Elvis Presley Quick Facts

The King of Rock and Roll (1935-1977)

Grew up in poverty to be the most unique voice of his time.  Everyone loved him, especially teenagers.  His music, a combination of Rhythm & blues, county, pop and gospel and his stage appearance was what attracted the church people; and not in a positive way being nick named "Elvis the Pelvis."

In the mid 50's (1956) he starred in "Love Me Tender" which had been a lifelong dream for him.  During this time, with the exception of his time in the army, he was recording songs, doing live concerts and making movies.  When he returned from the army in 1961 he exclusively did movies

In 1969 the movie making became dissatisfying as they all seemed to be the "same" movie with a different title so he kicked off his sing career with a month long concert at the Las Vegas International Hotel in 1969.  From this time, until the time of his death in 1977, he toured all over the United States making history with his shows, costumes and box office breaking records. 

1960s saw Elvis acting in one movie after another (for example "Flaming Star", "Blue Hawaii", and "Viva Las Vegas"), until finally his films ended up being produced like from an assembly line with a set pattern. Elvis grew dissatisfied with his acting career and totally quit making movies in 1969. Instead he started giving live concerts again - encouraged by the good response of the TV special aired in 1968 and by the triumphant success of a month-long concert engagement at the Las Vegas International Hotel in 1969.

The time from 1970 till his death at 1977 Elvis spent touring in concerts all over the United States - around 1,000 concerts total. He also had long engagements in Las Vegas International Hotel each year. He made history with these elaborate shows, his costumes (most often various jumpsuits) breaking box office records.

Elvis and Priscilla (married in 1967) had one child, Lisa Marie, born in 1968. 

Say what you want about how Elvis lived and how he died but he sold over one billion albums worldwide, has over 100 gold/platinum awards for his music and is, still today, the most popular artist ever.  My personal favorite is Jailhouse Rock and you can enjoy it here.

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Denver Bronco History: 1970's

The last decade was hard....but the fans stayed loyal.  Does the 1970's give the fans a reason to remain loyal?  Read to find out.

The first year of the 1970's was off to a great start with a 4-1 record but as the last decade proved it was not meant to be as they finished last in the AFC West with a 5-8-1 record losing eight of their last nine games.

You guessed it, Lou Saban resigns and interim Coach Jerry Smith finished 1971 with a record of 4-9-1.

John Ralston is the new Coach but does not improve the Denver Bronco's record ending 1972 with a 5-9 record.  The one positive part of 1972 was even with the Denver Bronco's losing season tickets were being sold at a record pace.....gotta love that Bronco loyalty.

Orange Monday begins with the Broncos hosting the Oakland Raiders in front of a National Televised audience.  Primetime baby!  1973 proved to be the best year yet for the Broncos as they have a six game winning streak and, for once, had the opportunity to have their first winning season.  With the AFC West title just within their grasp they lose to the Oakland Raiders and end the season with a 21-17.

1974 the Denver Broncos had to expand Mile High Stadium to accommodate the high demand for tickets.  It was worth it as this was their second winning season with a 7-6-1 record.

With 1975 was a disappointment as the Broncos ended their winning season streak with at 6-8 record.  This was also Running Back Floyd Little's final season.

1976 showed much promise.  The Broncos end the season with a 9-5 record, Running Back Otis Armstrong rushes for 1,008 yards but Coach John Ralston resigns.

Red Miller, new coach for the Broncos, really turn up the heat this season.  In 1977, the Orange Crush begins with players like Lyle Alzado, Randy Gradishar and Tom Jackson.  The Orange Crush allowed only 148 points to be scored the entire season.  The Broncos earn a trip to the AFL Championship game against, you guessed it, the Raiders.  With a 20-17 win the Broncos are off to their very first Super Bowl!!!  With the excitement of playing in New Orleans against the Dallas Cowboys the Broncos never really showed up for the Super Bowl.  Eight turnovers and a 27-10 loss is how they ended their season.

Randy Gradishar wins Defensive Player of the Year in 1978 and the Broncos win the AFC West title for the second year in a row with at 10-6 record.  In the Divisional Playoffs the Pittsburgh Steelers will end the season for the Broncos with a 33-10 loss.

1979 started off well for the Broncos and it was looking like another Division Title was in their future but during the Divisional Playoffs they lose to the Oilers 13-7 and end their season with a 10-6 record.

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History of the Denver Broncos the beginning: 1960's

It's Football season!!! 

Time for friends to get together and watch their favorite teams.  So many traditions have been started because of football. 

How did it get started?  We are going to look at the Denver Broncos and how they got started.



First off did you know that our football team was not the first to be named Denver Broncos?  In 1921 the Midwest Baseball league was also called the Denver Broncos.

In 1960 is when the Denver Broncos Football began with seven other teams to make up the AFL.  They had a fan contest which is how they became known as the Denver Broncos.  In 1960 the Denver Broncos had the worst record of the AFL or 4-9-1 but it has to be said that one of their four winnings was against the Raiders.

In 1961 Wide Receiver Lionel Taylor was the first player to catch 100 passes in a professional season but the Broncos finished the season with only a 3-11 record.  This caused Jack Faulkner to replace Frank Filchock as coach.  In 1962 Coach Jack Faulkner receives coach of the year with a 7-7 record (Five of those loses were the last five of the season.)

1963 was not a good year for the Broncos as their record was 2-11-1 but this year Fullback Billy Joe wins AFL Rookie of the Year.

As it still is today, in 1964 Jack Faulkner is fired after a 0-4 record in the beginning of the season and is replaced by Mac Speedie.  He didn't do much better as they ended the season with a 2-11-1 record.

Loyalty is Loyalty and Denver fans remain loyal no matter what the Bronco record is.  In 1965 they finish with a 4-10 season but sell over 20,000 season tickets.

You guessed it, Mac Speedie is fired in 1966 and in come Ray Malavasi but with only a record of 0-2 Malavasi has his work cut out.  They finish with a 4-10 record and, again, the Denver Broncos are looking for a new coach.  Lou Saban comes in as both the General Manager and the Coach.

Running Back Floyd Little becomes the firs top draft pick ever signed by the Denver Broncos in 1967.  Even though they had their first top draft pick their season ends with a 3-11 record.

1968 the Stadium is renamed Mile High Stadium, capacity is increased to 50,000 and Marlin Briscoe became the first black starting Quarterback in professional football.  Their season ends with a 5-9 record with Briscoe throwing 14 touchdown passes and running for another three.

One decade down and in 1969 end their season with a 5-8-1 record.  During this decade the Denver Broncos are the only AFL team not to win a division or finish with a winning record.

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Pick up lines...that worked in the movies

Can't promise they will work for you but they did work in the big screen.  Enjoy and good luck

"Your husband told me you were the most beautiful woman he’d ever seen, but he didn’t say anything about the most beautiful woman I’d ever seen.” -George Clooney to Catherine Zeta-Jones, Intolerable Cruelty, 2003.

Okay guys....this will work on two different levels, the first is IF they haven't watched the movie they will love this line OR if they have watched the movie they will be impressed that you did. You may want to say "your friend" instead of husband because if you are hitting on a married woman..shame on you.

“Your eyes are amazing, do you know that? You should never shut them, not even at night.” -Oliver Martinez to Dianne Lane, Unfaithful, 2002

 Women love to be complimented on their eyes (means you aren't talking to their breasts) :)

“Are you a Bewitched man, or a Jeannie man?”
“Bewitched, all the way, though I always dug how Jeannie always called Larry Hagman ‘master.’” -Uma Thurman and John Travolta, Pulp Fiction, 1995)

I would ask them if they would prefer a Bewitched man or Jeannie man.

“Wanna play a game? You can be Little Red Riding Hood and I’ll be the Big Bad Wolf.” Jacob from Twilight

 Careful using this one....depending on the personality of the woman you could be slapped.

“I hate to see you go, but I love to watch you leave.” John Travolta to Joan Allen, Face/Off, 1997

Can never hear this too much

“I really wish that you’d come home with me. You’re so cute and I’m really good in bed, believe me. You smell good, too.” Nicholas Cage to Valeria Golino, Leaving Las Vegas, 1995

Not recommended on your first meeting :)

 

"We live in a cynical world. A cynical world. And we work in a business of tough competitors. I love you. You… Complete me.” Tom Cruise to Renee Zellweger, Jerry Maguire, 1996

Ahhhhhh for all you married men out there or men in relationships.....This one is a winner

 

“Do you wash your pants in Windex? Because I can see myself in them.” Austin Powers

Again, this one could get you slapped :)

Hitch: “Now, on the one hand, it is very difficult for a man to even speak to someone who looks like you. But, on the other hand, should that be your problem?”
Sara: “So life’s kind of hard all around.”
Hitch: “Not if you pay attention. I mean, you’re sending all the right signals – no earrings, heels under two inches, your hair is pulled back, you’re wearing reading glasses with no book, drinking a Grey Goose martini, which means you had a hell of a week and a beer just wouldn’t do it. And if that wasn’t clear enough, there’s always the “f#$! off” sign that you have stamped on your forehead.”

Not really a pick up line....but very good advice about paying attention to someone you want to pay attention to you.

"I want all of you. Forever. Every day.” – Ryan Gosling to Rachel McAdams, The Notebook,

Another great one for you married or committed in a relationship men.
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Having fun when you are the designated driver

 Okay, it's your turn...you get to go BUT no drinking for you so how are you supposed to have fun? 




Let me assure you there is plenty of ways to be included in the fun (and a few things you can do to create some fun yourself).

Be prepared:  There is nothing worse than driving a really drunk person home.  I suggest you have food in your car that will help soak up some alcohol on your ride.  PB sandwiches (no jelly) are good as they don't "drip" on your seats and it will help fill them up.

Take a notebook with you and assign each person a page.  I love to have them sign their name on the first line before they start drinking.  Each time they finish a drink you write what their drink was and have them sign next to it.  You can have a contest on the most legible signature at the end of the night....and let's be honest we love Facebook and can "post" their sheets the next day.  Make sure the bartender/waitstaff/customer takes a group picture BEFORE the drinking begins.

Go to the dollar store and buy a crazy hat or button.  When one has a "drunk moment" (we all know what those are....falling of the chair, falling into a wall, etc.) they have to wear the hat or button until the next "drunk moment."  Don't forget the picture of this.

If you have a great group of people have each person give you $20.00 before the beginning of the night.  The one with the worst signature has to tip the bartender/waitstaff their whole $20.00 and the rest tip $5.00 of their $20.00.  Depending on your group you can either return the remainder to the "non losers" of the signature game or, if everyone agrees, you can keep that as your tip.

If you feel like you are out of place drinking soda?  Order a non-alcoholic beer or drink.  If your group likes to drink shots (this gets fun with the notebook) have a shot with them....just do it with water, soda or orange juice.

As the designated driver it is your responsibility to keep everyone safe....and of course it is your obligation to take pictures and/or video of the night.  (only do this if you are the type of friend who will respect their privacy and only show them...unless they say you can post it on Facebook).  I have several videos of a friend who rarely drinks but "cut loose" one night at Jimmy's Tavern.  I love to "show" it at friend events to prove he actually does let go and have fun at times.  Of course I have never sent it to anyone, post in on Facebook, or allow anyone to hold my phone when viewing.  You will only remain friends if you are first a friend....but there are no rules that say you can't embarrass them in small groups.  Ask the bartender/waitstaff to take an "end of the night" picture for your notebook.

The next day:  You now have pictures and signatures.....create a memory book of the night out.  If you have a great group of people and a great bar, like Jimmy's Tavern, you can have a wall of your memories of that night out.

Now, being the designated driver doesn't seem so bad does it.

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Why you should drink at Jimmy's Tavern instead of home

Every night, Harold would go down to the liquor store, get a six pack, bring it home, and drink it while he watched TV. One night, as he finished his last beer, the doorbell rang. He stumbled to the door and found a six-foot cockroach standing there. The bug grabbed him by the collar and threw him across the room, and left.
The next night, after he finished his 3th beer, the doorbell rang.
He walked slowly to the door and found the same six-foot cockroach standing there. The big bug punched him in the stomach, then left.
The next night, after he finished his 1st beer, the doorbell rang again. The same six-foot cockroach was standing there. This time he was kneed in the groin and hit behind the ear as he doubled over in pain. Then the big bug left.
The fourth night Harold didn't drink at all. The doorbell rang. The cockroach was standing there. The bug beat the snot out of Harold and left him in a heap on the living room floor.
The following day, Harold went to see his doctor. He explained events of the preceding four nights. "
" What can I do? " he pleaded.
" Not much " he doctor replied. " There's just a nasty bug going around."

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Jimmy's Tavern offers the best of Live Music Friday Nights
Karaoke Tuesday and Saturday Nights
The best bartenders
The best pool tables

BUT the best part of Jimmy's Tavern....It is your own little "Cheers" in Pueblo County: 

Everyone knows your name.

Jimmy's Tavern knows no strangers

The task of being a bartender

Anyone can pour a beer.....right? Anyone can mix a rum and coke...how hard can that be?




If it was that simple everyone would do it...and be broke. Being a bartender takes much more than just mixing, pouring and serving you drinks.

Walk into any bar and ask for a "Dirty Monkey" and you will see how difficult being a bartender is. It's the drinks that are rarely asked for, no one has heard of that separates the professional bartenders from the "just until something better comes along." I'm not saying that the professional bartenders are always going to know what a Dirty Monkey is but the good ones will look at you and say, "okay, you've stumped me...how do you make it." This is not a job you can "fake it till you make it" as there is nothing worse than ordering a drink and having something other than what you ordered served to you.

If you are one of these clients, you know the type (Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally), if you order an "uncommon" drink do yourself (and your bartender) a favor and confirm the ingredients in the drink.

Now for the hardest part of a bartender's job....listening to you.....do I dare say the word "complain" about your life, your job, your spouse or the guy at the end of the bar. More people "talk" to bartender's than Psychiatrists....one reason is they are cheaper. If you are one of these people who bend the ear of your bartender......remember to TIP THEM WELL, it's still cheaper than professional help.

The next time you find yourself in a bar take 10 minutes of your time there and watch how hard your bartender works, how much your bartender remembers of their customers and how difficult the job actually is.

Appreciation is appreciated by everyone. Show some to your bartender the next time you see them.

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Beware of sobriety check points

A young man was pulled over by the Pueblo Sheriff for speeding. The officer stepped out of his patrol car, adjusted his sunglasses, and swaggered up to the young man's window. "What you driving so fast for boy? You going to a fire? Let me see your license, boy." The young man handed over his license.

Then the officer noticed that the back seat of the car was full of large knives. The officer said, "Tell me boy, why you got them knives on that there back seat?" The young man replied, "Well sir, I'm a juggler." The officer spat some tobacco juice and then he said, "A juggler; well you don't say. Boy, put cha hands on the trunk of yer car; you going to jail!"

The young man pleaded with the officer not to take him to jail. He offered to prove to the officer that he was a juggler by way of demonstration. He said, "You can even hold me at gunpoint while I juggle for you." The officer reluctantly allowed him to prove his point while he held him at gunpoint.

Two miles down the road at Jimmy's Tavern, Billy was drinking it up with Jerry Lee Jones. Billy soon left and got into his old, rusty pickup truck. He proceeded down the road trying his best to stay on the right side. All of a sudden Billy spotted the most unbelievable sight of his life! He drove to the nearest phone booth and dialed the number for Jimmy's Tavern and asked for his buddy, Jerry Lee.

When Jerry Lee got on the phone, Billy  said, "Whatever you do when you leave that tavern, don't go north on McCulloch. The Sheriff's are giving a sobriety test that nobody can pass!"

This joke was provided by http://humorvault.tripod.com/barjokes.html and was "adjusted" to fit our favorite Tavern!

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Local Talent at Jimmy's Tavern! Patrick Kratzer

We all know how wonderful Jimmy's Tavern is.
 
What some may not know or may not have experienced yet is the local talent of Patrick Kratzer. 

It just doesn't get much better than this! 






No matter what your music "style" is you will love listening to Patrick LIVE at Jimmy's Tavern!








friggatriskaidekaphobia:  Fear of Friday the 13th

Whether you suffer from friggatriskaidekaphobia or not this Friday the 13th (2012) it's time to listen to Patrick Kratzer LIVE at Jimmy's.

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Organizing a Night Out and understanding bar etiquette

Time to have a GREAT NIGHT OUT!!!

Okay, you want to go out.  You want to go with a group of friends.  Did you know there is bar etiquette?

Before the NIGHT OUT!!

First thing you need to know if YOU choose the bar, YOU are considered the host for the evening.

Okay, you know which bar you want to host your gathering at (Jimmy's Tavern of course).

• Make sure the bar knows ahead of time you are coming to assure the table(s) are set up to fit the number of people coming.
• Establish a designated driver before going to the bar!  In a earlier blog there was a link about how much you can drink....it would be wise to revisit that website.
• Now this one may be what keeps you from "organizing" the outing:  How is the tab going to be paid?  If it is a single tab....the host leaves their card with the bartender.  If it is individual tab the host still needs to leave their card with the bartender "just in case" someone forgets to pay the tab.  (Personally don't invite anyone who would do this).  IF you are planning individual tabs where everyone either pays their own or the bill is split equally PLEASE plan ahead of time....there is nothing worse for a bartender who has taken care of you all night to have to run multiple credit cards for one tab.
• Discuss with the party whether "rounds" will be purchased or each person will order when ready.  It is bad manners to buy rounds that would obligate another to reciprocate. 

While AT THE BAR

• Okay ladies....there was a time when it was expected that the man purchase your drink.  Want Women's liberation.....buy him a drink.  Please don't expect that the men at your table will pick up the tab...this will lead to hurt feelings if they don't.
• Men:  It is nice if you offer to pay for the first drink but do not insist....you don't want it to lead to any misconceptions of any expectations.  AND remember this:  if you offer to buy her a drink, it means ANY drink she wants...don't be upset if she drinks "top shelf."
•  Bartenders and Waitstaff are busy!  Don't request their attention until you know what you are ordering. 
• The words "THANK YOU" and "EXCUSE ME" will also work in the bar environment!!  Being in a bar does not excuse bad manners.
• Know your limits.  There is nothing worse than "the drunk of the group."  Yes going to a bar involves drinking....but if you get angry when you drink too much...don't drink too much.  If you get sad when you drink too much don't drink too much.  EVERYONE in the bar, not just the people in your group, want to enjoy being there.  Fights and tears are not part of having a good time.
• If you see your waitstaff or bartender leaving....settle the tab with them before they leave.  Most will not ask for fear of offending their customers but they deserve the tip they earned!!!

Now we come to tipping:  revisit the blog on tipping and don't be cheap!  Great tip (pun intended) tip well the first drink and you will receive better service....but don't forget to continue tipping throughout the night if you pay by the drink.

The bartender and waitstaff ARE NOT YOUR MOTHER.  Don't make a mess and leave a mess at your table.  It has never hurt anyone to clean up after themselves.

LAST CALL really does mean LAST CALL.  It is rude to ask for "just one more."  It is also rude to ask to stay past closing time.  It is against the law to serve you after hours so don't put the bar and the bar staff in that position.

Leaving the bar does not mean your job as the host is over.  Make sure no one has left anything at the bar AND make sure ALL women leave safely! 

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Alrighty then!

I hit the Internet highway to find a drink recipe that had a "cool" name and the ingredients sounded good and discovered the drink "Alrighty then!" (Drink Jockey)

Alrighty Then! Ingredients

• 1 oz Ice 101 peppermint schnapps
• 2 oz Tequila Rose strawberry cream liqueur
• 1 1/2 oz Bailey's Irish cream
• 1 1/2 oz amaretto almond liqueur

Alrighty Then! Mixing Directions

Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Add the Ice 101 and Tequila Rose. Fill with equal parts Bailey's Irish Cream and your favorite amaretto. Stir and serve.

Serve In:

Highball Glass

Now, I think this would be a GREAT summer drink and Paul should make this one of his "specials" during one of his live music nights!!!

Jimmy's Tavern gives to PAWS Pueblo!!

Thank you all for trying to win a free shot!  So many quarters....$389.00 worth to be exact went to PAWS for Life, Pueblo building fund.  Thank you Jimmy's Tavern for such a wonderful, generous donation!!

Beverly Kachel, PAWS President and Paul Morales

Remember, If you are looking for a place to relax, have a good time enjoy your environment with friends or meet new friends go to Jimmy's Tavern
324 S. McCulloch Blvd.
Pueblo West, CO  81007











This Friday night is a great night to go.  Patrick Kratzer will be playing from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM.  This is his first appearance at Jimmy's Tavern so everyone needs to go and support him and a wonderful bar who gives back to his community!!

Have a drink...keep your mind sharp....really?

Scientists have long touted the heart benefits of drinking small amounts of alcohol. Newer studies have credited moderate drinking with everything from helping to keep our minds sharp as we age to lowering our risk of developing diabetes.  


WOW!!  What better way to keep your mind sharp than to head to Jimmy's Tavern!!!

Health benefits of moderate alcohol use (Mayo Clinic)

Moderate alcohol consumption may provide some health benefits. It may:

• Reduce your risk of developing heart disease
• Reduce your risk of dying of a heart attack
• Possibly reduce your risk of strokes, particularly ischemic strokes
• Lower your risk of gallstones
• Possibly reduce your risk of diabetes

I'm thinking that Friday night we can sharpen our brains, reduce the risk of heart disease, attack, stroke, gallstones and diabetes at Jimmy's Tavern while listening to Bill Trujillo!!

Jimmy's Tavern is located at 324 S. McCulloch Ave. in Pueblo West. Tell them Rhonda sent you!

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Jimmy's Tavern donated just under $300.00 to PAWS for Life Pueblo a no kill shelter!  This money is greatly needed to help expand their building to be able to shelter cats also.  Way to go Jimmy's!!!!