— by Lin McNulty —
Even though this “story” is un-sourced, even though it is second- or third-hand hearsay, and even though Orcas Issues avoids repeating un-sourced street rumors, this one is simply too good to ignore.
And because I heard it from a couple of different second-hand sources, i.e., someone who talked to somebody who talked to somebody who knows, in this one instance, I am choosing to take it as gospel truth without even consulting Editor Margie Doyle for approval.
So, as you recall a couple of weeks ago the streets in Eastsound were closed off and traffic was being re-routed due to the application of Fog Seal to the roadway. Signs were everywhere, advising the dates and times that specific places would be closed.
This happened, as we know, during peak tourist season. So, here’s the story. Apparently (subject to investigation which may disprove the story and, therefore, ruin the humor), tourists came in to at least a couple of local businesses wanting to know when and where the Fog Seal Concert was being held.
Fog Seal… A new band in the making, perhaps?
I’ve been giggling about this for a couple of days. Thanks for indulging me.
So, do you guys want to publish my review of the Fog Seal concert?
I was there. Just ask me.
The rock! Or should I say gravel?
thanks so much, Lin, for reporting “unsourced street rumors”– this is too hilarious.
Yes, Steve, tell all…was it an after-hours under-water affair on Indian Island??
Fog seal? Barf!
Wasn’t the opening act going to be “No Parking”
I thought the same thing! I once played in a group that was (briefly) called “Post No Bills” for similar free marketing reasons… also, I’ve been thinking an act called “Yard Sale” or “Farmers Market” could cause a lot of PR mayhem here on the island…
We truly are starved for entertainment on Orcas!
Thanks Lin for this! Great story, whether it’s true or not! It reminds me that I had forgotten the Fog Seal was being applied and set out to Rose’s Bakery on foot with my dog, Merlin. It was pretty hairy trying to negotiate avoiding the wet Seal as we crossed the streets. Finally, we were across from the Bakery and one of the Road Crew saw us and called to a van across the street to come and pick us up and deliver us to Roses! When the van arrived, Merlin didn’t want to get in so the fellow tried to lift him into the van but he would have none of it! Finally, Merlin jumped in on his own; I followed and we were delivered to our destination In style! All I could think of for the rest of the day was that Chivalry is Not Dead on Orcas! That Road Crew fellow is A Knight in Shining Armour. It felt like he was going to pick me (and Merlin) up and Carry us across the hot Fog Seal! I prefer the Knight rather than the Band; it was so much more fun!
“There’s something about this that’s so black, it’s like how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black.”
Lead guitar Nigel Tufnel put it best. Glad they still think they have it after all these years.
Orcatrazz plays better music..and we are at Stage on the Green August 10 at 5:30 and it is FREE.
I bought a Fog Seal Band ticket from an honest-looking, gum-chewing blond on a Harley.
She wanted $100, but I very cleverly talked her down to $50.
I’ve been sitting in front of the Village Green stage for two hours, and they haven’t shown up.
Do you think I’ve been ‘had’?
I so love Harry Patton!