Hail, Hail to the Jacksons . . . family and crew,
And Hail to our beloved Ocean View.
Not just a restaurant, not just a bar,
But the “Go To” place, from near and far.

After thirty six years,
Of our own island “Cheers”,
It’s time to move on —
For Peggy and Ron.

You had a great run,
You ran a great race.
For all your hard work,
You’ve earned our first place.

Now, like Yogi Berra,
A memorable era,
Has finally come to a close.
The great memories live on,
Long after it’s gone,
And that’s just the way it goes.

We sing farewell to the “Old” Ocean View,
To Ronnie and Peg . . . we bid fond “Adieu”.
There’s one more thing we all want to do,
And that is to say, “Thank You . . . Thank You . . .”

Now a new team has come up to bat.
They’ve already put out the welcoming mat.
A new chapter begins for the new OV.
The “Go To” place? We know it will be.

As for the moment, we toast to the fun,
We all join in voice, Nunc Est Bibendum.

Members of the IEOV (Island Entertainment Ocean View) Benevolent Organization

John Wightman, IEOV Poet Laureate
Lorraine Cottle, President