Tom Mahoney came to Block Island for a bartending job at Yellow Kittens expecting to stay for one summer. Decades later, T-Bird has become a Block Island icon. He's worked at so many bars here that even he can't remember them all.
T-Bird's free-wheeling lifestyle has earned him the reputation as one of the ultimate good time party guys. Along with this comes an outlook on life that doesn't always jive with the nine to five. There's no way to summarize our conversation with The Bird. It's all over the place.
There are nuggets of wisdom everywhere. You learn a lot when you're trapped behind a chunk of wood serving alcohol to people. You see it all- the good, the bad, the ugly and the just plain crazy. And it's hard work. Some would even say it's a young man's game. But for T-Bird it's the exact opposite. The game keeps him young.
Tom Mahoney is living his dream every day on Block Island. Not all days are good- but that's life. T-Bird takes it in stride, rides the highs and lows and gives thanks every day for the community that he calls home.
Oh- don't worry. There's plenty of antics and shenanigans too...
Grab a tequila, settle back and take the ride. This episode's all about the chub.
Now quit being clippy and hit, "PLAY", Cap'!