[ncsc-moths] Re: New Moon Mothing and Beer Tasting
- From: "J. Merrill Lynch" <jmerrilllynch@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:52:57 -0500
Great idea Larry linking two of my favorite pasttimes in one event. You're
a little too far away for me to make it this time but please let me know if
you continue the tradition. Beer and moths--what a great concept!
Merrill
On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 11:53 AM, Larry McDaniel <larrycmcd@xxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> You are invited to the first ever
>
> "New Moon Mothing and Beer Tasting at the Farm" event.
>
> When: Monday 1/23/12 at 5:45 pm. (it's fine to show up late).
> Where: Janet and Larry's farm house at
> 1381 Old Boones Creek Rd. Jonesborough, TN 37659
> What: We will sample good and/or unusual beers (no getting drunk),
> check moth sheets and have a friendly chat about moths and mothing,
> other insects or anything about nature. No politics or religion
> unless someone wants to.
> Why: Why 1/23? That is the date of the new moon. In fact it's the date for
> the New Lunar Year.
> Why the new moon? Data indicates that moths are attracted to lights more
> during the new moon.
> Why 5:45 pm? That's sunset in Johnson City/ Jonesborough.
> Who: I sent this e-mail to people I thought might be interested.
> I included tn-moths and ncsc-moths mostly just to share the idea with
> other moth-ers
> and of course to extend the invitation.
> Truth is, I don't really expect many to come to the
> first ever "New Moon Mothing and Beer Tasting at the Farm" event.
> After all, it is January. But I intend to have this on most if not all the
> new moon dates
> through out the rest of the year and possibly beyond.
> The main emphasis is to have fun.
> If you come, bring one or two beers you would like share
> as samplers in small glasses which I will provide.
> We'll see where this goes from here.
> Please let me know if you are planning on, or even considering comming.
> Let me know if you have any questions.
>
> Thanks
> Larry
> 423-773-9234
>
>
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J. Merrill Lynch
Echo Valley Farm
Watauga County, NC
Elevation: 3,400 feet
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