The Dysfunctional-Palooza Obnoxious Masshole BS Thread

[day_trippr]

Ah, I had not considered protection from standing water in the bilge. Carry on!

 

[paulthenurse]

I've been away from this thread for a while, taking care of my mother. She passed away yesterday, one month shy of 94 years old. I get home last night, sad and exhausted after being up with her for 48 straight hours and there is a package in the mail . One of you (no return address on the package) sent a package of socks. Words can't express how much that meant to me. Thank you isn't enough but that's all I've got for now.
I had debated not doing Masstoberfest again, it a hell of a lot of fun but also a he'll of a lot of work. But that was just what I needed. So there will be a Masstoberfest again Let me get through the next few days then ill talk to Mrs. Nurse and pick a day. Ill get back to you

And to whomever sent the socks, Thank you.

 

[balrog]

Condolences, Paul.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

So sorry to hear this news, Paul. Peace to you and yours as you adjust to the changes. Hugs.

 

[day_trippr]

Sorry about your loss, Paul.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Sorry to hear Paul. Thoughts to your fam

 

[homebeerbrewer]

So sorry to hear about your loss, Paul.

 

[Dland]

My condolences as well.

 

[balrog]

I never made it there but another one's closing

https://www.wcvb.com/article/cambridge-brewing-company-closing-after-35-years/61904210

 

[Melana]

So sorry for your loss.

 

[day_trippr]

The owner wanted to retire, and this is as good a time for that as any, I reckon. There are plenty of breweries still extant...

"Cambridge Brewing Company (CBC) in Cambridge, Massachusetts is closing on December 20, 2024 after 35 years in business. The brewery's owner and original brewer, Phil Bannatyne, said he wants to retire and that "there comes a time in everyone's life when that becomes apparent". Other reasons for the closure include increased competition, higher business costs, and less foot traffic. Meyers, the brewmaster and partner, said that the brewery has been seeing less foot traffic due to lower occupancy rates in the Kendall Square area and the opening of many other breweries in the region.

CBC's final four months will include Patio Season, Festbier, and a new fall menu. The staff plans to continue brewing every week until the business closes, including a Festbier to mark Oktoberfest. "

 

[day_trippr]

This is probably paywalled - I'm a subscriber - but there may be a way to read it for free...

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/08...er-new-england-jacks-abby-wormtown-cambridge/

Has Massachusetts reached ‘Peak Craft’? The once-thriving beer biz is losing its fizz.​

New England breweries are facing a sobering truth: Craft beer is no longer the hopped-up industry it once was. Why did the buzz fade away?​

 

[balrog]

This is probably paywalled - I'm a subscriber - but there may be a way to read it for free...

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/08...er-new-england-jacks-abby-wormtown-cambridge/

Has Massachusetts reached ‘Peak Craft’? The once-thriving beer biz is losing its fizz.​

New England breweries are facing a sobering truth: Craft beer is no longer the hopped-up industry it once was. Why did the buzz fade away?​

I figured you'd be posting about the soon-to-open Beer Hall in Medfud.

 

[day_trippr]

The juxtaposition is interesting, ainnit?

https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2024/08/29/great-american-beer-hall-medford/

 

[paulthenurse]

Ok kids. So Saturday Oct 12 is the day. Masstoberfest returns for another great day of food, beer and friendship

 

[balrog]

Doesn't that kinda presume I have friends?

Also, that means it's the weekend of Indigenous People's Pizza!

 

[Dland]

on second thought...never mind.

 

[day_trippr]

https://www.masslive.com/entertainm...this-summer-already-has-big-winter-plans.html

 

[day_trippr]

Treehouse is gettin' crazy all up in MA!

Top New England brewery opening Boston store, with drive-thru, too

 

[balrog]

Treehouse is gettin' crazy all up in MA!

Top New England brewery opening Boston store, with drive-thru, too

I'll ask my firstborn, who works there or nearby, for Canadian consulate, about it.

I think "Drive THrough" would be a tough sell **ANYWHERE** around the Prudential center, given what I've encountered for traffic around there.

 

[paulthenurse]

Hope you guys are cutting back on your eating and drinking. Masstoberfest is in four days

 

[day_trippr]

Au contraire mon ami, I'm getting in game shape with some elbow exercises!

Meanwhile...the folks at Jack's Abby are slowly grabbing up MA craft breweries...

Night Shift being purchased by owner of 2 other Mass. craft breweries

 

[Daddymem]

The usual 5 AM start time, right?

 

[Daddymem]

Don't forget your socks!

 

[paulthenurse]

Our office skeleton Rumpy is super excited to get out of the office and go to the soirée on Saturday

And Scott, you can ABSOLUTELY show up at five and help me get Wilbur onto the BBQ

 

[Daddymem]

Our office skeleton Rumpy is super excited to get out of the office and go to the soirée on Saturday

And Scott, you can ABSOLUTELY show up at five and help me get Wilbur onto the BBQ
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Looks like Rumpy was waiting for a decent pizza....

 

[paulthenurse]

Brisket went on the big green egg at about 9 o'clock last night coming along nicely and Wilbur went on at Bertha about 5 AM

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

I hope you’ll have room for these.

 

[balrog]

Pictures or it didn't happen.

And you picked a loverly day indeed.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Pictures or it didn't happen.

And you picked a loverly day indeed.

Oh it happened!

 

[day_trippr]

It surely did! Paul and his wonderful wife truly outdid themselves today.
A brisket, a piggy, atomic buffalo turds, beans, cole slaw - and all of it was excellent as was the company!

This was probably the closest Paul got to "taking a break" all afternoon

Closing scene...

Thanks for a lovely afternoon, Paul!

Cheers!

 

[homebeerbrewer]

Damn, I missed it again.

 

[balrog]

Well, as I said, you all certainly had a nice day, and I do wish I'd finally been able to attend. I've not been able to do much anything beer related and had nothing to offer, hadn't even gotten the socks delivered yet. One of these days.

 

[paulthenurse]

Thank you to every who came and made yesterday so much fun. You guys are the best

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Hubs and I had a wonderful time, thank you again.

 

[Melana]

thanks again Paul!

 

[Daddymem]

Awesome time as always! Except for that part where Mommymem saw the butt cheeks that sit in a a Tesla seat, someone needs more sun.
Some great beers too.
Thanks again.

 

[Daddymem]

Guess it coulda been worse, it coulda been the goat driver.

 

[paulthenurse]

If Mommymem saw Yeagers butt cheeks that will be the first time in 15 years, an adult woman has seen his butt cheeks
I know that for a fact, his wife told me

 

[day_trippr]

I predict we Massholes will want to bottle todays weather.