"Dad, I've broken my leg in several places."
"Well, don't go to those places."
- Elias Hill (101 Dad Jokes)
THE RANGER REPORT - November 2020 The Official Newsletter of The Mighty Manatees "Celebrating 35 Years of Song" FACE MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING STRONGLY ENCOURAGED AT ALL SHOWS
THE BIGGEST BARN IN BERKS COUNTY! - We will be celebrating the birthdays of Betsy, Cheryl, Denise, and Rich this Saturday night, November 14, on 36 acres at 179 Hunter Forge Road, Macungie, PA. Fee admission, free burgers, free hot dogs, and free Betsy's famous Ham, Green Beans and Potatoes. Donations appreciated. BYO. Showtime is 7:00 - 10:00 PM. Dress warmly.
KIMBERTON KAPERS! - The amazing Randy (bass/harmony vocals/p.a. operation) and I (guitar, harmonica, mandolin, accordion, lead vocals) will be playing an acoustic gig outside at the Stone House Grille in Kimberton, PA.
Special musical guests? Ray Adkins? The Laniacs!? This place also serves good jambalaya. Showtime is 5:30 - 8:30 PM. Special thanks to Bill Rutter. www.stonehousegrillepa.com
FLASH GIGS! - A Flash Gig is a show that is called on a day's notice (24 to 36 hours). We've played a couple of them lately. Flash Gigs sometimes happen when there's a sudden streak of unseasonably warm weather If you would like to be notified of these last minute shows then please "Like" The Mighty Manatees Band on Facebook and then stay tuned for future announcements.
VIDEO OF THE MONTH! - This month's Youtube clip is another show from New York City. The year is 1991, and the place is The Bitter End on Bleeker Street, Greenwich Village. This is a film by Michael Jones. At that time, the band had recently gone from a computerized duo to an electric 5 piece band: Myles Rothwell - drums, Randy Wagner - bass/vocals, Andrew Vernon - percussion, Ray Adkins - guitar/vocals, myself on guitar/keys/vocals. https://youtu.be/lYiSYTPEm4k
MY MOTHER'S 90TH BIRTHDAY! - Every May, my mother flies down here from Canada to celebrate her Mother's Day with us and catch a Manatees show or maybe two. Over the years many Fanatees have met her. Sadly, she was unable to fly down here this year due to the pandemic. This December 9, my mom will turn 90 (!) but my family and I will not be able to be with her due to the pandemic. I'm trying to figure out different ways to help her celebrate this milestone age. If any of you out there would like to send her a birthday greeting, her mailing address is:
Mrs. Eleanor Hodgson
291 Queenston Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3N OW9
CANADA
MORE DAD JOKES -
"Dad, what's the best pan to use to make sushi?"
"Japan!"
"Dad, have you seen my sunglasses?"
"No, son, have you seen my dad glasses?"
"Dad, have you heard about this new restaurant called Karma?"
"Yep, there's no menu you just get what you deserve."
Well, that's all the news for now.
Please stay safe and please stay well,
Ranger Will
IN PASSING -
Sean Connery
Saeb Erekat
The Amazing Randi
Viola Smith
Ken Spears
Alex Trebek
NOVEMBER 2020
14 - Sat - BIGGEST BERKS COUNTY BARN BIRTHDAY BASH - 179 Hunter Forge Road, Macungie, PA 7:00 - 10:00 PM Electric Quartet OUTSIDE
21 - Sat - Stone House Grille, Kimberton, PA 5:30 - 8:30 PM Acoustic Duo Special Guests? OUTSIDE
26 - Thurs - THANKSGIVING
