Wednesday, July 29, 2009

WOLFY'S ON THE WATER!!

Please welcome Wolfy's on the Water in Sanford!

They are the newest addition to the Big Trivia Show family of venue's!

Join us Monday August 10th at 7pm for Sunset Trivia!

for all the vital information, here is there website:
http://www.wolfys.com/

Wolfy's is a fabulous venue nestled along Lake Monroe and offer the prettiest waterfront view anywhere in Central Florida.

You won't find a better sunset view this side of Key West.

Thanks to Chris, Melissa, and the rest of the Wolfy's on the Water crew for adding the Big Trivia Show.

They also feature 35 Cent Wings on Monday Nights as well as 5 for $10 on Bud and Bud Light Buckets!

With the NFL season just around the corner, there will not be a better place to watch Monday Night Football then at Wolfy's!

Can't wait to see all of you Monday August 10th at 7pm for Sunset Trivia at Wolfey's!

Monday, July 27, 2009

Do You Believe In Unlikely Events??

Hello Biggies and Loyal Players of the Big Trivia Show.

Most of you have been coming to play the Big Trivia Show for a while now.
For some of you, it’s been a couple of months. For others, it’s been a year, maybe even two. But I bet some of you did not know this about me, I‘m a small business owner. Well, I WAS a small business owner.

My wife and I had a 49% ownership stake in the Olde Cup and Saucer in Longwood which we helped open in the summer of 2006. The original idea of purchasing an ownership stake was to have a secure investment and to be able to watch it build into something sustainable and of course, profitable.

Much like many of you, things were humming right along until the economy decided to recede like a hairline and things changed drastically. I was forced to find a new profession in the Fall of 2007 which I finally did in early 2008. Of course, being without a steady paycheck for a while makes you re-evaluate everything including having a 49% ownership stake in a relatively new business. Not to mention, established businesses were being chewed up and spit out. Hell, if Bennigans couldn’t survive, what makes you think all 900 square feet of my loose tea and coffee business could?

Well, it did (although it was in ICU on life support). The debt was piling up and things were looking grim. I had been desperately trying to sell my stake since I lost my job back in 07 but the other owner couldn’t afford to buy me out. We weren’t able to get ahead and the other owners and I had decided we could no longer go on. Our Going Out of Business Sale was set for July 26th. We needed a miracle (or at least an unlikely event).

That is exactly what we got this weekend.

Someone stepped up and agreed to buy my portion of the business ensuring the business would stay open for the foreseeable future!

This made my year!

Not only because I was able to save part of my investment, but I really want to see the business thrive even if I will no longer be a part of it. I truly wish the Olde cup and Saucer the very best and I want to encourage you to stop by and check it out. Support local business!! You know, the one’s who didn’t receive a government bailout or a dime of stimulus money.

You have to smile for the little guy who survived the recessions best shot and is still going. I know I am.

www.oldecupandsaucer.com

Oh, this is a TRIVIA BLOG!! Sorry about that. Let’s move on.

It’s time to announce our BTS Team of the Week. As you know (unless you’re brand new to the blog), I recently went back to host Friday Happy Hour Trivia at Copper Rocket Pub in Maitland. Most of the teams that play that show were there during my first go around. I think it’s safe to say that most of the time, I Like Beer was in the running for the Grand Prize. After all, they were the Copper Rocket Team of the Year for 2008. Apparently, they had hit a bit of a slump while I was gone and had not won since I left. That slump ended this week as they took it to the competition with the form they showed in 08. I like to think it was my return that inspired them to victory. Perhaps, they were sober.

Either way, it is my pleasure to congratulate our BTS Team of the Week…..
I LIKE BEER

They will earn 3 extra points on their next quiz FRIDAY AT COPPER ROCKET!

Big thanks to the folks at Cheers in Kissimmee for their hospitality last Monday as I filled in for Cornell. I had a blast! Good news, I will be doing it again on Monday August 10th so make plans to be there.

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

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

Friday at Copper Rocket Pub in Maitland for Happy Hour Trivia beginning at 6pm!
www.copperrocketpub.com

This Week's Results:

Tuesday at Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill 2 Games ($20, $15, $10 both games)
1st Place- Hand Pulled Pork/Steel City (79Pts-High Score)
2nd Place-Friends of Bill/Friends of Bill
3rd Place-Everything Rhymes With Orange/Hand Pulled Pork

Wednesday @ Gators Dockside Lake Mary 2 Games ($20/$15/$10)
1st Place— Are You My Daddy?/The Dude Abides
2nd Place- We Find The Holes/Star Whores
3rdPlace-Nacho/Are You My Daddy?

Thursday @ Coasters Sports Pub (inside Boardwalk Bowl) 2 Games ($25/$15/$10)
1st Place-I Had My Face In Steph’s No No Place On Tuesday
2nd Place- Angry Masterbaters
3rd Place- Brown Baggin Heffers

Friday@ Copper Rocket Pub- One 3 Round Game ($15/Bud Pitcher/Bud Gadgets and Gizmos)
1st Place-I Like Beer (BTS Team of the Week)
2nd Place- It’s Rd 3, Don’t Be A Baby Factory
3rd Place- The Seaward

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.....Movin on

NITCGTU
OSLOE
AET
USSSBIEN
IRENOWPHS

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....I LIKE BEER

Thanks again for all of your support.

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

Steads

P.S Good Luck Olde Cup and Saucer!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Perfection

Hello Biggies and Loyal Players of the Big Trivia Show.

It finally happened!

Usually I reserve discussing weekly results until later in the Blog but when something this impressive occurs, exceptions have to be made. This week at Coasters, a team by the name of Its Supposed To Hurt, That's Wy They Call It An Ass Whoopin (How appropriate huh?)achieved perfection.In my two years of hosting trivia, many have tried and none had ever accomplished until now. A perfect score in our Three Round Game. 31 out of 31 questions (one extra point question was also asked) for a total possible score of 81. This plus 5 extra points for correctly identifying the Phraze That Payz gave a grand total of 86 points and propelling them into Big Trivia immortality.

It reminded of me of some of the others who have come close in the two years of the Big Trivia Show. Teams like...

Rivals legends Sean and Travis
Gators Dockside regulars Van Gundy’s Mustache Ride
Coasters competitors I Peed In Your Pool

All Hall of Famers, yet they have not yet accomplished this most prestigious of honors.

Congratulations Its Supposed To Hurt, That's Wy They Call It An Ass Whoopin on your most impressive accomplishment.

You are truly alone at the top at least for this week, however, records are meant to be broken. Regardless, you will always be first, but this will make for great competition going forward!


Just to make it official, It is my pleasure to congratulate our BTS Team of the Week…..Its Supposed To Hurt, That's Wy They Call It An Ass Whoopin

They will earn 4 extra points on their next quiz Thursday at Coasters!

The search for more venues is really beginning to take form so I am optimistic a new venue will be added soon. Stay Tuned!

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

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

Friday at Copper Rocket Pub in Maitland for Happy Hour Trivia beginning at 6pm!
www.copperrocketpub.com

This Week's Results:

Tuesday at Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill 2 Games ($20, $15, $10 both games)
1st Place-Gordon's Penguin Dance/Gordon's Penguin dance
2nd Place-Epic Fail/Maniacus
3rd Place-Wolfpack/I Comes Before U

Wednesday @ Gators Dockside Lake Mary 2 Games ($20/$15/$10)
1st Place—Drunken Cowboy Joe/Return of the Polish Hammers
2nd Place-Polish Hammers/STFU
3rd Place-S Q Z Me/Chronix of Trivia

Thursday @ Coasters Sports Pub (inside Boardwalk Bowl) 2 Games ($25/$15/$10)
1st Place-Dammit, Kevin Showed Up/Its Supposed To Hurt, That's Why They call It An Ass Whoopin (Perfect Score 86-BTS Team Of the Week)
2nd Place-Twat Swatters/Our Other Ride Is Your Mom
3rd Place-I Peed In Your Pool/I Peed In Your Pool

Friday@ Copper Rocket Pub- One 3 Round Game ($15/Bud Pitcher/Bud Gadgets and Gizmos)
1st Place-Shiny Happy People
2nd Place- A G-5 And Lot's Of Money
3rd Place- I Like Beer


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.....Your weekly goal is a......
VEREN
NIDNEG
TQSUE
NNEORCCNIG
NTCOEPFREI

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 Perfect BTS Team of the Week....Its Supposed To Hurt, That's Wy They Call It An Ass Whoopin

Thanks again for all of your support.

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

Steads

I dedicate this Blog Entry to Maggie Givens.
Rest In Peace.

Monday, July 13, 2009

I’m Baaaaack (and not just from the beach)

Hello Biggies and Loyal Players of the Big Trivia Show.

Did ya miss me? I can honestly say that I did miss each and every one of you although it was nice to get an extended va-cay with my beautiful family. We all need some R and R regardless of our chosen professions and it was awesome. Of course, I would like to thank Cat Hicks for holding it down while I was away. It can be a bit overwhelming especially for a newbie, and I am happy Cat was able to step in and keep the shows going. Big Thanks Cat! You’re A Pro!!

With that said, I have not had a chance to find out the results of last week’s contests except one. That one being the Friday return of the Big Trivia Show to Copper Rocket Pub in Maitland!! What a turnout we had for the first show back. It was good to see some old friends and make some new ones too. That show has and is always such a blast. I am so excited to be a part of it again. Thanks Copper Rocket!

As for our BTS Team of the Week, it would only stand to reason that the winner would have to come from Copper Rocket right? After all, it was the only show I got the chance to host this week AND the game was a tight one to the end. The award could go to a couple of different teams but we have to go with our grand prize winners.

Therefore, It is my pleasure to congratulate our BTS Team of the Week…

A G-5 and Lots of Money!

They will earn 3 extra points on their next quiz Friday at Copper Rocket!

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

Friday at Copper Rocket Pub in Maitland for Happy Hour Trivia beginning at 6pm!
www.copperrocketpub.com

This Week's Results:

Friday@ Copper Rocket Pub- One 3 Round Game ($15/Bud Pitcher/Bud Gadgets and Gizmos)
1st Place-A G-5 and Lot’s of Money
2nd Place- What Time Does Mike’s Catfish Open?
3rd Place- It Round 3, Don’t Be a Pussy

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.....I’m baaack

EARLYGRUL
EHDUSLCED
RPGMONGIMAR RRTENUS
YDMIEMTLIAE

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....

Thanks again for all of your support.

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


Steads

Monday, July 6, 2009

This Just In!!

It is my pleasure to officially welcome back Copper Rocket!!

The first show will be Friday July 10th at 6pm.

Thanks to Martin, Rachel, and the terrific staff, crew, and of course, the regulars for providing the opportunity to come back!

Hope to see all of my Copper Rocket teams back and ready to play!

Steadman

Thursday, July 2, 2009

I’m Outta Here

Hello Biggies and Loyal Players of the Big Trivia Show.

Well, if you haven’t heard by now, I am taking next week off! That’s right, I’m heading for the beautiful beaches of North Carolina to spend time with my wonderful family. In the meantime, the show will go on.

Cat Hicks will be stepping in next week so please come on out like you normally do and I will see each and every one of you on July 10th at Copper Rocket!

Have a great 4th and please be safe!

As for our BTS Team of the Week, we honor one of our Hall of Fame teams that swept both games at Smokey Bones in grand style. Its always great when these guys come to play. However, I am also honoring this team as two of its founding members are moving.

I just want to thank Jessica Myers and Will Hazzard for their weekly loyalty and dedication to playing the game. They started at Rivals way back when and came to Smokey Bones soon after. They were elected into the BTS Hall of Fame earlier this year and will always have that honor. They are also great people that deserve all the good things in life.

Thanks Will and Jessica for your friendship first, and your dedication second. I will miss you. Good luck! As for the other members, I haven’t forgotten about you. Therefore, It is my pleasure to congratulate our BTS Team of the Week…..

The Pink Panthers
They will earn 3 extra points on their next quiz at Smokey Bones!

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

This Week's Results:

Tuesday at Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill 2 Games ($20, $15, $10 both games)
1st Place- Pink Panthers/Pink Panthers-BTS TEAM OF THE WEEK
2nd Place-Asshats/Asshats
3rd Place-Run ET Run/Vince in/Turk Out

Wednesday @ Gators Dockside Lake Mary 2 Games ($20/$15/$10)
1st Place—That’s What She Said/That’s What She Said
2nd Place- Ronnie’s Angels/Star Whores
3rd Place-Star Whores/Beach Bums

Thursday @ Coasters Sports Pub (inside Boardwalk Bowl) 2 Games ($25/$15/$10)
1st Place-Our Other Ride Is Your Mom/George Touched My No No Place
2nd Place- Kevin Drinks Zima/The Fierce Midget Pirates of Williegoat
3rd Place- Mile High Idiots/Kevin is a 30 year Old Virgin

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.....Vacation
EADTNMSA
ASH
FLET
HET
DBULGIIN

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....
Thanks again for all of your support.

Remember, I will be gone next week but trivia will continue with Cat Hicks.

You thought last week was great, just wait til this week!
See you on the 10th at Copper Rocket!