Rock Quarry Paint Out ~ BEAUTIFUL Spot but HOT!!!!!!

Yesterday' July Paint Out at the Maysville Rock Quarry was challenging to say the least. The heat index was 109 degrees while we were painting.

These photos show the beauty of the spot...

Several OOPS members braved the HEAT to paint...

they were..

Dean and Bernie...

Mitchell and Tom...

Susan... pictured her with her new easel... and Dean...

Ann... well at least her painting spot... :)...

and our newest member... Ann's husband, Anthony...

They even brought a dear friend!

Mitchell and Dean's spot...

Bernie's easel...

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See you all next month... Location and date TBA but we are thinking of doing a nocturnal paint out to break the August heat... we'll keep you informed asap.

July Paint Out set for the 25th at the Maysville Rock Quarry.

WHAT: OOPS! July Paint Out

WHEN: Sunday, July 25, 2010 from 1PM until... some members plann to arrive at Noon to get an early start.

This date and location was selected as our rescheduled date from our April Paint Out that was rained out... . Dean organized the location. Thanks Dean!

WHERE: Maysville/Belgrade Rock Quarry Fishing Lakes. Meet at the Fishing Info and Bait Shack. Detailed directions from Dean below.

WHY: Simply put... we LOVE plein air painting!

Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun!

What the heck is OOPS and how do I join the FUN?

DIRECTIONS:
From Jacksonvile/south:
Travel north on highway 17 towards Maysville there will be "White Oak river campground" on your right after you go through Belgrade. You will cross a bridge and enter into Jones county as you PASS the campground. Look to the right and you will see a white and red "fishing" sign. There will also be a yellow "live minnows" sign under that. Turn right there. It is a dirt road. As you follow it you will see Maysville cemetary on your left. Follow the road to the right. The road will curve to the left about a quarter mile ahead and a two lane dirt path will go straight. FOLLOW THE ROAD!. You are now there! You can let them know at the shack you are with the painting group and you will not be charged anything. If you are bringing someone with you who likes to fish it is $5.00 for the day. No license is necessary if they stay on the 2 private lakes. If they bring a boat, only electric motors are authorized. You can also rent boats there too.

From New Bern/north
Travel south on highway 17. Pass through Maysville. On your right you will see Maysville mill. Put on your left turn blinker and turn on the dirt road. There is a white and red fishing sign with a yellow "live minnows" sign under it. As you follow it you will see Maysville cemetary on your left. Follow the road to the right. The road will curve to the left about a quarter mile ahead and a two lane dirt path will go straight. FOLLOW THE ROAD!. You are now there! You can let them know at the shack you are with the painting group and you will not be charged anything. If you are bringing someone with you who likes to fish it is $5.00 for the day. No license is necessary if they stay on the 2 private lakes. If they bring a boat, only electric motors are authorized. You can also rent boats there too.