Sherwood Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Casers, I have long held a dream in my heart that we, as a team, could converge upon some of Europe's storied drinking locations. I'd love to stop by the Abbey in Westvleteren and grab a roadie, get tossed out of a dingy pub in London, or spend a week touring distilleries with you wonderful folks on Islay. I know it's tough to get away for enough time to make a European trip worth it, but I think it would be rewarding. Anyone else interested? Anything in the old world you're all excited to see for yourself? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Just touching ground on Islay would be a dream. Interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Just touching ground on Islay would be a dream. Interested.My thoughts indeed. I'd be more than willing to confine the whole scope to Islay and surrounding Scotch country, if that's what the Case wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbasement Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) I'm interested, but my vacation time has been cut with the new job. Subscribing anyway.IcelandAir has free stopovers in Reykjavik when travelling from North America to Europe, which I feel is relevant here.EDIT: and yes, goddammit, if I ever achieve my dream of touring the Islay distilleries, I want you all there as well. Edited October 7, 2015 by acidbasement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) get tossed out of a dingy pub in LondonAs opposed to "off, in". Remember to be specific in your requests of the natives. Edited October 7, 2015 by Grahame 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 For me it'd be easier to attend than anything in the US. Color me interested 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 As opposed to "off, in". Remember to be specific in your requests of the natives. I suppose it depends on who's attending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I think it's pretty needless to say that this seems relevant to my interests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absorbine_Sr Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Though probably a pipe dream for me, my liver is forcing me to follow this closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetoole Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Please include me to the distribution of your newsletter so that I may remain abreast of developments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Best thread title evah (IMHO)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) I never made my trip to England in August, and regret it, so yeah, in.Especially England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, mostly because I know people there besides head-casers.Also interested in wine country -- Spain? France? Edited October 7, 2015 by Dusty Chalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 A tour by Rivera de Duero or La Rioja could be arranged. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimless1 Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Not sure a European vacation fits into my short term retirement plans, but if budget allows ... hell ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymad Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Distilleries eh? --- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp11801 Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 It this were an early 2016 thing I would most likely be in, I need some legendary travel in my life soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Mayberry en Europa ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaox2 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I would love to go overseas and am especially fond of spontaneously fermented ales from Belgium. I have to figure out things at home right now sadly, it's not looking likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavitsk Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 At first, it looked like one of those enormous capacitors, but then I saw the knob...autoformer? Just guessing, feel free to yell "newb" and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I'd love to join in, so I'm subscribed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Would be both very unlikely and very awesome. Subscribed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullguise Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Pretty unlikely for me as well, but I absolutely love the idea....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted October 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Well, that's a pretty strong show of interest. Let's get to planning. I know we all have differing schedules and differing interests, so I propose a two-part trip, focused on two locations. I got a lot of interest in the Whiskey side of things, so I think we should include a few days in Islay. That can come at the beginning or end. Islay is most accessible by ferry from Glasgow, to my understanding, so we can rally there.I would personally also enjoy some beer tourism. Ideally I'd prefer Belgium, but I could be convinced to look in the UK as well if travel is a concern. Heck, I imagine a day or two drinking in Glasgow would not be unenjoyable, and it's a 1hr30 flight or 4hr30 train from London. Does the two-location trip sound feasible? Is there agreement that Islay is one of the locations? Any preferences for the second?Also, I'm happy to do this as soon as early next year, but I know some of you aren't provided with quite as much leave as a public servant. How much lead time should I be allowing, here? Edited October 9, 2015 by Sherwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I'm very interested in an MOA-Europe and might actually be able to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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