Paul Ryburn’s Journal

In the previous post I advised everyone to get a cab home rather than come Downtown and then drive your car home drunk. But what if you don’t want to leave your car Downtown? You do have an option. Through 1/2 AAA is offering its Tow to Go program to the public, free [...]

The Peabody sent me a locals’ insider tip that I wanted to pass on. If you’re going to the Tigers/Vols game today at the FedExForum, hang on to your ticket stub. You can show it at the Peabody NYE party tonight and receive $5 off cover.

I also received word that a band “sure to entertain and [...]

The U of M Young Alumni will have a party at the Hard Rock Cafe on Beale tomorrow 12/31 from noon to 5 PM, to watch the 3 PM basketball game as the Memphis Tigers host the Tennessee Vols.  Miller Lite is the sponsor, and there will be specials on that beer and also on “True [...]

Not a whole lot today… man was I drunk when I posted that video last night.

Article in the CA today about the Washburn Apartments scheduled to open on the Main Street Mall around February 1.  It’s a beautiful building that has sat vacant for far too long.  Glad to see it finally being developed.

Speaking of apartments, [...]

We won at trivia tonight.  Brick is now my favorite waitress, for saying what so many people would like to say when she introduced herself to Meghan last night at Pint Nite.

Tonight we had an appearance from the elusive and mysterious Kim, not seen at the Saucer since May.  I’ve decided to nickname her “Kimmy Kim” [...]

Some random stuff before I head to trivia:

When you pay $11 for that Captain and Coke, ever wonder how much profit the nightclub is making?  Now you can find out.  LifeHacker posted a link to a cocktail cost calculator today that will compute the real price of your drink.

Good quote I saw on Facebook:  “When the [...]

I’d like to welcome everyone who is in Memphis for the Liberty Bowl – especially Hog fans. I’ve lived in Downtown Memphis for 8 years now, so for the benefit of our visitors, I’d like to offer a local guy’s orientation guide to Downtown. Here’s some info that should get you started, and help you make [...]

Last night, Brick heard people mention the “Liberty Bowl” over and over.  She came over and asked me if I knew where the Liberty Bowl is played.

I have to admit, I don’t know.  If anyone knows the name of the stadium where they play the Liberty Bowl, please e-mail me that info at paul@paulryburn.com and I’ll [...]

Show your support for the Arkansas Razorbacks, coach Bobby Petrino, and quarterback Ryan “Big Dave Jr.” Mallett by wearing your Hog Hat all week.  Don’t have a Hog Hat?  A Razorback baseball cap, sweatshirt, or other attire will suffice.  But preferably a Hog Hat.  The U of A sold out the Liberty [...]

The last time I went to a Peabody New Year’s Eve party was 2004, and I’ve since spent five years complaining about how there weren’t enough bars and the lines were super long.  Well, the Peabody has made a huge effort this year to make its parties a lot more enjoyable – they did a phenomenal [...]