NBAs, Come Back Episode 54 Coffee Girl. 100 39th St, Astoria, OR 97103 NEWS ALERT: Due to circumstances beyond everyone's control, most if not all, of the wonderful coffee shops we’ve visited both on Route 66 and the Pacific Coast Highway have been adversely affected by Covid-19.  Small independent business owners need your help! We are asking our listeners who have enjoyed the tales from our independent coffee shops, both this year and last, to email us their info, and share a story of what makes their favorite local coffee shop, the best. We would love to record you telling your story! We all have more time now since social distancing, so why not put it to good use! If you are reluctant to be on air, we will be happy to share your story anomalously,and do our best "radio voice"  to read it out for you.  So put the TV remote down, pick up your input device, and share your contact info.  contact@crosscountrycoffeeroadsow.com This is all about supporting your local shop through whatever revenue streams they have left! Let them know that we will all get through this together. Send a picture if you have one and we will share it on our social media platforms. Astoria Oregon. The incredible drive north on the PCH will lead you to historic  town of Astoria Oregon. The historic wonderland and meeting of diverse cultures, sits on the bank of the Columbia River and is home to Coffee Girl inside the iconic Pier 39. To get to Coffee Girl be prepared to drive over a 500 foot long, 100 year old wood plank bridge. Our first guest this week is Floyd Holcom, CEO at Pier 39, and everyday visitor to Coffee Girl. Floyd gave us a masters class in the history of, and culture clashes of all things Astoria. Why did he buy the 28,000 square foot Bumblebee seafood cannery, built in 1875, and on an island? The fascinating history of Bumblebee Tuna, the packers association, and the Columbia River, is just a start. He either heard first hand,or has been a part of this fascinating history. Plus he is a real life member of the NBA!  Tune in if you don't know what that means.What does Floyd have to say to new residents of Astoria when they complain about the loud sea lions, and what exactly is a pile buck?  Learn about the culture clashes that keep this historic town vibrant. Can you name the first new species of fish ever caught here? and why would you use Norwegians to taste test it? Who was the visionary that devoted his life to preserving Astoria’s culture?  Come to Pier 39 and Coffee Girl live the history, smell and feel, and welcome to the working waterfront. Who is the mysterious Coffee Girl? Not too many people know the history and story of Zetty Nemlowill. Our next guest, Dan Cokely, actually met her 18 years ago and has been coming to Coffee Girl ever since. What was her job at the fish canning factory, and how could it possibly tie into coffee? Are there any cons to becoming a new father over the age of 50? Dan shares his sweet philosophy, and how it has changed his musical and literary choices.  Dan received many broken bones as a child, is this a normal part of growing up in a family of eight? And how did this influence his career choice? . Stay well, keep your distance, wash your hands, and we will all get through this together. Dan and Linda McGarry Cross Country Coffee Roadshow Make sure to check out this week's playlist for Coffee Girl, on Spotify, to hear musical selections from our guests. http://bit.ly/CoffeeGirl Remember if you have a question,or topic you want us to follow up on from this week, or any other episode of the CCCRS,we are happy to try to get that done in the segment we call Free Refills. Just leave us a message at are web-page https://crosscountrycoffeeroadshow.com/ or email directly: https://crosscountrycoffeeroadshow.com/contact/