The Dysfunctional-Palooza Obnoxious Masshole BS Thread

[balrog]

Welp, apparently when you're drinking coffee and cruising HBT randomly you completely miss an earthquake.

Or I do.

 

[day_trippr]

My oldest son and family live 19 miles east of there (in Berkeley Heights). Waiting to hear back after pinging them...

 

[day_trippr]

lol! They were here when the temblor hit: https://www.edgenyc.com/en

[edit] Son said he waited until they got back down to the ground before texting that they didn't feel a thing up top so he didn't jinx them

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Felt it. A little sway. My house sits on a glacial dune. Ive gotten several ones a lot bigger over the years. Common in my area

 

[balrog]

And "Glacial Dune" would be a good name for a...what...Enya cover band?

 

[Dgallo]

Welp, apparently when you're drinking coffee and cruising HBT randomly you completely miss an earthquake.

Or I do.

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I didn’t physically feel it but the mirror was rattling and the towels were swaying. My wife said she felt it

 

[balrog]

AFTERSHOCK!!

I FELT IT!!!!


Wait.

That was the garbage truck going up the street.

Never mind.

 

[paulthenurse]

I was driving through the central artery tunnel when the Apocalypshake happened Other than the roof collapsing onto cars and the swarms of zombies coming up through the cracks I didn't notice a thing.

 

[homebeerbrewer]

I was driving when the quake hit. I just thought it was the rough road I was on.

 

[balrog]

I was driving through the central artery tunnel when the Apocalypshake happened Other than the roof collapsing onto cars and the swarms of zombies coming up through the cracks I didn't notice a thing.

So.
A normal day in East Boston, then.

 

[balrog]

https://www.wwlp.com/news/digital-first/second-earthquake-in-new-jersey-felt-in-massachusetts-again/

I missed that one also.

Of course, by 5:59pm, I was sitting in front of a fire with bourbon, so, yeah.

 

[balrog]

I am happy to announce that my poorly utilized 6” Newtonian, having sat in the basement for eons, is ready for transport to The Great Show, and luckily shows no signs of having hosted any spurious sinister rondentiary malfeasance.

 

[paulthenurse]

Golly Mr. Lamarr, you use your tongue prettier than a twenty dollar whore.

 

[homebeerbrewer]

I doubt he typed that with his tongue, most likely used his fingers. But yeah, you're right about the twenty dollar whore.

 

[balrog]

Seeing the flares/prominences along the edge with the telescope was mind blowing.

 

[balrog]

Mu mu mu my corona

 

[balrog]

Today the Dow said "F you" to me being retired. Glad I have beer.

 

[day_trippr]

Meh. It'll get over it in a day or two...

 

[paulthenurse]

Already has

 

[Dland]

While not an expert in investments, I'd reckon that one would have to be pretty leveraged to be materially affected by yesterday's fluctuations. Bought some ADM when they tanked last month, and they seem have fared well.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

This one’s for you! https://byo.com/recipe/piney-river-brewing-co-s-black-walnut-clone/ @balrog
Please don’t shoot me.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

From social media:
Hello friends and fans of Jack’s Abby & Wormtown,

We have some exciting news to share - Jack’s Abby has agreed to purchase Worcester based brewery and local mainstay, Wormtown Brewery.

This acquisition solidifies our local business as one of the largest one hundred percent family-owned brewing companies in the country under the newly launched banner of “Hendler Family Brewing Co.”

Here’s what you need to know:
*The Wormtown taprooms will remain in Worcester and Foxborough, now with additional resources and support from Jack’s Abby. Only Wormtown products will be served at Wormtown locations.
*We’re retaining the majority of non-ownership staff and are eagerly expanding our team
*We are committed to upholding the quality and consistency of Wormtown’s products and maintaining its core lineup of fan favorites, including Be Hoppy IPA, Be Smooth NEIPADouble IPA and Don’t Worry NEIPA.
*The Jack’s Abby headquarters and taproom will remain in Framingham, and will only serve Jack’s Abby products.
*The sale is expected to close officially early summer, 2024.

We are dedicated to fostering long-term growth and prosperity within the Massachusetts brewing landscape and that includes keeping beloved brands like Wormtown going strong.

When you grab a Be Hoppy IPA or House Lager, you’re not just enjoying a great craft beer, you’re supporting a local, family-owned business.

Prost,
Jack, Eric and Sam Hendler

 

[day_trippr]

Has to be the best outcome we could hope for...