Tuesday the wonderful bike rides lead by Lanny & Donna started up again.
I wasn't able to go so they sent in some pictures to give us a taste of what we missed.
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This is the kind of sharing that makes my doing the blog so much fun and EASIER!
Contrary to popular opinion I don't have an endless supply of creativity and inspiration.
So...if you have an interesting experience, pictures or wisdom to share send it on to me
(email addy over to the left...somewhere).
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Butterfly Park full of beautiful people!
and beautiful butterflies!
Above is a Giant Swallowtail...
and this one is a Pipevine Swallowtail.
Queens
Lots and lots of Queens!
The next bike trip is next Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Estero Llano Grande S.P. with lunch at Fat Daddy's.
Alligators are hinted at.
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On Thursday gather in the back 40
at #36 & #37...also know as Sandpipers Beer Garden...
for a spectacular beer tasting event!
Bring 2 special beers per person.
SPECIAL...something strange and wonderful, exotic, and dare I say it, pricey!
You'll get to taste 'em all!
Bring some munchies to share, too, and your chair.
Bring the beer over early to cool, unless you bring it cold...duh!
4 pm.
Trust me, it's one of the great gatherings...even if you don't like beer...gasp!
Now...some beer knowledge.
According to market researchers the beer you drink says a lot about you.
Your choice of beer can be as telling about your personality as
what kind of clothing you wear (or don't), or the car you drive.
And if you don't drink at all, or change brands depending on your mood,
well, that says something too.
After interviewing several thousand people specific personalities were identified.
People who prefer domestic beers over craft beers or imports are
generally middle of the road in their politics.
They're not nearly as conservative as people who don't drink beer at all,
but not as liberal as people who drink exotic beer.
Those who drink a broad portfolio of beers are different than the one-brand drinkers as well. They are more open-minded and emotional people who enjoy a variety of life experiences.
Michelob Ultra drinkers rate high in superiority; that is they think highly of themselves and can be a bit conceited. They care what other people think about them and want to appear perfect. They tend to be take charge types with strong opinions, and can be confrontational.
Are Bud Light drinkers just Bud guzzlers on a diet? Nope! Their personalities are different. They are lacking in carefulness, but grounded and respect authority.
They have frat boy-like personalities when it comes to personal risk taking.
Good time guys and gals, easy going, play the lottery every day and never buy organic.
Bud drinkers are grounded and practical. They don't like authority, are emotionally steady people who live in the here and now, but can be spontaneous. Likely to drive a truck and use breath mints.
Corona drinkers are busy energetic extroverts. Love company. They care deeply about others and see themselves as giving and warm. They recycle and own three or more flat screen TVs.
Heineken drinkers get low scores on modesty and high scores on self-esteem. They are attracted to luxury products in general. Love being the center of attention and in the middle of the action. They have American Express cards and drive sports cars.
Blue Moon drinkers Are socially liberal and willing to go against convention. Can be sarcastic or snide to get a point across. They drive hybrids, own Macs, buy five pairs of sneakers a year and may not be registered to vote.
Craft beer drinkers spend more time thinking about beer than about work. They are open minded, seek out interesting experiences and are intellectually curious. May have a lowered sense of responsibility, are happy-go-lucky. They buy organic, watch "The Office".
Abstainers: People who refuse to drink beer don't like to loosen up very much. They are socially conservative, honor tradition and authority and prefer a less-hectic social life. Never buy organic and are probably Republican.
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Don't like your personality? Change your beer.
I know just the people to help you through this traumatic time....
...activities would like to buy your old one.
We started selling the SandPiper Cookbooks at Junque & Java this morning. 
Cute, huh? 
The secret judges picked some real winners from the costume parade.
Guess who won the Best Guy's costume? Can you tell? "Grim Reaper" Yvon!
The rest of the pictures you'll have to guess.
