Nauti Goose Saloon Sold !

nautigoose · Jan 24, 2009

hello everyone,

i sold the goose today. it has been in the works for 3 months now. the new owner will take over feb 1st. so i am still doing the DEEP FREEZE PARTY. at which time i will introduce the new owner.
i was going to wait til then to post this. jeff jennings has been working with me on this and we thought it best to put rumors to rest.

the new owners own and operate 3 very popular places in philly called COPA BANANAS and BILLY BOBS.

they have shown butch and i plans to remodel the place.
making it far better then what it is now. and CLEANER !!!

they are all about boating and will fit in with the crowd that comes there.

this is the first time i sold a restaurant and liked the new owners.

as for me, i will be around. i will miss everyone that made my business great. i thank all of you for your past support.

thank you, tony covatta

gizzi · Jan 24, 2009

THAT SUCKS !!!!!!!!!

NstyLX · Jan 24, 2009

Will they retain the Nauti Goose name and will they host Poker Runs as you have??

Makin-Memories · Jan 25, 2009

That's what I meant by "Interesting People" were at the Goose on Thursday.

I for one am very happy for you Tony. I'm also happy for all the boaters.

I met these guys last week. The certainly talk a good game.
It sounds like their gonna give the Goose the shot in the arm it needs.
Without losing it's character (hopefully).

Change is good - I choose to look at it positively.

BUT - Next Saturday's party is the LAST of the Covatta parties - let's tear the place down !!!

42 whipple · Jan 25, 2009

Good for you

Speedwake · Jan 25, 2009

NstyLX said:
Will they retain the Nauti Goose name and will they host Poker Runs as you have??

Yes, the new owner will be hosting Poker Runs like Tony did - Plans are all set for Thunder on the Bay, Rock The Bay and we are still working on a date for the FireWater Fun Run in July.

Jeff

Speedwake · Jan 25, 2009

Karen and I think the Deep Freeze party should also be a Tony Covatta Appreciation Party too!

Speedwake · Jan 25, 2009

nautigoose said:
hello everyone,

this is the first time i sold a restaurant and liked the new owners.

I can understand that Tony. I don't think I'd like someone who tells me I have to sell them my restaurant like some of your old business partners ...

:laugher: :laugher: :laugher: :laugher:

hap hazzard · Jan 25, 2009

I heard the news a couple weeks ago, a friend's cousin is neighbors with the new owner.

Kinda sad to see the change, but since they're gonna remodel anyway, lets tear it up one last time!

Tony, :cheers: :beers:

TalkinTrash · Jan 25, 2009

Hopefully the prices dont go up and will they keep the buffet? I love the buffet!

hap hazzard · Jan 25, 2009

TalkinTrash said:
Hopefully the prices dont go up and will they keep the buffet? I love the buffet!

i personally love your avatar

opc1

TalkinTrash · Jan 25, 2009

Thanks!

I have better ones but the files are too big and speedwake wont except them.

OldMagicfloat · Jan 25, 2009

If they are remodeling???

Who is doing the work?? I hope you dropped a few of my cards on the table at the meeting??

Antonio needs some new shoes.... wheres the love??

Good luck Tony... It will not be the same with out you at the deck when we pull up... But hopefully you will be on the boat with us when we pull up next time!!

Speedwake · Jan 25, 2009

I told Tony he's always welcomed back and would always be treated like royalty, but now he needs to pay for his drinks like everyone else...

:laugher: :laugher: :laugher: :laugher: :laugher: :laugher: :laugher:

TalkinTrash · Jan 25, 2009

Speedwake said:
I told Tony he's always welcomed back and would always be treated like royalty, but now he needs to pay for his drinks like everyone else...

:laugher: :laugher: :laugher: :laugher: :laugher: :laugher: :laugher:

I would have put lifetime free drinks in the contract

Speedwake · Jan 25, 2009

NstyLX · Jan 25, 2009

Speedwake said:
I told Tony he's always welcomed back and would always be treated like royalty, but now he needs to pay for his drinks like everyone else...

:laugher: :laugher: :laugher: :laugher: :laugher: :laugher: :laugher:

Comments like that make it sound like you may be part of the new business.................

opc1

Speedwake · Jan 25, 2009

NstyLX said:
Comments like that make it sound like you may be part of the new business................. opc1

nope. just a grateful patron like everyone else.

I consider myself very fortunate to have a great marina, a great ramp and a great restaurant and a great body of water so close to home and great friends to boat with every weekend.

I'm sure when Tony visits the Goose or whatever it's future name might be, he'll never have to buy his own drinks. I for one will buy him drinks and I know there are hundreds more just like me that will always treasure everything Tony has done for power boating on the north end of the bay.

Jeff

nautigoose · Jan 25, 2009

dont make me cry

thank you

NstyLX · Jan 25, 2009

Gotcha SW!! Can't forget to thank Uncle Butch too!!

American Pride · Jan 25, 2009

I am totally shocked but not totally surprised. The restaurants are a lot of work. We will all miss you but hope you come around regularly for drinks, boat rides and great memories. Thanks for all the great times Tony!!

Ron & Tana

Speedwake · Jan 25, 2009

OldMagicfloat · Jan 25, 2009

Speedwake said:

Two Dego's next to one powerful man!!!

Good pic

NstyLX · Jan 25, 2009

MMareno said:
Two Dego's next to one powerful man!!!

Good pic

I never knew JJ was Italian!!!

:laugher: :laugher:

opc1

242 formula · Jan 25, 2009

GOOD LUCK TONY !!! and thank you for alot of good times

OldMagicfloat · Jan 25, 2009

nautigoose said:
dont make me cry

thank you

I know pretty touching... I had my eyes water a little too..

But he is right... WE all met through boating, Anchor Boats, and the nauti-goose...

I talked to tony and We plan on pulling up to the goose on our boat next year... It will be alot of fun to enjoy tony and his Wife... Not always disapearing to make sure his friends are being treated great and there food is being prepared perfect....

I think it will be a good thing... Maybe like old days Hanging on the Deck next to the ramp... We had A LOT of fun back then... Throwing burgers in Jeff Justices boat at 2am... Watching Joel Soak Butch one night in his 27 Fountain...

A lot of laughs still to come!!

Thanks Tony for all the great Memeories....
WE wish you the best!!

Nauti Goose Saloon Sold !

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