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The Lectronic Latitude reports that Jimmy took delivery of a new boat called "Groovy" in St Barts (see the articles from January 29th and January 31st). The boat is reported to be a Tofinou 9.5 m designed by Michel Joubert.

From the Lectronic LatitudeThere was a humorous hiccup to the launch, as the boat somehow became stuck to the cradle and couldn’t be lifted off. After some prying, she was released. Once that was done, Buffett and friends, including 83-year-old Marius Stackelbough of Le Select, enjoyed a brief christening, then he went out for an afternoon sail.
(thanks to Jim C for passing that along to us)

From the Miami Herald: Sports Illustrated will take over The Fifth in South Beach for its Club SI party presented by Cadillac on Saturday night. The party’s hosted by Venus and Serena Williams; Wyclef Jean will perform. But who cares about that when there will be SI swimsuit models in attendance? They’re dropping in for the world premiere of Jimmy Buffett’s SI swimsuit video, Getting the Picture, which debuts in conjunction with the 2007 Swimsuit Issue.
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/living/16575990.htm

Some additional photos of the Hemisphere Dancer snow sculpture are available at the Chippewa Valley Parrothead Club website.

“Down on Indiana Avenue, Wes and Jimmy man they played the blues.”
John Hiatt, “Window on the World”. Produced by Paul Leslie taitradio@gmail.com and Jeff Pike jeff@jeffpike.com

We’re proud to bring you part 2 of the 2-part Wesley Cook radio special. Thanks for all who tuned into part 1. Wesley Cook gets compared to a lot of artists—from Paul Simon or Dave Matthews to Bob Dylan, but the artist he sounds most like is Wesley Cook! Listening to his lyrics and his thoughtful melodies gives no doubt as to why he has been developing a very devoted following. His music has been featured in motion pictures and he is the topic of an upcoming short biographical film.

Tune in from anywhere in the world on Radio JimmyDreamz at
http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com

Wednesday 9am—January 31, 2007
February 1, 2007—Thursday 4pm
February 3, 2007—Saturday 8pm
**All broadcasts are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)**

The page for LandShark Lager is up on Margaritaville.com
http://margaritaville.com/concoctions_lager.php

Here’s an article about the St. Paul Winter Carnival having a snow sculpture of the Hemisphere Dancer this year.
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/16544984.htm
(thanks to Brenda for passing that along)

Below is a photo of the Hemisphere Dancer sculpture fron the Snow Sculpture event that opend on Friday January 26th on Harriet Island. For more details visit the St. Paul Winter Carnival website
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On Sunday February 3rd the Jamaica Dogsled team joins four others in the Winter Carnival’s first-ever Dogsled Rally, an exhibition race on Harriett Island - read more.

On Savannah Buffett’s show on Sirius this week she mentioned Jimmy would be performing at Jazz Fest on April 28. The list of entertainers for both weekends will be posted soon at www.nojazzfest.com. (thanks to NanaBabe for passing that along)

"Time After Island Time" has a very special friend and neighbor on this edition. Uncle Jim Mayer of the Peter Mayer Group, who is also in Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band talks about his album, "Funky as a Diaper." Described as Frank Zappa for kids, it is certainly entertaining at any age! You can listen right now or any time at TAIT On Demand. Also visit Uncle Jim Rocks for more information on Jim Mayer.

From the Charlotte Observer: Jimmy Buffett’s Cheeseburger in Paradise chain comes to Huntersville; the new burger joint is slated to open Monday January 22nd at 16203 Northcross Drive, off Exit 25 from I-77. Lunch and dinner daily.

Other locations that are expected to open soon include
Coral Gables, FL on February 5th
Islin, NJ on March 19th
Ft Myers, FL - Spring 2007
(thanks to CaptainP and Phil for passing that along)

The Time After Island Time Radio Program is very proud to present Part One of a 2-part special on Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Recording Artist and sometime actor WESLEY COOK. Wesley Cook’s cover of "He Went to Paris," has lead some music fans to say…"Who was that?" The single debuted first on the Time After Island Time show on Radio JimmyDreamz in commemoration of Jimmy Buffett’s Sixtieth Birthday.

SO WHO IS WESLEY COOK? What is unique about Wesley Cook is his profoundly deep and well-constructed lyrics. The variety of music he composes is more diverse than most artists you will ever encounter. But you will find some of his songs to be folk, some blues, some rock, and a healthy dose of beautiful ballads. His depth of thinking and writing, as well as ambition leaves some a bit surprised when they find out how young he is.

We welcome him on TAIT for a very intimate conversation and some unplugged acoustic guitar playing and singing. Be prepared to hear a troubadour you will not soon forget! Tune in from anywhere in the world via Radio JimmyDreamz at
http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com

Broadcast dates and times for Part numero uno—
JANUARY 22, 2007—Monday 1pm
JANUARY 24, 2007—Wednesday 9am
JANUARY 25, 2007—Thursday 4pm
JANUARY 27, 2007—Saturday 8pm
**All broadcasts are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)**

TAIT is produced by Paul "Lifestyles" Leslie taitradio@gmail.com & Jeff Pike jeff@jeffpike.com

From The Plain Dealer: Still a standout is "Weather With You," which Crowded House released in 1991 and which enjoyed a new life last year as the title track of Jimmy Buffett’s latest album. "It kind of blew me away," says Neil Finn, who formed Crowded House in 1985 after the demise of his previous band, Split Enz. "I like the way he did it. "And I like that he did it. I don’t know much of his stuff, but he’s obviously got a very big fan base. He does huge shows. So I’m really happy he’s taken that song on. Good on him! I look forward to meeting him. I’ll give him a big thank-you for certain."

From CMT: "Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts and Others Prepare New CDs". George Strait fans can look forward to the spring release of a live album recorded at Texas Stadium with Jimmy Buffett and Alan Jackson in 2004.