Hello hikers!

The latest notes and announcements are below. Make sure you scroll down far enough to see the Healthy Adventure dinners, singles travel opportunities, and the links to upcoming REI activities.

Note that ASH does not endorse commercial products or activities. We put the information out there to let you know about it so you can decide for yourself whether you want it. We list, you decide!

Happy Trails,

Charles

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3-Day-Walk for the Breast Cancer Society in October (note from Suzanne Williams)

Dear Mr. Dean,

My name is Suzanne Williams. My mom sent me a note about the possibility of your group helping me out with my 3-Day-Walk. 

First, I would like to thank you for lending a hand to such a great cause. The experience I had last year was more than words can even explain. I walked last year for a good friend of mine's mother who lost her fight after 7 years. I will be registering again in February and can't wait to begin raising money. The minimum amount a walker has to raise is $2200. Last year I raised just about $2500. This year I would like to raise at least $3000.

The following link is to my webpage where you can make a donation: http://08.the3day.org/goto/suzanneywilliams.

Again, I appreciate any effort your group can give in helping me raise money for this event. If anyone is considering walking it and has any question at all, please tell them to email me. Also, if anyone is walking alone (which I did last year) let them know that they are more than welcome to join myself and my friends.

Thanks again,

Suzanne Williams

Believe it can be done. When you believe, really believe, your mind will find the ways to do it.  Believing a solution paves the path to solution.

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MS150 Atlanta Ride for the National MS Society (note from Moe Horgan)

Moe Horgan is doing her killer bike ride to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis again on September 13 & 14 in Pine Mountain, GA. They call it the MS150 Atlanta Ride now because the MS 150 Atlanta Challenge was apparently too challenging for many of the riders. Now they have bailout options. But Moe will finish, no matter how long it takes her! Any donations are gratefully accepted. You can send a check made out to the National MS Society and mail it to Moe at P.O. Box 246, Milledgeville, GA or donate online.

Follow this link to her online page:

http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/GAABikeEvents?px=1876892&pg=personal&fr_id=8885

or Google National MS Society, Donate, e-pledge, Maureen Horgan, and then click on her name.

Thanks!

Moe

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MS150 Atlanta Ride for the National MS Society (note from Kathy Slough)

Dear 2008 MS Bike Tour Sponsors:

On Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14, 2008 I will be cycling in my 6th Multiple Sclerosis Bike Tour with Team Coca-Cola at Callaway Gardens and Pine Mountain here in Georgia. I want to thank all of you who have generously donated so far to my 6th 2008 MS Bike Tour. Thanks to all of you, we have raised $810 so far.

Several of you have asked for a reminder email in August so here it is! I know that times are more difficult this year with regard to the economy and $4 gas prices but my goal is still to raise $2,016 for MS.

I am cycling this year for my heroes who have or have had MS. They are Mark, Bobby, Elizabeth, Jerry, Dyke, Heidi, Lyn, John, Shawna, Janet, Barbara and Valarie, who are family members and friends of you, my sponsors. Since my last email to you, this ride has taken on an even greater meaning and more determination from me, as one of my heroes was Dyke, who was a brother of one of my sponsors and best friends. He lost his battle with MS on July 17 at the age of 58, so I will be riding in memory of Dyke. All of these names will be on my number 81 during the 2008 MS Bike Tour so that my heroes are there with me while pedaling.

There are many ways to donate for my MS heroes! You can make your checks payable to "National MS Society" and mail your check to Kathy Slough, 2215 Haverhill Court, Marietta, GA 30067. You can go online and donate at . Click to enter our site, go to the top and click on MS 150 Donations and Registration, and click on our 2008 home page, where you will find my name to click on and donate.

I will submit all donations to the National MS Society Atlanta office on September 2.  If you or someone you know has MS, contact the Georgia Chapter of the National MS Society at 678.672.1000 or http://www.nationalmssociety.org/ for further information and assistance.

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to read this. The goal of my bike and I are to cross the finish line for MS. I thank you in advance for your donations of any amount, as together we will find a cure for MS.

Sincerely,

Kathy 

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House for Sale or Rent (note from Jeff Bach)

3 bedroom, 4 side brick home for sale or rent, just 1 mile from the E-W Connector Silver Comet bike trail. $109,900, or rent for $895/mo. Home should be ready by October. Call Jeff Bach 770-642-0953 or email jeffbach36@hotmail.com.

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Trips to Alaska, Singapore/Malaysia, Peru/Machu Pichu, and Costa Rica (note from Eric Kravitz)

Eric Kravitz is leading trips to Costa Rica and Peru as a part of his travel company business. Some details are below. For more details, email Eric at groupgetaways@mindspring.com.  

Note: Eric has plenty of space available on his trips to Alaska and Costa Rica. Both are listed on his website at www.allsinglestravel.com.

Upcoming trips to keep in mind are

1. Peru/Machu Pichu trip Oct. 31- November 9 with an optional extension to hike and tour Patagonia in Chile
2. Costa Rica, Nov. 28–Dec. 7

Details are listed on Eric’s website at www.allsinglestravel.com

Contact Eric for details at groupgetaways@mindspring.com or 770-664-5120.

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Healthy Adventures dinners:

Here is the info on the upcoming Healthy Adventures dinner. To get on the email list for Healthy Adventures (so you can plan further ahead with their 3-month schedule), just send an e-mail to healthyadventures-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. You don’t have to sign up to go to the dinners, though. Everyone is welcome to just show up and join us for the meal.

NOTE: Healthy Adventures is a vegetarian dinner club, so please eat vegetarian when with the group. Thank you.

Sunday, September 14, 6:00 p.m. NOTE TIME

Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant

2781 Clairmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
404-417-0991

Meskerem offers several tasty, reasonably priced vegetarian dishes.  If your appetite's large, try the vegetarian combo. But be forewarned, the peppers in the salad are HOT! Call Dusty for more details at (404) 226-5358.

 

Wednesday, September 17, 7:00 p.m.

Athen's Pizza House

1341 Clairmont Road (near North Decatur Road) Decatur

404-636-1100

Join us for some wonderful Greek food: Greek salads, sandwiches, pizza, etc. (I love the pizza and Greek salad!) There are plenty of vegetarian options and the prices are reasonable. I can almost smell the spinach pie, grape leaves, eggplant parmesagna, veggie wrap, vegetarian sub, vegetarian pizza, Mediterranean pizza, and Santorini special pizza (feta, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, fresh garlic, artichoke hearts, and Kalamata black olives), etc. Yummy! The Papadopoulos family has been making great Greek food there for decades. Questions? Contact Helen at 937-478-4739.

From 85 at Clairmont Road, take Clairmont Road toward Decatur. You'll cross North Druid Hills Road, then pass the VA Hospital on your right, go under a bridge, then it's a little way up on your left. If you reach North Decatur Road, you went about 100 yards too far.

 

Tuesday, September 23, 7:00 p.m.

Istanbul Cafe  

1859 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur

404-320-0054

Just past the point where Scott Boulevard becomes Lawrenceville Highway, in the same strip center as Udipi South Indian Cafe is an oasis of Middle-eastern delights.  Come and partake of the marvelous culinary delights offered by this H.A. favorite.  The atmosphere is authentic, and the service is energetic. Please join us, and call Yvonne at (404) 384-3316 with any questions.

 

Friday, September 26, 7:00 p.m.

Little Azio’s Pizza and Pasta

340 West Ponce de Leon, Downtown Decatur
404-373-4225

From their website http://www.littleazio.com/: “Begin your meal with one of our crisp, green salads. Match your favorite pasta with a "made-from-scratch" sauce. Build a pizza with all of your favorite toppings on our thin and crispy crust (baked in a real brick oven) or try a grilled sandwich on freshly baked focaccia bread. Afterward, take a moment to treat yourself to a delicious dessert. Everything on our menu is made from the freshest ingredients available, whether you dine in or order to go.” Questions? Call Coleen (404) 314-5777. 

 

Saturday, October 4, 6:00 p.m. NOTE TIME

Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant

2145 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
770-973-7478

Join us for a great dinner at one of the better Thai places in the metro area. The Lemon Grass Thai restaurant, which is owned by a Thai lady, is a hidden gem that offers reasonably-priced food with vegetarian options. Tofu is available. It received solid reviews and a great rating (4.6 stars out of 5) on CitySearch Atlanta: http://atlanta.citysearch.com/review/2904714. Questions? Call Susan at c-770-973-0129.

 

Sunday, October 12, 6:30 p.m. NOTE TIME

Libra Birthday Bash at Café Carambe

1409D N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta

404-874-1343

Join the Libras celebrating their birthdays –Jeanie, Dave L., Coleen, and Helen - at Café Carambe! This VaHi/Morningside landmark offers a variety of great vegetarian Mexican dishes in a casual, friendly venue. Questions? Call Jeanie at 404-457-3963.

 

Thursday, October 16, 7:00 p.m.

Taco Stand

3299 Roswell Road

404-995-0307

Join us for some good food and live music at the Taco Stand (a branch of the landmark Taco Stand in Athens). They have several vegetarian options and offer tofu, too. On Thursday nights, they have live music on the patio, so we can eat and hang out to listen to the tunes. Taco Stand is located on Roswell Road just a minute or two north of where Roswell Road meets Peachtree Street (at the East/West Paces Ferry intersection). If you are heading north on Roswell from where it meets P’tree St. and E./W. Paces Ferry Rd., it will be on your right. Questions? Call Charles at c-770-232-9377.

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