al Beach Bum Parade
ll, the Queen and the Big Kahuna
TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | MAY 2018 9
When Jack Boylston called Essie to ask her to be the Queen, Essie initially
thought it was an April Fool’s joke and was shocked! After Jack convinced
her it was legit, she remembers thinking that she had some big shoes to fill.
They don’t just ask anybody! Essie feels blessed and is looking forward to
representing. She loves the Beach Bum Parade because she loves to people
watch and there is such a variety of people that can participate and everyone
enjoys the festivities. I asked Essie what she was going to wear. She wasn’t
sure. So many options! The one thing we do know, is that her squirt gun is
going to be filled with Miller Lite and she will be shooting herself in the face!
LOL!!
Our Grand Marshall
is Johnny Herald and
everyone knows him
as The Bug Man. For
years, I never knew
his name, he was just
The Bug Man. You have
to love Tybee and her
nicknamed inhabitants!
Johnny’s been a Tybee
guy for going on 30
years now. Born in
Savannah at Hunter
(maybe he and Alan
met then??), Johnny
was a military brat too.
Johnny has had an
adventurous life! He
learned to sing and
play the guitar at age
nine, which was quickly
followed by the piano
and a variety of instruments. Music is his passion and when he got older,
he made it his business - working as not only a recording artist, but also a
writer and producer. He started the Johnny Herald Band and toured Europe
extensively back in the day and was much touted on the radio. He also spent
time working in television as both an engineer and a film director! That life
sounds like a great autobiography! After what sounds like one hell of a ride,
Johnny eventually settled down where he was meant to be and married his
lovely wife, Rose. Retiring from the music scene, he began working for Cox
Termite & Pest Control and has been there for the last 28 years. Don’t worry
though, music is still in his blood and he was invited to perform at the party
for the restoration of the Tybee Post Theater in 2008!
When Jack called Johnny to ask him to be the Grand Marshall, Johnny got
real quiet. The responsibility of it all!!!! Then he felt the honor bestowed upon
him and gladly accepted this prestigious accolade. Johnny may feel a bit
nervous, but when he dons his formal raincoat attire for the parade, it’s going
to be with nerves of steel and big happy smile!
Kudos go out to Jack Boylston and the Beach Bum team for picking three of
the best, most suited people for this task!
Now having been introduced to the Beach Bum Court of 2018, here are some
need to know details:
The Coronation will be held at The Deck (previously known as Marlin
Monroes) on Wednesday, May 9th. Happy Hour starts at 5:30 with a courtesy
buffet beginning at 6:30 and the grand presentation at 7:30. Savannah Steve
will be providing the music and the whole party is open to one and all. Do
keep in mind that these times are all on Tybee Time and it will happen
sooner, later and eventually!
The Beach Bum Parade is Friday, May 18th, at 6:30pm, and begins in
the North Beach Parking lot. You will find the parade application somewhere
in this delightful page turner and new floats and participants are not only
welcome, but happily encouraged!
available for purchase at the IGA.
It is going to be a hell of a good time and I want you to be there and bring
your friends!!
Here at the Beachcomber, we do like to be somewhat responsible and
keeping that in mind, we are printing our annual list of Do’s and Don’ts.
Please read them and adhere to them. However, in the spirit of just naughty,
if you are absolutely flat out determined to spray a police officer, please have
your buddy take a picture of you doing that so we can laugh and laugh and
laugh at you before you go to jail! Have fun y’all!!!