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Hey BeachBums and Parrotheads,

See the message near the bottom of the page from Andrew Talbot about what's happening for MOTM 2020.

 

 

Sad and disappointing News

MOTM 2020 has been cancelled.

                              For additional info on the PHiP web site click the image above or HERE

 

Message from Andrew Talbot, PHiP Director of Conventions

Hello Everyone:

The last few months have been challenging causing schools and businesses to be closed, concerts to be cancelled, and sporting events to be postponed. After working closely with our business partners, sponsors, and the Casa Marina we have decided to postpone PHIP’s Annual Meeting of the Minds 2020.

We have done this out of a great abundance of caution for our members, performers, and all the volunteers that make this event so amazing. This decision was not easy but we felt it was necessary. There is currently too much uncertainty surrounding precautions that will be needed in the future and the possible resurfacing of the Covid-19 virus that might happen later this year.

As the window to cancel the event was closing, making the decision now will allow Parrot Heads in Paradise and PHiP’s Meeting of the Minds to flourish in the future. Also, it will allow you to cancel any travel plans you have already made.  

You will receive a refund of your registration for the event by July 31, 2020. Please bear in mind it will take some time to process all of the refunds and get them to you.

You can rest assured that we will do everything possible to make next year a celebration to remember. We appreciate your understanding and trust that we are doing what is in the best interest of everyone involved. 

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: How do I get a registration refund?

A: There is nothing for you to do. This will be an automatic process and is only limited by the time required to process all of the payments back to those who are currently registered.

 

Q: How long will it take me to receive a refund?

A: Depending on volume you should receive your refund prior to July 31, 2020

 

Q. How will my refund be issued?

A. Every attempt will be made to refund your registration in the same manner you paid.  Due to restrictions by our service provided, we are only able to go back 120 days to issue an electronic refund.   If we are unable to issue an electronic refund, you will receive a check via U.S. mail. If you paid by check, you will receive your refund by check.

 

Q. Can I keep my reservation at the Casa Marina for 2021?

A. No, all reservations for PHiP's MOTM 2020 booked using our group booking code will be canceled and refunded.

 

Q: Do I have to contact the Casa Marina for a refund?

A: No, the Casa Marina will contact you as soon as possible via email. Given the Casa is still closed with a minimal staff in-house the hotel refunds could take up to 30 days to be returned to you so please be patient with the process given the situation.

 

Q: What are the dates for next year’s event?

A: Thursday, November 4, 2021 through Saturday, November 6, 2021

 

Q: When will I be able to book a room at the Casa for PHiP’s MOTM 2021?

A:  Booking for the 2021 event cannot start until the normal timing which is typically at the end of the calendar year. The hotel booking for 2021 will be announced via email and social media at that time.

 

Stay safe PHriends!

 

Andrew

 

Andrew Talbert
Parrot Heads in Paradise, Inc.

PHiP Director of Conventions

PHiP's Meeting of the Minds

Board member of the Lone Palm Foundation 

 

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One of our BeachFront Radio Ambassodors

Tiki Thom

is hosting his own Live Virtual PHlocking on Facebook, click HERE, details below

he is also the host of our Inspirational Isle show

every Sunday at 11 AM and 8 PM EST.

 

 

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Here is an Ambassador Report from down in Key West,

Brian Fields lets us know what is going on in our favorite part of the country.

 

Update from Key West and the Florida Keys – Key West Beachfront Radio Ambassador Brian “B-Man” Fields

 

It’s eerie to walk down Duval Street in Key West and not see the crowds on the sidewalks, the sound of a cruise ship blasting their horn to remind passengers it’s time to board and move on, and to hear the many musicians playing around the many bars in town.  Brings to mind the words in Jimmy Buffett’s song “When the Coast is Clear” -- The tourist traps are empty, vacancy a bounds, Almost like it used to be, before the circus came to town – many have said we live in the worlds largest gated community since the establishment of roadblocks coming into the Keys, but it’s all for good reason.

 

Strange how life can change in the blink of an eye and that is true for the Florida Keys and Key West during this life changing pandemic.  Bars and restaurants shut down, local merchant shops closed, many out of work, and the request for everyone to limit our movement and stay home and isolate.  Yes, Key West is very quiet and missing everyone who would have been here for the many events that occur during the Spring season – the only sound you’ll hear are the chickens, who pretty much own the island now (a little island humor there).  As the pandemic has altered the life of many, behind the scenes there are some good things happening.

 

During this time of the COVID-19, the Florida Keys and Key West are taking the opportunity during this slow time to work on many County/City projects to enhance the infrastructure for the locals and tourists.  In Key West, the City has moved up many much-needed street repair projects.  On Duval and Simonton Streets, most corners and sidewalks are under construction and in the near future both will receive new road pavement. 

 

Many of the businesses around town are painting and repairing their shops/bars/restaurants and conducting large-scale cleaning to make the environment safer for everyone.  In a time of uncertainty, it’s refreshing to see so many local business owners taking the time to tidy up and prepare for the reopening of Key West and eventually the opening to all our tourists who we miss very much. 

 

In the end, the Florida Keys and Key West will bounce back…we always do and always will.  It may not look the same or may seem a little different, as to date there have been many businesses closing their doors permanently, but other opportunities and doors will open for others.  The resiliency of the Florida Keys and Key West and the people who live here is unstoppable.  We look forward to seeing everyone in the near future and can’t wait to see everyone posting “We are finally once again “KEY WEST BOUND””!  Stay safe and healthy everyone and remember we are all “One Human Family”!

 

 

 

Brian Fields – Beachfront Radio Ambassador “Key West, Florida”

Brian Fields or better known as “B-Man” of the Key West Nautical Americana Duo “B-Man & mi-Shell live in Key West, Florida.  Brian has been traveling to Key West for years with his wife Michelle and finally took the plunge and moved permanently to Key West in November 2016.  Both Brian and Michelle are retired Air Force with over 20 years.  Now they both write, produce and perform around the Keys and Nationally.  Brian is a member of the Trop Rock Music Association (TRMA) and their song “Key West Bound” was recognized by the Conchfish Nation as their official anthem song.  You can find their music on iTunes, Apple, Google and many other streaming platforms

 

 

 

 

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May 2020 Trop5 Countdown List.

The Trop5 Countdown is now a part of the all new . . . . . . . "5 O'Clock Somewhere News" Show.  News about upcoming Buffett shows and stories from around the country. The show airs at the following times. Friday 5 PM EST, Saturday 1:40 PM, Monday 6 PM and Wednesday 7 AM.  A new show will be presented each month by DJ John. Show support for his new show and let us know how you like it. It's an hour packed with great stories and the Trop5 Countdown.  This show starts off with Keith Sykes reminiscing about John Prine, and a few of the songs they wrote together, continues with the Trop 5 Countdown and also remembering Bill Withers and other Trop Rock News.

 

So here is the countdown . . . . Bongo Drum Roll please . . . . . .

 

Trop5 Countdown for May 2020.

 

1 – Mike Nash - The Southern Drawl Band - Stay Thirsty

2 - Jimmy Buffett - Down at the Lah De Dah

3 - Aubrey Wollett - Better on a Beach

4 - Barefoot Reggie Starrett - Whole Lotta Beaches

5 - B-Man and Mi-Shell - High on Island Time

 

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Announcing another brand new episode of The Anchor Radio Show that will be aired on BeachFront Radio this Monday, May 18 at 8 PM EST.

 

Anchor Radio Show

 

Anchor Radio Show is hosted by Evan James & Miss Dawn as they take you on a mental Beach Vacation with fun segments like Anchor Radio's Guilty Pleasure Song of the Week, Artist interviews, Incredible fun stories, Anchor Radio's Idiot of the Week (a fan favorite) plus tons and tons of great Trop Rock music and some Rock and Country.

 

 

Welcome to the BeachFront Radio family

ANCHOR RADIO SHOW,  Evan James and Miss Dawn

 

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To listen and watch the Virtual Phins to the West party click HERE

 

Tune in during the dates and times shown

way farther down in the events section and enjoy your Virtual Party.

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"Beach Bars and Guitars Show"

hosted by Johnny Russler

 

 

Tuesday is a brand new show. So tune in this Tuesday May 5 at 8 PM.

 

 

The show is called "Beach Bars and Guitars Show" and is hosted by Johnny Russler of the Beach Bum Band out of the Chicago area. He is also one of the founders of the Big Burrito Radio show that we also aired for a few years but which has recently gone off the air from doing regular shows.  

The guest is yet to be announced but you can be sure there be be. . . . lots of stories and PHun stuff.

The show will be aired every Tuesday at 8 PM EST and we will continue airing the first five episodes on each Thurs at 9 PM EST each week until we are caught up.  Occasionally an encore show may be aired on Tuesday but for the most part we'll air the shows a week after the original broadcast. 

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Our BeachFront Hour shows are back

Each day of the week we'll have an hour of songs

to the following themes.

Usually around 2 PM unless an interview is scheduled on Wednesday

then it will air at 5 PM.

 

 

Monday - Back to Back Monday  - Two songs played back to back. Usually the same song by a different artist, or a song with the same title only

Tuesday - Six Pack Tuesday - An hour of six songs in a row by an artist - - -  three different artists

Wednesday - Key West Wednesday - All songs with Key West in the Title

Thursday - Paradise Thursday - All songs with Paradise in the Title

Friday - TGIF Friday - An hour of PHun party songs

 

The Wednesday and Thursday themes will change once we've played all the songs in that group.

 

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For any of you that are Pickleball enthusiasts here is a very cool video produced by some of the top Pro Players and their friends.

It is a parody of the Whitney Houston song "I Wanna Dance with Somebody", called "I Wanna Dink with Somebody"

Enjoy, click HERE to go the page, the Jigsaw Health page and click the arrow to play the video. It will surely make you smile.  The Jigsaw Health also has lots of information about the COVID-19 Virus and how you can help out the less fortunate that have lost loved ones, lost jobs and maybe will be losing their homes.  We all can help out just a little to make a difference. . . . Andy

 

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Please Help Gail Cook Folsom

one of our Parrohead Friends from San Diego

 

Gail needs our help! Those of you who have been following Gail and her story, know that she lost her colon to a botched colonoscopy in September of 2018. Gail continued to work, fought her way back to health and had surgery scheduled to reattach her small intestine to what is remaining of her colon. Unfortunately, she was recently diagnosed with two types of breast cancer just weeks before the surgery. The surgery has now been canceled and she continues to live with a colostomy bag while undergoing Chemotherapy and a double mastectomy for the cancer. The Chemotherapy, with complications from a missing colon, has landed her back in the hospital, dehydrated and weak. The doctors are also closely watching her heart as it has become enlarged.

I am offering 40 (possibly more) of the autographed books, “Trop Rock Songs Stories and Tales” along with a 3 volume CD set of these songs for all future donations of $50 or more. This is a $115+ value. I will also include 2 BeachFront Radio koozies and 2 BeachFront Radio Coasters. For those that donate $100 or more, I will double this and send you 2 books and 2 sets of CD’s. Simply send your name, donation amount, and shipping address through the organizer contact button on Gail’s GoFundMe site after making your donation. She will forward your information to me and I will ship the book and CD’s along with the koozies and coasters to you. Thank you for supporting Gail!
 

Below is the link to the GoFundMe page for more info and updates . . . .

Click HERE is the Link.

 

 

 

 

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Welcome to our latest Sponsor - - -

The Colebrookdale Railroad !!!  

Website: colebrookdalerailroad.com    or click HERE

 

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to travel on a train back in time to when the country was being explored by our early pioneers?

 

 

Experience the wonder and splendor of the bygone era of the Titanic (1900 to 1916) aboard the Colebrookdale Railroad. Travel Through Pennsylvania's Secret valley, enjoy a five star meal, listen to the grand piano, or sip a specialty cocktail as the train crosses tall timber trestles and deep rock cuts on one of the northeast's most scenic journeys unspoiled by time. The Colebrookdale's Secret Valley looks much the same today as it would to the iron-willed pioneers who first ventured along its cold, rushing creeks three centuries ago. Santa trains, foliage trains, and a host of special events make the Colebrookdale Railroad perfect for making lasting memories.

 

Visit colebrookdalerailroad.com and book your trip today for the adventure of a lifetime into the past. 

Read more about this unique Train Adventure in Pennsylvania's Secret valley aboard the Colebrookdale Railroad right HERE.

 

 

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Inspirational Isle is back !!! and will air every Sunday.

Tiki Thom brings you songs of Life, Love and Inspiration to reflect upon and maybe allow you to slow down and not take life at such a hectic pace.

It can be heard every Sunday at 11 AM amd 8 PM EST, exclusively on BeachFront Radio - - -

 

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Please Welcome the newest addition to our Ambassador family  -  - -

Fred McFarlin and his wife Georgia McFarlin -

 

Fred is a longtime fan and supporter of Trop Rock, whose connection to BeachFront Radio goes back to an early friendship with founder DJ Jeff Allen. Past BFR fans may remember him from shows like "Trop Rock Artist Spotlight" and "Trop Rockin' Live" - which earned him a Trop Rock Music Award nomination for Radio Show of the Year. he lives in Atlanta with his wife and fellow Trop Rock fan, Georgia McFarlin. Together they operate the Trop Rock and Parrot Head friendly travel agency. "Travel by Georgia".

 

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Would you be interested in being a BeachFront Radio Ambassador?

 

email us at:   andy@beachfrontradio.com

 

Go to the BeachFront Ambassador section to see who our BeachFront Ambassadors are and learn a little bit more about them. And what being a BeachFront Radio Ambassador is all about.

Click HERE to go to the Ambassador page.

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We would like to welcome our latest Sponsors and fine additions to the Tropical Mall. This one in the Jewelry section.

Tradewinds Galleria

on the Island of St.Thomas in Red Hook.

Tradewinds Galleria is happy to offer you an amazing variety of the finest jewelry in the Caribbean. Caribbean Hook Bracelets in a variety of styles, in silver, gold and twotone.

Visit our Tropical Mall page HERE to see more and then go to their website and see all they have to offer and place your order for the finest Caribbean Jewelry at prices you cannot beat in any other store in the island.

 

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And this one is in the Lifestyle section HERE.

Youngevity and the products 90 For Life and Rebound. For healthy living and added energy check out Rebound to keep you going whether involved in a sporting activity or just working hard and feeling a little run down. Rebound is the natural way to boost your energy and stamina level.

The 90 For Life vitamins and minerals provides all the nutrients your body needs to live a healthy life.  Check out the videos and go to the Youngevity web site for more information, testimonials and to buy the products.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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