Feb 12 "Be My Valentine"Dinner         sponsored by The Provenchers The Provenchers are promising another great Valentine outing this year, guaranteed to impress your Sweetheart, and possibly create that little spark.   Meeting on Feb. 12,  at Long Hollow Pike Cracker Barrel at 2:30p.m., and pulling out at 2:45p.m., we will take some curvy little roads back through Portland and towards Westmoreland, and then arrive at the Hancock House by 5:15p.m. for wine and hors d'œuvre in the parlor, with dinner being served at 6p.m.  You are welcome to bring your own wine, as they do not have an alcohol license.   For those that joined us last year, you will remember how good the food was at the Hancock House.  They have re-opened after last summer's (Memorial Day) fire.  Roberta and Carl are looking forward to us dining with them at the "Hancock House" www.bbonline.com/hancock / (615) 452-8431, located at 2144 Nashville Pike in Gallatin TN.   The Hancock House is a spacious 15-room colonial revival log inn located in the rolling hills of middle Tennessee. Even though it is "out in the country," you are just 25 miles northeast of Nashville. Prior to purchasing the inn in 1978, Felice Ferrell was the owner and proprietor of a nationally known antique establishment, for over 50 years, in the main part of the inn. Historically, the inn is a pre-1878 stage coach stop and toll gate house known as Avondale Station on the famous Avery Trace.   Over the years, two small cabins have been attached to the rear of the original structure. A quaint courtyard, just off the dining room, is nestled between the three structures. A two-story cabin has been added across the lawn from the main house creating a private retreat. Wide hardwood floors, exposed beams, numerous "nooks and crannies", fireplaces, interior log walls, area rugs, period furniture and antiques abound throughout creating a warm, cozy atmosphere that rekindles memories of a bygone era.

Two bedrooms, each with private bath and fireplace, are available for overnight guests.  If you are interested please contact Roberta for  reservations and make sure you mention your with the Music City Miata Club.  Do not wait -- with a limited number of rooms, it maybe too late to reserve your cozy room. Guests choose when and where (bedroom or dining room) to receive breakfast.    Be My Valentine Dinner The Provencher's have made arrangements for us to have a choice of dinners entrees:   1. Grilled Chicken Breast         $19.32 2. Salmon                                     24.49 3. Rib Eye                                     30.95 4. Filet                                          45.17   Each dinner includes yeast rolls, choice of salad, two vegetables, tea or coffee & Chocolate desert .   These prices are all inclusive ( drink, salad, desert, tax & tip)   With your RSVP to (Ltminch661@aol.com) please include preference of main course.  If you prefer a steak, please include how you would like it cooked.  Since it is Valentine's, Lori would like a picture of you and your sweetie on your wedding day, or while dating to display.  Your pictures will be returned to you that night unharmed.  Please bring to the next club meeting.    For payment, they take check or exact cash.  (NO CREDIT CARDS PLEASE)   Thanks,   Chris and Lori Provencher