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AUGUST-OCTOBER
2005 EVENTS
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AUGUST:
Due to the extreme heat this month, we are not doing any
adventure outings
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Sunday, Aug 28 , 2005
Pool
Party Social
Midtown
Atlanta Location |
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 2pm-5pm:
Join
us for a fun afternoon hanging out by the pool, soaking up some
rays, swimming, and socializing. This will be a good opportunity
to meet other members of our group.
We
will have some non-alcoholic beverages and snacks but you are
encourage to bring anything else you wish including BYOB. No glass
containers are allowed in pool area. Please
bring a towel and sunscreen as it will most likely be hot and
sunny. We are working on having a sound system (you can volunteer
to help with that) so bring your Hi-Energy Dance Music CD's.
Cost:
None
Reservations:
Full details posted to our email list.
Directions:
Full
details posted to our email list.
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Saturday,
September 10 - Monday, Sept 12, 2005
Camping
& Hiking Weekend
Red
Top Mountain State Park
Cartersville, GA |
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Mid-morning:
We will meet for brunch on Saturday in Atlanta then carpool to
Cartersville.
Cost:
your meal
We
will set up camp first then explore the park. You can spend Sat and/or
Sun nights camping. We will also do some hiking while at the park.
The park is adjacent to Lake Altoona so we can rent a boat to get
out on the water.
We just bought
two new, large,
multi-room, walk-in (7' tall), 10 person
tents and will be purchasing some other camping gear. You will
need to provide your own sleeping bag (there are a few places that
rent them), towels, and toiletries. Our campsite will have power
and water. There are comfort stations with restrooms and showers.
Cost:
Full details posted to our email list.
Reservations:
Full details posted to our email list.
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Saturday,
September 24, 2005
Dinner
and Baseball Game
Atlanta
Braves vs. Florida Marlines
Underground Atlanta then to Turner Field |
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 Sat.
Evening:
We will meet for dinner at Underground Atlanta
Cost:
Your meal
 After
dinner:
We will head over to Turner Field for the opening pitch of the
game. We will hag out at the Chop House bar and have some good
drinks and socializing while watching the game.
Cost:
Your ticket, drinks, etc.
Reservations:
Full details posted to our email list.
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Friday,
October 7 - Sunday, Oct 9, 2005
Whitewater
Rafting & Horseback Riding Weekend
Ocoee
River ('96 Olympics Venue)
Ocoee, TN |
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 Friday
evening: We will meet for dinner while waiting for
everyone to arrive then carpool to Ocoee.
Cost:
Your meal
Why
is the Middle Ocoee the most popular rafting river in the country
for both veteran and novice whitewater enthusiasts? Because only
the Ocoee offers the most continuous stretch of Class III-IV
Rapids in the country! Tumbling through a spectacular scenic gorge
in the Cherokee National Forest, the
Middle Ocoee plunges 269 feet over five miles; Paddlers must first
maneuver through crashing waves, around treacherous boulders and
over steep ledges.
Friday
evening - travel to cabins in Ocoee, TN
Saturday - Whitewater Rafting down the Ocoee River
Saturday night - Cookout/Party/Social
Sunday - Horseback Riding
Sunday afternoon/evening - head back to Atlanta
We
will stay in some nice cabin(s) while in Ocoee with central air conditioning,
kitchens, large deck, and sleeping loft. Choice of sleeping accommodations
in the cabins will be given based on when you make your
reservations so sign up early!
Cost:
$145.00 per person which includes your guided rafting trip,
lodging, and food/meals for the weekend (we usually have a steak dinner
on Saturday). BYOB if
you would like to have drinks for our Saturday night party. A
deposit of $90 is needed to hold your spot with the balance due by
Oct. 1, 2005.
You
should bring money for the optional horseback riding
on Sunday or any tip/gratuity that you might want to give the rafting/horseback riding
guides. Depending on what time we head back on Sunday evening, you
should budget for stopping at a restaurant for dinner. You should
also plan on sharing gas expense with your carpool driver.
Reservations:
Space on this trip is limited!
[RSVP details posted to our email
broadcast list]
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Saturday,
October 29, 2005
Biking
Silver Comet Trail
S. Cobb Drive Trail Extension
Smyrna |
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Morning: Meet behind the Burger King in the
Publix/Highland
Station shopping center
The
Silver Comet Trail Extension starts at the corner of
S. Cobb Drive & the East-West Connector. This is a paved
foot/bike path on the bed of old Seaboard Air Line Railway,
named for the passenger train which rolled through here
until the ~1950s, so there are only minor elevation changes
which makes it an easy ride therefore you do not need to be
an experienced biker.
This
is a scenic ride mostly through wooded areas behind
neighborhoods and other tree lined areas. There are periodic
trail heads (access points) that have water and restrooms if
anyone needs a break. Typically we stop after about 5 miles
at the Silver Comet Depot for a water and restroom break. We
will then travel about another 5 miles and stop for a late
lunch at a fast food restaurant then head back. This is
about a 3½ hour trip. Bring a
water bottle; we will have a drink cooler at the start
point. Helmets are required!
Cost:
Group fund: $3 per person; cost of lunch
Reservations:
[RSVP details posted to our email
broadcast list]
Directions:
The
Publix/Highland Station shopping center is located at 4480
S Cobb Dr SE, Smyrna 30080-6958 at the corner of the
East-West Connector, about 1.5 miles from 285. [Google
map] [Yahoo!
Maps] [MapQuest]
From
I-285, Exit 15: SR-280, S Cobb Drive
Exiting
I-285 South, turn RIGHT onto S Cobb Dr
Exiting I-285 North, turn LEFT onto S Cobb Dr
NORTH on South Cobb Drive for 1.6 miles
LEFT on East-West Connector at the Home Depot Landscape
Supply on Left
RIGHT on Gaylor Street at the end of the Shopping Center
RIGHT into the Shopping Center
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