Lighthouse steals Riveboat Poker night

Boy oh boy oh boy,what else will those Blunts do next? Now they have stolen Penny's poker night. What will it be next American Idol, Comedy night,Jazz festival at High Tides. You guys can't make it on your own ideas so you have to steal from other business. You arrange functions and you either run out of food or your cook doesn't show up. On top of that you bring undesirables into town on the nights you have your bands. We don't need those types of people in our little town.
Don't worry Penny we will STILL support the Riverboat but certainly not Lighthouse

...highest form of flattery

"We don't need those types of people in our little town" What, people not on food stamps, welfare or section 8 housing?

Just not right wrote:

Boy oh boy oh boy,what else will those Blunts do next? Now they have stolen Penny's poker night. What will it be next American Idol, Comedy night,Jazz festival at High Tides. You guys can't make it on your own ideas so you have to steal from other business. You arrange functions and you either run out of food or your cook doesn't show up. On top of that you bring undesirables into town on the nights you have your bands. We don't need those types of people in our little town.
Don't worry Penny we will STILL support the Riverboat but certainly not Lighthouse

It's a rock 'n' blues festival, not a jazz festival, although if there were some support for jazz we'd be open to organizing one for the town and for a charity.

From the little we've seen of the crowd at the Lighthouse, it appears that they are hard partying folks more interested in socializing than in listening to original music or to bands playing anything other than popular hits. More power to them, but it's not the type of crowd who's going to pay to hear musicians dedicated to unusual or unique forms of expression. If you want the latter, look to High Tides next year as, in addition to the two day-Friday evening rock 'n' blues festival, have booked several seminal and internationally renowned acts for 2012.

Just not right wrote:

Boy oh boy oh boy,what else will those Blunts do next? Now they have stolen Penny's poker night. What will it be next American Idol, Comedy night,Jazz festival at High Tides. You guys can't make it on your own ideas so you have to steal from other business. You arrange functions and you either run out of food or your cook doesn't show up. On top of that you bring undesirables into town on the nights you have your bands. We don't need those types of people in our little town.
Don't worry Penny we will STILL support the Riverboat but certainly not Lighthouse

How can this be? Gambling is not allowed in Virgina only in Maryland. Riverboat is in Maryland. Besides Lighthouse is next door to a church,thought that was not allowed as well.

Battle of the Bars! I'm lovin this one. Was worth coming out from under my rock! LMAO

Just curious wrote:

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How can this be? Gambling is not allowed in Virgina only in Maryland. Riverboat is in Maryland. Besides Lighthouse is next door to a church,thought that was not allowed as well.

Its not gambling if its free to play, which it always has been at the Riverboat and other establishments in Virginia that the same company runs poker tournaments at. What does the proximity to a church have to do with anything here?

First of all, American Restaurant Poker League is a business and is certainly not exclusive to the Riverboat or any other establishment in or out of CB. I believe The Lighthouse holds its poker night on Mondays where as the Riverboat has its poker nights on Saturday nights. I applaud the Lighthouse for offering the residents of Colonial Beach something to do on a Monday night. In no way, shape, or form is there Poker Night adversely affecting the Riverboat. The Lighthouse always seems to get a bad rap from "certain" folks, but not all folks. On Thanksgiving eve, the Lighthouse feed many needy residents a wonderful holiday meal absolutely free of charge. In addition, The Lighthouse has sponsored a fundraiser for the local fire department, provided a free meal for the CB elementary school lady Drifters after doing extremely well during their basketball season, and even sponsored a Santa breakfast for the children of Colonial Beach. But all they do according to some is bring "bad" and undesirable people to this town. Yeah right. Get off your high horse! Colonial Beach much like anywhere else has bad and Undesirable people since day one. The Lighthouse has nothing to do with who frequents this town. And while you are bashing the Blunts, you might want to stop and consider that Eddie Blunt was one of the first firemen to respond to the Pentagon on 9/11 when it was attacked. The Blunts are fine people who love this town and their country! As for the Lighthouse, if you don't like it then don't support it and stay at The Riverboat. Afterall I have never seen any undesirables frequenting the Riverboat! Yeah Right!

You can't steal something you don't own.
You go lighthouse, and keep on going!

At least the Lighthouse doesn't hold fundraisers and keep the money for themselves. As far as the Riverboat is concerned...well lets say a prayer for them. The music at the Lighthouse is top knotch and when they finish their two level 8000sf outdoor area it will be evem more enjoyable. That's how they roll, and to the Blunts thanks for everything you do for the people in this town, I am not considered fortunate, so I an one of the creepy people they are talking about, thanks for showing me respect.

Just not right wrote:

Boy oh boy oh boy,what else will those Blunts do next? Now they have stolen Penny's poker night. What will it be next American Idol, Comedy night,Jazz festival at High Tides. You guys can't make it on your own ideas so you have to steal from other business. You arrange functions and you either run out of food or your cook doesn't show up. On top of that you bring undesirables into town on the nights you have your bands. We don't need those types of people in our little town.
Don't worry Penny we will STILL support the Riverboat but certainly not Lighthouse

I find it really interesting that people who write like thay speak don't realize it. It reminds me of Gomer of the Gomer Pile days and "Gollllly" we love you Maggie, give it a break!!!!!! When was Colonial Beach anyones little town?

Shady wrote:

At least the Lighthouse doesn't hold fundraisers and keep the money for themselves. As far as the Riverboat is concerned...well lets say a prayer for them. The music at the Lighthouse is top knotch and when they finish their two level 8000sf outdoor area it will be evem more enjoyable. That's how they roll, and to the Blunts thanks for everything you do for the people in this town, I am not considered fortunate, so I an one of the creepy people they are talking about, thanks for showing me respect.

Can you enlighten us as to the people or the establishments who are holding fundraisers and keeping the money for themselves?

Shady wrote:

At least the Lighthouse doesn't hold fundraisers and keep the money for themselves. As far as the Riverboat is concerned...well lets say a prayer for them. The music at the Lighthouse is top knotch and when they finish their two level 8000sf outdoor area it will be evem more enjoyable. That's how they roll, and to the Blunts thanks for everything you do for the people in this town, I am not considered fortunate, so I an one of the creepy people they are talking about, thanks for showing me respect.

I do agree with the fundraiser thing. I remember two that were held for the same cause which I understand never took place. Bob and Eddie Blunt are good people and seem to be really trying to be involved in the town. I believe it is the son who causes all the problems going around town being a smartass. I also think that Penny is trying very hard to keep the Riverboat afloat, maybe the town should support her more so that Colonial Beach does not loose another business.
Building an outdoor area will never attract the large crowds that patronize High Tides. Lighthouse will never be able to take away any of their business their site is in a perfect location

Who cares what ideas are stolen/used by someone else. That small town needs as much entertainment as humanly possible to survive in the winter. I remember a time when the winter meant Thursday nights at Landing and the weekends...that was it. If you have the means to party/enjoy yourself every night of the week, and the local bars and eateries can accomodate you, that is a good thing. Spread the wealth, help local businesses, and improve the small town economy.

I'd love to know what business allegedly held fundraisers, then did not donate the money. Please advise us.

Also, I am glad the Lighthouse is hosting Poker, the more to do in our town, the better. The more money spent, the more taxes brought in!

Laura P wrote:

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I do agree with the fundraiser thing. I remember two that were held for the same cause which I understand never took place. Bob and Eddie Blunt are good people and seem to be really trying to be involved in the town. I believe it is the son who causes all the problems going around town being a smartass. I also think that Penny is trying very hard to keep the Riverboat afloat, maybe the town should support her more so that Colonial Beach does not loose another business.
Building an outdoor area will never attract the large crowds that patronize High Tides. Lighthouse will never be able to take away any of their business their site is in a perfect location

Do we need to remind you people that the Riverboat is in Md. so all food and liquor taxes go to Md not to CB. The only taxes that come back to the beach is from the lot that she charges tourists to park on and doesn't pay tax on that income either. If you were to talk to the many ex and current employees you would hear how awful a place to work it is. It is my understanding their food is the worst on the beach for someone to claim fresh made crab cakes why are they coming out tasting freezer burnt and mushy.(friend told me that was their opinion) If you bring up the lifestyles of the employees that these places employ Riverboat had and still has managers and employees that get DWIs after drinking at their own bar,felons,drug addicts and pedophiles. So you people need to get over it. The Riverboat is just as bad as everyone else. Thats my opinion.

Here we go again - bashing good people who are trying to bring more to the town for those of us who live here year-round to do. Show some respect - stop bashing the Lighthouse and the Blunts!

Shady wrote:

At least the Lighthouse doesn't hold fundraisers and keep the money for themselves. As far as the Riverboat is concerned...well lets say a prayer for them. The music at the Lighthouse is top knotch and when they finish their two level 8000sf outdoor area it will be evem more enjoyable. That's how they roll, and to the Blunts thanks for everything you do for the people in this town, I am not considered fortunate, so I an one of the creepy people they are talking about, thanks for showing me respect.

What fundraiser are u taking about, and who are you accusing? What can you back up your accusation with?
This could be serious unless you are making it up.

Ive had my suspicions for sometime that the money raised by a couple of restaurants in town was not used properly. It involved a small child who was born blind. Fundraisers were held at a couple of local restaurants. I know that at one, the cash raised that night was simply handed to the mother. The money was intended to be put toward a type of stem cell surgery available in China but not yet approved in the U.S. To my knowledge the surgery and trip to China have never happened. I believe this is what some of the above posters are alluding to, but please correct me if im wrong. Personally I do not blame the restaurants for holding a fundraiser to help a child, they had great intentions. I blame the mother for not using the money as it was intended. The lesson that can be taken from this is when a fundraiser is held, set up an account that can only be accessed for the sole purpose and intent of the fundraiser. Do not hand the cash over to any individual. Especially one who has made some terrible life choices, morally, ethically, and legally.

The Truth wrote:

Ive had my suspicions for sometime that the money raised by a couple of restaurants in town was not used properly. It involved a small child who was born blind. Fundraisers were held at a couple of local restaurants. I know that at one, the cash raised that night was simply handed to the mother. The money was intended to be put toward a type of stem cell surgery available in China but not yet approved in the U.S. To my knowledge the surgery and trip to China have never happened. I believe this is what some of the above posters are alluding to, but please correct me if im wrong. Personally I do not blame the restaurants for holding a fundraiser to help a child, they had great intentions. I blame the mother for not using the money as it was intended. The lesson that can be taken from this is when a fundraiser is held, set up an account that can only be accessed for the sole purpose and intent of the fundraiser. Do not hand the cash over to any individual. Especially one who has made some terrible life choices, morally, ethically, and legally.

So the restaurants did not keep the money for themselves as the first poster stated? The restaurants gave the money to the child's mother? So what is the accusation here?