[Ducati] Laguna and Da Hill House - Thanx from George

[Bob Marren]

George Betzhold wrote:

>To all -
>Me and da Bus just got back to Scottish Woods from the wonderful weekend at
>Laguna. I wanted to express my deepest thanks to all who made this year such
>a great success. I know I may miss someone but I will try to cover 'em all.
>Peter Bonner - It was great to so see ya again and share this unique
>experience with ya. I love the stickers on the Strada.
>Aaron Bonner - thanks for supplying the House with more GREAT beer than we
>deserved. You went over and above with the effort you extended to set us up
>with a first class setup. Your support in assisting Paul Ritter and anyone
>else who needed help cannot be minimized.
>Marc Bonner - Your mastery of the grill (along with Aaron) was much
>appreciated Sunday night. World class burgers that really hit the spot.
>Alec Moss - Thanx for coordinating the supply and delivery of MORE craft
>brewed beer. Such wonderful flavors that added Aaron's. It was a terrible
>dilemma every time I walk up to the beer corner of the porch. It was even
>worse when I had to reluctantly turn down your generous offer to let me take
>the left over back with me. I just did not have room in my Civic for
>everything I had to transport back home. I am really looking forward to
>getting to your brewery and restaurant (Half Moon Bay Brewery -
>http://www.hmbbrewingco.com/) to partake of your generous hospitality. If
>anyone on the lists is local, you really need to patronize this wonderful
>facility.
>Tim O'Mahony - Thanx for going out of your way to pick up the beer from Half
>Moon Bay. That really simplified things on my end. You are a class guy with
>a beautiful Darmah. It was great seeing you and your buds again.
>Tim Keyes - What can I say? Tim shows up with MORE craft brewed beer and
>some of the best cheese anyone there had eaten. I think we had close to 100
>gallons of beer available. Those of you who didn't show at Da House, you
>really missed out.
>Paul and Heather Nielsen - Thanx for jumping in an cooking the extra food.
>You filled in the gaps at the busiest times to make sure that no one went
>without something to eat. Your help during the cleanup was deeply
>appreciated.
>Hans Mellberg and friend (Hans - sorry for not remembering your charming
>GF's name) - general support during the serving and cleanup.
>Paul Ritter - It was an inspiration to us all to share this weekend with
>Paul. Watching his dogged determination to overcome his considerable
>physical challenges left me speechless. I feel privileged to have been in
>the same building with you.
>Vicki Smith, Rich Lambrechts and Steve Allen - Thanx for the countless hours
>you and your support personnel put in to make the Island a resounding
>success again. We were all thrilled to see you guys at the House Friday.
>(Vicki - BTW - I have Fred's camera bag etc. I tried to call him but could
>never get a hold of him. I wanted to deliver it to him when I passed thru
>Little Rock.)
>Tom Rolland - Once again - the Hotel Rolland provided shelter to me on my
>trek eastward. Your Garage Mahal is worthy of adulation. Your house just
>keeps getting better. It's always a pleasure to visit you and get the latest
>updates on what is going on in Beveldom. Even at midnight. Thanks for being
>there.
>Last, but certainly not least - All of the Ducatisti who showed up and made
>the weekend the great time that it was.
>
>If I have missed someone, I apologize.
>
>George Betzhold
>Scottish Woods Log Cabin Resort
>Murphy, North Carolina
>828-837-5678 Call for reservations
>www.scottishwoods.com
>Skype ID - bevelsport
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George, after a letter like that I feel like I was a part of it, thanks.
BTW, I met a guest of yours at the Ingles in Murphy monday night.
He was with his lady on a nice ST4. I am the new owner of a nice
red ST2 and we talked forever.
 Bob