Hooters Sarasota Christmas Tale of 2014

HOOTERS SARASOTA CHRISTMAS TALE OF 2014

Twas’ the night before Christmas, when all through the bar,

The excitement was excelling, for Christmas was not far.

The stockings were abound, with calendars inside,

It is the holidays at Hooters, will you join me for the ride?

The outside bar area, which has a cool crisp feel

The moon is brightly lit, making it all feel surreal.

The joyous personalities, of the regulars outside.

Makes the eve of Christmas, seem all well and alive

When what to our surprise, we heard the sound of some bells

And we looked all around, to see what our eyes would hail.

We look left, we look right, forward and back,

But it is up we should gaze, to see someones red sack.

A  sleigh that it was, flying up in the sky

Guided by nickering reindeer, flying on by.

The sleigh made a turn, and came straight on our way,

And landed so silently, as St Nick stopped to say.

Hi Maddie, hi Kaleigh, Emily, Samantha

Hi Rhiannon, and Karly, Nikki and Elisa.

I see you there Jade, with Kailee by your side,

I see all of you right now, for it is Christmas tonight.

I see all of you here, working hard I do see

And I will make the time, to each one of you I see

He talked to the regulars, bringing joy to the crowd

Often breaking in laughter, as his voiced boomed out loud

With a nod and a gander, he was quickly inside,

Gave a hug to Jasmar, as he joyfully walked by

He looked back behind the bar where the cooks all stood

He gave them a wave and they all got back to their food.

Mindy turned the corner, ran into him while in flight

He smiled while saying “I have gifts for your kids tonight.”

Oh how he smirked, examining the store door to door.

How it has changed, from the his visit nine years before.

Looking at the calendar, for five girls in it were graced,

There is Emily and Kendall, with Nicolle and Taylor to praise.

Oh how he was proud, of everyone he did see,

Making hooters the restaurant, the one true place to be

He grabs a hot chocolate, from the counter it appeared,

Took a long big drink, oh this place he held dear.

Knowing he is not needed, this year it does seem,

He heads to the door, to get back to his team

As he loads up and gathers, the reins for the sleigh,

Called for Rudolph to go red, his nose to light up the way.

As he flew onward bound, away into the dark night

Ali could hear his final words, as he vanished from sight

“Hooters in Sarasota, a favorite place for me to be,

Is always a treasure , every December I do see.

I leave you all now, as I veer to the right”

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO HOOTERS;

YOU ARE TRULY CHRISTMAS TONIGHT!!

Created and written by David "Thrills"  and avid regular at Sarasota Hooters

Follow David @TampaAmazeMe

Email TampaThrillme@gmail.com

Photo taken from the Sarasota Hooters Facebook page and all rights and privileges concerning that photo belong to them. IT IS SUCH A GREAT PHOTO!!!!!!!

Poem may be recirculated in any means others may find enjoyment out of it with proper credit given



Ringling Brothers Circus Extreme Starts in Tampa

What is more exciting than the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus coming home to the Sarasota/Bradenton? That would be Circus Extreme coming to Amalie Arena in Tampa  from January 1-4, 2015. This is your chance to bring your family to be astonished by the various Extreme acts that can only be presented the Ringling Brothers Circus way.

In this years edition, Ringmaster Andre McClain will capture the audiences attention and lead them through an adventure of Xtreme, X-Hilirating, X-Traordinary, thrills and X-Citement that can only be contained under the ring. join the Ringmaster and see Mongolian Strongmen and BMX riders. Other featured acts this year include Gemma Kirby, the worlds youngest female human cannonball, the high wire Danguir Troupe led by Mustafa, Tabayara Maluenda with have his family of tigers and X-Otic animals aplenty.  

Circus Extreme will have a 4 day engagement at Amalie Arena. Buy early and save EXTREME! Follow the link and use promo code MOM4 and get $4 off your tickets for the Friday Jan. 2 at 7:30pm, Saturday Jan. 3 at 11:00am, or Sunday Jan. 4 at either 11:00am or 7:00pm showings.

Circus Xtreme will also have an All Access Pre-Show an hour before showtime. This event, which is free with your ticket, is an opportunity to get up close with the performers, learn some tricks, try on some clothes, and get pictures. WOW!!! 3 hours of fun starting at only $16. Take advantage of the $4 savings with promo code MOM4 and it starts at $12.

SO now it is time to get Xtreme and take your family to the GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH. Tickets are available by calling 800-745-3000 or by going to Ringling.com  Group rates are also available by calling 866-248-8740.

The circus is back home and here to stay in Ellenton. Celebrate and go Xtreme to start the year off right.

More information about the Ringling Brothers Circus available at Ringling.com and you can also follow them on Twitter @RinglingBros and on Facebook.

WIN A FAMILY 4-PACK OF TICKETS TO OPENING NIGHT!!!!

 Feld Entertainment is nice enough to allow me to give away 4 tickets to the opening night performance on Jan 1 at 7:30pm. There are various ways to enter. Make a twitter post about the Circus and follow both @RinglingBros and @TampaAmazeMe and you are entered. Also retweeting one of my tweets about the circus and following both of us will get you entered. Random drawing of qualified entries will be 12:00pm December 26th. If I get no response by 2:00pm on Jan. 26th I will draw again and every 2 hours afterwards til I can contact a winner. Tickets will be at will call in winners name before the performance. It is best suited for a local person since transportation is not included. ID required to pick up winning tickets. Please be prepared to answer if entering


David "Thrills"
Twitter @TampaAmazeMe

A Busch Gardens Christmas Tale of 2014

A BUSCH GARDENS CHRISTMAS TALE OF 2014

 

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the park,

Not a creature was stirring, in the ongoing dark;

The lights were all twinkling, all hung from the trees,

As a momentous occasion, has come to be seen.

 

 

It is Christmastown this December, close to the day,

That Santa makes his visits, while to beds the kids go lay.

The rest of us are here, to enjoy the awesome sights,

Of a festive Busch Gardens, lit by many colored lights.

 

 

For those that are here, this chilly, cool night,

The sights that are present, keeping  spirits all bright.

Walking the lit trails, seeing tradition unfold,

Enjoy your Busch Gardens, as this story is told.

 

 

The moon is all clear, as we see Christmas on Ice,

And the statue of an angel, you must stop to say hi.

In Three Kings Oasis, is the journey you have known,

See the Carol of the Bells, enjoy the musical show.

 

 

On to the Celestial Crossings, known as Pantopia by day,

Go up high on Falcons Fury, and dive down for your prey.

In Pantopia Grill, where Mrs. Claus hosts her feast,

Is a Christmas Celebration, sang by the beauty of a tree.

 

 

Hark, do you hear? The Christmas Town Express,

The sound of the carolers, the train’s horn gives a blast.

At the station there are penguins, nearby to enjoy,

Swimming and playing, putting on a nice show.

 

 

And look what we have, the North Pole we do arrive,

But Santa’s own house, with the elves here by our side.

Visit Santa and his wife, be you an adult or a kid,

And enjoy a nice snack, as goodbye they all bid.

 

 

On to Christmas Town Terrace, that huge tree we do see

The 50 foot light show, when done “MORE” we do plead.

Listen closely at the end, for Rukayah you may hear,

Along with Cinta and Bundar, giving tiger holiday cheer.

 

 

Oh Madagascar, where King Julien does dwell,

Along with Alex and Gloria, and the four penguins as well.

Operation: Christmas Vacation, a story that is told,

Being stranded in Busch Gardens, will they see it as gold?

 

 

Oh no there is Elmo, in his home in the park.

Sesame Street and Christmas, the young love with their heart.

Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, singing to the young kids.

Telling the heartfelt tale, of Elmo’s Christmas Wish.

 

 

Over a million lights, we are seeing through the dark,

But this is Busch Gardens, Florida’s premiere thrill park.

There are rides, beer and food, to enjoy with your time,

And Twisted Tales Pretzels, their specialties unwind.

 

 

Dive on Shiekra from up high, as you scream in the night,

And the Sand Serpent you ride, oh those turns are so tight.

Montu and Kumba, classics not to be missed,

Cheetah Hunt you are thrust, the sights go by with a swish.

 

 

Finally Christmas Town Village, to sit and enjoy,

Hot Chocolate and waffles, or maybe a new toy.

When all of a sudden, something has us look high,

We see Santa on his sleigh, leaving into the night.

 

 

Bye Shtuko, and Simon, Kasi and Mtani,

Bye Luna, bye Simsim, and little young Jasiri.

Christmas is for you, as everyone does see,

May you wake to the memories, that Santa will bring.

 

 

Busch Gardens is Christmas, As you all now know,

Christmastown means family, ours and your own

 

 

MERRY CHISTMAS MY FRIENDS, THE FURRY ONES I DO MEAN

AND TO EVERYONE ELSE, ENJOY THE CHRISTMAS GLEE!!!

 

By David Thrills

@TampaAmazeMe

tampathrillme@gmail.com