What a weekend with FINGERS and the WhaleShark!!

finsupnorth · Post by **finsupnorth** » September 14, 2003 12:42 pm

Up in little Tomahawk, WI for the Fall Ride, in a quiet little bar on Nokomis, the place was jumping with Erik and the Whaleshark and Fingers....a few college guys from Eau Claire came rolling in with grass skirts, hats, and all....I think they were happy to see Fingers and talk a little about the stories he could tell. Erik and Tatiana were the best and Greg "Fingers" Taylor was incredible as well. The WhaleShark has a real career and will be awesome to see when he opens for Jimmy in California (too bad I can't go)....I think we should work on getting him to start for Alpine.

Fingers was so nice and we got many pictures together. We were dancing on the bar and pouring shots down his throat, I think he had a good time.....I even got a kiss goodbye.........I will post more later along with pictures of our great time! Gotta let the hubby log into his fantasy football now.

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » September 14, 2003 12:47 pm

Can't wait to see the pictures! I'm so glad you had a good time!

Air M'Ville Cap'n · September 14, 2003 12:49 pm

That is a cool story. I'd love to see Fingers sometime

sirgumby77 · Post by **sirgumby77** » September 15, 2003 3:25 am

Thanks for the reminder of Fantasy football, after a day of workin, then hangin out drinkin micro brews and cuban cigars---totally forgot all bout my team

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » September 15, 2003 1:51 pm

Sounds like fun, F.U.N.! Wish I could have made a road trip out of it! Can't wait to see the pics!

jkortum · Post by **jkortum** » September 15, 2003 2:37 pm

Dang..... I only live in St. Paul, MN.. I should have made the trip.....

7lords · Post by **7lords** » September 15, 2003 2:46 pm

finsupnorth wrote:Up in little Tomahawk, WI for the Fall Ride, in a quiet little bar on Nokomis, the place was jumping with Erik and the Whaleshark and Fingers....a few college guys from Eau Claire came rolling in with grass skirts, hats, and all....I think they were happy to see Fingers and talk a little about the stories he could tell. Erik and Tatiana were the best and Greg "Fingers" Taylor was incredible as well. The WhaleShark has a real career and will be awesome to see when he opens for Jimmy in California (too bad I can't go)....I think we should work on getting him to start for Alpine.

Fingers was so nice and we got many pictures together. We were dancing on the bar and pouring shots down his throat, I think he had a good time.....I even got a kiss goodbye.........I will post more later along with pictures of our great time! Gotta let the hubby log into his fantasy football now.

Glad you had phun!

Wish I could have made it but the ultrasound on Friday was pretty important - the Dr. was worried that my wife was measuring small and they also had some concerns about the kidneys

Happy to report though that everything is AOK and looking good for a late Nov. delivery

finsupnorth · Post by **finsupnorth** » September 15, 2003 4:33 pm

jkortum wrote:Dang..... I only live in St. Paul, MN.. I should have made the trip.....

I tried letting everyone know it was going to be a good time! There were not many people there and most of them were bikers who didn't know how anyone was anyway. We had the whole night to chat with him and just talk about whatever.....Greg promised to stay in contact....they will probably be back there next summer or maybe even closer to where I live near Stevens Point...

finsupnorth · Post by **finsupnorth** » September 15, 2003 4:35 pm

Glad to hear everything is okay Wade! I know how stressful it can be, all you can do is pray and have faith.....

hopefully with the connections I made, everyone in Wisconsin will get more opportunity to see Fingers again soon....I will keep everyone posted.

7lords · Post by **7lords** » September 15, 2003 4:39 pm

finsupnorth wrote:
jkortum wrote:Dang..... I only live in St. Paul, MN.. I should have made the trip.....
I tried letting everyone know it was going to be a good time! There were not many people there and most of them were bikers who didn't know how anyone was anyway. We had the whole night to chat with him and just talk about whatever.....Greg promised to stay in contact....they will probably be back there next summer or maybe even closer to where I live near Stevens Point...

Get them to play at Witz End in Stevens Point and I'll be there for sure. I'm from Stevens Point and was just up there yesterday working on some duplexes my dad owns.

http://www.thewitzend.com/

finsupnorth · Post by **finsupnorth** » September 15, 2003 4:42 pm

Sounds good Wade, I will see what I can do. We are in the process of joining the PH club in Point. The Order of the Sleepless Knights. I figure that would be a good welcome into the club if I could book the Whaleshark and/or Fingers sometime. Hell, I'm ready to go to Maui to see the whaleshark again...Erik and Tatiana were so cool! Lots of fun. You know, in October they are playing a private party for Cybil Shepperd...and to think I turned them down on the offer to tour with them....I would love to see who is all at that party.

gumbo gal · Post by **gumbo gal** » September 16, 2003 9:13 pm

FUN, that is such a great story! Sounds like a great time...I can't wait to see the pics! I would have loved to have been there dancing on the bar with you

and doing lots of jello shots too

had to go to a friend of hubby's wedding reception. Yes, it would be great to see them at the witz end! that place is insane...I love it

friends of ours have a band that plays there quite often (Burnt Toast and Jam) great beer selection too. I'm tagging along next time for sure

finsupnorth · Post by **finsupnorth** » September 16, 2003 10:26 pm

Hey Steph! It would have been awesome to have you there!
They will be back and I will let you know for sure!
Might swing getting them to come with us to Alpine next year....

as for more pictures, I have a few from my camera now
and there are more on www.thewhaleshark.com under
the gallery, Sept 14th link.

Tell me what you think!

Yes, Fingers is kissing me on the cheek! And that is Erik with the Whaleshark.....

Even Fingers liked the Coyote Ugly dancing on the bar......

gumbo gal · Post by **gumbo gal** » September 17, 2003 9:44 pm

Those are awesome pics Jolena! Looks like a great time was had by all. I am for sure going with you next time they come back! Even if that is a while away, we will still have to meet up sometime...maybe at the Witz end?

?Just not sure how I would get home

Alpine next year would be so much fun if they came along. I miss Fingers blowin' that harp.

finsupnorth · Post by **finsupnorth** » September 17, 2003 10:22 pm

Hey Steph! We are too close not to get together soon. We will have to do something this winter to break up the long cold days......as for Fingers and the Whaleshark, it is possible......Playing in Point or somewhere for sure next summer, you can stay at my house, plenty of room! As for Alpine, I am working on getting the Whaleshark to talking with our bus group guy to have him play in the parking lot, would be awesome if Fingers came with also, but I don't know if he would just because all the people who would recognize him. You never know though...if so, we are getting our tickets next to them so maybe we can get backstage! --you never know......

Don't get me wrong Fingers, I would never try using you to get backstage because you are way awesome.....in all reality, it would just be fun to have you there and listening to YOUR stories!

As for the Whaleshark, TaTiana and Erik are such cool people...you all should have a chance to meet them....for any California parrotheads, they play often in your area....lucky!!!! Check them out! Gosh-I sound like their groupy.....yup! I am

ParrotheadKalee · Post by **ParrotheadKalee** » September 18, 2003 7:15 pm

Count me in as a groupy, too!! What an awesome time that was

What a life Erik and TaTiana have... living right in the middle of a Jimmy Buffett song...

finsupnorth · Post by **finsupnorth** » September 19, 2003 10:46 am

KALEE!!! Glad to see you finally got over the weekend and are back online! next road trip is in your hot new car! can't wait! You know, I was thinking, Detroit isn't that far away....maybe we should swing by and chat with Fingers some more!

I am working on getting Tatiana and Erik to play at Margaritaville in Las Vegas after they open and we decide when the group can go out there...I know, long time off, but I can't wait to partu with them again!

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