F.R. Woody's Pub-Ranier, MN
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 6:50 am
I had mentioned a while back about Discovery scouting the area for a reality show centered on our harsh winters. Well, shhh, but it's a GO! I'm guessing it will be titled 'Woody's Fairly Reliable Guide Service'.
They have been up here shooting for a couple of months now in one of the nastiest winters in memory. I talked to several of the film crew guys and they were NOT in love with the work hehe. I don't have all the details as they are somewhat secretive about it. What I do know is that it is going to be centered on my very good friend and classmate Barry 'Woody' Woods. Along with him are three other principles of which I know two. Woody has lived an interesting life (including a Coke commercial in the 80s). He also just was inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.
For the show, there is a two story ice fishing shack, an outdoor ice 'bar' with a moose head on the 'wall', sleds, dogsleds, frostbite and lots of shenanigans.
One of the guys (I know him-Curtis) is definitely the comic relief (the Tickle of the North?).
Then there is Brent. One legged since childhood. I've seen him play hockey better than most. I've been downhill skiing with him. He was world top ten arm wrestler at one point. Awesome straight shooter he is. He puts a whole new spin on the term handi-capable. I've been trying to get him on the forum for a while (nice toon with SeaLegs). I call it the 5-legger
Not totally sure of the show's name yet, or when it is coming out. Woodie also has a bar (F.R. Woody's) on the lake. Just a tiny little place with a TON of character. I have been playing and singing there, often by boat, for many years now. They even took some footage of yours truly although most of that kind of stuff won't make the cut (especially with the dirty songs).
I took this shot one evening when I was setting up my guitar amp and they were just finishing up a scene. The producer lady wasn't pleased, but she didn't make me erase it. So here's a teaser. Remember these faces as you may see them soon. Woody is second from left. I'm guessing you can figure out which one Curtis is
Those in the area- Vermillion Fox? Rob28? might consider a visit sometime. If this show does happen to take off, you won't be able to get in the door of that poor little pub. We can take my toon there. There's even one of my guitars on the wall, waiting patiently for me.
They have been up here shooting for a couple of months now in one of the nastiest winters in memory. I talked to several of the film crew guys and they were NOT in love with the work hehe. I don't have all the details as they are somewhat secretive about it. What I do know is that it is going to be centered on my very good friend and classmate Barry 'Woody' Woods. Along with him are three other principles of which I know two. Woody has lived an interesting life (including a Coke commercial in the 80s). He also just was inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.
For the show, there is a two story ice fishing shack, an outdoor ice 'bar' with a moose head on the 'wall', sleds, dogsleds, frostbite and lots of shenanigans.
One of the guys (I know him-Curtis) is definitely the comic relief (the Tickle of the North?).
Then there is Brent. One legged since childhood. I've seen him play hockey better than most. I've been downhill skiing with him. He was world top ten arm wrestler at one point. Awesome straight shooter he is. He puts a whole new spin on the term handi-capable. I've been trying to get him on the forum for a while (nice toon with SeaLegs). I call it the 5-legger
Not totally sure of the show's name yet, or when it is coming out. Woodie also has a bar (F.R. Woody's) on the lake. Just a tiny little place with a TON of character. I have been playing and singing there, often by boat, for many years now. They even took some footage of yours truly although most of that kind of stuff won't make the cut (especially with the dirty songs).
I took this shot one evening when I was setting up my guitar amp and they were just finishing up a scene. The producer lady wasn't pleased, but she didn't make me erase it. So here's a teaser. Remember these faces as you may see them soon. Woody is second from left. I'm guessing you can figure out which one Curtis is
Those in the area- Vermillion Fox? Rob28? might consider a visit sometime. If this show does happen to take off, you won't be able to get in the door of that poor little pub. We can take my toon there. There's even one of my guitars on the wall, waiting patiently for me.