Email from The Northern Ale Stars of Duluth... - Al -----Original Message----- From: Northern Ale Stars [mailto:northernalestars@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 7:35 AM To: northernalestars(a)hotmail.com Subject: Festin" at Hestons Official Notice for Spring 2005 Festin' at Heston's It's time once again for the late winter/early spring bash at Heston's Lodge on Gunflint Lake. As the luck of the Irish would have it, the festivities begin on March 17th with Pub Night. In keeping with the spirit of the day, we will be serving food that one might find in an Irish Pub. One stipulation, from Greg, is NO GREEN BEER. (sorry for shouting there......) It was suggested that we just keep up that same theme throughout the whole weekend, such that we have a stout tasting, and more Irish food. Seems that my non-Irish better half would prefer that we have no theme at all for the potluck on Saturday night, other than Good Food. To that end, feel free to bring whatever tasty dish that you might like, be it Irish or otherwise. We always end up with a terrific spread, no matter what. As for the stout tasting, Everyone, start your burners---let's see what kinds we can come up with. Barb has plans for one called "Raisins in the Oatmeal", reminiscent of those many breakfasts of her early days. Moses and Jethro would delight in knowing that we all are partaking of one of their favorite grains. Please give us a call or an email here at the lodge to confirm the dates that you are coming, both for those who have been here before, and for anyone interested in finding out if space is available. Our phone number is 800-338-7230. You could email if you prefer, and that address is beer(a)hestons.com. Because we are sometimes known as Planet Heston's, we do have a couple of unusual requests that we would like to post here. On Sunday, we have three people in need of rides to Grand Marais (one) and Duluth (two). If you have room in your car for "extra baggage" on Sunday, we would be much obliged. And we promise not to be rowdy! (To note: Barb needs a ride to Grand Marais, to meet and drive her sister Nancy and family up the Gunflint Trail. Greg and Robert are in need of a ride to Duluth for a larger adventure that involves a bus ride, a train ride and a truck ride. Inquire for more details. Thanks!) We really look forward to seeing you all in a month. The crows will be back, and we will be ready to chase away winter and usher in spring. The snow will likely still be with us for those who enjoy snow sports. For the rest of us, we can always come up with other things....darts, bus rides, etc. Get ready for some serious Festin'!!