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The First Annual Meeting of the Smith Mountain Lake Corkscrew Coveters was held in Greater Wirtz, Virginia Sept. 24-27, 1999. Here is Coveter Luterman and Sweet Potato Queen Sheila at the Reception following their corkscrew ride over the Blue Ridge through Windy Gap to Burnt Chimney Center. |
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Coveters Luterman and Bull enjoy a fresh air quiet time after a gourmet lunch at the Olde Virginia Barbecue in Rocky Mount, Virginia. |
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Sweet Potato Queens Bonnie and Sheila enjoy a quiet time overlooking the Roanoke Valley from Roanoke Mountain. |
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Coveters Luterman and Bull after Hang Gliding over the Blue Ridge. |
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After a very busy weekend meeting, the Coveters and Sweet Potato Queens enjoy a gala dinner at Vieira's Brazilian Restaurant in Burnt Chimney. |
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The First Annual Meeting: September 24-27, 1999 - Greater Wirtz, Virginia
Friday
- Arrivals and Reception - Corkscrew over the Blue Ridge through Windy Gap to Burnt Chimney Center
- 7PM: Barbecue Dinner at Hot Diggety Hog
- 9PM: Line dancing at the Rising Sun
Saturday
- 7-9AM: Breakfast Au Naturel dockside while watching and chatting with passing Bass fishermen
- 9AM: Depart for Old Zeke's distillery tour and lunch and a visit to Roanoke Mountain
- 1PM: Visit to a local farm. See pigs with corkscrew tails. Free time to milk goats, feed chickens, pet cows, etc. Before departing the group will pick its own fresh pig for dinner.
- 5-6PM: Rent evening wear at Clara's Emporium
- 7PM: BBQ at Pigs R Us
- 9PM: Hoedown at Hymie's Last Stop Hall
- Late night option: Cow Tipping
Sunday
- Sunrise service at Revive the Spirit Drive-In
- 8-9AM Breakfast at Biscuitville
- 9AM - 5PM Corkscrew Day - Attend whatever events you fancy. A hot and cold Southern Food Buffet and Mountain Dew Vineyards Reds and Whites will be available all day.
- Crafts - Making Corkscrews
- Crafts - Making Better Corkscrews
- Crafts - Making Rare Corkscrews
- Demonstration - Dismantle and rebuild corkscrews
- Demonstration - Bottling Virginia Wines
- Demonstration - Rust Removal
- Exhibit - Mason Jar Top Removers
- Exhibit - Worms not used for fishing
- Lecture - The Art of Cork Sniffing
- Lecture - Other Uses for Corkscrews
- ...and the Trade Session...
- 7PM: Gala Dinner at Vieira's Brazilian Restaurant, Burnt Chimney, Virginia
- Fiddler's Jamboree following dinner
Monday
- Farewell breakfast at the DQ
The Second Annual Meeting will be held in Greater Floyd concurrent with the Floyd International Fiddler's Festival (FIFF).
Note: We were pleased to have 100% of the members turn out for the First Annual Meeting. We anticipate the Second Annual Meeting will meet with equal success.Attendees:
- Lutermans
- Bulls
Officers:
- Corker (invites new members): Don Bull
- Cork Remover (uninvites members): Don Bull
- Chief Messenger: Vacant
- Money Keeper: Howard Luterman
- Prayer People: The Sweet Potato Queens
Membership:
Candidates for membership should have at least one corkscrew and be prepared for FUN and plenty of corkscrews. Submit requests for membership to the Corker.
©1999 Don Bull