Saturday Night, 11-07-09

A fine time was had at the Woodbine Opry tonight!  Our first-time visitors came from St. Marys, Marietta, Waverly, Atlanta, Ga., and Orange Park and Jacksonville, Fl.  We welcomed several from the South Camden High classes of 1947-50 that were having a school  reunion.  I hope you all had a good time visiting with us there at Woodbine High.  I understand it was once quite a rivalry, but that was then.

We again had a tableful of goodies to give away.  Our half-n-half money was $147.00.

With Veterans Day approaching next week, we recognized the many veterans in attendance.  We thank these men for their service to our country.

The link to tonight’s photos:       http://community.webshots.com/album/562726652AkIbIE?start=2628  Thanks to John Winslett for providing these pictures.

The Woodbine Opry can be heard on WCGA, AM1100, Saturday mornings from 8:00-10:00.  Thanks to Wesley Cox for airing the program.

I hope to see you all again at the Woodbine Opry!

Bob Staats

 

Saturday Night, 10-31-09

Another good evening at the Woodbine Opry!  Being halloween, we had many children from the community stop by tricking and treating and giving everyone a chance to see them all dressed up. 

We had first-time visitors from Altanta and Valdosta, Ga., Cookville, Tn., and Clearwater, Fl.  It’s always great welcoming our first-time visitors.  We also had a couple from Livingston, Tx. that had visited us before, but made a second-time visit. 

Our half-n-half money was $166.00.

The following is the link to tonight’s photos:  http://community.webshots.com/album/562726652AkIbIE?start=2604

I hope to see you all again at the Woodbine Opry.

Bob Staats

 

Brenda Hunnicutt

Many of you know J.C. Hunnicutt who has been a regular performer at the Woodbine Opry since it’s beginning.  His wife, Brenda, passed away this past Monday evening.  The following obituary was in the Florida Times Union:

Brenda L. Hunnicutt

HUNNICUTT Brenda L. Hunnicutt, 67, a resident of Jacksonville for 45 years, passed away on October 26, 2009. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Julian Carroll Hunnicutt, her daughter, Laurie Mathis (Larry), her brothers, Jess Blough (Marti), Paul Blough (Sheila) and Doug Blough, sister, Joy Hinton (John) and her grand son, Cole Mathis. Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 1:00 PM at Hortense Cemetery, Hortense, Georgia. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at FRASER FUNERAL HOME, 8168 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32221. For information and directions call, 904-781-4314 Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

 Our thoughts and prayers go out to J.C. and the family.

Bob Staats

 

Saturday Night, 10-24-09

Did we have a good time or what at the Woodbine Opry tonight!  There was a good crowd on hand for tonight’s opry and we had fun.  Our first-time visitors came from Kingsland, Ga., Jacksonville and Orlando, Fl.  Our half-n-half money was $170.00.

We recognized several folks having birthdays this week.  Everyone needs a little recognition now and then.  We enjoy acknowledging those with birthdays, and singing “Happy Birthday” to them. 

We all missed Mike Prefontaine as he added to each night’s performance.  I posted earlier in the week of his passing.  Our prayers and thoughts are still with Margie and the family.

The link to tonight’s photos:  http://community.webshots.com/album/562726652AkIbIE?start=2568

The Woodbine Opry can be heard on WCGA, AM1100, Saturday mornings from 8:00-10:00.  Thanks so much to Wesley Cox for airing us on the radio.

It was nice having Leon Albritten with us again tonight.  I know you all enjoy Leon’s smooth voice.

Once again, thanks to all who work and help make your visit to the Opry enjoyable. 

I hope to see you all real soon at the Woodbine Opry.  Have a good week.

Bob Staats

 

Friday Night, 10-23-09

Hoydt and the gang were a blue-grassin’ their hearts out tonight.  Those guys have fun!  The folks in the audience were enjoying themselves, also.  The half-n-half money was $90.00, not bad for a Friday.

I took a few photos and here is the link:  http://community.webshots.com/album/562995612FtXlHl?start=108

Hope to see you all at the Woodbine Opry.

Bob Staats

 

Mike Prefontaine

I am saddened to report that Mike (Flash) Prefontaine passed away Monday evening.  Mike was well known for his antics and interaction there at the Opry and provided much off-stage entertainment.  A memorial service will be held 11:00AM, Saturday, Oct. 24 at Ella Park Church on Horsestomp Road.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to Margie and the family.

I will miss him.

Bob Staats

 

Saturday Night, 10-17-09

Another good time was had at the Woodbine Opry tonight.  A good crowd was on hand and our first-time visitors came from St. Simons Island and Brunswick, Ga., Youngstown, Oh., Marshfield, Wi., Jacksonville, Fl., and Cassadaga, NY.

Thanks to all for the cakes and goodies that we gave away.  Although the entertainment is free, the electricity isn’t, and that’s how we pay the bills; selling tickets for cakes.  We appreciate all of those who purchase these tickets and to help keep the opry going.  Our half-n-half money was $204.00. 

The link to tonight’s photos:   http://good-times.webshots.com/album/562726652AkIbIE?start=2532

The Woodbine Opry can be heard on WCGA, AM1100, Saturday mornings, 8:00-10:00Am.

We hope to see you all again real soon at the Woodbine Opry!

Bob Staats

 

Saturday Night, 10-10-09

We had another good time at the Woodbine Opry!  A very good crowd was on hand for tonight’s performance and all seemed to enjoy themselves.  We had first-time visitors from Brunswick, St. Simons Island, and Kingsland, Ga., Lakeland, Callahan, and  Hilliard, Fl., Kingsport, Tn., and Fort Wayne, In.  We also had returning guests from Midwest City, Ok.

Bill and Pauline Bass, our visitors from Lakeland, Fl. were celebrating their wedding anniversary.  Robert McCuller’s uncle that was visiting from Oklahoma had also just last week celebrated a 65 year wedding anniversary. 

Several cakes were given away and the half-n-half money was $200.00. 

The link to tonight’s photos:   http://community.webshots.com/album/562726652AkIbIE?start=2496

The Woodbine Opry can be heard on Saturday morning’s from 8:00-10:00 on WCGA, AM1100.

I look forward to seeing you all again at the Woodbine Opry.  

Bob Staats

 

Saturday Night, 10-3-09

Another good crowd was on hand tonight at the Woodbine Opry.  Our first-time visitors came from Harriets Bluff, St. Marys, Statesboro, and Atlanta, Ga., Ocala, Green Cove Springs, St. Augustine, Palatka, and Middleburg, Fl., and Eufala, Al.  It’s always so nice seeing all the new faces that attend the Opry.

We again had many cakes and goodies to give away, and our half-n-half money was $221.00.  Not too shabby!

Remember that you can catch the Woodbine Opry on AM1100, WCGA, Saturday mornings from 8:00-10:00.

The link to tonight’s photos:  http://community.webshots.com/album/562726652AkIbIE?start=2448

Thanks again to all that make the Woodbine Opry possible.

I hope to see you all back with us real soon.

Bob Staats

 

Saturday Night, 9-26-09

Man -o- man, did we have a packed house tonight!  We’re so happy to see such a good crowd show up to listen to the music and enjoy the evening at the Old School.  That’s what we’re here for, a night out amongst friends in a friendly atmosphere. 

We had several first-time visitors, coming from Richmond Hill, St. Marys, Brunswick, Atlanta, Darien, Kingsland, and Georgetown, Ga., Jacksonville, Fl., and Denver, Co.  Our half-n-half money was $232.00 and we had lots of goodies that we gave away.

Thanks to Alan Gardner who played some lead guitar for us and for Rufus Clark who shared his talents with us singing and playing.  Of course, as usual, thanks to the Opry Band members who always donate their time and talents to ensure that the music goes on.  We’d be lost without them.

I appreciate the committee members and all the volunteers who offer their time and energies to assist in the support of the Woodbine Opry.  Although the admission is free, nothing happens without much work and effort.  So again, thanks to everyone for a good evening.

The Woodbine Opry can be heard on WCGA 1100Am on Saturdays, 8-10:00Am. 

The link to tonight’s photos:      http://community.webshots.com/album/562726652AkIbIE?start=2400

I hope to see you all again real soon at the Woodbine Opry.  Come early and get a seat!

Bob Staats