Dark Lord Day 2015

[jeblikesbeer]

As anyone who met me can attest, Zoidberg and I are basically twins.

you are Sheamus?

 

[hotmetal]

HA! I'm always amazed by how little people resemble their avs. Really, we should all have backfat -type shirts.

I look just like my avatar, LOL.

 

[disapowzment]

I just need to apologize in advance to everyone that I met while drinking, and only while drinking, for the awkwardness when we meet for the first time, again. When you tell me your TB name I'll be like "ohhhhh yeaaaah we've done this before!"

I know this because the latter part happened multiple times this weekend.

Friday was the best. Me telling CanisMajor "this is Gene his TB name is Gene" idk how you get more awkward than that.

 

[furley]

HA! I'm always amazed by how little people resemble their avs. Really, we should all have backfat -type shirts.

did this at DLD 2007

people yelled my name dozens of times. no clue who 95% of them were.

 

[CanisMajor]

Friday was the best. Me telling CanisMajor "this is Gene his TB name is Gene" idk how you get more awkward than that.

Slightly awkward, but to the point. And It made me that much more memorable so Gene may hopefully remember the next time we meet.

 

[disapowzment]

Slightly awkward, but to the point. And It made me that much more memorable so Gene may hopefully remember the next time we meet.

I've already forgotten what Gene looks like. Good thing I know what Steve looks like.

 

[mjohnson171]

I've already forgotten what Gene looks like. Good thing I know what Steve looks like.

This.

When I met them of course they were standing next to each other and bundled up with only like 40% of their faces showing. I didn't know who was who until words were exchanged.

 

[trickytunadicky]

I am sorry to whoever introduced themselves whenever I was trying to connect people with tickets in the morning. I was on a mission and super focused. (One of these years I will learn to not volunteer for that.)

 

[mjohnson171]

While we're playing the missed connections game. Who was the dude under the Rose-Hulman tent wearing the suit, wool coat, derby, cane umbrella, smoking a pipe and looking bespoke as f*ck? Was that one of you guys?

 

[TalkBeerJesus]

While we're playing the missed connections game. Who was the dude under the Rose-Hulman tent wearing the suit, wool coat, derby, cane umbrella, smoking a pipe and looking bespoke a f*ck? Was that one of you guys?

Nope, that's a local Hautian.

 

[lb304854]

While we're playing the missed connections game. Who was the dude under the Rose-Hulman tent wearing the suit, wool coat, derby, cane umbrella, smoking a pipe and looking bespoke a f*ck? Was that one of you guys?

I dubbed him Gary Poppins.

 

[TalkBeerJesus]

Really, we should all have backfat shirts.

FIXED...


Currently accepting backfat shirt orders for DLD 2016.

 

[disapowzment]

FIXED...


Currently accepting backfat shirt orders for DLD 2016.

Shut up and take my money. Please do plus sizes

 

[levifunk1]

levifunk can you make more beer so we can get in the hot tub again? elkhunter36 next time you're coming in too. Rachel can take the picture.

Great Taste pre-party idea: Coolship hot tub. powz87 only.

 

[elkhunter36]

Great Taste pre-party idea: Coolship hot tub. powz87 only.

You HAVE to sell tickets for this.

 

[user 306926]

Long time lurker, never attended...
Whats the deal with hotels? Book now? Or am I already too late.

Thanks, I'll hang up and listen.

 

[disapowzment]

Great Taste pre-party idea: Coolship hot tub. powz87 only.

Brb. Ordering a man thong.

 

[trickytunadicky]

Vast price difference between Comfort Inn and the Sheraton and new Holiday Inn. Comfort Inn nearly booked.

 

[user 306926]

Vast price difference between Comfort Inn and the Sheraton and new Holiday Inn. Comfort Inn nearly booked.

Dates for next year? Sorry if it was posted earlier.

 

[levifunk1]

Brb. Ordering a man thong.

In that case, it will actually be a cold tub. Ice cold.

 

[elkhunter36]

Brb. Ordering a man thong.

Borat style?

 

[trickytunadicky]

It's usually the

Dates for next year? Sorry if it was posted earlier.

second Saturday in August. Madison Homebrewers Guild runs it.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

It's usually the

second Saturday in August. Madison Homebrewers Guild runs it.

You realize you are posting about Great Taste in the Dark Lord Day thread right?

You are the worst.

 

[abawol01]

Dates for next year? Sorry if it was posted earlier.

Kuhnhenn does a bus for GTotMW. I will send you info once it is available.

 

[Brownman1]

I didn't realize they were canning Ghandi Bot in 6oz cans now.

HOW GIANT DO YOU THINK I AM???

 

[ApocalypseZombie]

While we're playing the missed connections game. Who was the dude under the Rose-Hulman tent wearing the suit, wool coat, derby, cane umbrella, smoking a pipe and looking bespoke a f*ck? Was that one of you guys?

I wanna party with him!

 

[lambandtunaphish]

5 days later and I'm finally caught up in this thread.

Huge thanks to elkhunter36 for the hospitality. Spent basically the entire day that I wasn't in line for DL under his tent. Had a blast hanging out with both folks from TB and non-TBers under that tent. Somehow had a BAVSS break in my backpack after a few hours. The girlfriend noticed it first and asked me "why is there black stuff in the bottom of the bag?"

Thank god I posted a selfie earlier in the thread, so that sidetracked was able to walk up to me and ask "hey, are you lambandtunaphish ?". Great meeting you! And I'm glad we were able to find Gene for those glasses early

deuce9259 and Brownman made great company for a huge chunk of the day. Do I owe one of you money for the life saving curry? Pretty sure it was the only food I had all day and I barely even remember having it.

lulz were had when atoulouk texted/called me and I was trying to figure out who I was talking to. Was very obvious once I saw a guy in all Purdue gear walking over.

Felt like the Group C line took forever, but what was right around when things start to get real hazy for me. Had a good group of people around me (including Gene Steve and axeman9182 a little bit behind us). Not sure how many bottles/cans I opened in line, but I was determined to make space for DL bottles in my backpack. No variants for me or the gf. F'n bummer.

Apparently I sold two of my DL bottles to someone wearing a bunch of Ohio State stuff. Don't think that was any of you? The gf told me I did this the following morning and that she apparently tried to talk me out of it a few times.

Obviously wish the weather was better, probably would have done a better job ticking TBers if I wasn't just hiding under the tent in the morning. You should just make yourselves easier to find like powz87 in the zubaz or lurchingbeast with the luchador mask.

 

[jeblikesbeer]

5 days later and I'm finally caught up in this thread.

Huge thanks to elkhunter36 for the hospitality. Spent basically the entire day that I wasn't in line for DL under his tent. Had a blast hanging out with both folks from TB and non-TBers under that tent. Somehow had a BAVSS break in my backpack after a few hours. The girlfriend noticed it first and asked me "why is there black stuff in the bottom of the bag?"

Thank god I posted a selfie earlier in the thread, so that sidetracked was able to walk up to me and ask "hey, are you lambandtunaphish ?". Great meeting you! And I'm glad we were able to find Gene for those glasses early

deuce9259 and Brownman made great company for a huge chunk of the day. Do I owe one of you money for the life saving curry? Pretty sure it was the only food I had all day and I barely even remember having it.

lulz were had when atoulouk texted/called me and I was trying to figure out who I was talking to. Was very obvious once I saw a guy in all Purdue gear walking over.

Felt like the Group C line took forever, but what was right around when things start to get real hazy for me. Had a good group of people around me (including Gene Steve and axeman9182 a little bit behind us). Not sure how many bottles/cans I opened in line, but I was determined to make space for DL bottles in my backpack. No variants for me or the gf. F'n bummer.

Apparently I sold two of my DL bottles to someone wearing a bunch of Ohio State stuff. Don't think that was any of you? The gf told me I did this the following morning and that she apparently tried to talk me out of it a few times.

Obviously wish the weather was better, probably would have done a better job ticking TBers if I wasn't just hiding under the tent in the morning. You should just make yourselves easier to find like powz87 in the zubaz or lurchingbeast with the luchador mask.

i met the tuna! maybe i'll dress as macho man or something next year and make frank go full on Luchador...

 

[lambandtunaphish]

Now for the tldr multiquote that no one will read

I didn't tick nearly as many people as I hoped.

Pretty sure I saw you and fear025 walking around the south gate pretty early in the morning. Was on the hunt for TB glasses and didn't have enough beers in me yet to ambush strangers.

This was only my 6th DLD. It is 100% what you make it. If you can have fun waiting in lines all day while drinking, more power to you. That's not my game anymore. I probably spent ~3 hours waiting in various bottle, glassware, coffee, and tap lines last year. I really did not enjoy myself anywhere near as much as this year simply lounging around with my friends and ticking TB'ers. At no point did I feel a need to venture out into the elements. I would wait for a brief break in the weather and take a walk.

Friends with canopies are life savers.

This is pretty much how I tried to approach my first DLD. Only waited in line for bottles later in the afternoon. Never even saw the guest drafts or anything else inside. Great meeting you later in the afternoon.

I went through 3 bombers in the allocation line alone...it's no wonder the darkness started closing in not long after that.

I think I went through at least 3 bombers and a few cans in the Group C line. Things are very cloudy after this.

Come on man, you know better. You shouldn't even take the carriers when picking up the allotment. (We didn't) Throw those bottles in a cloth bag rain or no rain!

Your reminder to do this in the shuttle email was a life saver. I think the bottom fell out of one of my 4 pack holders as they handed it to me.

Those are mine. They have hydrated lots of drunks over the years.

As one of those drunks, I thank you for having these available.

I just need to apologize in advance to everyone that I met while drinking, and only while drinking, for the awkwardness when we meet for the first time, again. When you tell me your TB name I'll be like "ohhhhh yeaaaah we've done this before!"

I know this because the latter part happened multiple times this weekend.

I'll re-introduce myself at Friendship blend in a week.

i met the tuna! maybe i'll dress as macho man or something next year and make frank go full on Luchador...

I remember being amazed that you weren't even wearing a jacket.

 

[tosh1]

Now for the tldr multiquote that no one will read


Pretty sure I saw you and fear025 walking around the south gate pretty early in the morning. Was on the hunt for TB glasses and didn't have enough beers in me yet to ambush strangers.

This is pretty much how I tried to approach my first DLD. Only waited in line for bottles later in the afternoon. Never even saw the guest drafts or anything else inside. Great meeting you later in the afternoon.

I think I went through at least 3 bombers and a few cans in the Group C line. Things are very cloudy after this.

Your reminder to do this in the shuttle email was a life saver. I think the bottom fell out of one of my 4 pack holders as they handed it to me.

As one of those drunks, I thank you for having these available.

I'll re-introduce myself at Friendship blend in a week.

I remember being amazed that you weren't even wearing a jacket.

INRAT