Apples Celebrate the 4th
Baseball, Hotdogs and Liquid Apple Pie

Murfreesboro Post
Nashville, TN

The FreshPoint Apples joined all of America in celebrating Independence Day yesterday and as is often the case when the Apples are out and about potential new players were identified and scouted.

The Apples were special guest of Celebrity Chef Peter Moret and his wife All - American long distance runner Kathy Box Moret at their secluded estate in Rutherford County. In the private VIP event, the Apples were treated to Chef Moret's secret recipes as they enjoyed an endless supply of ribs, chicken and all the fixins that traditionally are on display at 4th of July cookouts.

Following the enjoyment of the fine food, it was off to the volleyball court for a little exercise and good times for the party goers. During the course of the best 2 of 3 volleyball match it was quickly realized that perhaps there was a future Apple or two on the court. In an athletic display that could not go unnoticed, Ryan Jackson separated himself from the others and it quickly became evident that his performance caught the eye of Apple Great and FHOF Don Bernitt who was acting as honorary referee for the games. Jackson and Bernitt were seen talking later in the evening and it is being reported that Jackson was extended an offer to tryout for the Apples leading into the 2008 season.

As the blue sky of day gave way to the pitch black of night it was then time for a fireworks display that rivaled any show in America. However in an unfortunate turn of events the show was cut short when official bottle rocket lighter Darla Jackson was burned by an out of control rocket that led to her crying like a baby for ice and a cold beer to ease her pains. Following several minutes of First Aid it was decided that Jackson was in more pain then originally thought and it was at that moment that host Peter Moret came to the rescue. Without drawing attention to himself and in a stealth move that had to be seen to be believed, Moret magically appeared out of nowhere with old fashion mason jar filled with a substance that he would only identify as " Liquid Apple Pie " Although challenged repeatably, Moret refused to comment on the ingredients of the tasty concoction that was quickly passed around the crowd in an attempt to self muffle the ongoing cries of the wailing Jackson.

With calm restored the remaining guest gathered around a huge bonfire and the evening continued without further incidence for a short period. Again without notice Moret appeared with another mason jar filled with what can only be described as a clear liquid. After warning all smokers to put their matches and lighters aside, Moret began to pass around his " Tennessee Sipping Water " to all those who dared give it a try.

It was at this time that the clock stopped.