I like this time at night on HBT

[Thunder_Chicken]

I'm in zombie mode lately. Family visiting, 2 EMT's short at work and one in leave. Plus lots of summer events = me running myself thin. Picking up extra shifts is nice for the pocket book, but hell on my sleep cycle. Haven't brewed in 6 weeks. I've got grain and hops for 36 gallons (3 batches) but don't want to ferment in the high temps. Most of the lumber an hardware for the beastly huge fermentation chamber is piled in my garage waiting for a few days off to get her built. I really need a vacation.

"Self before others" friend. You can't take care of others if you aren't taking care of yourself. Sounds selfish but it really isn't - keeping yourself energized and psyched means you can do more for others.

 

[Thunder_Chicken]

Wow!! Turning over the task is not taken for granted. The soldier inspected every inch of his relief. I like tradition. It is important and carries on values we hold dear.

That is a beautiful ceremony to behold. Tradition is really important, it keeps our morals in focus.

 

[Dan]

Amen. Dan I have shed many over the last few days, and probably more to come with so many still in harms way.

Bless you brother. We, as a nation, We as a people must never forget.. Never ever, of the ultimate sacrifices people have made to give us a good life. The day we stop is the day our way of life will end.

Anybody can call me a patriotic fool, zealot. Fine by me!

 

[Thunder_Chicken]

Speaking of keepin in focus...been drinking too much of my new cider...gosh it is good. Peace y'all!

 

[Thunder_Chicken]

Bless you brother. We, as a nation, We as a people must never forget.. Never ever, of the ultimate sacrifices people have made to give us a good life. The day we stop is the day our way of life will end.

Anybody can call me a patriotic fool, zealot. Fine by me!

I've been fortunate that my friends and loved ones have passed through their trials safely, but we're all bitterly aware that others have not. We remember and pray that we all find peace.

 

[Dan]

I've been fortunate that my friends and loved ones have passed through their trials safely, but we're all bitterly aware that others have not. We remember and pray that we all find peace.

I'm not quite sure what you're saying?

 

[Dan]

One more post and I'm off here for today.

My wife has decided I have PTSD. I call BS on that. It doesn't explain me well, I am not a combat vet and will not sell myself as one. It would disgrace those who are.

 

[Thunder_Chicken]

I'm not quite sure what you're saying?

My father, who served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, passed due to cancer in 2005. He passed in peace surrounded by his family and departed in no pain.

My friends and family (and myself) who have served during recent conflicts have all come home safe and sound. We have lost friends in Iraq and Afghanistan and feel the pain of their loss. We pray for peace for all.

 

[Thunder_Chicken]

One more post and I'm off here for today.

My wife has decided I have PTSD. I call BS on that. It doesn't explain me well, I am not a combat vet and will not sell myself as one. It would disgrace those who are.

What did you do Dan?

 

[Jaybird]

One more post and I'm off here for today.

My wife has decided I have PTSD. I call BS on that. It doesn't explain me well, I am not a combat vet and will not sell myself as one. It would disgrace those who are.

Dan
You sir are a CLASS ACT!! I would LOVE to share a beer with you some day.

Cheers
Jay

 

[bottlebomber]

One more post and I'm off here for today.

My wife has decided I have PTSD. I call BS on that. It doesn't explain me well, I am not a combat vet and will not sell myself as one. It would disgrace those who are.

Not so fast my friend... I have a friend who lost his father to suicide, his mother to a brain tumor, his sister to a flesh eating bacteria, and was divorced all in two years. He's currently on disability for textbook PTSD symptoms. I have another acquaintance who went through some really bad emotional situations that caused her to have it. It's not just for soldiers. The human mind can only take so much, and it's not a sign of weakness but a sign of humanness. Lots of stigma among in the service about that condition, but the fact is that it's not natural to have to be in any of these kinds of circumstances.

 

[Dan]

BB, Jay, TC!.

You guys are good dudes. Like many of the people here.

I said I was off for today, guess I stretched the truth.

Here is my first YouTube video eva! Not to good but a guy has to start somewhere!

 

[Thunder_Chicken]

+1 ^ this. The T in PTSD stands for traumatic, not necessarily a wartime experience. Don't reject it or dismiss it, seriously. It's not a joke and it isn't a joke for you to check it out and take care of it. It happens.

 

[beaksnbeer]

BB, Jay, TC!.

You guys are good dudes. Like many of the people here.

I said I was off for today, guess I stretched the truth.

Here is my first YouTube video eva! Not to good but a guy has to start somewhere!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mof9vvBroCk

Nice looking place and chicken. I think I understand this is a remorseful time of year for Veterans and patriotic citizens . I use to run a bit of depression from now through the 4th of July,but due to my loving wife we were married on July 1st so not quite so bad.

 

[Varmintman]

Not from a military view although I have plenty of grave sites to visit if I want but the one that hit me the most today was my mom I drove right past her grave today and while I thought of her I did not stop.

I should have stopped. I know that I should have. But you know I think every day of my life I sit and think I wonder what mom would do? And in the end I think she would much rather have me think every day of her than visit once a year.

I miss and love my mom. And so many others that I cannot even begin to name but I still miss and love them

RIP

 

[Dan]

It's a lot easier to keep up with the threads and read up everything that's been posted this time a night.



Mike, I'm going to take that as sincere. Think I heard those words spoken before and they're good.. Very good.

 

[brewingmeister]

Dan sorry to say, you fell victim to a spambot....and spent way too much time focusing on the shell windchime.

 

[brewingmeister]

Btw your yard/deck makes it look like I live in a broken down van down by the polluted river.

 

[Leadgolem]

BB, Jay, TC!.

You guys are good dudes. Like many of the people here.

I said I was off for today, guess I stretched the truth.

Here is my first YouTube video eva! Not to good but a guy has to start somewhere!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mof9vvBroCk

I like the wort chiller in the background.

 

[Leadgolem]

Turn up the volume.

 

[Leadgolem]

Dear Youtube,
I do not want to use my real name on any of your services. Kindly stop asking, you freaking idiots.

 

[Varmintman]

Well I visited my moms grave for the first time tonight. She passed away in 1997. Sad thing is the grave yard where she is at most is about a mile away or 5 minutes or so and I have not been to her grave site since we buried her.

I had so many feelings and emotions going on I think it kind of sucked in a way. The body that was there did not bug me but my thoughts of how much better my life would be with her wisdom really hurt.

So many people in my life have passed on you would think I would be immune to it but I have to say tonight really hurt me in a way that I had no clue that I could hurt again. I do not understand why it hurt but it truly did.

You know a kind of nice thing though for me was a small vase of flowers on her grave. I have no clue who put them there but it made me feel nice to know others loved her as well. I hope who ever put the flowers there has a wonderful life simply because they made me fell better at least once

 

[Varmintman]

Dang man I just put my jammies on that I wore last week before the camp trip. Man they smell fresh and nice and they smell stale and well might I say it rotten but after sleeping up camping for awhile they smell pretty sweet

 

[beaksnbeer]

Vman, haven't lost my mother yet but know that one day it will happen just part of life. I'll miss her terribly as she is the 1/2 of greatest influence on my life and part of who I 'am. I can't imagine the pain of your loss, take care and remember the joy she gave to you and to others.

 

[Dan]

Feelling mellow. I'll be listening to great music all night. You're all invited.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4-a8zh0m9c

 

[opus345]

 

[CreamyGoodness]

not everyone's cup of tea... but I personally hear something truly beautiful being approached...

 

[Dan]

Just shout Hey.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9nO9Ro_kd4

I'll see your Liberace, Sir, and raise you.. "As Time Goes By" Play it again Sam.

 

[Stauffbier]

Well, I just registered for my first home brew competition at the Sun City Craft Beer Fest coming in September.

I entered the following categories (They aren't going by BJCP categories - Not an official beer comp);
* Pale Ale = "Cactus Nectar"
* American Ale = "Dust Devil IIPA"
* Brown Ale = "Cloudy London Day"
* Stout = "Cold Steeped Stout"
* Porter = "Robust Porter"

Unfortunately they only had 9 categories. 4 of which were lagers and bock, which I don't brew. They didn't have a category that my White Pepper Rye Saison would have fit in, so I won't get to enter that. It's too bad, because I kind of look at that one as my flagship along with Dust Devil. As I mentioned, it's not an official BJCP competition, but it will still be fun. Meanwhile I get to sample at the Fest while the judging is taking place...

 

[Leadgolem]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlEkvbRmfrA

not everyone's cup of tea... but I personally hear something truly beautiful being approached...

I see what you mean. It seems almost dissonant at first. Then after 45-50 seconds the three threads of the song seem to resonate. Very nice indeed, though I almost shut it off before I heard it.