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| Volume XXV, Number 11 | August 13, 2004 |
By Felix DoBosz
BIG CYPRESS — On August 4, the country music sounds of Hank Williams serenaded the large crowd of Seminole citizens and friends at the Herman L. Osceola Gym, which gathered to celebrate David Cypress' 53rd birthday.
Well-wishers would intercept David as he walked around the gym, shaking his hand and letting him know how much he is appreciated by everyone. Cypress, the Big Cypress Council Representative, said he felt great, and hoped everyone was having a good time at his big birthday celebration.
There were all kinds of performers on hand to provide entertainment and lots of laughs. In front of a colossal white banner that read "Happy Birthday David," famous musical stars sang like the true recording artists they were impersonating. There was a Hank Williams, Reba Macintyre, and a very realistic Rod Stewart, who gave a marvelous performance. When you closed your eyes, you could hardly tell the difference between their voices and the actual artists.
Everyone attending enjoyed the performances as they sang happily along with the popular tunes. A magician who wandered around the crowd was a real card shark. He did amazing card tricks, utilizing skillful misdirection and illusion. People could not believe their eyes as he took a quarter and held it tightly between his thumb and index finger and began to massage it in such a way that the coin started to bend. He did this trick with the same kind of flair as world famous illusionist David Blaine. People gave him metal keys, which he would bend before their astonished eyes.
And what's a party without balloons? Making the rounds was a classic balloon clown. He made hats and toys for anyone who asked. The kids especially loved the little animals and hat things he made for them.
In the back of the gym was a custom motorcycle exhibit consisting of half a dozen beautiful customized bikes from Russell Marlowe of South Carolina. He was invited to show his custom bikes by Vic Miranda of Innovative Enterprises, LLC. Russell Marlowe builds the bikes, which start anywhere from $30,000 on up, with his family at his shop, and are all hand-made, his website is hhttp://www.carolinacustomcycles.com/.
Marlowe said, “The great thing about my business is every morning I get up to go to work to a job I created where my whole family helps work together in total harmony." He added that it takes about 90 to 100 days to build just one of these amazing road warriors. These revolutionary designed bikes were very popular with the festive crowd as they milled about and took turns taking pictures and getting free poster autographs and colorful T-shirts.
David was smiling happily sitting with his family at the front table listening to Jack Johnson sing with the Cowbone Band, offering a rendition of Hank Williams signature song, “Hey Good Looking”.
Chairman Mitchell Cypress, and brother of David Cypress, spoke a few words, telling a little joke about his brother. Mitchell said, “He asked his mother about the day his brother was born. She told him that on the way home from the hospital, she dropped baby David and he cracked the sidewalk. We’re lucky we never got a bill for that," joked Mitchell. Everyone who heard this funny story busted out laughing and clapping. David was especially amused at his brother’s story.
Before lunch was served, Paul Buster asked everyone in attendance to stand as he blessed this special day. Two huge roasted hogs were on the buffet tables, along with grilled sirloin steaks, chicken, and breaded fried fish.
Two long lines circled the gym floor as they waited hungrily for a chance to sample and enjoy this fine feast in honor of the ever-popular David Cypress. Then it was time for all to sing "Happy Birthday" to David and to cut the big cake.
It was definitely a good time to share with David and all his good friends and relatives who will long remember this warm-hearted fun filled event.
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