Rockchalk
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Someone Who Must Be Obeyed it is a term of endearment and respect to our significant others, not a literal expression of submissiveness.
Well... I wouldn't have gotten that one. Funny though.
Someone Who Must Be Obeyed it is a term of endearment and respect to our significant others, not a literal expression of submissiveness.
It's probably a good idea to be diplomatic in bargaining with her. Don't point out her flaws or how she spends her time as this will likely make her defensive and could lead to an even more intensive investigation into how you spend your time. If you make it clear that it's something that you really, really enjoy she should be able to see that and would be willing to work out a compromise with you. Go to the table with the attitude that yes, it does take up more of my time but hey, I am willing to make up for it in other ways. You should have some stuff prepared too because she might not know what she wants from you.
Why should anyone have to "bargain" for anything? Just friggin do it, for christsakes it just brewing.
Yeah I love ignoring consequences and pretending that I'm the only thing in the world that matters too. I was just offering up some advise for this guy's personal predicament.
I got my father in law into brewing... and now its a family bonding thing, so she tolerates it a little bit more. When I "need" a new piece of equipment I let him know what I need - he tells her mother and then she is ok with the idea.
And now I am getting a 2 tap kegerator for my birthday
For something as trivial as brewing it shouldn't even be an issue, & by no means should have any consequences.
Seems like you have it all figured out don't you?
Some parts of life yeah, others not so much. It just frustrates me to hear about folks getting bossed around by their significant others, and I mean from both sides of a Relationship. Your other half shouldn't feel like a parent. I'm not saying sizable purchases or major events in life shouldn't be talked about and agreed upon. But if you feel strongly about something and are passionate about it, you should get 100% support from your partner, whether they like it or not. All within reason of course, and Brewing is more than reasonable. Otherwise the relationship is in trouble, because there will always be some kind of resentment. If someone is having to plead their case or worry about the consequences of brewing, well, there's just something wrong with that.
I feel for you guys who have less than agreeable wives. Can't a human being have a hobby? And it's one that benefits MANY people. So obviously your not selfish. Bellydancing, shopping, talking on the phone, watching TV, benefits no one.
Well, maybe the bellydancing.
Absolutely! When I hear "Sack Up" I associate it with people I've know in the past who used that term. People who considered a pair of camo shorts appropriate attire for almost any occasion. Of course those shorts were never quite right unless they had that faded ring on the back pocket from an ever handy can of Copenhagen or Skoal!
My *****, I mean wife, is very supportive. She lets me do what I want, when I want, however I want. But you know, I do what she wants, when she wants, and however she wants. Typically that involves a candle, a can of whip cream, a mirror, a camera, and a cape.
I say biiiiiiiiiiiiioooottttccchhhh...I'm brewin' on Sunday. She say ok.
I envy guys who have wives that enjoy drinking beer, especially your homebrew beer. My wife doesn't drink anything carbonated (no soda, beer, or even champagne). She likes the taste of beer when its warm and flat, but just a sip here and there if she happens to be around when I'm taking a gravity reading.
Fortunately she understands (and accepts) that this is my hobby, and doesn't really bother me much except for trying to keep me from spending too much money on it.
Ever try to make still cider? My wife loves it.
I envy guys who have wives that enjoy drinking beer, especially your homebrew beer.
or Apfelwein. My GOD that stuff is amazing. Still or carbonated and simple as heck.
5 Gals Apple Juice (no preservatives, except maybe for ascorbic acid)
2 Lbs Destrose
Montrachet wine yeast
Ends up with an ABV of around 9-10%
Give it about 6 weeks + and you have sheer amazingness.
Thank you EdWort for the recipe. I have not met anyone who doesn't like it yet.
Had I wanted another mother I never would have left home.
Life is to short to be with someone who hassles you about the way you spend your spare time. Maybe if you were ignoring them and/or kids to brew every 2-3 days, and you're doing 4 hour triple decoctions, then could see it, but otherwise your partners are just being whiny.
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