A Visitor at 3:00 am

Guess who came for breakfast at 3:00 am. I was awaken by this loud noise. This huge black bear had turned over our trash bin. He couldn't get in the top because it was locked, so he turned it over. I tried to scare him away but he just ignored me.
So keep on the look out, you may be next.
Doris Abraham

THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES DID NOT TAKE PLACE

Harold Kaplan's team was supposed to play Marge Payne-Smith's team this morning in a golf tournament. Harold had one of his team send this picture. Because of the rain, the ladies did not show up (with exception of Marge and Sondra Rice) Harold said, "In the sports world that is know as a forfeit. We will see if the women show up for the rematch next week". All I can personally say to Harold is that he better have his team practice!

WATERFALLS ON BEECH -AUGUST 26

HIKING GUIDE DOGS WAITING ON US
NANCY
MARGE

SUZANNE SNACKING

NANCY & MARGE INSPECTING

BEE ON BLOOM

BUGS ON BLOOMS EVERYWHERE

SUN ON ROCK AND PLANTS

WATERFALL

SUZANNE

BEECH MTN MARATHON BRIDGE- SUMMER 2009

This is a group of 14 BMC couples led by Sandy and Pete McDonald, which is divided into two tournament groups of 7 couples each. Each couple invites 3 other couples individually to their home, and plays at 3 other couple's homes. Just drinks and snacks are served, and the scores, which are determined by the groups rules, are E-Mailed to Sandy and Pete, who issue a running total during the season. Two bridge parties, during the season, with snacks before and desserts after play, are held at the Alpen Haus with both groups in attendance. Last night awards were given for the average scores of the season:

Men: 1st: Bill Brennan 2,888; 2nd: Jim Raymond 2,805

Women: 1st: Ronnie Wolf 2,417; 2nd: Marion Bernstein 2,350

Last place man and woman, who played well, but didn't have advantage of good cards: Jim Steward and Gayle Cooper.

We all thank Sandy and Pete for all of their work, so we can meet and enjoy other Bridge players.

WATERFALLS ON BEECH -AUGUST 26

Our little hiking group decided to take trails from the very top of the Beech Mtn Parkway to the Buckeye Lake Recreation Center. Information is on the web on the town site. Here are a few of the water falls we spotted, and we had lunch in a beautiful rocky place. You might check with the BMC Recreation Dept on their plans for hiking next year. All you need are hiking shoes, walking stick, and some sort of back pack to put lunch and water in.

BMLN final luncheon August 27th, 2009

Jewell thanks Marilyn Adkins our outgoing President.

Donna Cohen joins us after a long absence.

Joanne Mineo Bigos joins us after an even longer absence.

Second place winners!

Jewell did a wonderful Hawaiian theme for the decorations and food.

First place winners!

and a thanks to Jessie Kent as Treasurer for the year.

BMC History Excerpts/ Photo

Signature Hole -- Beverly Cameron tees off on Hole #9 in 1978. The first nine hole were built in 1968 and nine ore in 1971. The course includes some of the most spectacular mountain view in the eastern states. (Photo courtesy of Bev Cameron).

BMLGA PLAYDAY AND LUNCHEON- AUG.25TH.

Our tournament today was ABCD 1 BB Gross and Net. Afterwards we had a delicious luncheon. This years officers have agreed to serve again next year. They are:

President: Becky Welsh

V.P : Karen Levine

Secretary: Charlotte Tyner

Treasurer: Vivian Lager

Member at Large: Joan Wichman

The BMLGA appreciates all of your hard work.