Sandbar Graduate 2010: Gena

by Debbi | May 12, 2010 | Graduation, Guest Blogs, People

 Last week, we posted a request
on this blog, Twitter, & Facebook for Sandbar graduates- college
students who frequent the Sandbar and are graduating this spring,
leaving Lawrence and the Sandbar behind (or not, in some cases).

We've profiled graduates in the past, usually employees because
they have to answer my questions if they want to keep their job (not
really), but this year we got lots of responses from graduating
customers. We're excited to share their stories with you!

The second Sandbar 2010 graduate to respond to our request was Gena. 

What's your favorite Sandbar jukebox song? Bonus points if you tell
us why.

My favorite songs would have to include Neil Diamond and Kool &
the Gang songs.  There are too many favorites to pick just one.

Tell us the funniest moment you remember at The Sandbar- whether it involves you or not.

My funniest moment was from several years ago on Cinco De Mayo.  It
was a saturday night and I arrived at the Sandbar already having
started my celebration at El Mezcal (margaritas!!).  After being at the
Sandbar for an hour or so, X (a certain coach who will remain nameless on this blog) arrived.  I turned to yell at my
friend to tell her he was there and by that time he was standing right
by me.  As I turned to my friend, I spilled my popcorn down the front
of his shirt.  The rest of the night I kept going up to him and talking
about the  team.  From that night on, every time I see X he comes up to me and says "I remember you." 🙂

Remember the first time you came here? Tell us your first
impression.

I do remember my first night at the Sandbar.  It was in the Spring
of 2004, and I had an absolute blast.  I was definitely dancing on the
benches within the first half hour! 🙂

What's your drink of choice? The one you'll miss the most?

My drink of choice would be a Bahama Mama….and even though I will
still remain in the area after graduation (and will still frequent the
Sandbar), I would miss the shotski the most.

Tell us what you're doing after you graduate- sticking around town?
Moving on to greener pastures?

I will be working at a pharmacy in Ottawa, Kansas.

How many hours have you waited in line?

Ha ha, I have waited in line quite a bit.  After many years of
waiting, I have figured out the secret of the best time to arrive in
order to avoid the lines. 🙂

In closing…

Even though I will be sticking around town after graduation, I would
just like to thank Dave and his wonderful staff for so many years of
enjoyment.  I will always be a big fan of the Sandbar!

Sandbar Graduate 2010: Matt

by Debbi | May 11, 2010 | Graduation, Guest Blogs, People

 Last week, we posted a request on this blog, Twitter, & Facebook for Sandbar graduates- college students who frequent the Sandbar and are graduating this spring, leaving Lawrence and the Sandbar behind (or not, in some cases).

We've profiled graduates in the past, usually employees because they have to answer my questions if they want to keep their job (not really), but this year we got lots of responses from graduating customers. We're excited to share their stories with you!

First up: Matt.

What's your favorite Sandbar jukebox song? Bonus points if you tell
us why.

I
definitely can't pick just one because I've got a set of three valuable
songs that I always play with my dollar. It starts with Phil Vassar's
"Six-Pack Summer" because it goes extremely well with a cold Landshark.
Next is a song that can't be found on any other jukebox around town —
"Kiss the Girl" on the Little Mermaid soundtrack. Sure, it's a bit
embarrassing, but it's always worth it when the entire bar is into it
and every guy and girl in there knows all the words. Finally, Jimmy
Buffet has to be played at the Sandbar so I always round it out with
"Volcano"

Remember the first time you came here? Tell us your first
impression.

I
remember waiting in line for half an hour or so just to get in the
first time. It was the weekend after my 21st birthday and my friends
bought me dirty banana shots. The first thing I remember thinking was
how uniquely "Lawrence" it is, but at the same time unlike anything
else in town.

What's your drink of choice? The one you'll miss the most? 

The
first thing I order is always a Landshark. It's the perfect summer beer
and every day is summer at the Sandbar. However, the drink I'll miss
the most is Surfer on Acid because even when I order it other places,
the setting usually isn't right.

Tell us what you're doing after you graduate- sticking around town?
Moving on to greener pastures?

I'm
moving on to the pastures of Northern Ohio in the town of Bowling
Green. If you think Western Kansas is flat, you should check out this
area of the country… I'll be a Master's student in Bowling Green
State's College Student Personnel program and look forward to
potentially coming back to KU to work someday.

How many hours have you waited in line? 

I've never had to wait longer than 30-45 minutes because the
Sandbar is amazing on a nice, late afternoon so I usually go then when
there is no line.

In closing…

The Sandbar is one of the great Lawrence traditions that I will miss
when I have to leave this place. I hope nothing major ever changes
about it so that I can always look forward to coming back and enjoying
good times and great people!

Thanks, Matt! Good luck to you in Ohio, and be sure to stop by when you come back to visit KU!