The Thirsty Goat

Community Rallies Behind Missing Goat, Sir William Returned Home Safely

  On Saturday October 18th, after most had decided that continuing the search was a lost cause, a glimmer of hope appeared in the lot behind the Port Inn.  Julie Frederick, Guest Service Agent at the historic property, was taking out the morning refuse when she caught a glimpse of something sitting prominently in the “Employee of the Year” parking space.  “William!” She exclaimed as she rushed over, almost in disbelief.  He was instantly taken inside and embraced by other team members who couldn’t believe their eyes.  After a through “once over,” he appeared to be well taken care of, with no apparent signs of abuse or torture.  William was placed back on his perch in the lounge, where he will continue to watch over patrons of The Thirsty Goat for many years to come.   While the owners and management of the lounge would love to know where he spend his vacation, for now, they are just happy to have their beloved Sir William back where he belongs, hopefully for good this time!

Candidates Face Off in Inaugural Debate for the Much Coveted Mayoral Position at The Thirsty Goat Lounge

Port St. Joe, FL Monday October 20th, 2008-In the Coastal Town of Port St. Joe Florida, nestled safely between Panama City and Apalachicola, politics has always reigned supreme.  From County Commissioner Bill Williams hard fought race in District three, to attorney and current Mayor Mel Magidson’s historic victory earlier this year, political races are always the talk of the town.  Now, yet another race seems to be dominating the headlines, as incumbent David McGhee takes on newcomer Amy Ouellette in the heated race for Mayor of The Thirsty Goat Lounge located in downtown Port St. Joe. 

Last Thursday marked a momentous occasion, when the two squared off for the first ever mayoral debate at the popular bar.  The front porch of The Port Inn was crowded that night with an interesting cross section of the community, politicians mingled with other prominent business owners as hotel guests meandered through the crowd, searching for the best seat in the house.  The stage was set for an evening filled with controversy, and shortly after 7pm, moderator Ed Tiley, local celebrity and publisher of the Forgotten Coastline Newspaper, asked the candidates to take their seats.  The questions came fast and without warning:  Little Smokies vs. Meatballs, Draft vs. Bottle, Tequila vs. Jagermeister, Tiley asked the candidates.  Ouellette was asked how she felt being the first female candidate for this prestigious position and what special qualifications she possessed that would make her successful.  Her answers were as eloquent and precise as one would expect from this southern belle.  McGhee was questioned about what he would change in his second term in office, to which he gleefully replied “nothing, we all love the Goat just the way it is!”  Of course, the recent crime wave at the Thirsty Goat, and the theft of the lounge’s beloved mascot, was a much debated topic, with both candidates vying to use every tool in their arsenal to help bring Sir William home. 

 At the end of the day, patrons left with a better understanding of both candidates and will now be better informed when casting their vote.  Votes may be cast once daily through November 3^rd, with a returns party scheduled for November 4^th to coincide with the national elections.

Kidd Goes Missing at the Goat

Port St. Joe, FL, October 13, 2008 — Last Friday, Sir William, a three foot long ceramic goat and the namesake of the Thirsty Goat lounge in Port St. Joe showed up missing from his prominent perch at the popular watering hole.  “What happened to the Goat?” mixologist Madison Parker asked Thirsty Goat Proprietors on Friday evening as she tidied up the red room located in the north end of the bar.  “One minute he was there, and the next he was gone, I didn’t know what to do!” exclaimed Parker shortly after the incident took place.  Owners David and Trish Warriner are upset, but hopeful that William will be returned unharmed.  The Warriners have released this statement:  “We hope that this is just a harmless prank and that the person or persons responsible for this stunt will realize how much he means to us.  William has been a fixture in our lives for many years, even prior to the bar opening, he was the inspiration behind the name of The Thirsty Goat, and since day one, has always presided over the bar with a watchful eye.”  While an exact value has not been placed on the item, some reports claim a value of nearly two million dollars as the artifact has been rumored to come from China during the Ming Dynasty (somewhere between 1400-1600A.D.)  Other reports place a value on the Goat closer to the fifty to one hundred dollar range, arguing that “Pier 1 Imports” is a more likely origin.  A list of suspects is currently being formulated from surveillance footage, credit card receipts, and eye witness reports.  If anyone has information on Sir Williams’s whereabouts they are asked to please contact The Thirsty Goat at 850-229-7678 or .  Of course, confidentiality is assured.

Dirty Politics Rears its Ugly Head in Port St. Joe

Port St. Joe, FL Wednesday, October 08, 2008-

In the sleepy little town of Port St. Joe, located along Florida’s beautiful Forgotten Coast, local politics have taken a turn for the worse.  In the heated race for Mayor of The Thirsty Goat (one of the local’s favorite watering holes, located inside the historic Port Inn) incumbent David McGhee is facing off against newcomer Amy Ouellette.  With a debate scheduled later this month, and campaign posters lining the halls of the lounge, everything seemed on the up and up.  The campaign trail has been tough at times for both candidates but until recently, everyone seemed to be taking the high road.  There have been promises of better drink specials including the return of $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon as well as universal health care at The Thirsty Goat in the form of complimentary headache powder.  All this changed last Saturday though as nearly half of the Ouellette/Watson campaign posters were defiled in the late evening hours.  “They blacked out my teeth, drew a patch over my eye, it was simply awful,” Ouellette said in a recent interview.  As of press time, the McGhee campaign could not be reached for comment, but in a previous written statement, McGhee denied any involvement, claiming he was across town helping rescue a tree full of orphaned kittens during the time of the incident.  If anyone has any information on this crime or would like more information about the race, they may contact The Port Inn @ 850-229-7678 or reach us online at www.PortInnFL.com or www.TheThirstyGoat.com.