Aura

Got back from my extended weekend in San Antonio. Marc, his wife, and his two kids were able to meet Allison and me for a day of fun in Austin yesterday. Checked out the Whole Foods world HQ (Lamar), a local bookstore, a local record store, two bars, and a nice Tex Mex place. Thanks very much Marc, it was really great to see you again and meet your wonderful family. Your wife is incredibly nice and your kids are adorable (plus your son is good at Smash Bros. Melee, and that is badass). Shelly and Steve - I'll be back again, I promise.

Hearing Marc's rig last night for about 30 minutes + buying some vinyl when we went to his local Austin record store = I want to get another speaker rig. Great midrange and controlled (and prominent!) low end. I'd say this was a great success .

Happy birthday big bro!

John I'm going to build you a snowman holding a glencairn for your birthday. Happy bday bro.

Al when do you plan on being in the area?

Holy shit that's awesome. You must wear it at the next meetup, palsy or not.

Yeah, the old fart thing reminded me that my avatar was becoming one itself.

Not everyone gets to be as awesome as you, Steve.

Hey now, I actually had Lincoln Logs when I was a kid and even played with them too! Don't gotta be an old fart to play with some wood.

Haha he's adorable! Congrats Al, welcome home Nitro.

Happy birfday Jacob!

Happy new years Head-Case!

DFH 120 minute. This is what I'll be cheering 2012 to.

Big Hurt Beer. A joke from my friend Dan. Its honestly not as terrible as it could be.

Firestone Walker 15th Anniversary. Seems better tonight than it did the first time I had it.

N Upland Teddy Bear Kisses. Thanks Jeff!

The Bruery 4 Calling Birds. Hooray for belated Christmas beer! --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=41.916571,-87.634975

Starting with Jester King Wytchmaker Rye IPA. This has the most carbonation of any brew I've ever seen. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=41.916889,-87.635202

Jesus, Mikey you ain't fucking around today! I'll be joining in around 8 pm CT.

How is it Jeff? Good to see another offering I can check out when I visit my sister.

Yay, congrats Ric!

Mike, come to Oak Park, I have plenty to share .

FFF Alpha Klaus because I can't wait until tomorrow night to dig into some brews.

Bad Elf English Pale Ale in my new Cantillon flute. The beer kinda sucks but the glass is awesome, will probably be buying a few more.

Dogfish Head Faithfull Ale, in a Bruery tulip. Both of these were gifts from Allison that I opened this morning, along with four other bottles, another Bruery tulip, and a Bruery shirt.