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Arkiehawg

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Jul 14, 2007
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Yes. It is all family run. Like Patrick said, he will be fine but he is so hurt for his crew!


Thanks Bobby,

Looks like we can still support the family....beats the franchises...
 

ozbeachmom

Beach Lover
Feb 8, 2007
148
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Kansas/miramar beach
So sad, let's hope they rebuild it. My kids loved going there when they were little. I have pictures of them from 4 years old till last year at 22 having dinner at the restaurant. We will keep the owners and staff in our thoughts.

Do they know the cause yet?
 

Smiling JOe

SoWal Expert
Nov 18, 2004
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The Panama City TV news station reported on it this evening, stating that it appears to have been started at or in the HVAC unit. It is under further investigation as of the report. Patrick was interviewed, but didn't have much to say in the report, other than they will try to reopen it sometime next year. I didn't eat there much, but when I did, it was usually enjoyable. It's sad to see a place which had so much effort and energy put into it, burn to the ground, and be no more, overnight.

Bobby J, is anyone planning to take up a collection for the Bayou Bill employees who are now without jobs? If not, could you get in touch with Patrick and see if an account could be established at a local bank or something of the like?
 

GoodWitch58

Beach Fanatic
Oct 10, 2005
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I think Chelco probably turned it off as a precaution...I awoke when the power went off wondering what on earth? My electric doesn't even go off during a hurricane....I knew something must have happened, but thought it was car crash/transformer, etc.

So sad about Bayou Bills...
 

Bobby J

Beach Fanatic
Apr 18, 2005
4,041
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Blue Mountain beach
www.lifeonshore.com
Thanks SJ. I will call him.

The Panama City TV news station reported on it this evening, stating that it appears to have been started at or in the HVAC unit. It is under further investigation as of the report. Patrick was interviewed, but didn't have much to say in the report, other than they will try to reopen it sometime next year. I didn't eat there much, but when I did, it was usually enjoyable. It's sad to see a place which had so much effort and energy put into it, burn to the ground, and be no more, overnight.

Bobby J, is anyone planning to take up a collection for the Bayou Bill employees who are now without jobs? If not, could you get in touch with Patrick and see if an account could be established at a local bank or something of the like?
 

scooterbug44

SoWal Expert
May 8, 2007
16,706
3,339
Sowal
I've never been to Bayou Bill's (though ironically it was recommended to me last night) but would definitely do my best to down some seafood and beverages at a fundraiser!
 

ShallowsNole

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Jun 22, 2005
4,279
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Pt Washington
According to my source, they are looking at re-opening the day after Christmas. OK, no secret source, it is what a sign out front says

They had just closed for a planned three weeks off; is the sign pre-fire?

Otherwise, from the looks of the building (yes, drove by last night to wallow in personal misery), that seems a bit ambitious. :sosad:

Keeping the staff in my prayers as they try to relocate, during our "slow" season and just before Christmas.
 
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