September’s Bartender of the Month is Chrissy Frye nee Merriman, at Spanky’s Beachside!! I have always wanted her to be one of the first, but I also didn’t want her to know how much I enjoy her wit, sarcasm and rolling of the eyes, thereby inflating her ego to impossible (nah, just kidding). She is my twin, she just happens to be older and shorter! Love me some Chrissy! Let me tell you her story… By Alaina Loughridge Born and bred a Savannah girl, Chrissy went to St. Vincent for her formative years before heading off to Savannah Tech, where she earned her Associates in Accounting. Doing her thing, she began working in the dialysis unit at Candler Hospital, while still continuing her education. All the while it felt like something was missing. Like there had to be something else out there that was just out of reach. On a whim, Chrissy applied for a job as a Hostess at Spanky’s Beachside. Well, that was going to either be her undoing or the best decision of all time. That was February, 2003! Now, almost 15 years later, this girl has done everything at Spanky’s. She has cooked, served, plumbed, managed, served, called the police, cried, bled and sweated a million hours. She also married her co-worker, the handsome and dashing Mr. Jeremy Frye!! Did I mention she also bartends? This girl can do it all and I have always been impressed by her dedication and willingness to get in there to just get the job done and make people happy. So over three absolutely amazing martinis… Here is what I know: Tybee Life: Forever technically Passion: “Work hard to Play hard” Grown Up: An infamous tabloid scandal (Heads up, Jeremy) Spirit Animal: A squirrel - they prepare for winter and are independent (Dire Wolf is how I secretly read that). Chrissy’s go to drink is a shot of Cuervo! LOL!! She ain’t got no secrets! You want to know her special? Tequila it is. I have known Chrissy for a very long time and I have to say this - she is hilarious! Fun! Witty! Crazy! A Lush! Serious! A terrible liar! Detailed! But of all things, she hides nothing. If you are in front of her either getting a drink or getting life advice, she will treat you right and steer you in the right direction. Go see Chrissy at Spanky’s. She is throwing a party and everyone is invited! Get your Cuervo on. Ask about her fur babies: Monroe and Boggs. Best fur babies ever. Best bartender ever. LOW AS �� Delivery ����Weddings ����Parties ����Tours ����Late Night WE ALSO RIDE OFF THE ISLAND! 361-TURTLES MMM...So Good! hours tues-fri: 7:30-5 sat: 8-5 sun: 8-3 mon: closed Espresso, frappes & smoothies 1213 80 east Next door to huc a poos in tybee oaks center 912-224-5227 TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | SEPT 2017 21
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