Joe wants to warmly thank the Bucs fans that packed Pete and Shorty’s in Pinellas Park last night for Joe’s draft party.

Damn, it was fun.

Bucs fans filled the bar and grill so much, Joe learned the staff called the owner in to help tend bar it was so busy.

Fans came to enjoy the draft and listen to Joe’s good friend and draft guru Justin Pawlowski do a live radio show on WQYK-AM 1010 where he frequently took questions from fans in attendance.

Former Bucs Steve White and Cosey Coleman provided analysis of the draft pick by pick. Also, Bucs fans were treated to the lovely Hooters Calendar girls as well. How much better could it get? Cold beer, good grub, constant football chatter with a couple of ex-Bucs, draft talk with Justin, and Hooters Calendar. That’s one helluva night.

(And no, Joe was not able to lure any ladies into the stretch limo from Paradise Worldwide Transportation waiting outside. That was for one of Joe’s readers — the limo, not the girls).

Joe wants to thank everyone that came out and to the sponsors of the evening: Pete and Shorty’s, Bud Light, the WQYK crew led by Justin, and a heartfelt thanks as well to Coleman and White, part of the Volunteer Army.

Don’t forget the draft party resumes at Pete & Shorty’s on Saturday!