Carolina Oktoberfest report & upcoming

Saturday was a very well-attended event in the SC upstate with people traveling from all points in both North and South Carolinas.  We`re not sure who traveled the longest distance.  :)   The weather could not have been better. Additional seating was needed to be brought out to the patio.   The hot tub was very well used.    Wine and beer tasting was at not only indoors but outside as well and was quite varied.  For those who don`t drink, there was also  a variety of Ginger Ale and Root Beers.   The variety of Bavarian foods and desserts was again fantastic.  We definitely have a group of great cooks. This member`s home is a fantastic Travelites` destination, and the hospitality is very much appreciated.    Photos will be uploaded to the Travelites` Yahoo group later this week for those who were unable to attend.   The next event is on Saturday, October 16th - Founder`s Day celebration (celebrating the birthday of this club`s founder) will begin @ 4pm at our property in Hopkins, SC with snacks and hot tubbing.  At about 6, we`ll carpool to Doc`s Gumbo Grill on Rosewood in Columbia.  After dinner (they`ve the best she-crab soup), we`ll return to Hopkins for birthday cake and more hot tubbing.   You are welcom to attend some or all of the festivities.  There will be no event fees charged, but we will request you sign in.     I need to know by Tuesday, October 12th so we have reservations at the restaurant.     I have confirmed October 30th - Halloween - at Sunair with the property`s owner (Ms. Evelyn).  Not only will we be enjoying the costume contest and pumpkin carving, but we will be celebrating Uncle Henry`s life at this 11th anniversary of his passing.   Please let me know if you are going to be attending this event as we need to have enough pumpkins for carving.  You must arrive before dark so we can park for easy exiting.  There is no lighting in the parking areas.   The food for this night is heavy hors d`ouvres.