I guess he went out happy? Hope he made these.
R.I.P. @Bracconiere
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DuncB
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He was a fan of the hippie BBQ guy on PBS, too... I never knew.
Onion rings wrapped in bacon every meal until I die, to ensure I die happy.
Which might not be long.
Which might not be long.
He came, he left a mark, he left. I think that's all any of us could hope for.
Srsly, take a moment and think about that. What mark do you leave behind?
Srsly, take a moment and think about that. What mark do you leave behind?
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@applescrap logged in recently, too. Now if only our berry puncher would make an appearance.
Where are you, @Billy-Klubb ?
Where are you, @Billy-Klubb ?
madscientist451
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I’ve planted some pear and full size apple trees in places where I believe future owners of the property won’t be quick to chop them down. Maybe they’ll be there 100 years from now….
RIP Bracc. Don't know too many consciously working towards drinking(on a budget)... Just (almost) poured one out, then though "What a waste of beer", so I had one in his honor.
As he would want it.
I just now ran across the recent updates to this thread but I *did* happen to brew one today...
Not the cheapest brew I've ever made, but I did use up a lot of older grains that I've been
needing to get rid of... An APA based on @Yooper 's House Ale recipe
(https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/da-yoopers-house-pale-ale.100304/)
My contribution to @bracconiere Day
Had I known in advance, I'd have maybe thrown some of the malt in the drier first...
Not the cheapest brew I've ever made, but I did use up a lot of older grains that I've been
needing to get rid of... An APA based on @Yooper 's House Ale recipe
(https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/da-yoopers-house-pale-ale.100304/)
My contribution to @bracconiere Day
Had I known in advance, I'd have maybe thrown some of the malt in the drier first...
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In my admittedly fairly limited posting activity on HBT I never had a direct interaction with Bracc. And I'll admit to just flying over most of his posts, also because I'm no native english speaker, and a foreigner (to the US), so I found a lot of what he was writing quite hard to grasp... not only because of the writing style, but also the many obscure references to things unknown to me (as I understand by reading this thread, even native speakers and US citizens faced sometimes difficulties following his posts ;-)).
Anyway, yesterday I stumbled upon this thread and I just couldn't stop reading. It maybe gave me a better glimpse of who Bracc really was, and what a wholesome tribute by this amazing community! I found all this deeply moving. R.I.P Bracc.
Anyway, yesterday I stumbled upon this thread and I just couldn't stop reading. It maybe gave me a better glimpse of who Bracc really was, and what a wholesome tribute by this amazing community! I found all this deeply moving. R.I.P Bracc.
That's a nice way of putting it. I wouldn't have to do much searching to find posts of Bracc's where I didn't understand anything he said.
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Ok so this is a weird one. Bracc's last post was on 4/2/23, I'm a little fuzzy but I think that we found that he passed on 4/3/23. If not that exact date, forgive me; but the weird part of this is, my husband's best friend (and a dear friend to me as well) passed very unexpectedly on 4/3/24. I didn't make the connection until today. No, I never met Bracc in person, but we had a great friendship on here with mutual interests and lots of conversations.
Maybe not really a connection, but something to make me think about this fleeting thing that is life. I swear only yesterday I was 26, single and (considered) adult for the first time in my life. Now I'm 56, worried about random aches and pains, and friends I've had for years are slipping away. Another dear friend is fighting prostate cancer, his wife is dealing with MS, my own husband has had some melanoma scares. But still we go on.
I learned a long time ago, and it's maybe not the best way to be, but I try to live for the moment. The more we worry about the future and what it may hold for ourselves and our loved ones, the more we miss what is happening in the present. Cherish what you have today, for it may be gone tomorrow.
Maybe not really a connection, but something to make me think about this fleeting thing that is life. I swear only yesterday I was 26, single and (considered) adult for the first time in my life. Now I'm 56, worried about random aches and pains, and friends I've had for years are slipping away. Another dear friend is fighting prostate cancer, his wife is dealing with MS, my own husband has had some melanoma scares. But still we go on.
I learned a long time ago, and it's maybe not the best way to be, but I try to live for the moment. The more we worry about the future and what it may hold for ourselves and our loved ones, the more we miss what is happening in the present. Cherish what you have today, for it may be gone tomorrow.
I hear all of that loud and clear. Life can be crazy sometimes. My uncle got hit by a car 5 weeks ago doing his morning walk, and still hasn't woken up, my mom has been given 2 months to live after fighting colon cancer for the last 5 years, and just found out Friday, that a former employee/coworker of ours committed suicide. Enjoy every moment with your loved ones.
Living in the present moment is the better way to enjoy life somewhat free of anxiety and sorrow. We do need to plan for future days (don’t spend money like there’s no tomorrow, mother used to say). Truth is life can change in the blink of an eye, so yes cherish your time and your loved ones.
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madscientist451
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Who knows when your last day or hour will be? Drink the imperial stout you brewed last year and were saving for some special occasion, go to a concert, call off sick from work and go skiing or to the beach, learn some dance steps or how to play your favorite song on an instrument.
Of my dad and my uncles, maybe one of them is having a chance to enjoy his retirement.
One died young-ish from an accident and possibly a doctor's incompetence. One seemed to be in good health and kept working well past typical retirement age to maintain a certain lifestyle, and not long after retirement he got some rough news from the doctor. One retired because of a condition that was making it difficult to get around and do things. And another is a butthead who loves to mock and shout at certain people so I don't talk to him anymore.
Pushing all your fun vacations, whatnot, etc. until retirement is looking like a really bad idea to me. Use your time off and have some new experiences.
Okay I agree, having enjoyable vacations during one’s career years is a good idea. It’s easier for some and more difficult for others, but should be considered the fruits of our labor.
Now hear this, genetics are merely the blue print for our bodies. Genes that may make us more prone to a particular illness must be “turned on” so-to-speak to be expressed. Managing stressors and avoiding environmental toxins give us the best shot to keep them off. (Cliff notes version)
Be well!
This was my main rationale for retiring earlier than planned. Not a choice for most (including Bracc, it seems). I feel very fortunate.
Years ago I got a call from a friend whose husband had just retired. As they were preparing for their big post-retirement world travel, he became grievously and terminally ill. Her message to me: Don't wait!
Yup, same thing for me, retired two years earlier than my planned date.
I figured I could make more money, just couldn't make more time.
Not everyone can do it, but if you can, Do It!
Drinking Sensibly
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I jacked in working 9-5 when I was 53. Still do stuff for an income but only a few hours a week.
Bracc's situation was a little different. I'd like to see this thread closed and locked to honor the man so it doesn't go all over the place.
Nate R
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Hmmmm... while i don't disagree with the sentiment and the intent... i wonder...
What would Braccy want?
I feel like he was King of de-railing threads, but always with love and the best of intentions (albeit many ethanol fueled)... in that spirit, i would prefer this thread lives on... one can simply choose to ignore it, or one can come here, to HBT and this thread, in the spirit of good natured chat (perhaps with a beer or 4 in the belly) and commodority. As i often do.
Still miss you here, @braccy!
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Sorry kids been off the grid for a bit. Yes this is my thread and I want to keep it open. Haven't been here in a while due to some unfortunate family issues (my dad passed last week), but every time I log in I still remember those days of heading to the threads @bracconiere would frequent, eager to see what shenanigans he was up to. So please, leave it open.
