Raleigh Area Group Grain Buy-Round 3

[Walker]

A comment for those that are splitting sacks... a 5 gallon bucket will not hold 27.5# of grain.

 

[Reelale]

So we're even for the wheat? sounds easy to me.

I'm going to Home Depot tonight for Homer buckets and lids, they are cheap and have worked like a charm for me.

Yeah, you, foltster, and sean were only charged 1/2 price on those bags.

 

[Reelale]

A comment for those that are splitting sacks... a 5 gallon bucket will not hold 27.5# of grain.

Close though, right?

 

[cox8611]

Close though, right?

for the last buy i needed ~5 homer buckets to hold 2 sacks of 2-row (110#) so i'm buying a bunch since i'm getting 4 types of grain

nice part is that they stack easily.

 

[Reelale]

I'm hoping everyone just leaves me the 1/2 filled bag (hint, hint). Otherwise I'll have to bring 4 or 5 buckets.

 

[Walker]

Close though, right?

If you don't mind leaving 5 or so pounds behind, sure. it's close enough. I'd be happy to take all of the leftovers.

for the last buy i needed ~5 homer buckets to hold 2 sacks of 2-row (110#)

Yeah, that sounds about right. I split a 55# sack with Dallas in December and ended up with a full bucket and then a large tupperware with 6 pounds or so in it that I couldn't get into the bucket. Sounds like they hold roughly 21 or 22 pounds.

 

[Reelale]

If you don't mind leaving 5 or so pounds behind, sure. it's close enough. I'd be happy to take all of the leftovers.

I'll figure something out. Thanks for the offer though.

 

[coastwx]

Sounds great guys!

I'm off on Friday, so that works out well. May have to turn Sat into a 20 gal brewday.

 

[skeeordye11]

I was incorrect about what time the tavern at Fullsteam opens. It opens at 12:00 instead of 4:00 so feel free to come by earlier and grab a pint or 2.

 

[Reelale]

I hope this weather doesn't affect the delivery date. I just sent an email to NCM. I haven't received the order confirmation yet, and that's odd.

 

[skeeordye11]

I hope this weather doesn't affect the delivery date. I just sent an email to NCM. I haven't received the order confirmation yet, and that's odd.

I was wondering about that this morning as well. I just looked at the forecast for Hickory and it looks fine fo rthe rest of the week. Hopefully if they got a little behind yesterday and today they can catch up throughout the rest of the week. I guess we'll see what heppens. Hopefully they'll get back to you soon and at least we'll know what we're up against. It would really suck if it got pushed to next week. I have jury duty on Tuesday.

 

[Reelale]

Everything is ready to go. Skee, they have our order scheduled to leave Hickory on Thursday, 13 Jan. That means that the grain will probably be at the brewery Thursday p.m. Is it ok to keep it there until Friday? Can you clear this with them? Also, the latest spreadsheet is updated. You can use it for the order. If I don't hear from Mike before Friday, I'll have an extra 3 bags of grain that needs to find a good home. See ya Friday. I plan to be there sometime around 12:00 or 1:00 p.m.

 

[joeybeer]

I'd love a bag of 2 row or pilsner (maybe both!) - I can send someone to pick it up ... PM me !
If not, do you have any idea when your next buy will be ? I was too late to get in this time !

 

[skeeordye11]

Everything is ready to go. Skee, they have our order scheduled to leave Hickory on Thursday, 13 Jan. That means that the grain will probably be at the brewery Thursday p.m. Is it ok to keep it there until Friday? Can you clear this with them? Also, the latest spreadsheet is updated. You can use it for the order. If I don't hear from Mike before Friday, I'll have an extra 3 bags of grain that needs to find a good home. See ya Friday. I plan to be there sometime around 12:00 or 1:00 p.m.

I will go by there tonight and just make sure someone will be there Thursday to receive if it happens to show up. Most likely it won't be a problem. I think the brewers are there everyday during the week, and the tavern will be open anyway. I printed the spreadsheet yesterday to use for pickup. Has it changed at all since then?

I'm assuming that everyone will be showing up on Friday since no one has said that they can't make it. Other than Walker picking up Boston's that is. I just don't want to stand around waiting for someone that's not gonna show up. Thanks guys.

 

[nkryptit]

Is there a preferred time window you'd like us be to there on Friday? I get out of work around 4 and could be up there before 5pm. Is that fine, or are you trying to get everything picked up during the afternoon?

 

[skeeordye11]

Is there a preferred time window you'd like us be to there on Friday? I get out of work around 4 and could be up there before 5pm. Is that fine, or are you trying to get everything picked up during the afternoon?

That's fine.

It would be great if we could get it all picked up by 5 or 6 for those that are working. If that doesn't work for someone just let me know and we can discuss it. It's not as big a deal this time if I have to wait since they will still be open, but I don't wanna have to stay there all night. We will work it out so we can fit everyone's schedule one way or another.

 

[joeybeer]

My inbox was full ! Any word on a leftover bag ?

 

[coastwx]

Everything is ready to go. Skee, they have our order scheduled to leave Hickory on Thursday, 13 Jan. That means that the grain will probably be at the brewery Thursday p.m. Is it ok to keep it there until Friday? Can you clear this with them? Also, the latest spreadsheet is updated. You can use it for the order. If I don't hear from Mike before Friday, I'll have an extra 3 bags of grain that needs to find a good home. See ya Friday. I plan to be there sometime around 12:00 or 1:00 p.m.

Thanks for the update. I'll be there around noon too.

 

[basisforaday]

I'll be there around 4 guys. Thanks!

 

[cox8611]

Everything is ready to go. Skee, they have our order scheduled to leave Hickory on Thursday, 13 Jan. That means that the grain will probably be at the brewery Thursday p.m. Is it ok to keep it there until Friday? Can you clear this with them? Also, the latest spreadsheet is updated. You can use it for the order. If I don't hear from Mike before Friday, I'll have an extra 3 bags of grain that needs to find a good home. See ya Friday. I plan to be there sometime around 12:00 or 1:00 p.m.

So are you saying that someone will need to hold onto the bags until he can come pick them up, or are there 3 bags up for grabs right now?

 

[joeybeer]

cox8611 - my thoughts exactly !!!

 

[skeeordye11]

At this point it is Reel's grain, as he paid for the order. It will be up to him when it becomes up for grabs. Wait for him to respond and we will go from there. He did say that if he doesn't hear from Mike before Friday then he would need to find it a home. Patience gentlemen.

 

[cox8611]

At this point it is Reel's grain, as he paid for the order. It will be up to him when it becomes up for grabs. Wait for him to respond and we will go from there. He did say that if he doesn't hear from Mike before Friday then he would need to find it a home. Patience gentlemen.

Sorry man, its like when i start "twitch" buying stu"twitch"ff for brewing... I can't stop! LOL

 

[skeeordye11]

Sorry man, its like when i start "twitch" buying stu"twitch"ff for brewing... I can't stop! LOL

Trust me, I know the feeling. No worries. Reel may have actually FINALLY had to go to work today, so he may not be on right away. Or he had ANOTHER day off and is sleeping in again.

 

[joeybeer]

How often do y'all do a group buy ??.. I won't miss the next one !

 

[cox8611]

How often do y'all do a group buy ??.. I won't miss the next one !

first one was in April '10, 2nd one was in Aug '10?

 

[skeeordye11]

Last one was in September. It's as often as people start asking and then however long it takes me to convince Reelale to do one. :cross: He's really the determining factor because he has the account with North Country.

Honestly, since they have opened a location in Hickory, NC with the right vehicle someone could jusy drive over there and pick up a fair amount if they had a pickup. I doubt you need an account to do that, but don't quote me on that.

 

[Walker]

Honestly, since they have opened a location in Hickory, NC with the right vehicle someone could just drive over there and pick up a fair amount if they had a pickup.

From here that is a 350 mile / 6 hour round-trip drive, plus time spent loading, unloading, money spent on gas, meals on the road, etc...

To make it worthwhile, IMO, the guy doing the pick-up would absolutely have to get his gas and food costs reimbursed, his grain for free, and probably some money in his pocket for having spent a day of his time running the errand.

How much is one day of your time worth, Ryan?

 

[skeeordye11]

From here that is a 350 mile / 6 hour round-trip drive, plus time spent loading, unloading, money spent on gas, meals on the road, etc...

To make it worthwhile, IMO, the guy doing the pick-up would absolutely have to get his gas and food costs reimbursed, his grain for free, and probably some money in his pocket for having spent a day of his time running the errand.

How much is one day of your time worth, Ryan?

I drive a Subaru Impreza. So that's about a sack and a half before I'd be full. It was just a thought. People have done crazier things!

 

[Reelale]

I got to sleep in some, but still had to go to work.

Anyway, barring word from Mike by Friday, the only bag that would be available is Vienna. Barc is already in line for the 2-row and Pils.

Skee, I updated the sheet last night. The grain portion shouldn't have changed, just had to remove the chemicals that Hickory didn't have. The one you have should be good.

I'll let everyone know when/if I hear from Mike.