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[Boston]

Anybody in the mood for a gathering? Lunch? Carolina Brewing Co. tour? Brew? Drink beer and throw rocks at cars?

 

[Boston]

Will someone throw me a fricken' bone?

 

[Chad]

That sounds pretty good to me, if you don't mind a new guy. Part of the reason I settled on this board rather than one of the others was the large number of Triangle brewers. I'd really like the chance to meet some of y'all. I'm bottling my first beer (Apex Amber) next week, so I might even have samples to taste/critique/laugh at.

Chad

 

[Beerthoven]

I'm up for it!

I'd like to tour the Carolina Brewery. SWMBO would too.

A brew day could be fun, too. I have a lot of grain that needs to get used.

 

[Dude]

When was beegee planning his big 'ol brew 'n BBQ thing?

Les and I will certainly make it down for that. I need a couple of weeks advance notice to get out of work, but count us in.

 

[Boston]

When was beegee planning his big 'ol brew 'n BBQ thing?

Les and I will certainly make it down for that. I need a couple of weeks advance notice to get out of work, but count us in.

I don't know but I want to hire a bluegrass band for that shindig.

 

[Boston]

I'm up for it!

I'd like to tour the Carolina Brewery. SWMBO would too.

A brew day could be fun, too. I have a lot of grain that needs to get used.

So, who's available Saturday afternoon at 1 PM? Let's tour the brewery!

 

[Chad]

So, who's available Saturday afternoon at 1 PM? Let's tour the brewery!

This Saturday? Argh! I'm taking a bread class with one of my favorite baker/writers. The brewery tour sounds like fun.

Chad

 

[Beerthoven]

Sorry, this Saturday I've promised to redo the ceiling in the master bath.

Next Saturday would be much better.

 

[CrazyToad]

The brewery tour there is great. It has gotten busy at the tour the past few years. The first time I went was about 4 years ago, and it was pretty empty. Now you have to get a beer, and get back in line to get another while you are drinking it. It is always free, but make sure you get there around 12:30. They will let you drink for about 30 min, then they shut off the taps and give the tour, which takes about 30 min, then they turn the taps back on for about another hour or so. Have fun, it's a great time.

 

[Professor Frink]

I'd love to go, but this Saturday is bad for me, I have to give my orals for my grad school program on Tuesday. Next saturday would be perfect though.

 

[Brewing Clamper]

...I have to give my orals for my grad school program on Tuesday.

Is THAT what it takes to get a degree these days!?! Damn, I"ll pass!

 

[Professor Frink]

Sometimes I think "that" might be easier and less painful than doing the research.

 

[Boston]

I've got a JDRF Fundraising Walk on the morning of the 27th. I'll try to get back in time for the brewery tour. So let's check with all our SWMBOs and then we'll pencil in next Sat. @ 1PM, Carolina Brewery, Holly Springs.
http://www.carolinabrew.com/

 

[Chad]

That works for me. I'll put it on the calendar. I'm looking forward to meeting some of you folks.

Take care,
Chad

 

[Professor Frink]

I'm in, I'll see you folks there!

 

[Beerthoven]

SWMBO is lining up a babysitter, so we're going to try and make it.

How will we recognize each other? Maybe I'll bring my HBT decal and wave it in the air...

 

[Professor Frink]

I'll be wearing a Grateful Dead cap. Or maybe I'll hold up a HBT sign like a limo driver. Probably just the hat though.

 

[Baron von BeeGee]

This Saturday? I might be able to. Got a kiddie b-day party in the afternoon, though, so let me test the waters.

 

[Boston]

Yup, this Saturday (10-27) @ 1 PM. I'll be waiting out in front of the building, wearing a Sox cap, of course. PM me for cell phone number.
Jeff

 

[Chad]

Sox cap. Check.
Dead cap. Check.
Possible Baron sighting. Check.

I'm not much for ball caps, but I'll be the stocky guy in shorts and an untucked button-down.

This looks like it's going to be a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to meeting you folks.

Chad

 

[skeeordye11]

Damn, I've got to work. A full day of junior college indoor sporting events. I'll be there in spirit. I have wanted to head down there myself. It's to bad I can't participate this weekend.

 

[Boston]

It was great to meet you guys: Chad, Professor Frink, BRLoomis (+ SWMBO)

Check you calendars for the weeks immediately following Thanksgiving, maybe we can get a group brew together.

 

[Professor Frink]

It was great to meet everyone also, I had a great time. I'm definitely up for a group brew, can anyone do the weekend of December 1st?

 

[Beerthoven]

A good time was had by all.

I'm free the weekend of Dec. 1 for a brew day.

 

[Boston]

I've got a 5K race (Jingle Bell Run For Arthritis) on Saturday morning, December 1. Other than that I'm free. Does Sunday morning work for everybody?

 

[Beerthoven]

Yes. I'm free that whole weekend.

 

[Chad]

Looks like I'm free. Sounds like a great time. I'm looking forward to it.

Chad

 

[Boston]

OK, mark your calendars for Sunday morning, December 2 at my house.

 

[Professor Frink]

Sounds good, I'm in for December 2.