Lake Father, Lake Son

Get to know three father-son duos from Clear Lake’s tourism industry Brad (Dad) and Robert (Son) Barber with Cabin Coffee Company, Alan (Dad) and Jason (Son) Gochanour with Larsen’s Mercantile, and Al (Dad) and Kyle (Son) Hejna with Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar, Seven’s Restaurant & Steakhouse and TAP’d, and plan to support their mainstay businesses in downtown Clear Lake on your next visit!

 

First Concert?

Brad: Chicago in 1973 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I had a ball!

Robert: The Doobie Brothers.

Favorite lake activity?

Brad: Paddle boarding.  Oh, I also like to walk along Lakeview Drive with my wife holding her hand and sharing dreams.

Robert: Lake cruises.

Way to play?

Brad: Playing golf with Robert an average of every other week. Provides one-on-one opportunity with my son.  I do it more for the time with Robert than I do for the golf. Golf is the thing that gets us to having some good conversations.  We are more creative and innovative. I also like to ride my bicycle around the lake.

Robert: Golf every chance I get.

Beach read?

Brad: I don’t read at the beach. I like to be active, watch people or have a conversation.

Robert: QSR Magazine.

Sunset drink?

Brad: Unsweetened Iced Tea.

Robert: Summer Shandy.

If you were stranded on Woodford Island and could only bring three items with you, what would they be?

Brad: Fire stick, food and water.

Robert: My wife and two dogs.

If you had a free day with no responsibilities, how would you spend it?

Brad: For sure spending the whole day outside when it is warm. Spending time with family, relaxing on my front porch on a warm sunny day and saying hi to folks that walk by and if they wish they could sit a spell and visit.   Furthermore, riding my bicycle around town and/or walk. There is always an opportunity to visit with a person or two.  Many want to share good things about their lives and some may be hurting. People are precious and allowing that time to share lets them know they are heard, valued and important!

Robert: Golfing.

 

First Concert?

Al: Iowa Jam in the late ‘70s with Ted Nugent, Head East, Nazareth and Jay Ferguson.

Kyle: Boogie & The YoYoz.

Favorite lake activity?

Al: When I have a boat, cruising around the lake or taking my grandkids fishing.

Kyle: Beer.

Way to play?

Al: Working on race cars or heading off to a race, but soon, I’ll be slowing down from that and getting a boat again.

Kyle: Playing golf and basketball, watching the Vikings and pushing Jalan in his stroller.

Beach read?

Al:  I can’t remember the last time I read anything in the beach, but probably “The Good Spy” on a vacation.

Kyle: Sports Illustrated.

Sunset drink?

Al: Either a can of beer or a Tito tonic, but more than likely a can of Coke Zero.

Kyle: Bourbon.

If you were stranded on Woodford Island and could only bring three items with you, what would they be?

Al: If this is for a day or an afternoon, it would have to be my kids and grandkids with the fishing gear.

Kyle:  Bug spray, a boat and a full cooler.

If you had a free day with no responsibilities, how would you spend it?

Al: When I get a day to do that, it’s usually tinkering in my race shop or goofing off with my grandkids.

Kyle: Round of golf in the morning, a long walk with the family in the afternoon and a grill-out in the evening.

 

First Concert?

Alan: I can’t remember.

Jason: Sir Mix-a-Lot.

Favorite lake activity?

Alan: Fishing.

Jason: Fishing.

Way to play?

Alan: Fishing.

Jason: Fishing.

Beach read?

Alan: None.

Jason: I don’t. I listen to a comedian’s podcast.

Sunset drink?

Alan: Miller Lite.

Jason: Beer.

If you were stranded on Woodford Island and could only bring three items with you, what would they be?

Alan: Not stranded, I’d walk to shore.

Jason: Fishing pole, drinks and I’d forget my cell phone.

If you had a free day with no responsibilities, how would you spend it?

Alan: No free days.

Jason: Hanging with my kids.