Help me spend my tax refund!

[lombard]

Couple of bucks on a decent wine thief would be well worth it...

 

[dataz722]

Maybe AHA membership

 

[TeufelBrew]

That was a damned fast trip down the road to "Whipping Post" for Berner.

Now the interesting thing will be to see how long it lasts. Will it be a permanent state for him, or will some other poor schmuck become the semi-willing, humorously accepting butt of many jokes.

Oh, Berner, SAVE the damned money!!!! Or at least get rid of ALL debt first.

If you must, I opt for temp control and chilling.

 

[shecky]

Oh, Berner, SAVE the damned money!!!! Or at least get rid of ALL debt first.

See Brownie, all of us 'experienced" folks think you should pocket that money. Best to remember that 'experienced' is another way of saying, 'been there, done that.'

 

[bernerbrau]

Oh, Berner, SAVE the damned money!!!! Or at least get rid of ALL debt first.

Considering mine and my wife's student loans total something around $90k, that's a looooooooooong interim to be going without a single splurge. Mine are all between 5-8%, though, and they're the big loans.

 

[bernerbrau]

Will it be a permanent state for him, or will some other poor schmuck become the semi-willing, humorously accepting butt of many jokes.

When they told me "learning to laugh at yourself" would help with taking sh!t from people, I just assumed that meant people would leave me the hell alone.

 

[IrregularPulse]

Hey. You're starting to cross a line bashing my brewing aptitude, buddy.

It was, however, the same batch. I overestimated the extract and grains required and the rest is history.

Only time I ever had a perfect brew day, it ended up being just a so-so beer.

I apologize, just harrassin you.

True, if I can't go AG, I might as well lager... Not to mention I can start using other yeasts besides US05...

You can use it for non lager fermenting to FYI. Just run a higher temp. I would use it for ALL fermentation if you could dedicate the fridge. But once you get the fridge, it will be hard to stare at it and not see the taps on top in your mind!

Yeah, but apartment rules prohibit open heat sources on the balcony. I'm not sure what management even thinks about my brewing.

Doesn't matter what they say about it, It's not illegal, they can't do anything one way or another. I understand the fire safety of the open heat sources though.

No can do, Brownie. I can always make/buy beer. It's a small price to pay for busting your nuts.

Considering mine and my wife's student loans total something around $90k, that's a looooooooooong interim to be going without a single splurge. Mine are all between 5-8%, though, and they're the big loans.

I agree with both sides. In theory it's nice to say, "Don't buy anything until debts are paid", in practice with student loans and house payments, Those are just loan I figure on having for a while and will enjoy my money at least a little. If not, what was the point in obtaining those student loans through college getting a good job.

 

[bernerbrau]

they can't do anything one way or another

They can refuse to return my security deposit.

 

[bernerbrau]

I apologize, just harrassin you.

Eh, I know. It just starts to get under my skin after a while. :shrug:

 

[dataz722]

They can refuse to return my security deposit.

And it might be illegal depending on the fire codes in the area.

 

[shecky]

Eh, I know. It just starts to get under my skin after a while. :shrug:

Sorry, man. Take heart in knowing I love you.

I just want you to be smart with your money, is all. Student loans are meant to be chipped away slowly. Put that money in your savings account so you can buy a house and brew however the hell you want.

 

[bull8042]

Bribes, eh? Fine, everyone who donated to my membership can PM me their address and I'll ship a couple of 'em when they're done. Under condition that they STFU afterwards.

No no. Not bribing you at all. I was merely offering advice with respect to this post:

Take that money and take the wifey out for a nice dinner, get her drunk, come home, take some pictures.....

I thought it might help with the "get her drunk" part.

Sorry for the misunderstanding. However, I really would appreciate advice on choice of barleywine. Considering the fact that I have never had one, which one would be a good example to try?

 

[IrregularPulse]

They can refuse to return my security deposit.

They cannot legally keep your deposit because you brew!!

And it might be illegal depending on the fire codes in the area.

How is brewing effected by fire codes? As long as he is just stove top boiling. It's no different than making soup!

Sorry, man. Take heart in knowing I love you.

I just want you to be smart with your money, is all. Student loans are meant to be chipped away slowly. Put that money in your savings account so you can buy a house and brew however the hell you want.

+1 for saving to buy a house! Screw paying someone elses house payment.

 

[bernerbrau]

Sorry, man. Take heart in knowing I love you.

Meh, it's IP and Data that really know how to mess with me. At least you toss me a few easy ones from time to time.

I just want you to be smart with your money, is all. Student loans are meant to be chipped away slowly. Put that money in your savings account so you can buy a house and brew however the hell you want.

And I'm saying, right after paying off a $3100 credit card, I think I'm ok in rewarding myself with a couple things I normally wouldn't be able to afford.

 

[shecky]

Meh, it's IP and Data that really know how to mess with me. At least you toss me a few easy ones from time to time.



And I'm saying, right after paying off a $3100 credit card, I think I'm ok in rewarding myself with a couple things I normally wouldn't be able to afford.

Yeah, that's me, Mr. Softball.

We won't change your mind, so go for it. Just keep the advice for future reference if only to delude us into thinking we helped when you announce you've bought a house.

 

[bernerbrau]

Considering the fact that I have never had one, which one would be a good example to try?

Southern Tier has a nice one that is both malty and hoppy. I also used to drink the Barley Wine from Chama River Brewing Company in ABQ, but I hear they've gone out of business. Do yourself a favor and if anyone you know has a keg of it, bring a growler because you will want more.

 

[IrregularPulse]

Meh, it's IP and Data that really know how to mess with me. At least you toss me a few easy ones from time to time.



And I'm saying, right after paying off a $3100 credit card, I think I'm ok in rewarding myself with a couple things I normally wouldn't be able to afford.

I don't mean to get under your skin or even annoy you, it's just the sense of humor I'm used to using with friends. We harass each other nonstop. I don't do it to some of the old men on here (*cough*shecky*cough*) but you seem to be in the same time line as me at least

I agree about rewarding yourself. paying off $3100 is a good feat.

 

[Boerderij_Kabouter]

I can't believe everyone is still lecturing.... Burner, spend you money the way you want and don't let these old dudes tell you not to. I spend almost all my money on my house as well so I don't feel bad at all when I treat myself. People who aren't willing to live a little have less fun.

No digs, I just know what its like paying down a bunch of debt and wanting to finally get something tangible for yourself.

 

[IrregularPulse]

Southern Tier has a nice one that is both malty and hoppy. I also used to drink the Barley Wine from Chama River Brewing Company in ABQ, but I hear they've gone out of business. Do yourself a favor and if anyone you know has a keg of it, bring a growler because you will want more.

And then you go screwing up just BEGGING up to jump on you
Chama River was the first micro Brewery I visited when starting my traveling for work! ****ty food menu, decent beer that I remember. Lame Tshirts.

 

[bernerbrau]

Just keep the advice for future reference if only to delude us into thinking we helped when you announce you've bought a house.

Eh, this is my "clear out some debt for homeownership" year. Next year is my "Throw my tax refund at whatever debt is left and save up a down payment" year.

Because, dammit, I want to be in a house before I'm effing 30. And I want to be in a house before I have kids.

 

[dataz722]

They cannot legally keep your deposit because you brew!!


How is brewing effected by fire codes? As long as he is just stove top boiling. It's no different than making soup!

I thought you were talking about outside with propane.

Sorry, man. Take heart in knowing I love you.

I just want you to be smart with your money, is all. Student loans are meant to be chipped away slowly. Put that money in your savings account so you can buy a house and brew however the hell you want.

and there aint no other love like shecky love!

Meh, it's IP and Data that really know how to mess with me. At least you toss me a few easy ones from time to time.



And I'm saying, right after paying off a $3100 credit card, I think I'm ok in rewarding myself with a couple things I normally wouldn't be able to afford.

Well ive said it many times before to many people. Im an a$$hole. Plain and simple im just a d!ck (dont get that confused with liking it though ) With me, either I dont like you and wont speak to you or im an ******* of screw with you if I like you. So take it as a compliment

 

[shecky]

I don't mean to get under your skin or even annoy you, it's just the sense of humor I'm used to using with friends. We harass each other nonstop. I don't do it to some of the old men on here (*cough*shecky*cough*) but you seem to be in the same time line as me at least

I agree about rewarding yourself. paying off $3100 is a good feat.

I can't believe everyone is still lecturing.... Burner, spend you money the way you want and don't let these old dudes tell you not to. I spend almost all my money on my house as well so I don't feel bad at all when I treat myself. People who aren't willing to live a little have less fun.

No digs, I just know what its like paying down a bunch of debt and wanting to finally get something tangible for yourself.

Slow down there, sonnies. I'm not in the grave yet. And IP, I think I've proved I can go toe-to-toe with the likes of you.

 

[bernerbrau]

****ty food menu, decent beer that I remember.

They had a pretty decent cheese fondue. I actually don't remember anything else from their menu, and I used to frequent that place when I lived there.

 

[bernerbrau]

and there aint no other love like shecky love!

The question is, how do you get shecky love out of suede?

 

[bernerbrau]

I'm not saying that I should let it get under my skin. It just does. :shrug: :shrug:

 

[bull8042]

Well ive said it many times before to many people. Im an a$$hole. Plain and simple im just a d!ck (dont get that confused with liking it though ) With me, either I dont like you and wont speak to you or im an ******* of screw with you if I like you. So take it as a compliment

He is right there. The bastid has never spoken to me, so consider yourself lucky!

 

[shecky]

The question is, how do you get shecky love out of suede?

What's wrong with suede? Why, I'm wearing suede bell bottoms right now.

 

[dataz722]

I'm not saying that I should let it get under my skin. It just does. :shrug: :shrug:

Well just to let you know that if you just tell me to STFU that your getting pissed, it will buy you atleast a few hours of peace.

 

[bernerbrau]

Meh. Quit apologizing. It makes me look like a softie and gives y'all license to be all that more brutal, because, hey, you apologized. :cross:

 

[dataz722]

What's wrong with suede? Why, I'm wearing suede bell bottoms right now.

and you tried to deny this?

don't let these old dudes

edit--- im not a complete idiot and dont really believe you are wearing that... just wanted to clear that up now