Golf Course on 10-20

HERE ARE A FEW LAST PICTURES TAKEN ON SATURDAY. THE GOLF COURSE CLOSED ON SUNDAY, AND I IMAGINE THE COLORS WERE EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL FOR THE GOLF CART TOUR ON MONDAY!

WE LEFT BEECH AROUND 7:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY. THE COLORS WERE GREATLY ENHANCED BY THE SUNRISE. HERE IS AN INTERESTING FACT. WHEN WE LEFT BEECH, IT WAS 61* AT OUR HOME. WHEN WE ARRIVED IN BANNER ELK, I NOTICED SOMETHING WHITE ON THE ROOFS, AND THE TEMPERATURE WAS 39*, AND WHEN WE GOT TO THE 184/105 INTERSECTION, IT WAS 37* I HOPE EVERYONE DRESSED WARMLY FOR THE WOOLY WORM FESTIVAL!

FINAL LAST THOUGHT, AND INTERESTING FACT TO TELL GUESTS. (TAKE THEM TO THE 18TH TEE ACROSS FROM MARGE BAILEY'S HOME..CORNER OF ST. ANDREWS AND BRIARCLIFT) IN MY LAST POSTING, THERE IS A PICTURE OF #18 FAIRWAY WITH A HOUSE HIGH ON THE LEFT HAND HILL. THIS IS HEDY JONES'S HOME, AND IS ACTUALLY LOCATED ON THE #1 FAIRWAY.

I HOPE YOU HAVE ENJOYED MY POSTINGS THIS YEAR. DEBBIE CANADY AND ANN ISLES ARE SET TO REPORT THE WINTER NEWS, AND THEN THE REST OF THE TEAM WILL BE BACK IN THE SPRING. I THINK YOU'LL HAVE TO AGREE THAT BEECH IS A WONDERFUL PLACE, AND THAT IS WHY EVERYONE LOVES IT!

Nancy

GOLF COURSE ON 10-17

THERE ARE MANY BEAUTIFUL HOLES. IF YOU'RE NOT A GOLFER, YOU'RE IN LUCK. THE REC DEPT IS HAVING A FALL GOLF CART TOUR ON MONDAY, OCT 22ND. YOU MUST SIGN UP BY TH, AUGUST 18TH. PRICE IS $7.50, AND INCLUDES FAIRWAY CAFE COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE AND BISCOTTI BEFORE THE FIRST NINE, AND THEIR DELICIOUS SALAD WRAP, A BOWL OF SOUP, AND SOFT DRINK AFTERWARD. EVEN THE GOLF CART IS INCLUDED! THOSE PESKY GOLFERS WILL NOT BOTHER YOU ON THE COURSE, SINCE IT CLOSES ON SUNDAY, OCT 21ST.

IF YOU'RE TAKING YOUR CAMERA, TAKE EITHER A POLARIZER OR 81B RED FILTER. THOSE BEAUTIFUL LEAVES ARE VERY SHINEY!

Nancy

Golf Course on 10-17

Golf Course on 10-17

HERE'S A FEW THINGS YOU'RE MISSING AT BEECH

FRED'S HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS, THE VIEW FROM KAT'S, AND THE NEW BMC POOL. TAKE A LOOK, AND YOU'LL BE UP TO DATE.

Nancy

FALL PHOTO SAFARI

Fall Photo Safari

FALL PHOTO SAFARI AND PICNIC

What a wonderful day! The FPS was led by Ralph Miller, a BMC member who has had many personal photo shoots on the Blue Ridge, and was kind enough to take us to some of his favorite places. The first location was at the Yonahlossee Overlook/ 4412 elevation, which is just past the viaduct, and you can walk outside the guardrail to get terrific views. The second location was Rough Ridge Overlook, which is correctly named. Take a walking stick and proper hiking shoes, but the climb is worth it. You can stop at Price Lake on the way.

He also gave us printed information about composing pictures, and a gorgeous page of his pictures, printed on photo paper. Thank you Ralph. His wife, Jan, works at the Recreation office, and we thank her, also.

Nancy

FALL PHOTO SAFARI AND PICNIC

WANT TO GET SOME BEAUTIFUL PICTURES ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY? RALPH MILLER, WHO IS A BMC MEMBER AND EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHER, IS GOING TO TAKE US TO HIS FAVORITE OVERLOOKS ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY. MOST WILL BE DIRECTLY ON THE PARKWAY, AND SEVERAL WILL REQUIRE SHORT WALKS TO THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SPOT. CALL THE RECREATION DEPT AT 387-4208 FOR RESERVATIONS. BRING YOUR CAMERA, EXTRA BATTERIES, AND WATER AND LUNCH. MEET AT THE ALPEN HAUS AT 9:00 ON TUESDAY, OCT 16TH.

I CERTAINLY PLAN TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY. COST IS $8.00.

Nancy

LAKE LOVERS LEAF WALK

THE LOW IMPACT HIKERS WALKED AROUND PRICE, BASS, AND TROUT LAKE TODAY. PRICE AND BASS HAD THE BEST COLORS. HERE ARE SOME PICTURES OF OUR GROUP, HAVING A GOOD TIME. THINK ABOUT JOINING US NEXT YEAR. WE HIKE ON WEDNESDAY'S, AND PACK A LUNCH. IT'S A WONDERFUL CHANCE TO VISIT SOME BEAUTIFUL PLACES, WITH THE REC DEPT DOING THE DRIVING, ALL FOR THE LOW COST OF $8.00. AND A CHANCE TO MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS.

Nancy

BMLGA LAST TOURNAMENT IN 2007

WE HAD AN EXCELLENT TURNOUT ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY. THE TOURNAMENT LIMITED THE GOLFERS TO FOUR CLUBS OF THEIR CHOOSING, AND A PUTTER. THIS SOMETIMES WORKED OUT WELL, AND SOMETIMES NOT, BUT IT WAS A LOT OF FUN, AND EVERYONE ENJOYED THE BEAUTIFUL FALL COLORS ON THE COURSE.

ALL BMC LADY MEMBERS, WITH A BEGINNING HANDICAP INDEX OF 37.1 AND BELOW ARE INVITED TO JOIN US NEXT YEAR.

NANCY

Lake Coffey Walk

THIS ONE IS FREE. EVERY M,W, OR F, OR JUST ANY TIME YOU WANT, DRIVE OVER TO LAKE COFFEY AND TAKE A WALK. 4X AROUND EQUALS APPROX A MILE, AND IT IS NICE AND FLAT.

THE LEAVES ARE BEGINNING TO TURN. HERE ARE SOME FOLKS WHO SHOWED UP TO WALK (AND TALK, OF COURSE) SANDY CARR, MARGE BAILEY, NANCY BRUNZOS, AND LINDA OLSEN. BRIDGETT CAME ALONG WITH NANCY.

NANCY

LAKE LOVERS LEAF WALK

DON'T MISS THIS BEAUTIFUL LOW IMPACT HIKE, ON WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10TH. IT'S ACTUALLY A WALK AROUND THREE BEAUTIFUL LAKES. PRICE LAKE, TROUT LAKE, AND BASS LAKE. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS WITH THE REC. DEPT (387-4298-4) COST IS $8.00. PACK A LUNCH AND WATER. THEN MEET AT THE ALPEN HAUS, A FEW MINUTES BEFORE 9:00 A.M. TO CATCH A REC BUS TO THE LAKES.

Nancy

Autumn at Oz

Saturday, October 6th

Thousands lined up to take a bus or hay wagon to the Land of Oz today. It was an amazing day with lots of cool breezes, sun and fun. Everyone I saw had a great time, including me. Tomorrow we begin again at 10:00 a.m. Hope to see some of you there!

TENNIS AT ITS BEST!!!

Golfers enjoy tennis too. It was a beautiful Monday morning and I found Betty Modell, Louise Dale,

Jennie Courtney and Becky Welsh enjoying a fun tennis match.

Fun is Living on Beech!

Submitted by Doris Abraham

TENNIS AT ITS BEST!!!