GRABASS lunch this week (Raleigh, NC)

[Truble]

So........The project that was supposed to have me in Apex, NC a bunch of times allowing me to get a drink meet with 'Baron in, then decided to make me work remote, now has me down there, with short notice but no lack of ambiguity, in the next couple weeks-dependent on a hardware order's delivery date. Most likely next wed to the following monday, but not sure yet.

I know it is short notice, not sure if there as lunch or beer, or after work and beer time open for the Carolina crew.

 

[Boston]

We can make something happen. We are wayyy overdue for another tour of Carolina Brewing in Holly Springs. A good way to kill 2 hours and millions of brain cells on a Saturday afternoon. Keep us updated on your schedule.

 

[Truble]

Looks like I am heading down on Thursday, working on Friday, Sat, Sun, Mon, and leaving on Tuesday. I am not planning on staying in the shop longer than 3-4pm on Saturday.

 

[Walker]

Looks like I am heading down on Thursday, working on Friday, Sat, Sun, Mon, and leaving on Tuesday. I am not planning on staying in the shop longer than 3-4pm on Saturday.

Looks like we have some more entertaining to do, Jeff.

 

[Boston]

Looks like we have some more entertaining to do, Jeff.

That's fine. AFAIK, I have nothing going on this weekend. Maybe we can check out The Flying Saucer, I still haven't been there.

 

[Truble]

shibby. Boston-I will give you a shout when I have feet on the beach.

 

[Walker]

I've got some people coming over for dinner on Saturday evening, but I'm sure they won't stick around too late.

I'll check with SWMBO about anything else going on.

-walker

 

[Truble]

I am on the ground in Apex, at my company's facility. Got in last night. I am staying at the Hampton Inn in Cary, which is adjacent to the hospital. Our facility is a mile or so off of 1 on 55, on Technology Drive.

 

[Walker]

I am on the ground in Apex, at my company's facility. Got in last night. I am staying at the Hampton Inn in Cary, which is adjacent to the hospital. Our facility is a mile or so off of 1 on 55, on Technology Drive.

Cool. You are only a couple miles away from both BOSTON and I.

What's the plan, fellas? I have dinner guests tomorrow, but could probably sneak out after 9pm or so.

Nothing going on tonight that I know of, could sneak out after 8pm.

 

[Boston]

Can we all sneak out tonight for a few hours, maybe hit the Bass Lake Draft House on Holly Springs Rd.? They (allegedly) have 32 tap handles and could possibly have a football game on the big screen

 

[Walker]

Can we all sneak out tonight for a few hours, maybe hit the Bass Lake Draft House on Holly Springs Rd.? They (allegedly) have 32 tap handles and could possibly have a football game on the big screen

I might be able to do that. I'll talk to SWMBO and get back to you ASAP.

 

[Truble]

you had me at 32 (allegedly) taps.

 

[Boston]

you had me at 32 (allegedly) taps.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/7502/?view=beerfly

 

[Truble]

Sweet- that place is only about 7 miles from where we are staying.

What time are you thinking?

 

[Boston]

Tonight 9 PM
Bass Lake Draft House
Corner of Bass Lake Rd. & Holly Springs Rd.
Holly Springs, NC

 

[Baron von BeeGee]

It's a pretty sweet place for a beer, and the meat loaf is awesome. It's only about 5 minutes from my house, but most likely I'll miss you guys as I'm spending every cent of my political capital on going to the race in Charlotte tomorrow. But we shall see...the night is young...

 

[Walker]

It's a pretty sweet place for a beer, and the meat loaf is awesome. It's only about 5 minutes from my house, but most likely I'll miss you guys as I'm spending every cent of my political capital on going to the race in Charlotte tomorrow. But we shall see...the night is young...

If you can make it, that would be cool.

I'm heading out of my house in a few minutes. Mapquest says I have 5.06 miles to go.

-walker

 

[nosnhojr]

Damn, I totally missed out on this.

Just put the kids to bed, and online for the first time since lunch. Sigh.

32 taps, huh? And football, and meatloaf?! Say it aint so! Grrr...

 

[Walker]

well........ let's see how this evening ends. you might be glad you missed it.

The last I saw of Truble and his buddy was their rental car pulled over on the side of Holly Springs road with a cop's flashing red and blue lights behind them.

No joke.

We all had a few pints... I just hope they they did not have TOO many pints.

-walker

 

[Truble]

Back at the hotel safe and sound- many thanks to Boston and his lovely SWMBO as the cop could not bust us but would not let us drive away. We hitched a ride and will pick up the rent a wreck in the morning.

It was a very interesting experience, as we were only going as fast as the car in front of us, but that was a little fast. We got pinched, and he was unwilling to let us continue since we had a couple.

I did get a nice speeding ticket to grace my otherwise perfect driving record. In MA, you should understand that this will cost me a couple hundred each year for the next couple years. oh well-nobody hurt, nobody in jail, and still had a GREAT night with the GRABASS crew.

 

[Walker]

nobody hurt, nobody in jail, and still had a GREAT night with the GRABASS crew.

It's not a proper GRABASS night unless the cops or national guard get involved.

glad all turned out like it did.

see you tomorrow!

-walker

 

[Boston]

The Virginia guys caused us no problems last weekend. You're with us 4 freakin' hours and the police are involved!

 

[Walker]

The Virginia guys caused us no problems last weekend. You're with us 4 freakin' hours and the police are involved!

I guess that means the VA guys have some catching up to do.

 

[Boston]

The Avery IPA on tap was outstanding!

I may try to clone it: http://www.averybrewing.com/BigBeers/docs/indiaPaleAle

 

[Truble]

The Avery IPA on tap was outstanding!

I may try to clone it: http://www.averybrewing.com/BigBeers/docs/indiaPaleAle

Nice!! Well, I think Walker guessed columbus and you guessed Simcoe, so you were not that far off. Grainbill is pretty straightforward, jus a matter of getting the hop schedule right.

That was a really good beer. I forgot to ask the cop if he ever had it:cross:

 

[Boston]

I apologized profusely to Beth, she just shrugged it off saying, "These things happen." She's cool with it.
Anyway, we're good for tonight. I was thinking steaks on the grill, lots 'o homebrew and maybe watch a football game (Florida-Auburn or Michigan-Penn St.)
All you GRABASS guys are welcome to come over.

 

[Walker]

Nice!! Well, I think Walker guessed columbus and you guessed Simcoe, so you were not that far off.

awesome. we nailed 2 of the 4 in there.

 

[todd_k]

Holy crap! I'm glad everything turned out ok. Nothing like almost getting a DUI while on a business trip. :cross:

 

[Truble]

no kidding. he was almost going to let us go, then asked if we had anyone in the area to call-GRABASS to the rescue. He was cool about it, and was actually chatting with us until Boston showed up.

Got up a 6am this morning and took a ride over to get the rental, and was at work by 8am.

 

[Boston]

Holy crap! I'm glad everything turned out ok. Nothing like almost getting a DUI while on a business trip. :cross:

Truly. If Truble had spent the night in jail he would have learned a whole new meaning to the word GRABASS