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The Pub / Re: Happy Halloween

« on: November 02, 2011, 07:30:52 pm »

we left a bowl of candy in a chair on the front porch and set out on a hay ride in the neighborhood.

I took 8 square bales of hay, some xmas lights, a honda generator, an ipod dock and some powered monitor speakers, a few dollar store halloween decorations and decked out an 18' trailer.  Us and the 8 kids and parents that joined us had a BLAST.  It was the best trick or treat outing I can remember as an adult. 

My neighborhood does the same ('cept for the candy bowl) for New Year every year (when it's not too cold)
With a "progressive dinner" Three to five homes host and we start with drinks, appetizers, meal, dessert
and so on. We start 8-9ish and end at the celebratory house with some champagne and the toast. Loads of fun.

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The Pub / Re: What's the Weather Like Where You Are?

« on: November 02, 2011, 01:49:27 am »

Just getting the same snow storm 1vertical is getting. Supposed to get some serious ammounts of snow and blizzard
conditions. If it turns into a snow day it would be the 1st day of 6 days off. I hope I get 2-4 feet of unexpected snow!

Probably only getting 4-6" though.

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The Pub / Re: The McRib is back!!!

« on: November 02, 2011, 01:47:19 am »

Reminds me of the raccoon scene in "The Great Outdoors..."

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Pimp My System / Re: PMS question

« on: October 31, 2011, 01:13:46 am »

  Which lever to pull when I’m thirsty?

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The Pub / Re: Ever see something you just HAD to share?

« on: October 31, 2011, 12:55:15 am »

Nice! Reminds me of Discovery's HD Theater  "Sunrise".

I would set that to record and play in the background as I did house work.

Nifty...unfortunately, its not helping me stave off this vacationlust that has me seeking to shove my family into a car and drive west.  Arizona and Utah are two of my favorite states for scenery.

I want to retire to a small cabin in the 4 corners area. Durango, Cortez, Farmington, Moab.
Trust me the desire for me to go somewhere is strong right now. Almost jumped on a plane
to Belgium...I do have 5 days off this weekend
I need to go somewhere.

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All Grain Brewing / Re: my last night brew, trouble and stress

« on: October 26, 2011, 11:59:21 pm »

A few thoughts....

100 pound gas bottle.....with a full one right next to it....just move the hose over.

I dream of that...

I am anxious to hear how the beer turns out. They are all right though. It will be a fantastic beer because
it will be difficult to duplicate.

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The Pub / Re: did you know . . . .

« on: October 26, 2011, 11:49:44 pm »

9News in Denver KUSA

Video of our recent snow storm. The first 20 seconds talk about it, then they highlight a video of some
tree branches on a live line that catch fire at about the :25 mark. Seemed cool to watch, from a distance.
The rest is news...

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The Pub / Re: did you know . . . .

« on: October 25, 2011, 11:37:45 pm »

Those Wire men have nuts o steel!

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The Pub / Re: Twenty bucks says you can't do it!

« on: October 25, 2011, 11:36:52 pm »

buck buck buck buck buck
buck buck buck buck buck
buck buck buck buck buck
buck buck buck buck buck

Nothin to it.....
 

Suddenly craving a Cadbury Egg.

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Equipment and Software / Calibration brew for BeerSmith 2.0

« on: October 24, 2011, 03:22:40 am »

So, with Beer smith I have begun to formulate some beers and I have noticed that there are
some significant discrepancies. Specifically I cannot find how to edit my mash volume and
how it translates to my boiloff volume. It assumes a larger boil volume starting point and
a significant boil-off.

No matter how hard I try cannot get it to my specs.

So, I am looking for a recipe that is known to reach temps, attenuate as expected, and
be a base line to get my equipment calibrated.

Any thoughts/help?

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The Pub / Ever see something you just HAD to share?

« on: October 24, 2011, 01:52:28 am »

http://vimeo.com/29950141

If you have access to HD and sound a definite must! Enjoy.
(High speed internet is a must)

From the description:

"PLEASE WATCH IN HD FULL SCREEN w/SOUND. It is a much better viewing experience. Hopefully you have a 1080P monitor and good connection. If not, bug a friend or colleague that does. It is worth it. "

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The Pub / Re: regrets

« on: October 24, 2011, 12:58:42 am »

I just went to a Jimmy Buffett concert with the obligatory tailgating. I decided to take a stroll with with my wife and enjoy the elaborate set-ups. And there was one that caught my attention. A handwritten sign white poster board with large black marker said:

"Occupy Margaritaville. We are the 99 proof. "   

with a nice personal bar below it. I loved it. Not a regret but it segues with the convo...

edited for additional content.

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The Pub / Re: Forum Members Pics

« on: October 22, 2011, 10:21:37 pm »

Gorgeous night shot.

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The Pub / Re: Forum Members Pics

« on: October 20, 2011, 09:28:29 pm »

1975 - Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom tunnels
...
1997 Mr. & Mrs Punatic on their honeymoon at Honokohau Marina in Kona
...
Present day - Punatic at Kaili`ili on Kilauea (note the smoke rising from the backs of my ears)

  That's Nuckin' Futz!!!!

Are you playing with depth of field or are you really toasting your buns?

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The Pub / Re: Change for a buck?

« on: October 17, 2011, 09:31:07 pm »

A man works hard all week, so he doesn't have to wear pants all weekend.

What Day was that pic taken?      

Imagine you're a deer. You're prancing along. You get thirsty. You spot a little brook. You put your little deer lips down to the cool clear water...bam! A f---ing bullet rips off part of your head! Your brains are laying on the ground in little bloody pieces! Now, I ask ya, would you give a f--- what kind of pants the son-of-a-b----- who shot you was wearing?!