Business Pulse: My world record could be for longest nap
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While that may be a brilliant idea, there is a catch. I have to figure out something I’m good enough at doing to claim a world record. And when thinking about what that stunt could be, nothing really jumps into my mind.
But I do have hope. Flipping through some of the topics recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records, there aren’t many things which are excluded.
For example, there’s a world record for eating the most worms in 30 seconds. There’s the record for world’s largest lasagna, which weighs 8,188 pounds in case you were wondering.
There’s the world record for stuffing the most plastic straws in your mouth at once (over 150), and the record for lighting yourself on fire and remaining on fire for the longest amount of time (2 minutes, 10 seconds).
The best I can figure, if you can dream it up, chances are there’s a world record for it – whatever the stunt may be. There’s a world record for swallowing a billiard ball and keeping it in your stomach for the longest amount of time before regurgitating it. Judging by the wording, I assume more than one person has swallowed a billiard ball, which is amazing in that two or more people would be stupid enough to try it.
There’s a world record for largest burrito, and of course the world’s largest ball of twine. In researching the subject, I discovered there are actually three cities which claim to have the world’s largest ball of twine, so I’m not about to stick my nose in the middle of this long-standing battle.
The world’s largest fingernails are over three feet long and the world’s longest hair measures over 10 feet long. I don’t care to own either one of those records.
The record for biggest height differential in a married couple is three feet and one inch. The man measures 6-foot-2, while the woman is 3-foot-1. The record for most weight gained in a six month period is 293 pounds.
Looking over the list, there really aren’t many world records I’m capable of breaking. That’s why I’m going to try for world’s longest nap because sleeping is something I can do with the best of them. I figure it’s going to require some conditioning – maybe some afternoon naps here at the office – but I think I have a legitimate shot.
I might even take a nap after this week’s column. But until that time, I bring you Business Pulse.
Charley’s BBQ offers live music
If you’re looking for a place to enjoy a weekend dinner with live entertainment, look no further than Charley’s BBQ. Thanks to the recent addition of Craig Templeton, the place is rockin’ on Friday and Saturday nights.
“Everybody I talk to tells me how much they enjoy him playing over here,” said restaurant owner Charley Young.
After stopping by Friday night, I can say Charley has found himself a talented musician. Craig played classic songs from Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Rolling Stones mixed with country tunes from Alan Jackson and Tim McGraw.
“I even do an Elvis song,” said Craig. “You’ve got to have at least one Elvis song to play in here.”
Craig and Charley got together thanks to Craig’s wife, Diane, who used to work at the restaurant. Diane said she watched painfully as Charley tried to learn how to play the guitar. Finally, she offered some help.
“I told Charley my husband played guitar and maybe he could give him a few lessons,” said Diane. “Because he sure wasn’t learning it on his own.”
Craig agreed and the two eventually got to talking about Craig playing on the weekends. Not much later, it was a done deal.
“I’m no Garth Brooks but it’s fun,” said Craig, who works at McMinnville Molding during the day. “It’s just me and my guitar up there. No microphones and no amplifiers.”
Craig is blessed with a deep, booming voice and he knows his way around a guitar. His singing fills the restaurant and can even be heard outside.
“I enjoy singing all the time,” said Craig. “In the shower, mowing the grass.”
Added his wife, “He’s a human jukebox.”
To check out Craig’s singing, stop by Charley from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. It’s worth the trip.
ABC Ice now sells bottled water
If you have long patronized ABC Ice and wished the company also offered bottled water, your wish has come true. Owner Jim Carden is now a distributor for Cohutta Mountain Spring Water, which can be purchased in individual bottles or in five-gallon containers.
“We were looking for something to do in addition to distributing ice,” said Jim. “And so far we’ve gotten quite a response.”
If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering what the name Cohutta means. Jim tells me it’s an Indian name which means “mountains that hold the sky.” And it’s the mountains which hold the secret to the great-tasting water.
For anyone interested in a water cooler for the office, Jim has just the thing. He’s currently offering an introductory special where you get four, five-gallon bottles of water, plus one month’s rent on the water cooler itself, for the low, low price of $18.
“And in most cases, we can usually have it set up that day,” said Jim.
ABC Ice, which is quietly tucked behind Korner Market, is a fairly large ice distributor which serves nine counties. If you want more information, give Jim a call at 473-3248.
Pish-La-Ki is under new management
The popular mountain-top restaurant and amphitheater Pish-La-Ki is once again running smoothly under the management of Sandy and Roger Folsom. The couple has leased all of Pish-La-Ki’s facilities for the next year and have been open for about a month.
“It’s the same great food and the same great view,” said Roger, who retired from Florida grocery store chain Publix.
Sandy worked at Pish-La-Ki for awhile when Burgess and Janie Luna were running the place so she knows how the operation works. Business at the restaurant has been improving and the concert season is quickly approaching.
“It gets better every week,” said Roger, who has been busy promoting his Battle of the Bands series. The best band will have the opportunity to be the opening act for Pish-La-Ki’s first concert which is expected at the end of this month or in May.
“I thought we’d get a lot of country bands, but so far it’s all been rock,” said Roger talking about his Battle of the Bands entries.
The restaurant still has its seafood bar on Friday nights and is open every day except for Monday. The hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day except Friday and Saturday when the restaurant is open until 10 p.m.
That’s all folks
Remember to give me a call with your business news. If I’m not busy refining my nap skills, I will be more than happy to take your calls at 473-2191. Or you can send me an e-mail at [email protected].