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I wish it were true, but alas, we are going to have brunch at the Elks and then see the Elvis Presley show.
The Elks Father’s Day Lunch not only features a great menu but also a spectacular show with a rockin’ tribute to the King, starring internationally acclaimed musician and actor Scot Bruce as Elvis. Scot celebrates what made Elvis not only the King of Rock & Roll, but also the King of Cool! See the magic that made a generation swoon in the 1950s and ’60s, before the white jumpsuit, sunglasses, and glitter of Vegas. Along with his 4-piece band, Bruce meticulously and respectfully recreates the electrifying musical excitement of Elvis in his prime, right down to the vintage instruments, hip threads, and grease in his hair. From Elvis’ humble beginnings at Sun Records to the Ed Sullivan Show (when America caught its first glimpse of him), through his Hollywood career, and to his black leather-clad 1968 comeback TV special.
I opened a box from Colleen and thought perhaps I should soak it in the bathtub first, but I took a chance. Wow! I hit the jackpot. A Father’s Day card, a coffee mug, a candle, and a T-shirt!
I drink from it every day when I do the Daily Diary!
How true!
Thank you, Colleen and Mark, for my Father’s Day surprise.
Robin and Bob came by early, and we all drove together to the lodge.
The Apollo Man!
We had a table right on the dance floor up front!
Best seats in the house!
Stories were told and retold. Brunch was terrific. We had all the beef ribs we could eat, and they were excellent!
Our champion storyteller was holding court, keeping us in stitches the whole afternoon!
Stories are told.
Vicky and I gave a demonstration in swing dancing to all the shy people around us!
Vicky and Paul tear up the dance floor.
At intermission, we got a group picture.
Yeah Yeah, the gangs all here!
Elvis played “American Trilogy,” which caused tears throughout the lodge.
Elvis visited us.
I had a glass of liquid so I would have enough courage to get up and dance. P.S., it didn’t take much!
The lemonade was outstanding
We moved across the flow like we were ice skating.
We danced several times to great 1950s music!
From the lodge, we stopped in at Axe’s Bar & Grille and had some jalapeno poppers and hot wings.
It was a wonderful day with family and friends. We did miss Colleen, Joe, and Zack, but there is always next year!
Let me leave you with one thought (I’m such a boy!)
