The Dysfunctional-Palooza Obnoxious Masshole BS Thread

[balrog]

I have to step away from some places that make me crazy; yes, perhaps sorta kinda self induced. I wanna try to do Masstoberfest but I'm not sure my beer is good enough. And now I've gotten a place in RI, and I'm not worried about hurricanes, I'm not worried about finding good BBQ, I'm not worried about the danged kitchen renno I have to do now, I'm not worried about seemingly being the only person living in the immediate surroundings that aren't students or snowbirds.

I'm worried about...





The water. For brewing.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Well if you're looking to find an unlimited source of misinformation and unwarranted advice, Masstoberfest should be high on your agenda to make things better.

 

[balrog]

...as long as I bring socks, I'm sure it'll be grand.

 

[Melana]

...as long as I bring socks, I'm sure it'll be grand.

lots of socks. and snacks.

 

[day_trippr]

I haven't vetted this

https://www.theinfatuation.com/boston/guides/best-breweries-boston

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Makes me think of its one of those "What about X brewery?" articles.

I hope Vitamin Sea does their Boston pop again this year. They did open their 2nd place in Plymouth which is amazing. Maybe Boston won't happen

Plus. What about LongLive?

Boy have we come a long way.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Love this

https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/BARhoK52hq

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Drink till you kick? I couldn’t put the volume up so just guessing.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

For Whom the Bells Toll by Metallia. Everytime a cask kicks the Grim reaper comes to take it off the board.

 

[balrog]

Everytime a cask kicks the Grim reaper comes to take it off the board.

@Hoppy2bmerry , I thought EVERYONE did this.

No?

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Just saw a new brewery is opening way out in Bearnardston. Incandescent Brewery. Gonna have to check them out as that's a nice little golf trip I take to that area. There's a nice little circle of breweries in that area from Turners Falls. Don't even have to go to Deerfield to hit Treehouse.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

@Hoppy2bmerry , I thought EVERYONE did this.

No?

Usually we do this, but the reaper taking signs down is a great touch. Unless it’s a fundraiser for cancer research or some other medical malady.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Spike the keg! I like it

I need to go to that cask festival. I used to do it when it was just microbreweries. Looks like there's a lot of good presentations. I see all my owner buddy brewers on Instagram attended.

 

[balrog]

Ah, Spring! Fine day for golf, eh? A little sleet and snow never bothered anyone, right?

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Hey! That one day we hit 60? Mosquitoes were out. A couple of days later when we were in the 30's and headed out for Sunday brunch? One was hanging out in my car. Freeze these f'rs!

 

[balrog]

Amen.

 

[day_trippr]

So, elderly Massholes are able to fish both fresh and saltwater and the licenses in theory cost $0.00.

Except they don't, because one actually still has to obtain the licenses each year, and even though they are now strictly electronic, there are "shipping and handling" and "convenience" fees involved, that amount to $2.96

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Chatgbt made me three for free.

 

[day_trippr]

Umm...Ok?

I'm kinda serious about my fishing. I have a collection of fly rods for every need and venue, mostly Winstons with a Sage and couple of GLoomis mixed in, and well matched upscale reels from the UK and US, all acquired over ~six decades. And as I check tonight the rod replacement costs are generally well over a grand each, never mind the reels (woof! ). No way am I gonna mess around with phony licensing, whether for the ersatz "free" MA or the nigh confiscatorial non-resident NH and ME licenses, and risk losing a rod and reel or many, and one of my canoes or my boat and trailer in the offing.

I just buy the three state licenses every year and hope it does some good for the fisheries. I may kvetch a bit but that's what old folks do anyway

Cheers!

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Juuuust joking.

Have you checked out the 'new' and easy to use Maine online fishing resource? I will say it now 'works' as well and confusing as the old way. I teeter on the northern regions where things get hairy in the off seasons.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to change up my plans this year and hit the Lamoille. Haven't been there in decades.

This all due to beer I've been following Wunderkammer for years and decided to get a membership. Probably will hit my fav brewery Hill Farmstead too.

Now the big question is do I stay in Littleton/Schilling? Or Stowe?

In all seriousness I try to support the environmental agencies and farms assoc as much as possible. I thought the MA license was only needed for fresh water. That's how much I'm out of the loop in not paying from the younger days.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

From treehouse, not the best beer package to take fishing.
https://fb.watch/yUVkSZmfHX/?

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

That's a lot of juice.

 

[day_trippr]

Spring has been postponed

 

[balrog]

Spring has been postponed

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Ya beat me to it. I was going to say, "Spring, a fine soft time for golf, eh?"
But you have more.

(plus the snow is clearly wreaking havoc on page load & picture load times...

 

[homebeerbrewer]

 

[balrog]

Ok. Coffee thru nose funny.

 

[balrog]

And frankly, it also helps to realize that the original typing, that the drunk elf is trying to autocorrect, is oftentimes being typed by inebriated fingers.

 

[day_trippr]

https://massbrewbros.com/hog-island...the-acquisition-of-mayflower-brewing-company/

 

[day_trippr]

April 20...and I just turned on the AC in my office. Seems a bit early for this.
But if you did not enjoy the heck out of today you did it wrong...

Cheers!

 

[Dland]

Leaving Woods Hole, heading home after getting nuked on a machine on the cape, my commute for the last 40 friggin weekdays, happily ended last Friday. Kind of messed with my schedule, let alone my innards.

The place looks kind of pretty from the boat, but it is a real isht show in the SSA lot, the new terminal construction has been going on for years, and will likely go on forever, since it is apparently good for the bond holders, whoever they are. And don't think of heading over to the island with car without a boat reservation. I wouldn't advise it anyway, as it really does not have anything to offer that is not on the cape, but is a lot more expensive and crowded.

Made a batch of Vienna Pils yesterday, first batch in 5 weeks, which is a record brewing hiatus for me in the last few years.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Did they have a bell for you to ring? I’ve read eating blueberries helps provide nutrients to help a body, which can naturally repair radiation damage, do a better/quicker job of it.

Be well.

 

[Dland]

No bell, but the gals that run the machine gave me a little "graduation certificate" , that crew did a good job in shepherding patients though the facility, with compassion, yet a high rate of speed. I'll pick up some blueberries next time I go to store, if they have any.

 

[day_trippr]

"Beerchella" in Meffa...

https://www.boston25news.com/news/l...ical-performances/D2FMRLM3G5HJFHG2JF6GUPWY3Q/

 

[balrog]

Yesterday’s “weather” rolled through my part of MA like an angry badger. Lots of chainsaw sounds today. How’s everyone else doin’?

 

[day_trippr]

Aside from a lightning strike next door it was a whole lot of wind and noise but no evident carnage. Lights didn't even flicker (which amazed the heck out of me!)

 

[smurfjuicebrew]

Aside from a lightning strike next door it was a whole lot of wind and noise but no evident carnage. Lights didn't even flicker (which amazed the heck out of me!)

Quiet day here yesterday.

 

[day_trippr]

That'll pass...

 

[balrog]

Trouble was that I never could get it "established".
Others on the street, just next door in fact, thrive.
A constant, pink, flowering, beautiful reminder of my inability to do anything well with landscaping.
My Altbier, on the other hand...

My neighbor:

My yard:

 

[day_trippr]

I think this is one of the breweries that opened in Marlboro even while Brian was struggling with the city to get his Strange Brew brewery opened.

https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/...er-cup-size-6-belgian-dubbel-ale/83479473007/

 

[balrog]

Good for them but kinda sad.