Monday, December 29, 2008

Time to reflect and regroup!!!!

Hello New Biggies and Loyal Players of the Big Trivia Show!

Another year has (almost) come and gone. This is the time of year that we usually reflect on the year that was and focus on the new year to come. No, I’m not going to do that here as I will leave that for the news shows. We each lived this year differently and uniquely and therefore, who am I to speak for every individual person? You know what you did!!

Now, as far as the Big Trivia Show is concerned, this has truly been a great year! It was not void of adversity at times, but all came out just fine. I do want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of the five Big Trivia Show venues for their continued support as we move into 2009 bigger and better than ever! Here they are...

Thanks to Martin, Rachel, Keith, Nick, and Lucy at Copper Rocket as they put up with me the most (4 days a week!!).

Thanks to Phil, Lisa, and Fallon at Rivals. I’ll be back after the New Year!!

Thanks to everyone at Smokey Bones especially Brooke and Jenna Beth!

Thanks to Kelly, Lizza, and the crew at Gators Dockside Lake Mary

And of course….

Thanks to Crystal, Dom, Keith, and James at Coasters!!

Now, I’m not one for picking one BTS Team of the Year as that would also be silly in my view. Each show is unique and different and that’s the way I like it! However, I will choose one team per venue that, in my view, showed exemplary dedication, as well as, gamesmanship throughout the year. Some will feel slighted but that is unavoidable. For this, I am sorry.

So, without further rambling, here are the 2008 BTS Teams of the Year.

At Copper Rocket it is……I LIKE BEER

At Rivals the award goes to…..Sean and Travis (and their numerous team names and teammates!! You know who you are!!)

At Smokey Bones it is….The Pink Panthers

At Gators Dockside it is…The South Pole Elves

At Coasters it is…..I Peed in your Pool

Each of the teams listed above will receive 3 extra points on their overall score for the next show!

Thanks to all of you for a wonderful year! Let’s keep it going in 2009!As for this week’s schedule, It MAY or MAY NOT be limited. This is where you come in. Call Gators’s Dockside in Lake Mary (407) 673-3488 and Coasters at Boardwalk Bowl 407-384-0003 and tell them you want trivia this week! That will go a long way! I will let you know the schedule when I know it.

Now for this week's winners!!First, here is where you can catch the BIG Trivia Show every weekday!!

Monday-Tue-Thur-Fri at Copper Rocket for Budweiser Happy Hour Trivia beginning at 5:30!!http://www.copperrocketpub.com/

Copper Rockets players....Don't forget to listen to the Shannon Burke Show for you secret password! A new password is revealed every Friday with Curtis Earth! Write the password on your answer sheet and qualify for a free pitcher of beer courtesy of Copper Rocket!!

And during the week!!

Tuesdays at Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill Waterford Lakes starting at 7:30pm.http://www.smokeybones.com/

Wednesdays at Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary (Lake Mary Blvd right past Lake Emma)http://www.gatorsdockside.com/

Thursdays at Coasters Sports Pub inside Boarwalk Bowl for two exciting 3 round games beginning at 9pm!!www.alomabowlingcenters.com/boardwalkbowl.html

*SPECIAL NOTE: You may have noticed that Rivals was removed from the weekly mentions. They have decided to forgo the show until January so it is not done for good, just for now. I want to thank Rivals for all they have done and I look forward to seeing my Rival's crew next month!Attention cast aside Rivals Teams!! Don't forget you can catch the show on Tuesday's at Smokey Bones bar and Fire Grill at Waterford Lakes and Alafaya every Tuesday at 7:30pm and at Coasters (inside Boardwalk Bowl) every Thursday at 9pm!

Tuesday @ Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill 2 Games ($20, $15, $10 both games)
1st Place—You’ll Shot Your Eye Out!/You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out
2nd Place—Team MLM/ Team Hummus
3rd Place-Team MLM/ Hummus House

Wednesday @ Gators Dockside Lake Mary 1 Game ($20/$15/$10)
No Show-Christmas Eve

Thursday @ Coasters Sports Pub (inside Boardwalk Bowl) 2 Games ($25/$15/$10)
No Show-Christmas Day

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday @ Copper Rocket 1 Game winner take all! ($15)

Mon—Shiny Happy People
Tue—I Like Beer
Thurs—Christmas Day
Fri—I Like Beer

Now, for this week's JUMBLE PHRAZE THAT PAYZ! Each word in this five word jumble will be worth three points with each word corresponding for a day of the week.Example...Monday-first word (+3), Tuesday-second word (+3), etc.
Remember, if you solve that days word (+3) AND the five word sentence (+1), You will get a total score of (+4). The Phraze will be added to your final overall score.
YOU CAN USE THE PHRAZE ONCE PER GAME (if applicable) GOOD LUCK!!

This week's Phraze That Payz Theme ... Wishing each and every one you a…
Monday- +3 AHHLYTE
Tuesday-+3 LATYEWH
Wednesday-+3 ROPOESUPRS
Thursday--+3 EWN
Friday- +3 RAYE

Write out the entire phraze and receive one extra point!Also, any new person you bring will earn you ONE EXTRA POINT PER NEW PERSON!!
NEW PERSON POINTS LIMITED TO FIVE PER SHOW !! Please No repeats!!Once they are new, they cannot be used as new again. Just let me know and I will give it to you!

Thanks to all of the Big Trivia Show Venues and congrats once again to our Teams of the Year!!

You thought last week was great, just wait til this week!!

See you at the shows!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Steads

Monday, December 22, 2008

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Hello New Biggies and Loyal Players of the Big Trivia Show!



Well, here it is, Christmas week already! I guess the only question I have for you this week is...How's the shopping going? Is it..



A) Frustrating

B) Flustering

C) Annoying



Now, I realize in a perfect world, the holidays are a time to reflect and relax with the ones you love. However, this is not a perfect world now is it? Its rush, rush, rush! Gotta put up the tree, the lights, gotta send out the cards and the dreaded Christmas letter!! AHHH! It can be maddening.



As I have gotten older, I like to think I have grown wiser as well. So, with that said, I refuse to let this time of year stress me out! I have made a conserted effort to focus on making this time of year special for my daughter. She is only 5 and does not need to see Mommy and Daddy flipping out over anything. After all, Santa is coming and that means Daddy has to make sure the cookies are made for Sir Claus, the carrots are out for the reindeer, the driveway is cleared so santa can park, and of course, I have to remember to keep the front door unlocked so Santa can break into my house and hook us up! Now if that's not what it's all about, I don't know what is!



Normally, it would be time for our BTS Team of the Week, however, its the holidays and it wouldn't be right to award it to just one team now would it?



Therefore.....Congrats to our BTS Team of the Week..Santa and His Reindeer!

(don't forget the pooper scooper S.C!!)



Of course, this week's schedule will be limited so make sure to plan accordingly! No shows Wednesday or Thursday. Merry Christmas to all!!



Now for this week's winners!!



First, here is where you can catch the BIG Trivia Show every weekday!!



Monday-Tue-Thur-Fri at Copper Rocket for Budweiser Happy Hour Trivia beginning at 5:30!!http://www.copperrocketpub.com/



Copper Rockets players....Don't forget to listen to the Shannon Burke Show for you secret password! A new password is revealed every Friday with Curtis Earth! Write the password on your answer sheet and qualify for a free pitcher of beer courtesy of Copper Rocket!!And during the week!!



Tuesdays at Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill Waterford Lakes starting at 7:30pm.http://www.smokeybones.com/



Wednesdays at Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary (Lake Mary Blvd right past Lake Emma)http://www.gatorsdockside.com/



Thursdays at Coasters Sports Pub inside Boarwalk Bowl for two exciting 3 round games beginning at 9pm!!www.alomabowlingcenters.com/boardwalkbowl.html



*SPECIAL NOTE: You may have noticed that Rivals was removed from the weekly mentions. They have decided to forgo the show until January so it is not done for good, just for now. I want to thank Rivals for all they have done and I look forward to seeing my Rival's crew next month!



Attention cast aside Rivals Teams!! Don't forget you can catch the show on Tuesday's at Smokey Bones bar and Fire Grill at Waterford Lakes and Alafaya every Tuesday at 7:30pm and at Coasters (inside Boardwalk Bowl) every Thursday at 9pm!



Tuesday @ Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill 2 Games ($20, $15, $10 both games)

1st Place—Team Woot/Sponsored by Budweiser

2nd Place—Hells Satans/Mama didn't raise no fool!

3rd Place—Ain't Nothin But a Damn Shame/She Talked Back, Time to Smack a Ho!



Wednesday @ Gators Dockside Lake Mary 1 Game ($20/$15/$10)

1st Place—South Pole Elves

2nd Place--I Love Lamp

3rd Place—STFU



Thursday @ Coasters Sports Pub (inside Boardwalk Bowl) 2 Games ($25/$15/$10)

1st Place—I Peed in your Pool/Who cut the Cheesecake?

2nd Place—Eat Me/The Skidmarks

3rd Place—Ninja Turtles/Beotch



Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday @ Copper Rocket 1 Game winner take all! ($15)

Mon--I Like Beer

Tue-- Ultra Donkey

Thurs—J&W

Fri—Baconweiser





Now, for this week's JUMBLE PHRAZE THAT PAYZ! Each word in this five word jumble will be worth three points with each word corresponding for a day of the week.



Example...Monday-first word (+3), Tuesday-second word (+3), etc.



Remember, if you solve that days word (+3) AND the five word sentence (+1), You will get a total score of (+4). The Phraze will be added to your final overall score.



YOU CAN USE THE PHRAZE ONCE PER GAME (if applicable) GOOD LUCK!!



This week's Phraze That Payz Theme ...Covering my bases for the Holidays



Monday- +3 PAPHY

Tuesday-+3 HSIMRSATC

Wednesday-+3 UKAHKANH

Thursday--+3 ANAKWZA

Friday- +3 IEFSUVST (Hint: Its for the rest of us)



Write out the entire phraze and receive one extra point!



Also, any new person you bring will earn you ONE EXTRA POINT PER NEW PERSON!!



NEW PERSON POINTS LIMITED TO FIVE PER SHOW !! Please No repeats!!



Once they are new, they cannot be used as new again. Just let me know and I will give it to you!



Congrats again to our Team of the Week... Santa and his Reindeer! (just go with it)

You thought last week was great, just wait til this week!!



See you at the shows!!



HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!



Steads

Monday, December 15, 2008

Operators are standing by.......

Hello New Biggies and Loyal Players of the Big Trivia Show!

Well, the Holiday Season is definitely in full swing, and there are some HOT DEALS to be had if you are willing to spend a buck or a few thousand. Need proof? Then look no further than in the state of Illinois where, for a limited time only…………..YOU can become a U.S Senator!!

Just imagine the benefits!! You will be the envy of your block for certain. Who else in your circle can say that they’re a freakin Senator for goodness sake? Now, I’ve seen the hot items of the season but honestly, this is by far is the hottest!

Now, like a lot of things, there MAY be some risk involved.

First, you have to be the highest bidder and they’ll be some pretty substantial bids so don’t be frugal!

Second, it will help if you’re willing to “be flexible” as the job may require you to throw way any morality or belief in honest politics that you might posses. That’s overrated anyway right?

Third, you will have to relocate so I hope that’s not a problem.

Fourth and maybe most important….you COULD end up in jail as this transaction MAY be construed as illegal. Talk about buyer beware huh? Just make sure you read the fine print!

Bids are only being accepted for a limited time only so act now! Oh, if you do decide to bid, don’t apply in person!! You must call to set up an appointment. Just dial 1-877-SENATE-BID and ask for Blago. Remember…BLAGO.

All party affiliations are eligible because the only party that matters is the Party of Cash! Who knows, this Senate seat may lead you to the presidency one day....... Just sayin….

Now its time for our BTS Team of the Week. This week’s winner is a unique case indeed. For you see, it is a team of one. Who says one person can’t win alone? Usually, this person usually comes to Coasters with six or seven other team members but this week, he decided to prove his worth to not just his teammates, to me, and to all his competitors……but more importantly….to himself.
OKAY, I don’t know why he came alone. He just did, and he won!! That is enough for me to recognize his impressive accomplishment!

Congrats to our BTS Tea..um...Person of the Week.............. LONE WOLF! (pictured w/o his “I Peed in Your Pool” teammates). Maybe now we know who truly pees in the pool....

Now for this week's winners!! First, here is where you can catch the BIG Trivia Show every weekday!!

Monday-Tue-Thur-Fri at Copper Rocket for Budweiser Happy Hour Trivia beginning at 5:30!!http://www.copperrocketpub.com/

Copper Rockets players....Don't forget to listen to the Shannon Burke Show for you secret password! A new password is revealed every Friday with Curtis Earth! Write the password on your answer sheet and qualify for a free pitcher of beer courtesy of Copper Rocket!!

And during the week!!

Tuesdays at Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill Waterford Lakes starting at 7:30pm.http://www.smokeybones.com/

Wednesdays at Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary (Lake Mary Blvd right past Lake Emma)http://www.gatorsdockside.com/

Thursdays at Coasters Sports Pub inside Boarwalk Bowl for two exciting 3 round games beginning at 9pm!!
www.alomabowlingcenters.com/boardwalkbowl.html

*SPECIAL NOTE: You may have noticed that Rivals was removed from the weekly mentions. They have decided to forgo the show until January so it is not done for good, just for now. I want to thank Rivals for all they have done and I look forward to seeing my Rival's crew next month!

Attention cast aside Rivals Teams!! Don't forget you can catch the show on Tuesday's at Smokey Bones bar and Fire Grill at Waterford Lakes and Alafaya every Tuesday at 7:30pm and at Coasters (inside Boardwalk Bowl) every Thursday at 9pm!

Tuesday @ Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill 2 Games ($20, $15, $10 both games)
1st Place—Dan is a Genius/Jessie Kissed Jenna
2nd Place—Texas Got Robbed Again/Frink is the man
3rd Place—Pimps from Oakland/Dan is buying my dinner

Wednesday @ Gators Dockside Lake Mary 1 Game ($20/$15/$10)
1st Place—We’re comin at ya like a Spider Monkey
2nd Place--STFU
3rd Place—Duh!

Thursday @ Coasters Sports Pub (inside Boardwalk Bowl) 2 Games ($25/$15/$10)
1st Place—3 Bitches and the Boy/Lone Wolf
2nd Place—Lone Wolf/ Licker and a Sucker
3rd Place—Shock Top/And Dat One

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday @ Copper Rocket 1 Game winner take all! ($15)

Mon--I'm The Bartender
Tue-- I Like Beer
Thurs—Toe Fools
Fri—I Like Beer

Now, for this week's JUMBLE PHRAZE THAT PAYZ! Each word in this five word jumble will be worth three points with each word corresponding for a day of the week. Example...

Monday-first word (+3), Tuesday-second word (+3), etc.

Remember, if you solve that days word (+3) AND the five word sentence (+1), You will get a total score of (+4). The Phraze will be added to your final overall score.

YOU CAN USE THE PHRAZE ONCE PER GAME (if applicable) GOOD LUCK!!

This week's Phraze That Payz Theme ...Bid Now!!

!!Monday- +3 VRRGOONE
Tuesday-+3 GLBAS'O (Person's nickname)
Wednesday-+3 TNAEES
Thursday--+3 TSAE
Friday- +3 AAAANERTXGZV

Write out the entire phraze and receive one extra point!

Also, any new person you bring will earn you ONE EXTRA POINT PER NEW PERSON!!NEW PERSON POINTS LIMITED TO FIVE PER SHOW !! Please No repeats!! Once they are new, they cannot be used as new again. Just let me know and I will give it to you!

Congrats again to our Team of the Week... LONE WOLF!

You thought last week was great, just wait til this week!!

See you at the shows!!

GOOD TIMES

Sunday, December 7, 2008

(Kiddie) Party Animal!

Hello New Biggies and Loyal Players of the Big Trivia Show!

Sorry this entry is a late one but man...what a weekend! I am truly the Kid Party King!! I'm sure I'm not alone as I know many of you have or had little ones so you know what the World Kid Party Tour is all about! It started Saturday morning at CVS as the search for the perfect gift under $10. Of course, this requires the help of your own child as you ask the question...
"What does little Susie or Johnny like?" This is usually followed by "What do you mean you don't know" or "Daddy thinks he might get this for you for Christmas, so lets get Susie or Johnny a nice container of Hanna Montana Rubber Bands". Translation....Daddy don't know crap about Susie or Johnny and sure as He#@ ain't spending $25 on a talking Dora the Explorer doll for them. No offense, but that's what their daddy is for.

Next, it was party time with a stop at IPEX in Altamonte Springs for some cake and awkward talk with people you don't know. Thank God my wife was there with me to soften the blow. Women truly have an impressive ability to BS with another mom and dad for as long as it takes. This is a skill I am and will always be impressed with, and one I do not posess.

Sunday, it was our turn to throw a bash for my own little princess and AT LEAST 30 OTHER CRUMB SNATCHERS AND THEIR FOLKS! Man, some celebrity weddings don't have this large of a guest list! So, my wife and I provided the pizza, cake, and the good folks at Turning Pointe Dance Studio provided the venue for this legendary event. I figured 10 large pizzas would be enough for kids and parents . I was JUST right. Not a crumb to spare. My wife figured a large Carvel Ice Cream cake would be enough for this A-List affair. It was JUST enough as well. We were tapped out of cash and ready to end this thing after an hour or so. Two hours later, the party was still rocking! Man, maybe I should be a party planner!! Who knew a mixture of Dominos, Carvel, and Tropical Capri Sun would keep such an audience!! A small price to pay for our daughters happiness. Don't be fooled however, she made out like a bandit! I have never seen so many $10 toys! Hanna this, Polly Pocket that. CVS represented HUGE!! Some were even a couple of notches above your Child Party Default Gift. To my daughters credit, we set some gifts aside to donate to Toys for Tots. We are trying to instill in her just how lucky we are, etc and she is willing to sacrifice some of her good fortune to those who have no fortune at all. For this, I am truly impressed with her unselfishness, unspeakably proud, and makes all of this worth the effort!

Happy Birthday Elaina!! You truly humble your daddy and make my life complete.

As for next year, we will be having a small gathering. How's Taco Bell sound??

Now its time for our BTS Team of the Week. This week's decision was not a hard one to make. This team was been running roughshot over the competition at Gators Dockside lately. So much so, even their team name reaks of success. It kinda sums it all up.

Congrats to our BTS Team of the Week.............. The Arrogant Bastards!

(I guess it does pay to be arrogant sometimes:)

Now for this week's winners!!

First, here is where you can catch the BIG Trivia Show every weekday!!

Monday-Tue-Thur-Fri at Copper Rocket for Budweiser Happy Hour Trivia beginning at 5:30!!http://www.copperrocketpub.com/

Don't forget to listen to the Shannon Burke Show for you secret password! A new password is revealed every Friday with Curtis Earth! Write the password on your answer sheet and qualify for a free pitcher of beer courtesy of Copper Rocket!!

And during the week!!

Tuesdays at Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill Waterford Lakes starting at 7:30pm.
http://www.smokeybones.com/

Wednesdays at Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary (Lake Mary Blvd right past Lake Emma)http://www.gatorsdockside.com/

Thursdays at Coasters Sports Pub inside Boarwalk Bowl for two exciting 3 round games beginning at 9pm!!
www.alomabowlingcenters.com/boardwalkbowl.html

*SPECIAL NOTE: You may have noticed that Rivals was removed from the weekely mentions. They have decided to forgo the show until January so it is not done for good, just for now. I want to thank Rivals for all they have done and I look forward to seeing my Rival's crew next month!

Attention cast aside Rivals Teams!! Don't forget you can catch the show on Tuesday's at Smokey Bones bar and Fire Grill at Waterford Lakes and Alafaya every Tuesday at 7:30pm and at Coasters (inside Boardwalk Bowl) every Thursday at 9pm!

Tuesday @ Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill 2 Games ($20, $15, $10 both games)
1st Place-- Texas Got Robbed/Rich Dicavaluchi's
2nd Place-- Ocho Kristo/I think I just shot myself in the leg
3rd Place--All Proceeds go to a feast of appitizers/ Car Ramrod

Wednesday @ Gators Dockside Lake Mary 1 Game ($20/$15/$10)
1st Place--Arrogant Bastards
2nd Place--Ay Babay
3rd Place--Its Electric

Thursday @ Coasters Sports Pub (inside Boardwalk Bowl) 2 Games ($25/$15/$10)
1st Place--I Peed in Your Pool/I Peed in Your Pool
2nd Place--Licker and a Sucker/Win
3rd Place--Eat Me/Fubar

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday @ Copper Rocket 1 Game winner take all! ($15)
Mon--I'm The Bartender
Tue-- I Like Beer
Thurs--Bob Loblaw's Law Blog
Fri-- Mr E's Beautiful Blues

Now, for this week's JUMBLE PHRAZE THAT PAYZ! Each word in this five word jumble will be worth three points with each word corresponding for a day of the week.
Example...Monday-first word (+3), Tuesday-second word (+3), etc.

Remember, if you solve that days word (+3) AND the five word sentence (+1), You will get a total score of (+4). The Phraze will be added to your final overall score.

YOU CAN USE THE PHRAZE ONCE PER GAME (if applicable) GOOD LUCK!!

This week's Phraze That Payz Theme ...Need a Kiddie Gift, Don't Dispair!!
Monday- +3 DNSHCRIEL'
Tuesday-+3 YTARP
Wednesday-+3 RENSTPE
Thursday--+3 DRTAQEEHUARS....
Friday- +3 SCV!!
_ _ _ _ _ !!(+1)

Also, any new person you bring will earn you ONE EXTRA POINT PER NEW PERSON!!

POINTS LIMITED TO FIVE PER SHOW and Please No repeats!! Once they are new, they cannot be used as new again. Just let me know and I will give it to you!

Congrats again to our Team of the Week... THE ARROGANT BASTARDS!!!!

You thought last week was great, just wait til this week!!

See you at the shows!!

GOOD TIMES and Ice Cream Cake!

Steads