If anyone has any interest in joining a second keeper league, with $50 involved, let me know. It's a head to head league, and we're possibly looking for two teams. It's a young league, so teams aren't overly entrenched, and good keeps are still available, etc.
And speaking of fantasy baseball, are we for-sure locked in on Sunday night for the draft? That's a really good time for me, so I hope so.
As far as I'm concerned, Sunday is a go. I haven't heard any complaints.
so, cars. Taking the wife's beemer in next week (earliest available). Got the dreaded "trifecta" warning light series twice now (BRAKE, ABS, and a warning light). Hoping it is a wheel speed sensor, and not the ABS controller....
Good luck with that...luxury import repairs ain't cheap.
"Free car" from MiL. I have spent a couple of grand on it over the last year alone.
prolly a gas cap
Hah!
also, repeating from late last night, but apologies to Zee German. I've stood him up twice now for our cribbage match. Didn't get home until after 7 last night, and 9 pm came and went before I noticed.
Every time I go to my parents, they are trying to stuff food down my throat. Here, have some apple crisp. Here have some cupcakes. Here have some cookies.
Perhaps I need to visit more often.
I saw this in the sidebar and thought, "I didn't know wattsy was trying to lose weight."
Hahaha.
Well, I am trying to lose weight. Slowly down it goes. Down about 10 pounds since Halloween.
Usually, slow weight loss = sustainable weight loss, so good on ya!
More importantly, where do they live so that we can get in on that action.
Aye. I'll sacrifice the cookies and cupcakes if you all just let me have the apple crisp.
I'm headed to visit my parents tomorrow. There will be chocolate chip cookies. And chocolate cake. And pie. If I lived closer to them, I'd look like the Goodyear Blimp.
My in-laws just left after visiting us for a couple weeks. They always take my wife and kids to the nearest Costco and commissary (my FIL is an Air Force vet) and fill up our refrigerator and cupboard before they leave, so we have plenty of pastries and snacks now that make it hard to stay healthy. Good stuff, though.
If they have anything bourbon-barrel aged, definitely try it.
their anniversary Black Butte Porters are always good (but I think only available in bottles). their specialties (The Abyss; The Dissident; The Stoic; Mirror, Mirror; etc.) are almost always fantastic (but again, may only be available in bottles).
their regular stuff is all pretty competent, if not exactly wowing. spoky likes to ride the Red Chair NWPA, which is a very nice beer. I'm more partial to the Mirror, Mirror (special reserve barleywine), Obsidian Stout, and Black Butte Porter.
I'll definitely take notes and report back. On our West Coast trip last summer, Deschutes is the only brewery, well, brewpub (in Portland) we ended up visiting , but is on the short list of trip highlights.
yickit - Who's Ian? Should I know this?
you may know him as New Guy, or Been Around Awhile Guy.
Was thinking that might be the answer.
I actually meant a different Ian. I believe there may be a citypages article about Red Cow that mentions him.
Searched for and found said article, then googled around and realize that I recognize him. I didn't see him there last night, but we sat at the bar when I was there the first time last month and he chatted with me and a couple buddies for a while. Nice guy and seemed to know his stuff. Didn't know he was with Far North (their Solveig Gin and spiced rum is awesome stuff).
How do you know him?
College. And also a cousin of a friend from Fargo. Allegedly.
Portland is an excellent brewing and brewpub town. Too bad you did not have/take the time to visit one of the Rogue taphouses, or to take the tour at Bridgeport, which is fun.
Had a brief business trip there recently. No time for brewpubs, unfortunately. That town is... weird.
That town is... weird.
Heh - thought something similar (though with a positive connotation) and imagined how well my younger brothers would fit in there.
I meant it in a positive light as well. My first thought was, man, I should live here! Then I quickly came to the realization that, no, no I should not.
Yeah...that sounds familiar.
Red Chair is back!
The Abyss is ludicrously good. I've never actually had Mirror, Mirror (can I even get it here? I'm not sure). I too have only seen The Abyss and The Stoic in bottles.
Deschutes is the brewery that got me into real beer (specifically, it was Organic Ale, which I was given by the director after a short film shoot as we helped him strike the set).
After a glance at the bottle over at Beer Advocate, yes, I do recognize that as being available to me. It must be expensive since I've never had it. Maybe tonight's the time.
11 pct ABV. Share with friend.
Ah. At the very least, I shall share with steak.
Deschutes Tap Takeover at Red Cow Report:
Five of us were drinking beer last night so we did 2 flights of 4 different beers and everyone had at least one other pint. I don't have tasting notes, but know that I liked nearly everything that crossed my lips. In no particular order, I was able to try:
-Chainbreaker White IPA
-India Red Ale (new release!)
-Jubel 2015 (strong ale)
-The Abyss (stout)
-2014 Mirror Mirror (barley wine)
-Hop Henge (IPA)
-Black Butte XXV (Imperial Porter w/dates, figs, chocolate & black currants)
-Black Butte XXVI (Imperial Porter with chocolate cocoa nibs, cranberries & pomegranate molasses)
-Doppel Dinkel Bock/Conflux No. 3 (wheat)
-Zarabanda (Spanish take on farmhouse-style saison)
-Class of '88 Series (though I can't recall which one: Barley Wine Ale, Imperial Smoked Porter or Belgian Style Ale)
and pretty sure I tried:
-The Dissident (sour)
-Not The Stoic (Quad)
For dinner, I went with the 60/40 burger - 60% angus beef/40% ground bacon patty, cheddar, beer mustard and candied bacon. It was ... good but ... well, actually, it was too much bacon. I can't believe I said that, but the bacon was overpowering.
Last time I was there, I had the Royale - angus beef, pork belly, brie, arugula & tomato jam. It was sublime.
no tasting notes? Amateur! 😉
that is quite a lineup.
It was fun. We all tried everything and discussed each and every one at the table, but were so into the conversation that I didn't even remember to grab the cards listing the beers, let alone write stuff down. I will say that the Deschutes website has great descriptions of everything I tasted.
This is extremely close to my job. I'm having lunch there in another couple weeks, so I'll see what the veggie options are like.
Bacon has been beat to death. I like it like many other meats as a note, but I'll never understand the "as much as possible" position. That is reserved for fried pickles and sauerkraut.
Heh.
What if you cure and smoke your own?
AMAP
Say hello to Ian if he's there.
Oh, Costello's. It's going to be hard for me to avoid the Red Cow in St. Paul.
Im shocked that in Chicago a construction project would be delayed.
Ex-Twins news: Jared Burton was released by the Yankees. I always liked him. I hope someone gives him another chance.
And LEN3 is reporting the Twins are scouring the waiver wire for bullpen help, so you might get him back in a Twins uni.
New sway bar is in, but I ran into trouble replacing a wheel stud. Didn't even try the fuel filter. Another job for another day. Pics and a write-up forthcoming, but first beer.
Random newspaper article find of the day:
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on April 18, 1928:
Army-South Dakota to Meet on Grid
VERMILLION, SD. April 17 (UPI) - The University of South Dakota will meet the United States Military Academy football team at West Point on November 3, 1929, Athletic Director Montgomery announced today. A Northwest College team, Carleton of Northfield, Minn. also will oppose the West Pointers November 17 of this year.
I added the emphasis. Would love to know the story about that. Hey Professor, you should get your roommate to write that one!
Pretty cool, Pirate.
I know the Alma Mater used to play a number of big-time programs back in the day.
the piece (an interview with my old coach, Bob Sullivan) mentions a 1932 game against West Point, and that the Carls visited Hoover at the White House afterwards.
on the brighter side, the Carls played Amos Alonzo Stagg's University of Chicago squad in 1916, when they were a member of the Big 10, and were victorious (7-0).
Stagg is a member of both the College Football HOF and the Basketball HOF, but he ALSO is credited with inventing the batting cage.
They beat USD 33-6 in that 1929 game. They beat Carleton 32-7 in 1928.
Hey Kingfield, Tangletown, and East Harriet Citizens, it's happening......
http://blogs.citypages.com/food/2015/03/revival_fried_chicken_restaurant_opens_friday_for_lunchtime.php
If anyone has any interest in joining a second keeper league, with $50 involved, let me know. It's a head to head league, and we're possibly looking for two teams. It's a young league, so teams aren't overly entrenched, and good keeps are still available, etc.
And speaking of fantasy baseball, are we for-sure locked in on Sunday night for the draft? That's a really good time for me, so I hope so.
As far as I'm concerned, Sunday is a go. I haven't heard any complaints.
so, cars. Taking the wife's beemer in next week (earliest available). Got the dreaded "trifecta" warning light series twice now (BRAKE, ABS, and a warning light). Hoping it is a wheel speed sensor, and not the ABS controller....
Good luck with that...luxury import repairs ain't cheap.
"Free car" from MiL. I have spent a couple of grand on it over the last year alone.
prolly a gas cap
Hah!
also, repeating from late last night, but apologies to Zee German. I've stood him up twice now for our cribbage match. Didn't get home until after 7 last night, and 9 pm came and went before I noticed.
Edwin Jackson has real problems finding the plate for latest start.
Every time I go to my parents, they are trying to stuff food down my throat. Here, have some apple crisp. Here have some cupcakes. Here have some cookies.
Perhaps I need to visit more often.
I saw this in the sidebar and thought, "I didn't know wattsy was trying to lose weight."
Hahaha.
Well, I am trying to lose weight. Slowly down it goes. Down about 10 pounds since Halloween.
Usually, slow weight loss = sustainable weight loss, so good on ya!
More importantly, where do they live so that we can get in on that action.
Aye. I'll sacrifice the cookies and cupcakes if you all just let me have the apple crisp.
I'm headed to visit my parents tomorrow. There will be chocolate chip cookies. And chocolate cake. And pie. If I lived closer to them, I'd look like the Goodyear Blimp.
My in-laws just left after visiting us for a couple weeks. They always take my wife and kids to the nearest Costco and commissary (my FIL is an Air Force vet) and fill up our refrigerator and cupboard before they leave, so we have plenty of pastries and snacks now that make it hard to stay healthy. Good stuff, though.
Deschutes Tap Invasion at all three Red Cow locations.
I'll be at the one in the North-Loop with some buds starting around 6ish, but feel free to crash the (pre)birthday party.
If they have anything bourbon-barrel aged, definitely try it.
their anniversary Black Butte Porters are always good (but I think only available in bottles). their specialties (The Abyss; The Dissident; The Stoic; Mirror, Mirror; etc.) are almost always fantastic (but again, may only be available in bottles).
their regular stuff is all pretty competent, if not exactly wowing. spoky likes to ride the Red Chair NWPA, which is a very nice beer. I'm more partial to the Mirror, Mirror (special reserve barleywine), Obsidian Stout, and Black Butte Porter.
I'll definitely take notes and report back. On our West Coast trip last summer, Deschutes is the only brewery, well, brewpub (in Portland) we ended up visiting , but is on the short list of trip highlights.
yickit - Who's Ian? Should I know this?
you may know him as New Guy, or Been Around Awhile Guy.
Was thinking that might be the answer.
I actually meant a different Ian. I believe there may be a citypages article about Red Cow that mentions him.
Searched for and found said article, then googled around and realize that I recognize him. I didn't see him there last night, but we sat at the bar when I was there the first time last month and he chatted with me and a couple buddies for a while. Nice guy and seemed to know his stuff. Didn't know he was with Far North (their Solveig Gin and spiced rum is awesome stuff).
How do you know him?
College. And also a cousin of a friend from Fargo. Allegedly.
Portland is an excellent brewing and brewpub town. Too bad you did not have/take the time to visit one of the Rogue taphouses, or to take the tour at Bridgeport, which is fun.
Had a brief business trip there recently. No time for brewpubs, unfortunately. That town is... weird.
Heh - thought something similar (though with a positive connotation) and imagined how well my younger brothers would fit in there.
I meant it in a positive light as well. My first thought was, man, I should live here! Then I quickly came to the realization that, no, no I should not.
Yeah...that sounds familiar.
Red Chair is back!
The Abyss is ludicrously good. I've never actually had Mirror, Mirror (can I even get it here? I'm not sure). I too have only seen The Abyss and The Stoic in bottles.
Deschutes is the brewery that got me into real beer (specifically, it was Organic Ale, which I was given by the director after a short film shoot as we helped him strike the set).
After a glance at the bottle over at Beer Advocate, yes, I do recognize that as being available to me. It must be expensive since I've never had it. Maybe tonight's the time.
11 pct ABV. Share with friend.
Ah. At the very least, I shall share with steak.
Deschutes Tap Takeover at Red Cow Report:
Five of us were drinking beer last night so we did 2 flights of 4 different beers and everyone had at least one other pint. I don't have tasting notes, but know that I liked nearly everything that crossed my lips. In no particular order, I was able to try:
-Chainbreaker White IPA
-India Red Ale (new release!)
-Jubel 2015 (strong ale)
-The Abyss (stout)
-2014 Mirror Mirror (barley wine)
-Hop Henge (IPA)
-Black Butte XXV (Imperial Porter w/dates, figs, chocolate & black currants)
-Black Butte XXVI (Imperial Porter with chocolate cocoa nibs, cranberries & pomegranate molasses)
-Doppel Dinkel Bock/Conflux No. 3 (wheat)
-Zarabanda (Spanish take on farmhouse-style saison)
-Class of '88 Series (though I can't recall which one: Barley Wine Ale, Imperial Smoked Porter or Belgian Style Ale)
and pretty sure I tried:
-The Dissident (sour)
-Not The Stoic (Quad)
For dinner, I went with the 60/40 burger - 60% angus beef/40% ground bacon patty, cheddar, beer mustard and candied bacon. It was ... good but ... well, actually, it was too much bacon. I can't believe I said that, but the bacon was overpowering.
Last time I was there, I had the Royale - angus beef, pork belly, brie, arugula & tomato jam. It was sublime.
no tasting notes? Amateur! 😉
that is quite a lineup.
It was fun. We all tried everything and discussed each and every one at the table, but were so into the conversation that I didn't even remember to grab the cards listing the beers, let alone write stuff down. I will say that the Deschutes website has great descriptions of everything I tasted.
This is extremely close to my job. I'm having lunch there in another couple weeks, so I'll see what the veggie options are like.
Bacon has been beat to death. I like it like many other meats as a note, but I'll never understand the "as much as possible" position. That is reserved for fried pickles and sauerkraut.
Heh.
What if you cure and smoke your own?
AMAP
Say hello to Ian if he's there.
Oh, Costello's. It's going to be hard for me to avoid the Red Cow in St. Paul.
Getting closer to Ice-nine.
Wrigley Field renovations are taking longer than expected
Im shocked that in Chicago a construction project would be delayed.
Ex-Twins news: Jared Burton was released by the Yankees. I always liked him. I hope someone gives him another chance.
And LEN3 is reporting the Twins are scouring the waiver wire for bullpen help, so you might get him back in a Twins uni.
New sway bar is in, but I ran into trouble replacing a wheel stud. Didn't even try the fuel filter. Another job for another day. Pics and a write-up forthcoming, but first beer.
Random newspaper article find of the day:
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on April 18, 1928:
I added the emphasis. Would love to know the story about that. Hey Professor, you should get your roommate to write that one!
Pretty cool, Pirate.
I know the Alma Mater used to play a number of big-time programs back in the day.
some Carleton football history.
the piece (an interview with my old coach, Bob Sullivan) mentions a 1932 game against West Point, and that the Carls visited Hoover at the White House afterwards.
also, the 1932 game didn't go so well for the Alma Mater.
on the brighter side, the Carls played Amos Alonzo Stagg's University of Chicago squad in 1916, when they were a member of the Big 10, and were victorious (7-0).
Stagg is a member of both the College Football HOF and the Basketball HOF, but he ALSO is credited with inventing the batting cage.
They beat USD 33-6 in that 1929 game. They beat Carleton 32-7 in 1928.