We're Still ... Still Here!

It's been .. gulp ... a few years since the last "we're still here" post and the website has only gotten ... older.

In the face of the shifting sands of the pandemic and life, it's hard to keep this site as up to date as we would wish...

But, you're in luck!  We still meet monthly on the last Wednesday at Breakwater in Monona, and our online calendar should still be pretty accurate.

But, for the most up to date info, pop over to our Facebook Page and Facebook Group have the current info on them! Please stop over and check on what's going on, we have the usual monthly meetings and happy hours, just occasionally they change at the last minute.

Plunder the Pubs on September 23rd!

It's the 2023 LOCS Pirate Pub Plunder benefitting Dane County Humane Society!

Come join in the fun and walk the plank on Saturday September 23, 2023

Dress in your favorite Pirate or Wench attire. This year's pub crawl is on Atwood Ave starting at 6:00pm at Harmony Bar.  (see -- highly approximate -- full schedule below.)

A donation of $10.00 will go to the Dane Co Humane Society! Please bring some Booty (cash) as some bars do not accept cards... There will be beads and other treasures for yer pleasure!

Very approximate schedule:

• 6:00pm Harmony Bar - 2201 Atwood Ave, Madison
• 7:00pm Wilsons Bar - 2144 Atwood Ave, Madison
• 7:45pm The Atwood Bar - 2116 Atwood Ave, Madison
• 8:30pm Tex Tubbs - 2009 Atwood Ave, Madison
• 9:30pm Players - 2013 Winnebago St, Madison
• 10:30pm Ideal Bar - 1968 Atwood Ave, Madison

Come for the merriment and a few spirits.

For most up-to-date info (or maybe try to find us the day-of), see the Facebook Event!

Party with a Purpose on Sunday!

Join us at 11AM on Sunday, September 10th at Oakstone Recreational (304 Commerce Parkway, Cottage Grove) for this year's Party with a Purpose!

Loyal Order of the Caribbean Soul - Southern Wisconsin Parrothead Club is teaming up with Camp Createability and Special Olympics - West Madison Area to raise money for both organizations!

Here are some of the fun activities that will be going on:

• Cornhole Tournament ($30/team through September 10th) 
• Beer Pong Tournament ($30/team through September 10th)
• 50/50 Raffle
• Silent Auction
• Live Music from Banana Wind from 1pm-3pm
• Drink Specials

Tournament Signup: https://bit.ly/3Pk5TZf

See the Facebook Event for most current information!

The tournaments will begin at 12pm and should end just in time to watch the Packers take on the Bears at 3:25.

Oakstone has plenty of TVs to watch the game on so you can keep partying for a purpose!

Event is on rain or shine as we will move it indoors if the weather is bad.

March Happy Hour - Chuck Bayuk 3/19 at The Harmony

This month's Happy Hour is coming up on Saturday, March 19th at Harmony Bar and Grill (2201 Atwood Ave)!

We'll be arriving around 6:00PM (maybe earlier, maybe later), and staying for Chuck Bayuk and the Drunken Sailors at 8PM and on until we go home!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

We're Still Here!

In the face of the shifting sands of the pandemic and life, it's hard to keep this site as up to date as we would wish...

But, you're in luck!  The LOCS Facebook Page has current info on it!  Please stop over and check on what's going on, we have the usual monthly meetings and happy hours, just occasionally they change at the last minute.

November Monthly Meeting - 11/25 on Zoom!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up VIRTUALLY at 7PM on Wednesday November 25th!  We'll meet on Zoom, email us for the link!

We'll have the meeting up around 6:45 if you want to check your connection or get there early...  "Officially" there will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30!

The agenda is posted in Google Drive.   If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email.

All current and prospective members are welcome at our monthly meetings! (Come down and say hi!)

Fall Highway Cleanup - 10/17 at Morgan's

Coming up soon...  at 10AM on October 17th is our Fall Highway Cleanup!  Meet at Morgan's in Pine Bluff 8640 W Mineral Point Rd, corner of Mineral Point (Cty S) and County P.

We'll carefully social distance and pick up trash.  Please bring masks (and of course you wear gloves picking up trash anyway!)  Bring work gloves, long pants and boots are recommended because it can be muddy along the road.

Morgan's bar interior may be closed, but they have carry-out food, we can order by phone for "pickup" if we need to.  Bring a cooler and drinks just in case, hopefully we can find a place to safely and distantly eat and drink and meet "together" after.

Weather is getting unpredictable, if it's rainy and cold, keep your eye out for more information!

If you find the shaker (of salt -- maybe not full) turn it in for a free drink (eventually)!

Public, current, past and future members are always welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates": 

 

• 10/24 - Chili Cook-off and Badger Tailgate (somewhere outside)
• 10/28 - October Monthly Meeting (SOMEWHERE!)
• POSTPONED -10/29-31 - "Party at the End of the World" - 29th Annual Meeting of the Minds (Key West)!

October Happy Hour - 10/8 - Physically Distant at the Tiki Bar

This month's happy hour is coming up this week -- Thursday October 8th!  We'll be meeting for a physically distant social at the Tiki Bar at East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr)!  Sam Ness is playing 5:30-8, so come early if you don't want to miss any music!

Food and drink are available at the tiki bar, no carry-ins allowed.

We'll be meeting around 6 (or earlier) to catch the sun, but don't worry if you can't come until a bit later!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Save-the-Dates:  

• 10/17 - Highway Cleanup, 10AM at Morgan's in Pine Bluff!
• 10/24 - Chili Cook-off and Badger Tailgate (somewhere outside)
• 10/28 - October Monthly Meeting (SOMEWHERE!)
• POSTPONED -10/29-31 - "Party at the End of the World" - 29th Annual Meeting of the Minds (Key West)!

August Monthly Meeting - IN PERSON 9/30 at Pooley's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up IN PERSON at 7PM on Wednesday September 30th!  We'll meet at a safe physical distance at Pooley's (5541 High Point Rd - Across from Zimbrick Eastside).

They have a semi-private room that we are able to hold our meeting. Also we can use the outdoor patio space if the weather cooperates!

Come by for the social "half hour" starting at 7 (or earlier), and the meeting begins at 7:30.

The agenda is posted in Google Drive.  If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email.

All current and prospective members are welcome at our monthly meetings! (Come down and say hi!)

Events and "Save-the-dates":

 

• 10/8 or 10/9 - October Happy Hour (or Chili Cook-off?
• 10/17 - Highway Cleanup, 10AM at Morgan's in Pine Bluff!
• POSTPONED -10/29-31 - "Party at the End of the World" - 29th Annual Meeting of the Minds (Key West)!

September Happy Hour - Thursday 9/10 at East Side Club Tiki Bar!

This month's happy hour is coming up this week -- Thursday September 10th!  We'll be meeting for a physically distant social at the Tiki Bar at East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr)!  Sam Ness is playing 5:30-8, so come early if you don't want to miss any music!

Food and drink are available at the tiki bar, no carry-ins allowed.

We'll be meeting around 6 (or earlier) to catch the sun, but don't worry if you can't come until a bit later!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Save-the-Dates:  

• 9/30 - September Monthly Meeting
• 10/8 or 10/9 - October Happy Hour (assuming that the Chili Cook Off is... off.)
• POSTPONED -10/29-31 - "Party at the End of the World" - 29th Annual Meeting of the Minds (Key West)!

August Monthly Meeting - IN PERSON 8/26 at East Side Club Tiki Bar!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up IN PERSON at 7PM on Wednesday August 26th!  We'll meet at a safe physical distance on the lawn at the Tiki Bar of the East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr)!

Bring your own chair or blanket, there is food and drink available at the bar!

Come by for the social "half hour" starting at 7 (or earlier), and the meeting begins at 7:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available.  If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All current and prospective members are welcome at our monthly meetings! (Come down and say hi!)

Events and "Save-the-dates":

• 9/11 - September Happy Hour
• 9/30 - September Monthly Meeting
• POSTPONED -10/29-31 - "Party at the End of the World" - 29th Annual Meeting of the Minds (Key West)!

Monthly Meeting and Highway Cleanup - 7/29

Our next monthly meeting and summer highway cleanup is at 6:00PM on July 29th at Morgan's in Pine Bluff 8640 W Mineral Point Rd, corner of Mineral Point (Cty S) and County P. Meet in the parking lot at 6:00.

We'll carefully social distance and pick up trash.  Please bring masks (and of course you wear gloves picking up trash anyway!)  Bring work gloves, long pants and boots are recommended because it can be muddy along the road.

Morgan's bar may be closed, but they have carry-out food, we can order by phone for "pickup" if needed.  Bring a cooler and drinks just in case, hopefully we can find a place to safely and distantly eat and drink and meet "together" after.

In the event of rain, we will still clean, and we'll have to reschedule the meeting.  If there's lightning we'll cancel and reschedule.

If you find the shaker (of salt -- maybe not full) turn it in for a free drink (eventually)!
Public, current, past and future members are always welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates": 

 

• EVERYTHING STILL SUCKS.
• CANCELLED - 8/6-9 Summer CHI.IL (Chicagoland)
• 8/26 - August Monthly Meeting - MAYBE at Angelo's?
• CANCELLED - 9/4-7 Island Fever Showcase (Clear Lake, IA)
• POSTPONED -10/29-31 - "Party at the End of the World" - 29th Annual Meeting of the Minds (Key West)!

(CANCELLED) 8th Annual Christmas In July Pool Party 7/11

Because COVID-19 takes the fun out of everything....  Christmas (in July) is CANCELLED! 

 

8th Annual Christmas in July Pool Party

 

Date:  Saturday, July 11, 2020

 

Time:  2:30 P.M. - ???

 

Place: Mark and Susan's home

 

What to bring: Dish to share, lawn chair, swimsuit, beverage of choice, $15-20 gift to exchange!

 

*If you feel more comfortable to bring your own food; no worries, just let us know ASAP so orders can be made.

 

 

Please RSVP by: Tuesday, July 7 2020 to info@locs-buffett.org

June Monthly Meeting - 6/24 on Zoom!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up VIRTUALLY at 7PM on Wednesday June 24th!  We'll meet on Zoom, check your email for the coordinates, or send an email for info!

We'll have the meeting up around 6:45 if you want to check your connection or get there early...  "Officially" there will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30!

The agenda will be posted when it's available.  If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All current and prospective members are welcome at our monthly meetings! (Come down and say hi!)

Events and "Save-the-dates":

• 7/11 - Christmas in July at Mark and Susan's
• 7/17 - Don Middlebrook - Roadkill's Backyard (West Allis) - Tickets at www.milwaukeeparrotheads.com
• 7/18 - Don Middlebrook - Doc's on the Fox - Tickets at www.milwaukeeparrotheads.com
• 7/29 - Summer Highway Cleanup and Monthly Meeting at Morgan's
• 8/2 - Sunny Jim Brunch - Jeff and Robbin's (Hales Corners) - Tickets at www.milwaukeeparrotheads.com
• CANCELLED - 8/6-9 Summer CHI.IL (Chicagoland)
• 8/26 - August Monthly Meeting - at Angelo's?
• STILL ON? - 9/4-7 Island Fever Showcase (Clear Lake, IA)
• POSTPONED -10/29-31 - "Party at the End of the World" - 29th Annual Meeting of the Minds (Key West)!

June Happy Hour - 6/12 at Baxter Park

This month's Happy Hour is coming up on FRIDAY June 12th!  We'll be meeting for a physically distant social near Michael's tree in Baxter Park (777 Englehart Dr, Madison).  The tree is on the West end of the park, near the intersection of Englehart Dr and Ward Ct.  Bring your own food and drink (and chair), don't plan to share!  

We'll be meeting around 6 (or earlier) to catch the sun, but don't worry if you can't come until a bit later!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Save-the-Dates:

 

• Now until people feel safe, pretty much everything is canceled - UNFORTUNATELY WE ALL HAVE TO STAY HOME!
• 6/30 - June Monthly Meeting on Zoom
• 7/11 - Christmas in July at Mark and Susan's
• 7/29 - Summer Highway Cleanup and Monthly Meeting at Morgan's
• CANCELLED - 8/6-9 Summer CHI.IL (Chicagoland)
• 8/26 - August Monthly Meeting - at Angelo's?
• STILL ON? - 9/4-7 Island Fever Showcase (Clear Lake, IA)
• POSTPONED -10/29-31 - "Party at the End of the World" - 29th Annual Meeting of the Minds (Key West)!

May Monthly Meeting - 5/27 on Zoom!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up VIRTUALLY at 7PM on Wednesday May 27th!  We'll meet on Zoom, check your email for the coordinates, or send an email for info!

We'll have the meeting up around 6:45 if you want to check your connection or get there early...  "Officially" there will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30!

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All current a prospective members are welcome at our monthly meetings! (Come down and say hi!)

Events and "Save-the-dates":

 

• Now until people feel safe - UNFORTUNATELY WE ALL HAVE TO STAY HOME!
• CANCELLED - 8/6-9 Summer CHI.IL (Chicagoland)
• STILL ON? - 9/4-7 Island Fever Showcase (Clear Lake, IA)
• POSTPONED -10/29-31 - "Party at the End of the World" - 29th Annual Meeting of the Minds (Key West)!

Spring Highway Cleanup - Saturday at Morgan's!

On Saturday, May 16th, meet at 10AM at Morgan's in Pine Bluff, 8640 W Mineral Point Rd, corner of Mineral Point (Cty S) and County P.

We'll carefully social distance and pick up trash.  Please bring masks (and of course you wear gloves picking up trash anyway!)

Morgan's is closed, but has carry-out food, we can order by phone for pickup.  Bring a cooler and drinks, hopefully we can find a place to safely and distantly eat and drink "together" after.

In the event of rain, we will still clean. If there is lightning, we'll meet and reschedule cleaning.

Bring work gloves, long pants and boots are recommended because it can be muddy along the road.  Forecast looks good (and warm) so far!

Public, current, past and future members are always welcome!

 Events and "Save-the-dates":

 

• Now until 5/26 - UNFORTUNATELY WE ALL HAVE TO STAY HOME!
• 8/6-9 - Summer Chi.ill (Chicagoland)
• 10/29-31 - "Party at the End of the World" - 29th Annual Meeting of the Minds (Key West)!

April Virtual Meeting - 4/29 on Zoom!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up VIRTUALLY at 7PM on Wednesday April 29th!  We'll meet on Zoom, check your email for the coordinates, or send an email for info!

We'll have the meeting up around 6:45 if you want to check your connection or get there early...  "Officially" there will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30!

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All current a prospective members are welcome at our monthly meetings! (Come down and say hi!)

Events and "Save-the-dates":

• Now until ??? - UNFORTUNATELY WE ALL HAVE TO STAY HOME!
• CANCELLED - 8/6-9 Summer CHI.IL (Chicagoland)
• STILL ON? - 9/4-7 Island Fever Showcase (Clear Lake, IA)
• POSTPONED -10/29-31 - "Party at the End of the World" - 29th Annual Meeting of the Minds (Key West)!

March Happy Hour - Thursday 3/12 at Full Mile Beer Co

The March Happy Hour is coming up this week!  Join us Thursday March 12th at Full Mile Beer Co (132 Market St in Sun Prairie).  Come on out!

The party starts at 6:30 or sooner if people get out early!

Public, current, past and future members are always welcome to join in Happy Hour festivities.

Events and "Save-the-dates":

• POSTPONED!  3/21 - St Minnesomeplace "This Hotel Room" with The Boat Drunks at location TBD (Minneapolis Area)
• 4/9 - Todd Snider at Barrymore
• 10/29-31 - "Party at the End of the World" - 29th Annual Meeting of the Minds (Key West)!

February Monthly Meeting - 2/19 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up A WEEK EARLY at 7PM on Wednesday February 19th! We're back in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr)!

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30!

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All current a prospective members are welcome at our monthly meetings! (Come down and say hi!)

Events and "Save-the-dates":

• 2/22 - I Shot Six Holes In My Freezer at Quality Inn in Newville! (Call 608-884-2118 and ask for "Parrot Head Rate")
• 3/6-7 - Clinton County PHC "Spring Philng" with Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band (Carlyle, IL)
• 3/21 - St Minnesomeplace "This Hotel Room" with The Boat Drunks at Lost Spur Golf and Event Center (Minneapolis Area)
• 10/29-31 - "Party at the End of the World" - 29th Annual Meeting of the Minds (Key West)!