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June 2004 Volume 2, Number 6 |
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In This Issue · What Happened? · Events on Tap · Noteworthy · Welcome to the Pack · Empty Can Take a look at the events we have planned this month.
Take a look at some of our event photos.
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What Happened?
Here's what your fellow COLA Club members had to say about some of the events last month:
Lunch at Al-Amir Well the weather was like in Belgium: rain so we had lunch inside. Louise had to be helped when it came to ordering. Raki coaxed us in a Damascus bread that everyone liked. It was fun! Oh yeah, Elliot, it was really really really great. Loved the food, company and the atmosphere was really nice! It was a delightful afternoon.
Art Bar Players This was a really cool event. It was a comedy improvisation -- a lot like `Whose Line Is It Anyway?` We should do this event again in a few months. A few of us made it over to Crocodile Rocks, but truthfully it was a bit of a letdown after the hilarity of the ABP. They rely heavily on audience participation, and Elliot, Jim, Kathy, and Debbie made significant contributions. Remember...somewhere in Europe, there’s a village missing its idiot.
Indian Cooking Yummy! Delicious! Tasty! Savory! And lots of other adjectives! Sabine has done it again; she gets everyone involved in the cooking and, makes it all seem to simple and fun. And Jean-Louis makes sure we all have the perfect wine or beer for the meal. And before the meal. And after the meal. And he let Tom supervise, which was just a weasely way for Tom to get out of cooking, but we all pretended to take it seriously. It was a wonderful evening and I want to thank Sabine and Jean-Louis for opening their lovely home and pool to the Cola Club again.
Owl Prowl The Owl Prowl last night was a wonderful experience. Be very sorry you missed it. We started out by hearing baby Barred owls, they chimed in during the talk on bats...apparently they were jealous! As we walked toward the river, the park ranger stopped to point out a snake, pawpaw trees, one of the record breaking loblolly pines at Congaree National Park, and cypress knees. The whole time the baby barred owls called, and our talented ranger called back, imitating a adult. The babies closed in, until one was in a tree right by the path; but he was too high up for us to see him. Finally an adult started calling, too. It was amazing how accurately the ranger was imitating that call! On the way back it was hard to tell who was whooing - the ranger or the owl. The fireflies provided a light show the entire time, and we even saw foxfire! What a wonderful way to spend an evening. The lightning display on the drive home was pretty wild too! Man, did we get lucky on our timing of the outing given the downpour and storm later!
Events on TapIt's hard to say what's hotter, the weather or The COLA Club! Check out the web site for these and other fantastic events.
Fri, 6/18/2004 5:00PM
Come join us for another adventure in the Black Balsam Knob area of Pisgah National Forest of NC. Last year we had a great time. Beautiful views. We will meet at 5:00pm (times may be adjusted to accommodate people)Friday at the parking area and hike in. It is approx one mile up to the summit, but well worth it. Black Balsam is the highest point around with a 360 degree view from your tent. Do not worry if you're not a backpacker. Need gear - ask. You must pack your own food and water. Day hikes are optional. This event was rescheduled from 6/11/04.
Sun, 6/20/2004 1:30PM Come and join in the 'Float' down the Saluda River. We meet at the Riverbanks Zoo, carpool to the 'put-in' and float down to where we parked. Bring food and drinks. You can float down in or on anything you want!! This is a lot of FUN! Remember sunscreen!
Thu, 6/24/2004 6:00PM Come get to know more COLA Club Members! Hunter Gatherer has their own Brewmeister and brew their own beer. They usually have 4 beers they brew on tap for your fine tasting.
Fri, 7/2/2004 4:00PM This weekend will be spent in a Primitive campsite at Table Rock, NC. Hiking Trails! Rock Climbing! It doesn't matter if you have never climbed! We will Car Camp...Drive up, park, unload and set up tents. $5 will cover essentials - firewood, starter logs & fuel, etc.
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Thu, 7/8/2004 12:00PM This is the annual gathering of Scottish Clans at the Grandfather Mountain campsite. You don't have to be Scottish, just have drunk scotch or listened to Scottish music once in your life, or can identify Scotland on a map to attend. See ya there and look for planning meetings.
An Adult Evening With Shel Silverstein Fri, 7/9/2004 10:45PM We all remember his stories growing up, like "Where The Sidewalk Ends", but Shel Silverstein had an adult side to his work that isn't as well known today. Come check out his works at Trustus Theatre!
Sat, 7/17/2004 10:30AM Make your first jump a 120 MPH freefall TANDEM skydive! The classroom instruction takes approximately 30 minutes. When it is your turn to jump, you and your instructor board the aircraft together for the ride to altitude. After reaching the desired altitude, it is time to freefall with your instructor attached behind you as your personal guide. You will accelerate to over 120 miles per hour for up to 60 seconds. Then you can pull the ripcord and enjoy a breath taking five minute flight under your parachute built for two. Yes, these parachutes truly fly and you get to assist your instructor in steering.
Welcome to the Pack!Say hello to our newest members! Dennis Haigler Greg Neece Marla Domino Sallie Hayes Empty Can
Yes, it's a kayak. No, I'm not glad to see you.
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