UPDATE – DECEMBER 11, 2009

 Hello, Phlockers!

While we Pittsburghers are drowning in tears over the Steelers loss to Cleveland, it seems like a good time to brighten the day with thoughts of Halfway to Phlocking coming up in January.

Very Important! Please don’t forget to make your reservations as soon as possible at The Commodore Perry Inn and Suites in Port Clinton. Ed is counting on us to fill the hotel, but we don’t have an exclusive block forever, so do your part and make your reservation now. The toll free number is 1-866-385-3101 and be sure to let them know you will be attending Halfway to Phlocking to get the special rate.

Port Clinton is a lovely town, and Dan is considering having a Friday afternoon bar crawl to a few of the local establishments. The crawl would start between 4:30 and 5 PM, and we’d be back at Mr. Ed’s Bar before KD Moore takes the stage around 7 PM. We don’t need an official count, but would like to know if there is enough interest to pursue this idea. If you can participate, please drop Dan a note at steelcitydan@comcast.net before January 15.

Our entertainers are booked – KD Moore, Johnny Rodriguez, Corned Beef and Curry Band, and Junkanoo Brothers. j. Hanson of the Junkanoos is already working on this year’s Saturday night jam session – it will start earlier and last longer, so be prepared. If you’ve never been to Halfway to Phlocking, our Saturday night jam is a one-of-a-kind show that you won’t see at any other event. Thanks so much to all of our musicians who are willing to brave the sometimes very cold Ohio weather to make Halfway to Phlocking a success.

Remember, there’s no registration fee for Halfway, but we do ask that you support our raffles – and we can always use prizes! Make your reservations as soon as possible!

16th Annual Phlocking of the Phaithful – June 10-13, 2010 – A Palm Tree Kind Of Day – more info will be on the website soon. Registration forms will be available at Halfway and on the website after January 1. A super special event will take place at Phlocking this year!

January 14 -17, 2010 – Pardi-Gras, New Orleans, LA – Named Trop Rock Regional Event of the Year  We are very happy to report that this super event, sponsored by our good friends Jerry and Mary Diaz, along with their committee that includes Pam Fortner and Earl Bernhardt, has won this prestigious award presented by the Margarita MAFIA. We look forward to attending every year – especially this year because Phlocking will be represented by some of our own musicians, including the Corned Beef and Curry Band! Register at www.pardi-gras.com – there’s still a little time.

Have a great holiday season, and we look forward to seeing everyone in January.

Pat and Dan Kaley