MEMORIAL DAY

Hello Biggies and Loyal Players of the Big Trivia Show.

I hope your Memorial Day was full of all the ingredients necessary for a successful holiday.... Beer, BBQ, and of course, some time for reflection and remembrance.

I think we all have known or are related to someone who has fought in one these wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Storm and the Wars in Iraq and Afganistan. But did you know…..

Memorial Day originally honored those who had died in the Civil War and in The Spanish-American War?

Also, Memorial Day was declared a federal holiday in 1971. This is a day to remember loved ones who have passed on, as well as remembering our service men and women.

Flowers and flags are placed on graves in remembrance of them. Parades and dedications of memorials usually are part of the day's activities. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, local marching bands, members of the armed service, fire departments, police departments, and fraternal orders often march in parades and attend ceremonies to commemorate the day.

Waterloo, N.Y. is considered the birthplace of this holiday because the people of Waterloo were the first people to proclaim a day on May 5, 1866 to honor the soldiers who died in the Civil War. They closed their businesses and placed flowers and flags on the graves of their soldiers. Flags were flown at half-mast.


And finally, the Southern States of Alabama and Mississippi observe the last Monday in April as Confederate Memorial Day. Georgia observes April 26th, North and South Carolina observe May 10th, Virginia observes the last day of May. Louisiana and Tennessee observe June 3 and Texas celebrates Confederate Heroes Day, January 19th.

Just doing my job by dropping some Memorial Day knowledge for you.
I’m sure however you decided to celebrate it, it was fu, unique, and memorable!

Happy Memorial Day Biggies!

Be sure to join me this Friday at 7pm as we welcome our newest venue, Volcano’s Coffee Bar and Roastery.

They are located at 133 S. Orange Ave between Pine and Church St right next to the brand spanking new Downtown Plaza Orlando. Remember, there is a parking garage on Pine so don’t sweat finding a spot. Their phone number is 407-404-6489.

Mark your calandars!! Friday May 29th at 7pm at Volcanos for an exciting Three Round Show.

Remember, the more you support it, the more likely they are to make it a weekly thing ya know?
So please don’t be strangers!! Come on out for the debut voyage and let Volcano’s know what we are all about.

Volcanos is more than just coffee as they also feature a BEER AND WINE MENU!

DON’T FORGET, AS AN ADDED BONUS! YOU WILL RECEIVE ONE POINT PER PERSON REGARDLESS IF THEY’RE NEW OR NOT! (For example, If you have a three person team, you will receive three points!!)

Spread the word and let’s rock Volcanos this Friday the 29th!!


Now its time for our BTS Team of the Week.

This week’s winners come to us courtesy of our show at Gators Dockside. As has been the case before, you don’t necessarily have to win every single game of trivia to be considered as Team of the Week. I like to reward those teams that come back week after week and really stand out thus becoming a staple at that venues show. That is exactly what our winners have done.

They often consist of 4 members. They sometimes have 6 members. But in addition, they always have their “Half” members. I’ve seen one team member baby, and I’ve seen as many as three toddler team members! You have to reward a team that is grooming future BTS’ers?

These guys have been at every show since the start of 09’ and they have really gone toe to toe with the big boys at Gators. That plus running a daycare at the same time? I’ve gotta give my props for that!

Congratulations to our BTS Team of the Week….Six and 2 Halves!
They will earn 3 extra points on their next quiz at Gators on Wednesday!

You can catch the BIG Trivia Show at these wonderful locations!!

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

Wednesday at Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary (Lake Mary Blvd right past Lake Emma) now starting at 7pm
http://www.gatorsdockside.com/

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

Fridays at Volcano’s Coffee and Roastery for One stimulating Three Round Game staring May 29th at 7pm.
http://www.volcanoscoffee.com/

This Week's Results:

Tuesday at Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill 2 Games ($20, $15, $10 both games)
1st Place—Impatient Procrastinator/Asshats
2nd Place—Asshats/Impatient Procrastinator
3rd Place—Sit on my Facebook/The Blank

Wednesday @ Gators Dockside Lake Mary 2 Games ($20/$15/$10)
1st Place—Balls Wet
2nd Place- Star Whores From The Milfy Way Galaxy
3rd Place-Six and Two Halves (BTS TEAM OF THE WEEK)

Thursday @ Coasters Sports Pub (inside Boardwalk Bowl) 2 Games ($25/$15/$10)
1st Place-Kevin Swallows (84PTS)/Cooter Smash
2nd Place- Check Her Fever With Two In the Beaver/George Touched My No-No Place
3rd Place- I Peed In Your Pool/Broken Shot Clock

Now for this week's JUMBLE PHRAZE THAT PAYZ! Simply unscramble the five word jumble, and write it on your sheet.

THE PHRAZE IS WORTH 5 POINTS AND IS ONLY ACCEPTABLE FOR THE THREE ROUND GAME ONLY!

SIMPLY WRITE IT ONCE PER GAME ON YOUR ANSWER SHEETS!

GOOD LUCK!!

This Week's Theme.. Mark Your Calandars!
DYRFAI
VIIRAT
NLSOVACSO
EFEFOC
TWWNNOOD

Remember, 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 BTS Team of the Week....The SIX AND TWO HALVES!

Thanks again for all of your support.
You thought last week was great, just wait til this week!
See you at the shows and Friday at Volcanos!

Steads