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January 2004                                                                                                                              Volume 2, Number 1

In This Issue

·    Joint Event With CHOA

·    Events on Tap

·    What You May Have Missed

·    PVOM

·    Welcome to the Pack

·    Empty Can

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Calendar of Events

Take a look at the events we have planned this month.

Photo Gallery

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	Ready to take on the Edisto River
	"Please don't rock the canoe...please don't rock the canoe...please don't..."
	"I am the entertainer...and I know just where I stand..."   "If you think that's gonna keep me from taking that bottle of beer, you are sorely mistaken."   "I'd like a scotch on the rocks...what do you mean you're not the bartender???"   This will be a demonstration sport at the Summer Olympics in Athens this year.
	"I was Tom Hanks' stunt double in 'Cast Away'."

We've got so much going on the next few weeks you won't believe it!  Check out the web site for these and other fantastic events.

Basketball For A Buck    1/15/04            

USC's women's basketball team takes on perennial power Tennessee at the Colonial Center! The Lady Gamecocks have been to the NCAA Tournament the last 2 seasons, so this should be a good game. Tip-off is at 7:00pm. We can meet for some libation before the game if anyone is interested.

Take A Dip        1/17/04

Fondue Party! I'll have everything - several types of cheese and chocolate fondue with tons of stuff to dip - bread, fruit, cake, etc... bring a friend.

Meet & Greet           1/22/04

Come join us for Tapas and drink! We will have our last Trip Contest Drawing tonight! See you there!

Les Miserables         2/1/04

The Best of Broadway at the Koger Center for the Arts! Les Miserables! This is A MUST see!! We will meet early for the Show. And then for those who would like to, we will have dinner.

Swim With The Manatees           2/27/04

Come swim with the Manatees in sunny Crystal River, Florida on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, February 29. This trip includes transportation, lodging, two boat trips and your exciting swim for only $105 per person, based on double occupancy. This trip is offered through the 437th Maintenance Squadron based at Charleston AFB, which is also the point of departure. Send your check to The COLA Club today!

Edisto Weekend

What a View! There is nothing more beautiful than paddling down a river with the blue sky and sun shining above and this past weekend definitely delivered.  Corey is truly an awesome Wonder Guide.

I enjoyed the trip very much. It was nice to hang out with everyone. I appreciated the opportunity to improve my skills in both canoeing and kayaking. I will certainly participate in the next river trip.

What an experience! My first time paddling and I didn’t fall in the water!! I had a great time with everyone and can’t wait to go again!

Thank you all for coming to the cabin and playing with me on the Edisto River. You guys and gals were a lot of fun.  Thanks Tifanne for sharing the music and your wonderful voice with us. I enjoyed your singing. We will have to do that trip again in the spring.

The Solitary Man

We had a really good time at Tipsy Toad listening to Casey, The Solitary Man. The food was very good, the service also! I think Kari knew all the songs! Tom did a little singing himself. It scared Casey! He heard someone off key...thought it was him!!

For all of you who missed it, it was great. We had a great time of dancing, singing, and making merry. The COLA Club was the hit of the place. If we would have had 30 of our members there we could have taken over the whole place, (that is if we wanted to do so). Louise spent quite a lot of time dancing with Santa. You missed a fun night.

Housewarming Party

Had a lovely time at the housewarming party at Dennis and Leslie’s house.  Pictures are on ofoto.com to see the lovely Christmas decorations. It was an awesome turnout and an awesome time with friends old and new! Can’t wait to have another party again - although we’ll need a break after this one!

Festivus

It was great seeing everyone. I look forward to the next gathering.   I can’t remember the last time we had that many COLA Club members in one place.  Thumb wrestling was quite serious! I wish I had gotten some close ups of the Contestants. You could see Radek's veins on his neck!! Christina threw one of the guys on the ground!! ... With her thumb!! And Ali proved to be quite the athlete! The Elaine dancers were good! Great contest there! The airing of grievances worked out really good! Hilarious! The FOOD! YUM!! The Pez, the TV shows, fire, the grill...Everything was Fabulous! You can see photos at Ofoto.com

New Year’s Eve – Capital City Club

Just starting to rest up from the New Year’s Eve party at the Capital City Club. We had a great time. We saw the fireworks, had dinner with a singing waiter and then did some dancing before ringing in the New Year. Thanks to Glen and Christine for hosting the event.

New Year’s Eve – Tom’s Cabin

I think we all had a lot of fun at Tom’s for New Years! We saw some great fireworks too.....had to dodge a few, but they were very pretty! We also played a new game called ImaginIff that was a lot of fun! Tom was also a gracious host.  More food than we could eat. We’ll have to have another party to eat it up! Oh! And Tom! Thanks for that wonderful bottle of $45 wine! WOW! Was it good! Brent brought a new game that was a ton of fun! I will post the photos soon! Happy New Year to everyone!!

This month’s preferred vendor is Lake Murray Liquors.

Lake Murray Liquors is not just another liquor store, but a wine and spirits provider owned and operated by COLA Club member Jon Dennis!! Building personal relationships with each client is our goal. From half pints to half gallons, from everyday table wine to champagne. Special orders available by request within one week. So for all your wine and spirit needs with great savings, selection, and friendly service, make your choice Lake Murray Liquors!

Location: 1345 Dutch Fork Rd   Irmo
Phone:    407-1218

Contact:   Jon Dennis
Discount: 10% off any purchase, all the time!  Special wine  

               and liquor tastings in conjunction with COLA Club!

               Also highlighting a Wine of the Month.

Say hello to our newest members!

      Cristy BuShea      Sheryl Cantey    Adam Halyak          

Ross Pollack             Todd Powell