2008 Father's Day Glass

Whoo hoo!  Managed to score a 2008 Father's Day Glass at the Flying Saucer this evening. 

A Star Wars themed beer glass with Darth Vader print and tagline "Grab a pint with your old man."  The glasses sold out within an hour.  

Harbortown 5K Update

Harbortown 5k last Friday was a blast ... at least there was definitely a blast of hot air from the weather. Dozen members ran and walked in the sweltering sun eager to reach the finish line for their favorite beverages :)

The course ran thru River Island Drive and looped inside the Harbortown streets. Neighbors turned on their sprinklers to the runners relief and there were occasionally fun treats along the trail like Jell-O shots!

Day ended at the Blue Monkey and we didn't even care to shower. Stinky monkeys are always welcome there anyways :)

iPhone 2 Update

Thanks to our mild-mannered ;) Dozen reporter in the Apple WWDC Conference in SFO, BrianC, for these updates.  Here are the details of the new iPhone 2nd Generation.

• 2 Models: an 8Gb ($199) and 16Gb ($299).  You should be able to pop-in your current SIM card and it should work.  Not sure about a new 2-year contract with AT&T though.
  
• 3G  (means faster wireless data transfers)
  
• Built-in GPS 
  
• iPhone 2.0 Software (supports Microsoft Exchange Activesync, works for 1st Gen iPhone as well) 
  
• $9.99 Games available with Wii-like controls
  
• Available July 11th in 70 countries
  
• New mobile sync services MobileMe (a revamped .Mac.  If you currently subscribed, they will automatically upgrade your account for free)
  

iPhone 2 at Apple WWDC

We are just receiving live WWDC reports from San Francisco by our very own Dozen correspondent member, BrianC. There are a lot of new apps and tools for the iPhone. More details soon.

You can also follow the proceedings from these live blogs:
http://live.gizmodo.com/
http://www.macrumorslive.com/

http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/09/steve-jobs-keynote-live-from-wwdc-2008/

Harbortown 5k Today

The Harbortown 5K run / walk is today at Harbortown , Island Drive at 7:00pm.   For walkers, the walk starts at 7:15pm.  Most Dozen members are ready to participate.   You can still register walk-in at the race but it's $25.  

There will be awards to the top male and female 1,2,3 overall, masters and grandmasters and age groups.   Live entertainment will be provided by Walrus!   Fruit, clear mountain water, coke and draft beer and other refreshments will be served after the run. 

Movie Fever 2

More on the Summer Movie fever !!  

(Source: Commercial Appeal)

June 6

• Kung-Fu Panda (Animated)
  
• Don't Mess with the Zohan (Adam Sandler)

June 13

• The Incredible Hulk (Edward Norton)
  
• The Happening (Dir: M Night Shyamalan)
  

June 20 

• Get Smart 
• Love Guru (Mike Myers)

June 22 

• Wall-E (Pixar)
  
• Hancock (Will Smith)
  
• Wanted (Angelina Jolie)

July 11 

• Hellboy II : The Golden Army

July 18 

• The Dark Knight (Batman series)
  
• Mama Mia! (Musical starring Meryl Streep)

July 25 

• X-Files: I Want to Believe

August 1

• The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (The Mummy series)

August 15 

• Star Wars: The Clone Wars
  
• Tropic Thunder
  

Movie Fever

Some Dozen folks are going to see the movie "My Blueberry Nights" at 7:30pm tonight. Be ready to assemble at 6:00pm and have a bite somewhere before. If you are interested, call the G for details.

Also some Dozen folks are planning to see Indiana Jones 4 on Digital Projection at the Paradiso later this week.

Cooper Young Night Out

Not sure if anyone is interested in heading over to Midtown this Thursday, but thought I would throw out that it's the Cooper Young Night Out. For info on CYNO check out http://www.cooperyoungnightout.com if there's anyone interested in going let me know and we can car pool :-)

Cyberwatch Alerts Please Sign-Up

Everyone should be very concerned about their safety and well-being. Downtown is said to be the safest precinct in Memphis, but that said, crime still happens anywhere anytime.

Recent Cyberwatch reports show an aggravated assault near Georgia and Front Streets Monday, normally the short cut route for some of us when we walk to go to South Main.

If you haven't signed-up, Memphis Police Department has a Cyberwatch Alert system where citizens can monitor and report crimes in their neighborhood. Click on the link below to get more info and sign-up now !!

Memphis Police Department Cyberwatch Alert System

Crawfish Sunday

Calhoun's caught up on a new suggestion, a "themed" Sunday to serve or host a unique food or event at least every Sunday.

Last Sunday was Crawfish Sunday and it was a success. Some Dozen members were in attendance and had 2-3 lbs servings of the crawfish. It was really good and cheap. You may be treated with random extras of boiled corn, sausages, green hot chili peppers in your dish. Or sudden gusts of wind if you are seated on the patio. Max was agreeable in making this an every Sunday thing. Any suggestions ?? Can't wait until Cauliflower Sunday !! :)

G Makes Cameo in My Blueberry Nights. Opens Today

Don't miss "My Blueberry Nights" opens today at Studio on the Square.
Look for The Godfather's cameo in several key scenes:
-At the Arcade when Arnie (David Strathairn) walks in, G is seated at the counter (right of the screen)
-At the Arcade in the foreground of a long shot of Arnie eating his meal, G is unwrapping a straw
-At the GE Patterson bridge car crash, G is the crime photographer.

Memphis is highlighted in the movie with scenes of the Main Street Trolley and at Earnestine & Hazel's bar where Elizabeth (Norah Jones) works as a bartender.

Memorial Weekend Blast

Wow, another crazy weekend behind us !!

The Memorial Day weekend was a blast. The Dozen spent the lazy Saturday afternoon at Butler Park bluffs in full picnic mode complete with the accoutrements of summer. The airshow was amazing though we expected more jets than single prop planes. As usual, the sun set at the Mississippi river followed by a 30-minute display of super fireworks.

Sunday afternoon was equally fun. The Dozen had a BBQ/Pool Party with Brian and Carolyn M. Amidst salsa dancing, beer ponging, floating & swimming in the mini-pool, there were lots of thirst quenching beverages :), BBQ pineapples, hotdogs, burgers, grilled shrimp to go around. The grilled calamari didn't last very long to the dismay of Gary. The day ended, if it ever did, with Soul Burgers at E&H way into wee early Monday.

Blue Monkey Opens

All the rumors laid to rest, the Blue Monkey finally re-opened in Downtown Thursday. Packed with whole different crowd. The atmosphere was lively and loud. Everybody seems to be yelling in their conversations. The Dozen members were among the first to arrive and bought food and drinks. The menu had a good variety of selections of entrees and drinks. I had the Blue Moon burger which was great and a couple of beers. We stayed for a few hours and decided we will have a Blue Monkey day every week where we can enjoy the food and company. A nice addition to the SOMA neighborhood restaurant/bars. Our watering holes are getting closer and closer to home !!

$50 at the pump !!

First time in I paid $50 at the pump. What next ?? An arm and a leg ??

Indy 4 Update

Finally saw the movie "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Cyrstal Skull". Edison and Brian C went. Josh was unceremoniously absent, we later learned he was in Midtown. Esther and Gary couldn't make it.

There was a no crowd at the box office an hour before the show but eventually grew from 4 to close to 200. Two fans were wearing fedoras and aviator jackets. There were giveaways of Top trump cards and posters. We enjoyed the movie. The special effects are awesome. A perfect outing at the start of the summer movie viewing season.