Every year in October Eric and his lovely wife Fiona host an invitataion only birthday party at his house in Tennessee. It's also a birthday party for Jimbo (the elder half of the Elderly Brothers), who was there with his bodyguard Ken, and me. Since I drove up on Friday, I didn't have time to do an AOTW, but you may notice I did post Saturday Boobage, a blonde joke (which someone pointed out was a rerun. So sue me. It's not like I get paid to do this.), and Saturday Bach.
People attending:
The beautious Bou, her sister, the marvelous Morrigan, and Mo's friend, the sweet Sissy (who is no longer blogging).
Ric and Georgia.
Jerry from Indiana.
Erica the Jooette from Brooklyn.
Teresa (The smart one. Not the one with BDS).
Johnny-Oh who fortunately didn't have to climb up on Eric's roof this year to retrieve a rocket.
Eric's brother, Josh.
Gary and Connie.
Charlie.
I think I got everyone in.
The weather was perfect. Eastern Tennessee, just like North Georgia is going through an epic drought. Perfect for a weekend party, but we sure could use some rain.
Friday night, Bou and Morrigan supplied the eats for dinner. The Elderly Brothers entertained. Mass quantities of adult beverages were consumed. Erica gave me some birthday presents. Pictures in a later post.
Saturday we all met for breakfast at the Telleco Cafe in Englewood. Then some of the ladies took a tour of the Mayfield dairy plant. They also had fun navigating through a corn maze. Read about it on other sites.
I was in my Z3 and I went off for a drive on the Cherohala Skyway. The drive followed the Telleco River and then headed up. It was a nice winding road. I went 18 miles on it and it climbed up to 3000 feet. I stopped at a scenic overlook and then headed back. I took the back roads back to Etowah. Had I had more time, I would have driven over to Tail of the Dragon.
I got back to Eric's around 4:00 in the afternoon. Eric cooked up some ribs as he does every year and like every year, they were delicious. For those worreied about the Jooette, Eric grilled a steak for her.
As with all the time spent with these great people I've met via blogging, the time just goes by too fast.
I avoided Benton Tennessee on my way home and didn't get a speeding ticket like I did last year.
And no one got chased by a wild man with a shovel.
Posted by denny at October 29, 2007 01:51 PMA highlight of the get together is always the Elderly Brothers and their music. *grin* It was wonderful to see you again!
Posted by: Teresa of Technicalities on October 29, 2007 02:56 PMI didn't know you did the Skyway! That would probably be because I was in a corn maze calling Jimbo from my cell and saying, 'Jim, How many times a minute does a cow chew?' I still don't know the answer.
What a great weekend.
Posted by: Bou on October 29, 2007 04:05 PMYou are DA MAN. Great seeing you again and doing some tunes. It just frosts my stindeens that I am nine days older than you.
Posted by: Jimbo - PRS on October 29, 2007 04:31 PMhey, the meet sounded spectacular! however, i must make one complaint: you pocket called me about seven times saturday night. check your call log. the phone would ring and i would hear womens' voices and denny's unmistakable laugh ringing in the distance.
awe, made me miss y'all all silly though. glad so many quality characters made it and good times were had by all.
Posted by: supergurl on October 29, 2007 06:53 PMDenny, you are the man...the kinder, gentler, nicer, YOUNGER half of the awesome Elderly Brothers, of whom I am a devoted groupie. There's nowhere I wouldn't go, no matter how far, to hang with you and the rest of these lovable dooshbag reprobates.
Posted by: Wiseass Jooette on October 29, 2007 07:52 PM... what a great weekend, Denny.... I am so glad that you made the trip.... it just wouldnt be the same without you here....
Posted by: Eric on October 30, 2007 08:42 AMLovely to see you as always.
Posted by: Morrigan on October 30, 2007 03:59 PMThe Tail of the Dragon is a wonderful ride. I rode it along with five or six other guys back in the mid 80's and sooner or later will get another bike (I totaled the last one)and will have to head back up that way again.
Posted by: Richard on October 31, 2007 10:04 PM