{"id":24805,"date":"2021-04-29T07:55:09","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T12:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/?p=24805"},"modified":"2021-04-29T07:55:09","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T12:55:09","slug":"thursday-update-188","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/29\/thursday-update-188\/","title":{"rendered":"Thursday update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Random thought to start off this post: The writers of the 1970s hit <em>Good Times<\/em> should&#8217;ve written an episode where Jimmie Walker&#8217;s character moved to the great state of Virginia.<\/p>\n<p>Then they could have called him Va. J.J.<\/p>\n<p>Perjorie T. Roll and I got a look at the Silly Goose&#8217;s new hummus plate yesterday.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_0312.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24806\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_0312.jpg?resize=500%2C375\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_0312.jpg?resize=500%2C375 500w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_0312.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_0312.jpg?resize=1200%2C900 1200w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_0312.jpg?w=1680 1680w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_0312.jpg?w=2520 2520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 85vw, 500px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A big bowl of hummus with celery, radishes, several different colors of maters, and pita bread. Easily big enough for 2 or 3 people to share.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/4553025134713260\">Memphis Bacon &amp; Bourbon Festival<\/a> is back! It&#8217;ll be September 10 at Beale Street Landing. The festival is what the name says it is: Bacon-inspired dishes from top Memphis restaurants, paired with distilled spirits. All COVID regulations will be observed, although hopefully there won&#8217;t be any by that time. Proceeds will benefit the Memphis Farmers Market. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.memphisbaconandbourbon.com\/\">Festival website<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymemphian.com\/section\/metro\/article\/21596\/shelby-mask-mandate-goveror-bill-lee-tennessee-metros\">Davidson County (Nashville) has announced it will end all business restrictions May 14.<\/a> Why can&#8217;t we in Shelby have nice things too? Keep the mask mandate for a little while longer if need be, but it is high time to get rid of the 6-foot-distancing rule as a mandate. Let individuals and businesses decide for themselves what is safe.<\/p>\n<p>Interesting: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themarshallproject.org\/2021\/04\/23\/how-we-survived-covid-19-in-prison?utm_source=pocket&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=pockethits\">How We Survived COVID-19 in Prison<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Over on the Island, Terrace at River Inn has $6 champagne glasses Thursday 5 to 9 PM.<\/p>\n<p>If you drive or walk down G.E. Patterson Avenue this week, be sure to check out the new neon sign outside Max&#8217;s Sports Bar! It looks super snazzy and lets people know there&#8217;s a place to watch the games.<\/p>\n<p>Couple of schedule updates. First of all, Momma&#8217;s posted this to Facebook:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Thanks for your patience while we\u2019ve been working what makes the most sense for our crew right now. This means a few things:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2800<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t34\/1\/16\/23f0.png?resize=16%2C16&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"&#x23f0;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span> We\u2019ll be open Wednesday thru Sunday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t8c\/1\/16\/1f389.png?resize=16%2C16&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"&#x1f389;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span> As soon as we open, it\u2019s Happy Hour<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t15\/1\/16\/1f37a.png?resize=16%2C16&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"&#x1f37a;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span> $4 Pint Night on Wednesdays<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tef\/1\/16\/1f4ad.png?resize=16%2C16&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"&#x1f4ad;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span> Trivia will move to Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. (starting 5\/6)<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t21\/1\/16\/1f3b8.png?resize=16%2C16&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"&#x1f3b8;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span> We\u2019ll still have LIVE music on the patio Fridays &amp; Saturdays at 7<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/te7\/1\/16\/1f373.png?resize=16%2C16&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"&#x1f373;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span> We\u2019re serving our breakfast menu (minus flapjacks) ALL DAY LONG<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/te0\/1\/16\/1f31f.png?resize=16%2C16&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"&#x1f31f;\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span> Sunday Bingo will move to 5 p.m. (starting this weekend 5\/2)<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Over in Court Square, River Time Market &amp; Deli has reset its hours to 8:00-3:30 Monday through Saturday. Their regulars were missing them on Mondays!<\/p>\n<p>Random thing I learned yesterday: You can order <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Antibiotic-Free-Duck-Fat-Gallon\/dp\/B01LX1OR52\/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&amp;keywords=duck+fat+bulk&amp;qid=1619696659&amp;sr=8-13\">a 40 lb. bucket of duck fat<\/a> on Amazon.<\/p>\n<p>After beating Portland twice on the road, the Grizzlies lost to the Trail Blazers at home last night. That puts Memphis in a tie with San Antonio for 8th in the West and 1.5 games back of Portland for 7th. Next up: A home game vs. Orlando tomorrow at 7.<\/p>\n<p>Today is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkiday.com\/dbcbac150b79388fe1fb5b7a00dcfadf\/national-shrimp-scampi-day\">National Shrimp Scampi Day<\/a>. You can get it at the Blind Bear!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.estately.com\/listings\/info\/89-w-carolina--1\">Condo for sale<\/a> on Carolina Avenue &#8211; I have been in this condo and it is very nice.<\/p>\n<p>MPD has initiated a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox13memphis.com\/news\/local\/mpd-cracking-down-reckless-driving-drag-racing\/SP6JQ2HMS5BUVNONSKPA6YCE7E\/\">Slow Down Memphis<\/a> program to combat reckless driving and drag racing. They&#8217;ve confiscated over 60 cars this year. I&#8217;d like to see the program have a permanent weekend night presence at Wagner and Beale.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/749698232338817\">Max Kaplan &amp; The Magics<\/a> play Tug&#8217;s Courtyard tonight 6 to 9.<\/p>\n<p>Robusto by Havana Mix hosts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/228620295681129\">3BC Live: Ladies Night Out<\/a> tonight starting at 6. It&#8217;ll feature a DJ set by Big Sue. Can&#8217;t make it out? The event will stream live on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>Tonya Dyson plays <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/570894110980637\">Central Station Hotel: Live at the Tracks<\/a> tonight 6:30-9:30.<\/p>\n<p>In the national news: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.localmemphis.com\/article\/news\/nation-world\/feds-execute-warrant-rudy-giulianis-nyc-home\/507-01cbe38b-7946-4921-a271-f41c779f9adf\">Feds execute search warrant at Rudy Giuliani&#8217;s home.<\/a> At least partly, it has to do with Giuliani&#8217;s dealings in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/politics\/transcript-read-president-biden-s-first-address-to-congress\/ar-BB1ga5mj?ocid=uxbndlbing\">transcript<\/a> of President Biden&#8217;s first address to a joint session of Congress last night. Isn&#8217;t it refreshing to have a president who can speak in complete sentences?<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s it for now. Got a rainy walk across the street to work this morning. 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