upon closer examination he discovered a leaking bottle of toilet bowl cleaner cover with "black spots" and when he touched one of the "spots"........ IT MOVED!!!! YIKES. At this point, unsure of what he was dealing with, he bailed..........(that was part of his special training??). Management then called in additional reinforcements with a higher level of expertiese, equipment and knowledge to identify and exterminate the problem.

Reinspection is due shortly and we will keep you up to date!

Dog Lover Award Postponed

2009-09-19T08:57:00.001-04:00

The recent meeting to determine "Dog Lover of the Year" award resulted in no action and the decision was tabled for a future date. Although there were 3 nominees, those in attendance felt each of the three had some charecteristic which would prevent them from confirming that person. By unanamous action of all present, the Award was postponed until such time that one of the nominees could convince (read $$$) other members of thier worthiness.
We will be following this story and keep you up to date on all of the details!

IMPORTANT MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

2009-09-16T14:34:00.000-04:00

There will be a special meeting open to any and all CLub members. The purpose of the meeting will be to nominate and vote for the "Dog Lover of the Year" award. As you all know this is a new, but prestigous award, accompanied by a large monetary prize and you will want your voice to be heard. Please plan to attend!

Looks like Dave need to do a little pool work!

Only members in attendance will be allowed to vote. No proxie votes will be accepted. No crybabying will be allowed. Decision of the judges is final

Corn Day at The CLub

2009-08-31T13:27:00.000-04:00

CLub Members "shuckin"

Sunday was sweet corn pickin, shuckin, cookin, freezin day at The CLub. Several of the charter members got togeather for a productive work afternoon and froze up 44.5 dozen (thats 534 ears) of sweet corn. The day started as Bob, Bob and Dave met to pick the corn, fresh from the field, generously provided by a member of the Fishing Team. After some grumbling about being a lot of work, my allergies are bothering me, etc they managed to pick 5 large burlap sacks of succulent sweet corn.

Upon returning to the Club everyone except Digger Dave (he convienetly had to go get propane) pitched in to start shucking. In the mean time the water was heating and the garbage cans were filling!

Once the water got to a rolling boil the ladies relocated to the kitchen to set up the cutting and packaging station. First batch into the pot was 6 dozen, water was returned to a boil, the corn removed to an ice water bath and transferred to the girls cutting station.

Subsequent batches came out of the pot right on time to keep the girls busy. The boys also had their hands full trying to consume 1 adult beverage for each dozen............more on that later.

After about 3 pots full (16 dozen) it was apparent that the one beverage per dozen was not going to work. After an emergency telephone consultation with "The Developer" it was determined that the rationing should be modified to 1 beverage per potful. Now thats do-able!

All told we cooked 9 pots = 44.5 dozen = 534 ears = 106 bags @ 3 cups per bag.

Suspicious Plantings at The CLub!

2009-08-27T10:00:00.001-04:00

Many comments have been made regarding the suspicious planting at the north end of the CLub pool. Almost everyone, at first sight exclaims "where did the pot come from", however Digger Dave and Aunt Margie insist that it is an innocent decorative specimen
HMMMMMM????????

DRAMATIC RESCUE AT THE CLUB!!!!

2009-08-24T13:05:00.002-04:00

This morning a dramatic rescue operation was succesfully executed at The CLub.

Seems the Admiral, Aunt Margie was all dressed and just about ready to go meet friends for lunch. This being her first outing since surgery she was very anxious to get out of the house and be with friends. She looked out the patio door and saw a beautiful golden retriever staring her in the face wagging his tail! Not reconizing the dog as any of the familiar neighborhood pets, she of course invited him in. A quick inspection revealed a tag with his identity and a quick phone call to his owner and this story is almost over....right?

After Marge and Trooper become better aquainted, she thinks maybe he would like a cool beverage. She and Trooper head outside so Marge can fill a bowl for him. While Margie is filling the bowl, Trooper doing what ALL golden retrievers do, decides to go for a swim! Problem is the cover is on the pool, Trooper is tangled in the cover, trapped and panicked! OH MY!!!
Now visualize the situation.....Marge is dressed for a lunch outing, her hand is in a huge bandage, Trooper is caught in the pool cover drowning! Marge rushes to Troopers aid, reaches for his collar and it immediately comes off in her hand! Only thing left to do now is go in after him.....(but wait I can't get my hand wet)...... so in she goes, clothes, bandages, pool cover, and a strange drowning panicked dog! Fortunately Trooper realizing the gravity of the situation, regains his composure and swims to the edge of the pool, with Margie following close behind. Whew...close call. But wait.....it gets better.
Just about this time, Troopers owner shows up to retrieve him and is greeted by a soggy (but happy) Trooper and a soaking wet Marge with all of her cloths on and her hand in a big white bandage. What the heck happened....did Trooper attack Marge (the bandage) and how and why are they both soaked? After a lengthy explaination (isn't that what caused the carpal tunnel to start with?) Trooper and his dad are reunited and Margie is off to changed cloths and resume her lunch activites!
In the aftermath, Uncle Brewski and Aunt Patti have already contacted Golden Rescue to get Aunt Margie enrolled as an Honarary member.

Editorrs note: You just can't make this s... up!

CLub Admiral undergoes surgery!

2009-08-24T12:27:00.000-04:00

CLub Admiral Aunt Margie underwent carpal tunnel surgery last Tuesday. The surgery went very well and she is recovering nicely at home. Seems the only complication was shortly after surgery she was starving and because of the bandaging she was unable to open anything to eat. Finally after a lengthy search she came upon a bag of oyster crackers, provided by Aunt Patty to compliment some split pea soup, she was able to use a butcher knife to sufficently shred the package enabling her to satisfy the hunger pangs!

Latest On CLub Brown Guanaja!

2009-08-23T10:02:00.004-04:00

Sorry it's been some time since an update, but the past events have been depressing :-(
The entire CLub Brown Guanaja adventure fell apart. Seems one of Castaway's developing partners found a Honduran girl friend....that led to divorce.....that led to a fight.....which led to the "money" partner bailing out....which led to no $$ to buy supplies for the bar/restaurant/construction....which led to Kevin not getting paid....which led to him leaving....which led to the place being empty......which led to looters.....which led to a fire to cover their tracks.....which led to our contract expiring....which led to the return of all of our monies.
Thankfully, due to Uncle Brewski's advanced negotiating skills and tactics, The CLub did not lose a cent. It is sad however that the opportunity for a CLub expansion in such a beautiful spot has been lost.

What's for Dinner at Castaway's?

2008-06-26T10:10:00.005-04:00

Arriving at the Castaways Bar and restaurant, I am greeted by the friendly native bartendriss Cynthia. Presented with a choice of about 6 local beers I choose a Salva Vida (Life Saver). A couple of cold ones to clear the dust from my throat after today's journey and dinner is about to be served.

Kevin, Mary and their staff have whipped up some fresh caught snapper complete with the all trimmings......yummm

WOW......what a way to finish a great day and start an amazing adventure!

Rum and Pina'......ummmmmm

2008-06-03T09:19:00.006-04:00

After a quick stop in the "condo" where I will be staying, to freshen up a bit, I walk next door to my friends Alfred, Denise and Houdini. Denise has a cold Rum and Pina juice drink ready....ummmmm.

We make our way over to the CLub Brown International construction site to view the progress. The structure is framed, has a roof and the interior wall framing is complete, much of which can be seen in the slide show. Kevin, Castaways Manager joins us and explains some of the details.

The sun is beginning to fade, so we move to the Widows Walk, or viewing platform on top of the condo. From here we enjoy another cool beverage and the pristine blue and turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Time to head to the Bar/restaurant to check out the night life and see whats for dinner!

Arrival In Guanaja!

2008-05-30T10:24:00.005-04:00

April 11, 2008
We take off and head east following the northern coast line of Honduras. It is a little hazy but the water is unbelievably clear and blue. As we turn North the haze obscures the horizon, but I'm sure on a clear day the "mountains" of Guanaja would be visible. A short smooth flight later we bank into a 180 and set up for final approach into Guanaja. The landing is great (they say any landing is a good one!) and we taxi to the end of the only runway which also is the ramp/terminal area. The baggage handlers are there to meet us with there cart and as I disembark I am met by my friend Denise.

Denise has her hands full....Houdini, her Maltese who goes everywhere, a bottle of bug spray and a cold cervesa! After getting bug proofed we walk along the path to meet with Alfred and my host from Castaways Resort, Kevin, and the Captain and tour guide for the day Baxter. A quick stop at "The Thirst and Last Stop" for another cervesa and on to the boat. There are no roads on Guanaja so the only transportation is by boat.
I see my gringo buddies crammed into a panga as I board the 43' Fish tales. I'll bet they are really happy now!
More cold cervesa as Baxter pilots the boat towards Castaways, pointing out several points of interest along the way.

Past Manatees and around Peak Rock and Castaways comes into sight...........I can't wait to see the new CLub Brown International!

Next stop.... Guanaja .........ooooops!

2008-05-10T09:05:00.000-04:00

After paying my departure tax and clearing security, I head for the International departure terminal. I'm headed for Guanaja, a domestic location, but it seems the domestic terminal is under construction. I have a choice of about 7 gates none of which are identified to be a Sosa gate. After observing some other people, most as confused as I am, I think I'm in the right place. I hook up with a couple of other gringos from Ft Lauderdale on the way to End of the World Resort on Guanaja to do a little bone fishing. I break the bad news to them that we first go to La Ceiba and then on to Guanaja. Seems they were under the impression that it was a direct flight.....ooooops! Finally our flight is called and we head thru Door #5. Out onto the tarmac where the gringos disappointment of not being on a direct flight, is quickly overshadowed by the sleek ultramodern (not!) aircraft we are about to board! As I recall their comment was something like "what the f3$* did we get ourselves into?"

The signage inside the aircraft is all in Russian or some similar language, and the interior decor reminds me of a well used military transport. I sit directly behind the pilot and after a smooth taxi and takeoff were on our way..... To Guanaja ....via La Ceiba.

After a smooth half hour flight and a good landing, a quick plane change in La Ceiba, and we are finally on to our final destination of Guanaja.

Off on a Guanaja Mission!

2008-05-09T08:02:00.000-04:00

After boarding AA Flt 941 in Miami bound for San Pedro Sula, Honduras, I settle in and get my ipod ready to give me a little dose of Jimmy. Unfortunately, the Admiral won't be accompanying me on this maiden voyage due to some dog issues at home. The 2 hour flight is uneventful, we land in San Pedro and I make my way thru Immigration and Customs. I notice my handler, who is supposed to be a young Honduran lady, but turns out to be a gentleman, with my name hand scribbled on a piece of yellow legal paper. As I'm being photographed in Immigration he grabs my bags and is off. Suddenly I realize I don't know who he is or where he has gone, however a quick scan around the small terminal reveals his (and my bags) presence. I clear Immigration and he wisks me thru Customs. Into the terminal and we hook up with Capt Bob of Castaway's Resort, and Jenny, his marketing director. Jenny has me practically checked in (this consists of finding my name on a hand written manifest and putting a line thru it) for my Sosa Airlines flight to La Ceiba then on to Guanaja. Capt Bob then directs me to a "money changer" where I trade some $usd$ for "limps.....wow did I get a handful! After a get acquainted chat with Capt Bob and Jenny, they give me the lowdown on the departure tax and point me in the direction of the departure gate. So far so good......I have made my connection and am on the way to Guanaja!

Club Brown Guanaja........under construction

2008-05-06T17:25:00.000-04:00

Club Brown International has a new location under construction.

Club Brown International, Guanaja, Honduras

See some of the construction progress in the slideshow!

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