{"id":27186,"date":"2023-10-31T12:00:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T17:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/?p=27186"},"modified":"2023-10-31T12:00:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T17:00:08","slug":"halloween-update-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/31\/halloween-update-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just for kicks, I decided to dress up as a troll yesterday. While dressed up and talking to tourists at the bar, I learned there is a troll museum<\/a> in Alliance, Ohio.<\/p>\n

I’m probably gonna dress up again today, because it’s Halloween. Let’s have a look at who all are celebrating with special festivities today:<\/p>\n

Bass Pro will have a candy hunt and digital photo download from 5-7 PM<\/li>\n

Bardog will have a costume contest<\/a> with $200\/$100\/$50 cash to the winners<\/li>\n
Blind Bear will have Scare at the Bear<\/a> with DJ Tree from 9 until at least 1; drink specials; weekly food specials (see list below); costume contest<\/li>\n
Silky’s will have a Nightmare on Beale Street<\/a> party starting at 7. DJ Taz, costume contest.<\/li>\n
Atomic Rose will have a masquerade ball<\/a> tonight starting at 8. Prizes, $5 jack-o-lantern shots, DJ Ron with the music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A personal note: If you see me out tonight (most likely at Bear or Bardog) and feel like buying your favorite blogger a PBR or a shot, it would be much appreciated. I’ve been drinking mainly Cokes\/Pepsis out at the bars lately, but tonight there are going to be crowds and I deal with those much better when I have a light buzz.<\/p>\n
The Blind Bear has posted its weekly menu specials:<\/p>\n
- Blueberry shortcake – House-made white cake topped with boozy blueberries and house-made whipped cream 8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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  The Memphis Grizzlies have dropped to 0-4 following a 125-110 loss<\/a> to Dallas at FedExForum last night. Memphis will now hit the road for a game against Utah and two against Portland.<\/p>\n
  The Grizzlies’ home floor will have a new look during NBA in-season tournament games. The CA has a preview<\/a>. The new floor will debut at the November 10 home game vs. Utah.<\/p>\n
  The DM stopped by Wayne’s Candy Co<\/a>. on Downtown’s south end to see how Halloween business is doing.<\/p>\n
  Today’s the last day<\/a> for the 3-month sales tax holiday on groceries in Tennessee.<\/p>\n
  The annual Downtown Christmas tree lighting<\/a> is set for Saturday, November 18 (my birthday!) Photos with Santa from 4:30 to 6 PM. Margie’s 901 hot chocolate. I wonder how many Downtowners will bring flasks and spike their cup of Christmas cheer?<\/p>\n
  Let’s have a look at college football games of interest to Memphians this Saturday.<\/p>\n
  - 16 Oregon State at Colorado, 9:00 PM, ESPN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    That is a LOADED slate of college football – unlike last Saturday, which was rather weak. The 11 AM hour is especially stacked. If you want a good table\/seat at Max’s Sports Bar for the games, my advice would be to be standing outside the door at 10:30 that morning. Remember, folks, whether or not you are an LSU fan, Purple Drank is always an appropriate gameday beverage.<\/p>\n
    The first version of the committee’s official College Football Playoff top 25 rankings will be released today at 6 PM on ESPN. Note that the team ranks listed above are from the AP poll. I will not be updating them once the CFP poll is released, but in future weeks I will use the official CFP ranks rather than the AP for my game lists.<\/p>\n
    That’s it for now. Happy Halloween.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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