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I’m going to the chapel, and I’m going to get married. Going to the chapel and going to get married. Gee, I really love him….oh sorry I didn’t know you were there. No, I’m not getting married. No one wants to call Mobile’s biggest boozehound his wife. I don’t think so anyway. But if you do, send a proposal to boozie@lagniappemobile.com.

FYI: I am not impressed by comments, like “it’s easy to get you drunk and take advantage of you.” No, I don’t find that funny at all. That or fart jokes.

But anyway, I digress. Why all this nuptial talk? Well, dearly beloved, I guess you’ll just have to take this column to be your lawful wedded gossip source in sickness and in health, to death do us part and find out.

Happy Campers

While the Beachhouse Grill may not be a chapel, it was a beautiful setting for two of our favorite 92ZEW deejays, Tim Camp and LeeAnn Waterrs, to tie the knot on Sunday, May 14.

Our Causeway spy reported that Tim was sporting a white linen suit and blue suede shoes, which is apropos for the 92 Blues host. The bride looked lovely in an off-the-shoulder dress, with what our spy described as “very hip shoes, with some sort of gold fish heel.”

After the ceremony, the couple enjoyed the music of the Wood Brothers, who were at the Beachhouse to play a free show for the 92 Zew Summer Concert Series.

And if that wasn’t enough, I’m told it was also the happy couple’s adorable one-year-old son, Julian’s first birthday bash.

Boozie sends her best to them all.

Arts Alive!

I swear I think Arts Alive! (stop shouting!) organizer David Calametti made some sort of deal with the Devil. It seems like he gets the most perfect weather for his celebrations every spring and fall, and this one was no exception.

With fabulous openings at all the downtown galleries and a variety of performances in Cathedral Square, including a stellar one by the Mobile Symphony, which closed down the night perfectly, it was once again a huge success.

Though there were some interesting characters roaming around. Now some of these people were in costume for performances, like the grown man in a giant “Alice and Wonderland” suit and the women dressed as Southern belles in their hoop skirts. But there was no excuse for the man who sauntered around all day in what appeared to be a pirate shirt. To my knowledge, no troupe was performing “Peter Pan,” but if they decide to in the future, Hook is ready.

Was that George Hamilton I saw at Arts Alive? No just county commissioner Steve “The Hammer” Nodine, sporting his usual summer glow and glitzed locks.

It was great to the Chesser Gallery open for the first Arts Alive!, after founder William Chesser’s sudden and tragic death last month. His dear friend and partner in the funky, little gallery, Vikki Turner Finch has done a super job of keeping William’s legacy alive.

As usual, the gallery was overflowing with many young hipsters, drinking wine and checking out Rachel Wright’s cool new exhibit. Though I’m certain, William wasn’t there in body, I know he was there in spirit. And what a spirit it must be!

Strange fishing polls

One would think our local fishermen would engage in lively discussions about the best kind of bait to use or where the fish are a bitin’, but it seems like most folks in the country, our anglers find dishin’ about “American Idol.”.

On the Alabama Coastal Fishermen Association Web site message board (acfafishing.com), a heated debate ignited about “Idol” finalist Katharine McPhee’s rear. It seems some of the men found her fanny a bit too ample for their tastes, while others thought it was just right.

At press time, a survey on the board had 52percent voting that she is “already HAWT, rear size is just right and boodylicious,” with 47 percent feeling “she is a hot chick, but would be hawter if she lost the booty.”

The other 1 percent were too busy playing with their tackle to vote.

The Mexican, he loves you

We hear the lovely Gina Previto of Veet’s fame, is the proud owner of a swank new garment courtesy of having a rowdy customer tossed. According to a drunk and possibly criminally insane source, a Veet’s regular who goes by the moniker “The Mexican” because, well, he’s Mexican, was horsing around a bit too much for Gina’s taste one even and was told to leave the bar.

To make amends, the scolded patron busted out his Bedazzler and decorated what our source says may have been a preworn shirt with a variety of shiny baubles, an amateur sketch of Gina and the words “The Mexican, he loves you.” Naturally the Mexican was let back into the bar and probably will never have to pay for a drink again.

No word on when the fetching Miss Previto will be sporting her new shirt, but Boozie will pay top dollar for a picture of her in it.

Helping the children

The Second Annual Mudbugs on Dauphin benefit for the Child Advocacy Center took place May 18 in the Wintzell’s Oyster House parking lot, and gathered a good mix of folks on hand to eat crawdads and donate money to the center. WKSJ’s morning show was well represented with Dan Brennan and Shelby Mitchell in attendance, and there was a bit of hand-wringing politicking going on as Kyle Callaghan was there pressing the flesh in his bid for the sheriff’s office. Sam Cochran wasn’t in attendance, but some of his supporters made sure he was represented as well. This sheriff’s race promises to be a hot one!

There was also an auction that included part of a NASCAR that was broken off during a race. I can only imagine what a lovely centerpiece that would be for the living room. The attendees were also treated to the beer-guzzling-friendly tones of Glass Joe.

All in all, the event seemed to be a great success.

Well kids. That’s all for this issue. I feel certain I’ll catch some of your Memorial Day misbehavin’, but just remember whether it’s rain or shine, dramatic or scandalous, or just some plain ol’ booty-licious lovin’, I will be there. Ciao!

Boozie Beer Nues is Lagniappe social butterfly. Contact her at boozie@lagniappemobile.com.

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