Hello Overmountain Brewers,
It is time that we gather and unwind beside the River. Once again Joe has
invited us to come and hangout in Mendota. We will be joined by everyone
that is interested in brewing.
Joe has asked for volunteers to help setup, so come early and we can get
the tent/tables/grills arranged. This is a potluck dinner setup with
grills available for cooking if needed. Bring some food, bring some
beverages, and prepare for a great time.
See below the information from the Joe sent out. Pass it along and invite
those that would be interested. This is an open event for anyone (not just
club members) that wants to attend.
Thank you and look forward to seeing you there!
Donna
*Gathering of Brewers at the River House*
Rain or shine
*August 05, 2017*
15506 Mendota Road
(~8 miles west of Abingdon)
Over Mountain brewers, beer and wine makers, friends, family and wantabe
brewers and beer/ wine enthusiasts are invited to an informal cookout at
the river house on the North Fork Holston River. Joseph Wentz
Come for the day, the meal, or the entire weekend. The purpose is to just
relax and enjoy the moment, and of course, talk about and enjoy homemade/
craft brewed beverages. This event includes, all beer styles, cider, mead,
wine makers, and anyone thinking about any fermentation, are also invited.
(You don’t have to be a club member to attend.)
*Bring the family; let us chill / allow time to enjoy the river…*
The main event is the meal at *6:30 PM on Saturday, August 5th.* Come
early if you want to play, do camp cooking or other preparation. A
charcoal grill and charcoal will be available, fired up by 6:00. Dutch
oven cooking welcomed. There is a stove/ oven and microwave available at
the house to warm up hot foods. *For food safety, keep hot foods hot (>
140 degrees); keep cold foods/salads on ice until we eat.* Plates,
napkins, cups, and plastic ware will be provided.
Come earlier to fish, swim and, most important, chill out. I will be there
by mid-morning, so come any time.
What you need to bring:
ï Your chair
* What you want to grill for meat.
ï Food dish to share, cooler, beer, wine, other beverages as desired
for you, family, to share.
ï It could be hot. If you want to wade or swim, bring river shoes,
not flip flops. It is shallow next to the property. *Children need
lifejackets and/or your constant supervision.*
ï Fishing gear, if you want to fish. There is deeper water on the
other side of the river next to the cliff and good riffle fishing above and
below the property, within 100 yards.
ï Weather permitting, we will locate in the bottom next to the river,
which is behind the house.
*Directions from Abingdon*: Main Street, Rite Aid, take RT. 19/ALT 58 West;
go approx. 7.5 miles, cross the bridge of North Fork Holston River; get in
the left lane and if there is no traffic behind you, take the first left
(Cross Lane). This connects to the Mendota Road; turn left. On the left, 6
th house. It has tan vinyl siding and a red metal roof. (Walk around to
the left of the house to get to the river bottom.) It is approx. ½ mile
from the four lane. If you miss the first left, go past the waste transfer
station and turn left onto Mendota Road.
*Directions from Hansonville*: Proceed East on RT 19/ALT 58 into
Washington County. At the bottom of the long hill, turn right onto Mendota
Road. The right turn is just past the old slate gravel pit. Look for the
house as described above.
**NOTE TO CAMPERS:* You are welcome to camp the entire weekend. Come
Friday if you want. The campsite is right by the river, anywhere in the
river bottom. A port-a-john has been ordered, OMB is paying 50%, and I
will accept donations to help cover the costs.
*óó**A designated driver is recommended (follow club policy). **óó*
Contact: Joseph Wentz joseph_wentz@xxxxxxxxxxx (underscore between
names) 276-889-2741
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