Massachusetts group grape buy

[CrankyOldLibrarian]

St Kitts? I wonder if Chris still does the volcano climb tour..(bring a sweater)?

We have a free place to stay so how could I turn down an offer to go to St. Kitts. Doing a volcano climb is on the agenda. Who is Chris?

 

[paulthenurse]

Probably not OUR Chris. The only thing hot and smoldering in his life is his SWMBO when he doesn't obey!

 

[paulthenurse]

I'm sipping on a Saranac while I wait for supper. My battery is crapping out, I'll check back later

 

[Bulls Beers]

Hey Paul, I'll try to make it. I'm a sales rep on the road. I don't really work anyway. Let me know what time... Cheers.

 

[paulthenurse]

Can everyone let me know what they will be able to do as soon as they know? Also, if you haven't yet sent in your $$, please do so.

PTN

 

[paulthenurse]

Hey Paul, I'll try to make it. I'm a sales rep on the road. I don't really work anyway. Let me know what time... Cheers.

Seems like Will and I will head down to CT early Monday morning to pick up the grapes, should be back to my place before noon. I'm going to see if I can borrow my buddys crusher/destemmer for the day. If that works out the workload is GREATLY reduced which translates to less time working and more time sipping.

PTN

 

[JustMrWill]

Will our trucks be enough for all the grapes? I might be able to borrow a 4X8 trailer if you think we will need it.

-Will

 

[paulthenurse]

Oh ya, no problem. I've fit 25 lugs in my little, no nads, 4 cylender Ranger. Granted, my front wheels were barely touching the ground, but...

Between your real truck and my toy truck we'll be fine.


PTN

 

[beergears]

We have a free place to stay so how could I turn down an offer to go to St. Kitts. Doing a volcano climb is on the agenda. Who is Chris?

Chris is a local guy who does (did?) a guided climb of the main mountain, which is a old volcano.

It is a fun, all-day thing, and it gets quite chilly up there.
The locals selling tours could point you in the right direction,I am sure, IF he still does tours.
Chris has a story where he had a rather large group near the top, in a near-bowl shape area, when the ground started shaking, sending most folks into a panic, There is more to the story..

Other: you can take the local bus system, the minibuses, reggae music on the stereo... colorful. Gets you to realize the actual poverty that's around...

 

[JustMrWill]

So... less than 2 weeks to go. We have 2 trucks...and 2 "should be able to make it" out of :

Paulthenurse I'm in for $100
BigJohn/Melana $50
CrankyOldLibrarian $50
JustMrWill $50
BearGears $50
Vermiscious $100
Sumo $100
Tony Lopez $100
Bulls Beers $100
RAlovecraft $100

I think it is time to start calling people out that committed but haven't stepped forward yet. I would hate to leave Paul all alone to crush all the grapes himself...I can only stay until around 4ish (anniversary - have to make wifey happy).

-Will

 

[Sumo]

I think it is time to start calling people out that committed but haven't stepped forward yet. I would hate to leave Paul all alone to crush all the grapes himself...I can only stay until around 4ish (anniversary - have to make wifey happy).

-Will

It's not a question of calling people out, its a Monday, its a workday, and for those of us who are on the verge of being laid off missing a day is not an option. My company is looking for an excuse to let people go and calling in or missing a day usually turns out to be your last.

Its sucks, but that is how it is.

 

[Cape Brewing]

Oh ya, no problem. I've fit 25 lugs in my little, no nads, 4 cylender Ranger. Granted, my front wheels were barely touching the ground, but...

Between your real truck and my toy truck we'll be fine.


PTN

I have a 4x8 trailer you guys can borrow if you want (seriously). I know you're saying you should be all set Paul but let me know. It's in the driveway and if would make your life easier, swing through, hitch it up and take it away. Just get it back to me in a shorter time than it took to get my freakin' oxygen stone back!!!

 

[JustMrWill]

Sorry if I offended...I didn't mean the "calling out" comment as "to commit to come"...just to give a definite yea or nay...NOT knowing if people are coming sucks more than knowing no one it coming.

-Will

 

[JustMrWill]

I have a 4x8 trailer you guys can borrow if you want (seriously). I know you're saying you should be all set Paul but let me know. It's in the driveway and if would make your life easier, swing through, hitch it up and take it away. Just get it back to me in a shorter time than it took to get my freakin' oxygen stone back!!!

Paul...would it make more sense JUST to take my truck and maybe the trailer? Save on gas etc..

-Will

 

[Bulls Beers]

For the record, I'm in for $150..

 

[Melana]

Sorry guys i wish we could be there to help out. We'll have to have a brewing fest at your house AFTER July Paul.

 

[bigjohnmilford]

Wish I could be there. But, work has me going to Orlando for 10 days. I'll be happy to do what ever I can when I return.

 

[babalu87]

I have a 4x8 trailer you guys can borrow if you want (seriously). I know you're saying you should be all set Paul but let me know. It's in the driveway and if would make your life easier, swing through, hitch it up and take it away. Just get it back to me in a shorter time than it took to get my freakin' oxygen stone back!!!

This group grape buy is getting like your brew rig build............ will it ever happen?

 

[Cape Brewing]

This group grape buy is getting like your brew rig build............ will it ever happen?

Hey... I'm up and running.. I'll probably have Rig - Version 2.0 up and running before these grapes get pressed.

 

[Melana]

Too bad it's not a Memorial Day Weekend party!

 

[beergears]

Monday still looks good for me.


Do we need to wash our feet really well..?

 

[Vermicous]

My manager just canceled my leave request for the 18th. I am a wee bit pissed. My Delaware trip is now questionable and doing anything on Monday is right out.

I'll update if things change, but it doesn't look like I'll be able to make it.

 

[beergears]

Paul, did you notice this website "Go Ask Alice"..??

Go Ask Alice! - Columbia University's Health Q&A Internet Service

Go Ask Alice! is a health Q&A Internet resource. It works to provide readers with reliable, accurate, accessible, culturally competent information and a range of thoughtful perspectives so that they can make responsible decisions concerning their health and well-being.


I did not get to the "How to Brew Responsibly" section of the site...

 

[Bulls Beers]

Paul, So what time are you back from picking up the Grapes?

 

[JustMrWill]

Paul seems to be MIA....sent him a PM last week asking what time and where etc to go pick up the grapes...still no word.

 

[JustMrWill]

YEA! He is alive...just called me!

-Will

 

[beergears]

I am coming to help during the day (not the transport part), maybe like late morning. When would be a good time to show up at PTN's..?

 

[JustMrWill]

I'm not sure...but I don't think we will be back to Paul's before noon...I'll update when I hear from Paul again.

-Will

 

[paulthenurse]

Hi all.

Awake and alive after trip home from hell. Left CA at 10:00 Saturday night, got home around 5:00 pm Sunday. I hate all airlines and everything about them. But the Pliny made it home ok so they did something right.

I'm heading out now to meet up with Will and head to CT. I think all of you have my number but if you don't, PM me your number here, I will get notification of the PM on my Iphone and I'll call you back. I expect we'll be back here shortly after noon.

Remember to bring beer when you come, I haven't brewed in a dogs age. I'll pick up some up on the way home. Remember, it takes a lot of beer to make good wine.

PTN

 

[paulthenurse]

The truck's front wheels are touching enough so that we can steer, we're heading for the barn! It's a little crowded in here with all the boxes and the two of us but it's all good. The grapes look really nice, I'm happy with them.

Ok, see you guys at my house in a couple of hours. PTN