but tis the season to be partisan.... so... I can't resist...
except me? They are ninth cousins twice removed who share a
another common ninth cousin named HUGH HEFNER.
Kerry is a 9th cousin to: George Bush Sr., Jimmy Carter, and Norman Rockwell.
To add to your cocktail party trivia file, all three of them are related to none other
than Queen Elizabeth II, George Washington, and Thomas Edison.
JP Morgan, Walt Disney, Johnny Carson, Clint Eastwood, and Lucille Ball.
I'm tellin' ya. You couldn't make this stuff up if you tried...
(still space available) you'll need to get your payments in by Nov. 1.
to Red Mountain or Whistler trip at the beginning of March - if you're
interested send your preference via email to info@...
Here's the Rundown:
10/23/04 - Fall Foliage Sailing on the Hudson River
10/27/04 - End of Month Happy Hour - Copper Door Tavern
10/28-31/04 - Metro New York SNOWSPORTS Expo
10/29/04 - Halloween Costume Ball @ Roosevelt Hotel
10/30/04 - Halloween Costume Ball @ Puck Building
(Because its just THAT GOOD of a Holiday)
11/04/04 - First Thursday - TBA
11/10-14/04 - Club Getaway trip to Cancun
11/20-28/04 - Trip to Galapagos Islands
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The Deal of the Week: Arapahoe Inn at Arapahoe Basin
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The Copper Door Tavern
272 3rd Ave New York, NY 10010
Cross Street: Between 21st Street and 22nd Street
Phone: (212) 254-3870
Great Drink Specials for the Diamond Dogs Ski Club: $3 bottled and draft beers and $4 for any mixed drinks from 6:30pm to 9PM!!! Great Bar; Good Friends....BE THERE!
9:00pm-1:00am - Open Bar - Buffet - DJ - Costume Awards - Charity Auction
Admission is $85 per person before October 27th; $95 thereafter and at the door.
Please call 212-679-1570 or email newyork@... for addtional information.
Yes, its for charity, but lets not discuss it too much okay?
SnowSports Expo at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on Oct 28th – 31st.
Some of the shows’ features are:
- FREE NY “Value Season” lift pass with paid admission courtesy of I Love NY.
- Season’s largest ski and snowboard sale by Sports Authority.
- Honda Element All-Star Freestyle Aerial Exhibition
- TGR Freeride Film Theatre and the Stowe Kids Snowpark & Learning Center.
- Meet world famous skier Glen Plake as well as other top skiers and boarders.
- Get pre-season deals on lift tickets, season passes and winter holiday packages.
- Resort representatives throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and South America.
All pertinent information can be found at: www.onthesnow.com/bewi/newyork/newyork.shtml .
The website has a $3 off coupon available to each attendee.
Friday November 19th - Doors Open 9:00PM Movie 10:00PM
Featuring: John Brown's Body With Special Guest: Dujeous
Get tickets: http://www.stiffarmproductions.musictoday.com/StiffarmProductions/calendar.aspx
Check out the Trailer at http://www.tetongravity.com
First Thursday! November 4th 2004
Machu Picchu Training Hike / Fall Foliage Expedition; The Harriman Stretch; Part 2
Saturday, October 16 (everybody can DO it)
With bright colors everywhere, come join us for a day in the wilderness of the Harriman Highlands...
This is a moderate hike - with options to make it more challenging for advance hikers - to train the participants of MP 2, Second Explorer Team for the Inca Trail...
For pictures of our past adventures, please check out our Photo Gallery.
For you to bring; lunch, sandwiches, pic-nic, water, liquids... and good spirits !!
Upon return to the van, you will be "greeted" by beer, water, and gatorade... and some snacks for the way back...
Meeting / Departure:
8.30 am Upper East Side
8.45 am Union Square
9.00 am on the Upper West Side
Returning: appx. 6.00 pm
Cost: $45
Questions / RSVP: igorbass@...
For pictures and more information on the park:
http://www.friendsofpalisades.org/home.html
http://www.pipc.org/
Wine Tasting and Pumpkin Picking, Hudson Valley
Sunday, October 17
Let's get into the Halloween spirit; join us to pick your own pumpkin and bring it back to the city...
Plus, we shall visit the critically acclaimed as the Hudson Valley's #1 winery, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery for a tasting of several flights...
If we're not to tired, we'll arrange for a touch football game as well...
Plus, they have an Art Gallery to be visited on location...
Bring your own lunch / sandwich for a pic-nic at the vineyard !!
Meeting / Departure:
9.00 am Upper East Side
9.15 am Union Square
9.30 am on the Upper West Side
Returning: appx. 5.30 pm
Cost: $35 (transport and vineyard tour)
Wine Tasting: $5 to $10
Pumpkin Picking: $3 to $10
Questions / RSVP: igorbass@...
Fall Foliage Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise
Saturday, October 23
Come join us for a true adventure in the air; experience Fall Foliage from high above...!
This will be a Hands-On learning experience:
Our pilots, FAA certified and licensed commercial pilots, with over 38 years of combined flying experience, will show and teach us everything we want to know about Ballooning...
You will be able to help in setting up and "breaking down" the balloons - if you wish - or just sit back and relax...
The company has been in business for 21 years with a 100% safety record!
Start time; departure from Manhattan:
5.30 am (sorry folks, that is the best time to fly...)
Returning to the city:
12.00 noon
Cost: $185
This will include: Transport, Balloon Ride, Champagne and Mimosas, Flight Certificate...
Then we'll go for brunch either locally or back in the city...
Only 12 spots available, please reserve ASAP...
Questions / RSVP: igorbass@...
Looking forward to having you along for the ultimate in aviation adventures !
Fall Foliage Sailing Excursion on the Hudson
Saturday, October 23
Join us, as we sail as far as the Tappan Zee Bridge up the Hudson...
A 4 hours of hands-on sailing adventure...
Launching from pier 63, West 23rd Street...
Either sit back, relax, and enjoy the breeze in your face, or help the captain raise the sails and steer the boat.
Meeting / Departure:
11.30 am West 23rd Street, Pier 63
12.00 am leaving the docks
4.00 pm returning (appx)
Cost: $60; Questions / RSVP: mariam@...
Fall Foliage Rock Scrambling and Hike at Breakneck Ridge
Sunday, October 24
Meeting / Departure:
8.30 am Upper East Side
8.45 am Union Square
9.00 am on the Upper West Side
Returning: appx. 6.00 pm
Cost: $45 (includes transportation)
Questions / RSVP: igorbass@...
For pictures of past events:
http://dynamicoutdoors.com/ipw-web/gallery/album26
Halloween Party at the Puck Building !!!
Saturday, October 30
Halloween Costume Bash with Premium Open Bar All Night Long !!!
Sponsors; Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, Stella Artois, Red Bull and more...
AND Unlimited French Champagne ALL Night !!!
Music: 3 Dance Halls to enjoy House, Dance, Classics, Brazilian-House, Hip-Hop, and more...
Limited Pre-Sale Prices: as long as supplies last....
Girls $20 / Boys $40
Advanced Purchase Price:
Girls $30 / Boys $50
At the door:
Girls $40 / Boys $60
Questions / RSVP: igorbass@...
Pictures from last year: http://dynamicoutdoors.com/ipw-web/gallery/social
Special Highlighted Event:
Cancun, Mexico; with Club Med and Club Getaway November 10 - 14, 2004
Join Club Getaway as we descend upon Club Med Cancun for five days and four nights of pure paradise.
Whether you arrive alone or with a group, you'll always find yourself among friends.
Club Getaway and Club Med love bringing people together.
Club Med Cancun offers a vibrant social atmosphere perfect for active and fun loving travelers.
Check out the Club Med Vacation Getaway site for all the details. See you in Paradise!
Plus
International trips to Machu Picchu, Peru and The Galapagos Islands Taking place this November... Click the links for more info.