RE: FREE RIBS AND FREE BEER NOT September 15th

Subject: FREE RIBS AND FREE BEER NOT September 15th > Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:15:49 -0500> From: Rick.Oftel(a)toro.com> To: Rick.Oftel(a)toro.com; mba(a)thebarn.com> CC: CalVH(a)aol.com; joel(a)admissions.tc.umn.edu; jeffluskey(a)starband.net; alboyce(a)comcast.net; mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com; MGBrew(a)comcast.net; gera_latour(a)hotmail.com; Paul_Dienhart(a)cargill.com; chriss(a)blcflooring.com; wilbur(a)wilbur.us; jlongballa(a)newspiritschool.org; Jonathan.Crist(a)bsci.com; Mark.Manteufel(a)toro.com> > ATTENTION HIGHWAY CLEANERS, > > It was painfully obvious that my first rousing message for MHBA club> collaboration and community involvement missed the mark. How wide did> it miss? It missed the mark so wide that the organizer and host (plus a> bike rider with a broken shoulder) are the only folks available. > > I don't have time to spiff up the message any more. I may have picked a> bad day. > > Are there any folks available in late September or early October like> October 6 or October 13? > > I do need your help. Remember, the club has a commitment and the road> signs are up. We don't want to get a bad name do we? > > Call, write, or respond with the dates you can participate.......before> the snow flies! > > Rick> > > -----Original Message-----> From: mba-bounce(a)thebarn.com [mailto:mba-bounce@thebarn.com] On Behalf> Of Rick Oftel> Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 1:46 PM> To: mba(a)thebarn.com> Cc: CalVH(a)aol.com; Joel Stitzel; jeffluskey(a)starband.net;> alboyce(a)comcast.net; mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com; Mike Behrendt; Gera> Exire La Tour; Paul_Dienhart(a)cargill.com; Chris Smith; Wilbur Ince; John> Longballa; Crist, Jonathan> Subject: Club Clean Up September 15th > > Club members and potential trash collectors, > > Today, my contact at Hennepin County stated they erected new signage> proclaiming the Minnesota Home Brewers Association proudly adopted Shady> Oak Road between Minnetonka Boulevard and Excelsior Boulevard. We did> mention that adoption has responsibilities right? > > Yours truly signed a contract with Hennepin County stating that our club> will keep this two mile stretch of road reasonably clean for the next> two years. Based on your positive responses, this should work out> nicely and is a good community volunteer effort. The first clean up> date is set for September 15th and the clean up begins at 10:00 am. > > Fine print: > > Orientation: Before we begin picking up, we need a short orientation.> Yes, I know you know how to pick up stuff but we do need to plan the> event, do it safely, and keep parked cars along the roadside to a bare> minimum. Also, we need to exchange phone numbers so if first aid or> other assistance is needed, it will be a phone call away. Let's begin> the day at about 9:30 with some home roasted black coffee at: > > Paul Dienhart place> 2344 Nottingham Ct.> Minnetonka, MN 55305> > Things to bring: Boots or strong shoes, gloves, nail-on-a-stick,> sunglasses, cap, sunscreen, water jug, bug juice, cell phone, etc.> Please, no banners or signs along the roadway. > > After work (fun stuff): You were concerned we hadn't considered this? > > Since many of you will leave your cars at Paul's place, it is logical to> return and get them. It seems highly logical to provide the workers> with some sort of stronger refreshments and good food since this> undertaking is hard work. Paul has also volunteered to remain behind> and cook up some wonders on his new BBQ. Rumor has it that a secret dry> rub previously used at a St. Paul church will be used on pork ribs and> maybe a chicken or two will get tossed in for good measures. We will> have good food and beverages for all volunteers. > > So there you have it. See you September 15, 9:30 am at Paul's place.> Please pass this message on to other homebrewers you believe may be> interested in participating. > > Sincerely, > > Rick Oftel> MHBA Member for many years> Cell 952 356-6459> Home 952 941-9378> > Paul's Home> (952) 544-2831> > This electronic message including any attachments ("Message") may> contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or exempt from> disclosure under trade secret and other applicable law. If you are not> the intended recipient, notify the sender immediately, permanently> delete all copies of this Message, and be aware that examination, use,> dissemination, duplication or disclosure of this Message is strictly> prohibited.> > >