Dear Readers….. We spent Monday night in Ocala…yes, at another LaQuinta….pet-friendly, you know!  We are hoping to be in Key West at Aqua Idol Tomorrow at 6:30 PM….I will be in the Judge’s Seat!  Hope you will be there to hear the wonderful singing from the remaining contestants, and to welcome me back to Key West!  I need a lot of hugs!….And now…..it’s…   TUESDAY, JUNE 8th, 2010, in KEY WEST, with, LYNDA!!!!!!   KONK 1500 AM, RADIO…. Join Michael Shields on his ARTWAVES show from 11 AM until Noon.  His special guest is the wonderful DONNA ROLL, who will talk about OPERAFEST: A Young Artist Program in Key West…will discuss the marvelous talent she has brought with her….the free concerts which will take place starting June 11th!  You will NOT want to miss a single one!   WWW.KEYSSPILL.COM…. Go to this website to see how you can volunteer to help…..We do not know what lies ahead…and it is all rather frightening!  That there is a possiblity that our precious Island will be compromised in any way is a devastating thought!  Please go to this site to find out what you can do!  All hands on deck!  We are all needed!!!   ST. PAUL’S FREE CONCERT… Joseph Lowe will give his daily free concert from Noon until 1:00 PM today at this majestic church on Duval and Eaton Sts.  All invited!   AZUR RESTAURANT LUNCH SPECIALS… This great restaurant continues with its wonderful $6.00 lunch specials all week long…this time, it’s 6 fab Pasta Dishes for your pleasure….a beverage must be purchased to receive this special price!  425 Grinnell St. at Fleming!   BABY GEORGE EGGERS… This beautiful baby, son of Stacie and Rob Eggers…and grandson of Donna Barnett and Terri White, is STILL in the hospital in Miami….he is struggling with digestive problems and will not be released until they feel comfortable that he is all better!  In the meantime, Stacie and Rob are running from Key West to Miami and are under a great deal of stress.  Donations are still being accepte to help with the overwhelming hospital costs that their insurance is not covering.  Please send donations to Rob & Stacie Eggers, 1705 Rose St., Key West, FL 33040.  Make checks of any amount, payable to Robert Eggers.  Thanks for your kindness and support!   KATHERINE RANEY… Our dear and lovely friend, Katherine, has been through so much during these last few years.  Somehow she manages to go forward, with her wonderful sense of humor and her zest for life!  Right now she is facing some challenging health issues, including radiataion and possible chemotherapy.  Please remember her in your special thoughts and prayers.  A card of concern and support would do wonders to cheer her.  Please direct these messages to Katherine Raney, 604 East Oak PL., Edmond, OK 73003.  You can also send her e-mail messages at kran1220@cox.net.    AQUA IDOL TONIGHT!!!! Yes, dear friends!  At 6:30 PM, the FUN begins!  Right at the start there will be an elimination or two…..It is always sad to see someone leave the competition….especially since our contestants are all so very talented!  I am especially excited, as Bob and I will be back in town to enjoy the evening for Aqua Idol Waterfront Playhouse…and hear the divine contestants, Traci Reynolds, Michael McCabe, Denis Hyland, Valerie Carr, Gayla Morgan, Amy Pesola, Bill Heller, Bobby Lundy, Yoa Adams Hardardottir,  and James Warren!!!!  I plan to be at the Judge’s Table with Tony Konrath and JT Thompson!  Remember, it is YOU, the audience members, who determine who stays and who goes!  Your generous TIPS to the contestant of your choice decide who stays from week to week.  Tonight, the contestant who received the LEAST amount of Tips last week will be gone.  Randy Thompson is the dynamite EmCee!  He is quick and fun and irreverant and hilarious!!!!  Tuesdays at 6:30 at Aqua Lounge is the place to be!!!!!  Hope to see you….and a big thank you for your support of the Waterfront Playhouse!   CARMEN AND GORDY, AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN!!!! That’s Carmen Rodriguez and Gordy Michael, two of Key West’s stellar performers…from 6 to 9 PM at BeachSide Marriott…in the Cocktail Lounge…2 for 1 Tapas and 2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7:00 PM!!!!   CUDA, CROOKS, FRADLEY… This great trio…The Sharks….perform at Sloppy Joe’s from 5:30 to 9:00 PM! That’s Barry, Richard, and Kenny!!!!!!   FINNEGAN’S WAKE… It’s Trivia Pub Quiz at this super nightspot on Grinnell and James Sts.  Groups of 2 to 5 players compete for prizes and bragging rights!  7 PM…. special drink prices…FUN!   THE KEYS PIANO BAR…. ….It’s piano music beginning at 7 PM until Closing…usually 1 or 2 AM!  Hope you will be there to enjoy the revelry at this great nightspot at 1114 Duval St.  Just want to say “Goodbye” to Jenifer Kruskamp whose last night was yesterday evening!  What a wonderful singer she is, and we all look forward to her return to Key West time and again!    VIRGILIOS…. It’s Skipper and His League of Crafty Musicians at 9:30 PM…..Hear the great R & B, Jazz, Rock, Brazillian and just plain super dance music from Skippo, Mike Emerson and Gordy Michael!   PIER HOUSE…. 7 PM….it’s Larry Smith in the Wine Galley at One Duval Street!   BOBBY IN THE LOBBY TIX NOW ON SALE!!! You do NOT want to miss BOBBY NESBITT’S wonderful Bobby in the Lobby shows at Tennessee Williams Theatre!  Both Table and General Seating Tix are now available to buy online at www.keystix.com.  The first show will be held on January 9 & 10th and will feature the musica and lyrics of Irving Berlin, and will star BOBBY, BRUCE MOORE, and former Miss America, SUSAN POWELL.  The second show will be on March 13 & 14, and will feature the music and lyrics from Rodgers & Hart…and will star BOBBY, CARMEN RODRIGUEZ, and DANNY WEATHERS!  Get the BEST seats available NOW!  You do not want to be disappointed!!!!!  You can also call 295-7676.   PRIDE FEST IN KEY WEST…. From June 9th to June 13th, Key West will be celebrating Equality and Diversity in Key West…our Paradise!  Go to www.pridefestkeywest.com for the complete list of daily activities!   Happy June 8th Birthday to the beautiful and vivacious LINDA GREENBERG…..to ultra talented and hilarious GEORGE SANDERS, to charming SUZANNE WAHSBURN, to very sweet, IRENE EYER, and to that special lady, CAROL RADCLIFFE!!!!  AND….Happy Anniversary to that very active couple, MARYCARLIN and BILL PORTER!!!!!   Love to YOU…and Remember…. Sexiness wears thin after awhile….and beauty fades….but to be with someone who makes you laugh everyday…Ah!  That is a real treat! Lynda