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[preluderl]

I don't know where or why that name came out, but I cannot see it without thinking "marshmallow *******".

I presume that's what you have to give to get one.. And if you don't know what a marshmallow ******* is, then you can't handle the beer anyway.

 

[chefduff2]

Yeah... Had to act quickly in case things escalated after the attack since we didn't buy trip insurance. Didn't want to risk it.

We found super cheap flights to Ireland this weekend though, so we may make it to Belgium next Spring.

Where in Italy?

 

[PSUMike]

I don't know where or why that name came out, but I cannot see it without thinking "marshmallow *******".

I presume that's what you have to give to get one.. And if you don't know what a marshmallow ******* is, then you can't handle the beer anyway.

In retrospect, I missed a golden opportunity to post this:

 

[nhindian1]

Where in Italy?

Rome, Serrento, Florence

 

[Macenson]

Yeah... Had to act quickly in case things escalated after the attack since we didn't buy trip insurance. Didn't want to risk it.

That's probably the safest time to go if after the attack. I wouldn't hesitate to go back. I would recommend flying out of a different airport though. Not because of the attack. Brussels is just a cluster **** of an airport in general before the attacks even.

 

[chefduff2]

Rome, Serrento, Florence

Awesome, we went to Florence and loved it this summer even with my 1.5 year twins. Archea Brewery and Bar was great for us and have some bottled loons there. Check out some of the tiny food markets that have wine and champagne if you into either those. We would buy great bottles cheaply and have that with cheese and bread for a late adult dinner.

 

[barflybastard]

Agree with you, Macenson , but my worst cumulative experiences have been in CDG in Paris. Every. *******. Time. There's an issue--construction or taxiing for forty minutes or leaving the airport twice via transport van to get to a concourse.

 

[Dogleg1]

Agree with you, Macenson , but my worst cumulative experiences have been in CDG in Paris. Every. *******. Time. There's an issue--construction or taxiing for forty minutes or leaving the airport twice via transport van to get to a concourse.

Quit bragging about all the times you've been to Paris.

 

[mertzhb15]

Agree with you, Macenson , but my worst cumulative experiences have been in CDG in Paris. Every. *******. Time. There's an issue--construction or taxiing for forty minutes or leaving the airport twice via transport van to get to a concourse.

My only experience in CDG was miserable. Was there for 12 hours before even getting on my flight due to some malfunction or something, then there was an issue on the runway so that it couldn't take off for another hour.

 

[Macenson]

Trains. That's all I can say is trains.

 

[uvm2003]

Rome, Serrento, Florence

Check out Bir & Fud in Rome (trastavere), about a five minute walk south of Vatican City.

http://birandfud.it

The pizza is incredible and the dude that owns it had a pretty sick cellar he was more than happy to dig into. I did have to use a waitress as a translator to talk with him.

The pens game will undoubtedly be on at Giovanni Poggi's spot (about 4am Rome time) "la Botticella" just off of piazza navonna. You can miss it, it's the place with the massive steeler flag. Have fun!

 

[tommyguz]

If you trade MBP without drinking a bottle, you're a damned fool.

That's a blanket statement for everyone who got an allotment, BTW.

But I pretraded for Treehouse cans.

 

[tommyguz]

I don't know where or why that name came out, but I cannot see it without thinking "marshmallow *******".

I presume that's what you have to give to get one.. And if you don't know what a marshmallow ******* is, then you can't handle the beer anyway.

Googling it now

 

[barflybastard]

Quit bragging about all the times you've been to Paris.

Just those two times, both with you...magical times.

Trains. That's all I can say is trains.

But the Pittsburgh to Pairs train is all smoking cars.


Seriously though, trains are the best. Even in second world/Eastern Bloc countries they often affect a romantic experience. Plus, I hate ******* planes.

 

[brother rebus]

Just those two times, both with you...magical times.



But the Pittsburgh to Pairs train is all smoking cars.


Seriously though, trains are the best. Even in second world/Eastern Bloc countries they often affect a romantic experience. Plus, I hate ******* planes.

I know what you mean. The jetfuel usually singes off my ball hair before I can even have any fun.

 

[barflybastard]

Feel like a huge ******* even asking this, but: has anyone ever forgotten to include items in a trade?

We're not talking a massive expansion of a trade--on his end, dude was responsible for three bottles and eight cans...and forgets two bottles. Said he "spaced out." Knew when he shared tracking that it was light. My box arrived there yesterday, which was the same day he shipped. The delay on his end was expected, because he was to go pick up the two (forgotten) bottles. He's sending a second box with the two bottles "later this week," but curious as to groupthink on what to do about feedback once everything arrives.

He has one current "okay" rating in feedback due to a trader complaining of delays.

Edit: to clarify: not considering giving "bad" rating, just "okay." And only if there are further issues.

 

[OneDropSoup]

Feel like a huge ******* even asking this, but: has anyone ever forgotten to include items in a trade?

We're not talking a massive expansion of a trade--on his end, dude was responsible for three bottles and eight cans...and forgets two bottles. Said he "spaced out." Knew when he shared tracking that it was light. My box arrived there yesterday, which was the same day he shipped. The delay on his end was expected, because he was to go pick up the two (forgotten) bottles. He's sending a second box with the two bottles "later this week," but curious as to groupthink on what to do about feedback once everything arrives.

He has one current "okay" rating in feedback due to a trader complaining of delays.

If he delivers on everything, I'd say all's well that ends well.

 

[barflybastard]

If he delivers on everything, I'd say all's well that ends well.

Leaning this way as well, but would another "okay" rating make him untradewithable?

Don't want that, but want to share fair/honest feedback, because often you see that duped traders wish previous traders would've been more honest in their dealings with sketchy traders.

 

[chefduff2]

Leaning this way as well, but would another "okay" rating make him untradewithable?

Don't want that, but want to share fair/honest feedback, because often you see that duped traders wish previous traders would've been more honest in their dealings with dishonest traders.

So he didn't even have the bottles yet when he sent the box that were agreed to in a trade? That sounds a little shady, but if you get them in the end I wouldn't care, but may not trade with him again.

 

[barflybastard]

So he didn't even have the bottles yet when he sent the box that were agreed to in a trade? That sounds a little shady, but if you get them in the end I wouldn't care, but may not trade with him again.

The main ISO was in his possession, the others were to match up $4$ and from a nearby brewery.

 

[OneDropSoup]

Leaning this way as well, but would another "okay" rating make him untradewithable?

Don't want that, but want to share fair/honest feedback, because often you see that duped traders wish previous traders would've been more honest in their dealings with sketchy traders.

Eh, if he comes through & makes good on everything, I wouldn't label him a sketchy trader. An airhead, maybe, but like I said, all's well that ends well in my book. If he doesn't, thumbs down.

 

[nhindian1]

Feel like a huge ******* even asking this, but: has anyone ever forgotten to include items in a trade?

We're not talking a massive expansion of a trade--on his end, dude was responsible for three bottles and eight cans...and forgets two bottles. Said he "spaced out." Knew when he shared tracking that it was light. My box arrived there yesterday, which was the same day he shipped. The delay on his end was expected, because he was to go pick up the two (forgotten) bottles. He's sending a second box with the two bottles "later this week," but curious as to groupthink on what to do about feedback once everything arrives.

He has one current "okay" rating in feedback due to a trader complaining of delays.

Edit: to clarify: not considering giving "bad" rating, just "okay." And only if there are further issues.

If he delivers on the remaining beers in a timely manner thats still a Good in my book. Especially if the missing bottles werent the main focus of the trade. Maybe note it in the comments if you really want to.

 

[dadavat]

I'm sure this has been gone over a million times, but does voodoo fill 750ml growlers?

 

[barflybastard]

Eh, if he comes through & makes good on everything, I wouldn't label him a sketchy trader. An airhead, maybe, but like I said, all's well that ends well in my book. If he doesn't, thumbs down.

If he delivers on the remaining beers in a timely manner thats still a Good in my book. Especially if the missing bottles werent the main focus of the trade. Maybe note it in the comments if you really want to.

Got it. Thanks for the feedback. What I needed.

 

[preluderl]

I'm sure this has been gone over a million times, but does voodoo fill 750ml growlers?

Yes.

 

[barflybastard]

Who's planning on BG tomorrow? Will be there at 500, and hopefully Voodoo beforehand for a quick drink(s).

 

[london1o11]

I'm sure this has been gone over a million times, but does voodoo fill 750ml growlers?

Sure, but there's no separate pricing, so it'll cost the same as it would for a 32oz fill.

 

[greg4579]

barflybastard I agree with others as it is not worth the hassle of leaving someone bad feedback unless it is really bad. In the end if you get everything then I'd let it go.

I am in the middle of a trade with someone who has a ton of trades and is well known. It has been less than desirable with communication and he has had to ship two boxes (well I at least hope he shipped the second one). I have no issues with delays as long as the communication is there. He never sent a tracking number on the first box until I asked and I had to ask again if he even shipped yesterday (like he said he would) and if so could he please provide me with the tracking number.

Despite all of this as long as I get my beers he'll get generic good feedback and just go on my personal do not trade list. I am honestly teetering on the edge of kbuzz territory and respectfully retiring from trading unless it is one of my past good trading partners. Beer trading used to be fun before folks turned it into the stock market.

 

[OneDropSoup]

Okay, so I finally figured out how to post video from my phone. I took this at Beers of Burgh on Saturday when War Streets ran out of beer. It got ugly.

Not 100% sure, but I think that's the owner who throws the table & catches the projectile chair while still hanging onto a purse.

 

[Grodd87]

Okay, so I finally figured out how to post video from my phone. I took this at Beers of Burgh on Saturday when War Streets ran out of beer. It got ugly.

Not 100% sure, but I think that's the owner who throws the table & catches the projectile chair while still hanging onto a purse.

I remember her from my last tasting I went to she brought og rare she is serious about her beer