Paul Ryburn’s Journal

Tube Top Month was supposed to come to an end tonight.  I took a survey and the best tube top of the month was deemed to be

However… this time around we have Tube Top Month Extended.  It’s overtime.  It’s extra time.  It’s sudden death and you are still in the running.  Until [...]

(Edit:  Thanks to Moody who e-mailed that the Netherlands-Brazil game is Friday.  The e-mail from Bardog said “Saturday 7/2.”)

If you’re looking for a place to watch the World Cup match this Saturday at 9, Bardog Tavern has gotcha covered.  They’ll be open at 8, with $3 Guinness during all games, 3 HDTVs, sound on.  Remember, even [...]

First of all, huge congratulations to the city and Bass Pro Shops for getting a deal done for the Pyramid. I admit I wasn’t always a supporter of the project, but after hearing a presentation from outgoing CCC president Jeff Sanford in 2009, I was won over. It will bring 1,000 jobs to Downtown Memphis and [...]

The Commercial Appeal has reported that Derrick Linwood, 51, was arrested Monday for allegedly peddling flowers near Beale Street.  He was standing in a valet lane at Second and Beale (I guess that would be Itta Bena’s valet lane) and according to the police report, he was forcing people to take flowers.  He was charged with [...]

The Flying Saucer has announced that on Sunday, July 4, they will unveil new beers from 2 PM until 12 AM.  Hardly anyone has to work the next day, so come on down.  They will be giving away prizes, and the window seats outside will have a good view of the Handy [...]

Abita, which is based in Louisiana, has released a Save Our Shore beer in response to the situation in the Gulf of Mexico. Rather ironic, since Abita’s beer Turbo Dog tastes like an oil spill. No word on when/if Save Our Shore will be available in Memphis.

Good Twitter account to follow: @mfdalert. It’s the Memphis Fire [...]

I’ve been asked to help find a home for a stray puppy who is being fostered after showing up on someone’s door.  Her name is Lucy.  Here’s a description: “Lucy is a 6-week old, 4.5 lb, Lab/Shepherd/other mix, a real Heinz 57 according to the vet. She’s playful when it’s playtime and loves her tug, but [...]

I hit the Saucer after work for a well-deserved beer.  One of the regulars had brought a couple of pans of brownies, which resulted in a feeding frenzy.

In particular note Kelly at the right, there, with her fingers in her mouth.  And if you look closely, Lil’ Kim.

Later Lauren came [...]

If you live in Memphis, you know that there are a large number of “ghetto rides” on the streets here. Those lime-colored Crown Vics and Roadmasters with the 26″ wheels and the decals bragging about the size of their wheels, spinner rims, and other ghettofabulous accessories. Well, now there’s a place where you can upload and [...]

I had previously promised to watch the USA vs. Ghana soccer game at Calhoun’s, if bartender Lauren would wear a tube top.  So I hopped on a trolley and got there at 12:30, right as they opened.  There were already a few people at the bar, including Mikey and John D.  As I grabbed a seat [...]