http://www.okobojiville.com Ramblings From a Weekend Boji Girl Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:54:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en WTF? I realize they have to be on their guard so that merchandise doesn't walk out the door (as if they'd notice anyway) but why does the help at the Barn Swallow have to be so crabby? It is still my favorite store in all of Okoboji but the people ... http://www.okobojiville.com/boji-shopping/bitchy-barn-swallow-employees/ Is this really the first weekend I've been here this year? WOW...and since it is the weekend of the 4th, that means summer is basically half over. DAMN! We didn't get here till midnight last night, although our "plan" was to come down on Thursday. Nevertheless, I am just happy to ... http://www.okobojiville.com/other-stuff/finallyokoboji/ The best Vikings game I ever watched was today. The Vikings played San Francisco and with 2 minutes left to play, Favre through an amazing touch down pass to the endzone. Speaking of The Endzone, that is where we watched the game (most the game).  My chicken sandwich was a ... http://www.okobojiville.com/boji-dining/brett-favre-earned-today/ The Man has a big boat. Well, of course in Okoboji it's a little fish in a big pond, but to me it's a BIG BOAT. It is a twin engine 28 foot SeaRay. We love it and usually spend as much time as possible on it. But I try ... http://www.okobojiville.com/boji-boating/bringing-boat-home/ There is always one weekend that I don't look forward to at the lake. Aside from the work involved in taking the boat out of the water, cleaning out the condo fridge and packing up everything, it's just depressing to know the summer is over. Now, most people think of ... http://www.okobojiville.com/boji-dining/boji-weekend-season/ This place is really fun and I wish there was something like it in Sioux Falls! Karaoke is always a blast when there is enough booze to go around. I didn't sing because I didn't want anyone laughing at me but as  couple more beers and I'd have been on ... http://www.okobojiville.com/boji-bars/karaoke-cocktails/ So The Man slept till 10:30 (but he probably needed it.) So we were going to eat after he showered. He assured me that the shower would only take 2 minutes and it was as promised - but his hair took an hour. I am the hair stylist in the ... http://www.okobojiville.com/boji-dining/fishermans-wharf/ Love reading the boat names on the wall while waiting for my food: Obsession Life to the Max Okorosie UV WAVE Nautitime Cash Flow The Okie from Boji Keg'ers Horseplay Alota Colada Lake Livin' Tequila Jack Tons of bikers here today. Perfect weather for motorcycles! Food was great and I'm amazed at how the waitresses can be so cheerful with all the people ... http://www.okobojiville.com/boji-dining/oars-wall-lighthouse/ We planned on meeting some friends at The Barefoot Bar (otherwise known as The Tiki Bar) at 12:30 for lunch. We made it by 1:30 but I guess that's probably fashionably late in Okobojiville. My friends, The Hairstylist and Her husband had already eaten by the time we got there so I settled ... http://www.okobojiville.com/boji-bars/the-barefoot-bar/ Usually if you are going to be on west lake to see the fireworks show, you want to find your spot by 9pm. If you haven't ever experienced 4th of July on West Lake,  put it on your "todo" list. We loaded The Man's boat with  and found our spot easily. The ... http://www.okobojiville.com/boji-fun/okoboji-fireworks/