The CotoBuzz Journal, Community Journalism

November 2008 ISSUE

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Oktoberfest Courtesy of Coto Joe the Plumber

Posted by: CotoBlogzz| 10/17/2008 11:00 AM

What can be better than log rafting in the river Isar from Wolfratshausen to Munich, accompanied by flowing draft beer, a traditional Bavarian breakfast and an oompah band (Bavarian music)?

Consider that in Bavaria, log rafting on the river Isar has a long tradition: The rafts are built exactly in the same way as a hundred years ago, the rafters’ knowledge was passed on from generation to generation, and only a few families that have been raftsmen for centuries have the right to conduct rafts on the Isar.

The sight of a multitude taking care of bodily functions along the various stops of the log rafting experience notwithstanding, there is not much to compare, unless of course it is Oktoberfest courtesy of Coto Joe the Plumber

YouTube - Octoberfest Oompah Band - Music With a unique blend of old and new songs, drinking ...

Beer and bratwurst were on tap at the Village of Coto de Caza's Oktoberfest this past Saturday at the Coto Valley Sports Club in Coto de Caza. Coto lifestyle, courtesy of Coto Joe the Plumber’s due’s paid faithfully on a monthly basis to the CZ master association.

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