The day will start out just before 9am at the Cracker Barrel at Exit 81B at I-24 in Murfreesboro. Would advise to only eat a very light breakfast. We'll be pulling out at 9am and submerging ourselves as quickly as possible into some great country backroads. Charlie will run us through the briars, and run us through the brambles, and he'll run us through the bushes where a rabbit wouldn't go. There will be at least one potty break. Hopefully, we'll wind up at 105 Deerfield Lane in McMinnville just before High Noon at the Sewell Corral.

Possibly two piece of information you haven't gleaned about Charlie just yet. First, he is a former professional Bar-B-Que Champion with competitive ribbons under his belt to prove it. And we intend on asking him to prove it. Secondly, Charlie is the high Sherriff of McMinnville, TN. The Big Kahoona. But you would not know it when you meet him. Unless, of course, you ask for a demo. In which case he'll be glad to slap on some cuffs and spread your eagle, just to make a point. (We have volunteered Phil Brewer for this demo.)

SO, the centerpiece of this event will be some of Charlie's best "work" demonstrating his skills on 3 or 4 big "Butts." NO, neither Tony, nor Gray, need to be worried. We're talking Boston "Butts" (Pork). However, Brewer does need to be worried. Charlie & Pam will be supplying the meat, buns, sauce, iced tea, water, paper plates, cups, eating utensils & napkins. The rest is up to you. Each participant should plan on bringing a side dish compatible with BBQ. Suggestions include corn on the cob, sliced tomatoes, watermelon, baked beans, potato salad, desserts, tossed salad, slaw etc. Let them know what you will provide when you RSVP. Would also suggest your beverage of choice and a chair-in-a-bag (just in case). We'll settle in, chow down and enjoy the grub until the fat lady sings.

At around 1:15 or 1:30pm those of you who are interested will mosey over to the Viola Valley Firing Range in McMinnville to squeeze off a few rounds under safe, controlled circumstances. Pam Sewell will "hang back" at home for those of you who wish to stay put till the shootings is over. Or, you can 'high tail' it for home, if you wish.

Regarding the Shooting Range, those who consumed alcohol will be asked to refrain from participation. A professional law enforcement Range Master will be available to teach a firearms safety class to those interested (but this is not a handgun carry permit class). Participants can bring their own weapons, or use one provided by the Range Master. The provided weapons include rifles, shotguns, revolvers & automatics.

NOTE: All participants will need to purchase/provide their own ammo before the event. Wal-Mart is a good source. We'll make know the ammo required for provided weapons in a later memo. The cost to use the range will be $10 each.

When finished around 3:30pm, we'll swing back by the Sewells, sample any remaining morsels of meat, congratulate Charlie on his outstanding cooking skills, show off our perfect targets, pick up any 'leftover' spouses and head back to Nashville.

If this sounds like a great way to spend an early Fall day with the club, be sure and RSVP to Charlie or Pam at charliesewell@blomand.net or at

931-668-8096. They'd love to have you "Join the Fun."

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