I'd love to, but can't afford it. I used up the last of my United Miles to go to Tampa next week. Why don't you come too and pay me back there? Or at MOA II?

Got finals next week, but banking on MOA II.

Great! Hope to see you there.

Jealous of this event too guys. I just tried La Fin Du Monde the other evening, its reminds me of a local brew with clover except with a higher alcohol content. I like very much. I'll see some of you in Tampa at least (sorry Bryan, wish you could make it and best of luck on your exams).

35 and snow in Monee on Saturday.

Gotta keep warm with the brewski's.

Have fun guys, wish I could be there to join in the partaking of liquids. Snow sounds fun too, I definitely have to get back out to the Chicago area for a winter trip sometime!

Gotta keep warm with the brewski's.

Antifreeze

Snow showers predicted for Saturday, should not be much accumulation. Sunday there is a 20% chance of snow. Both days in the mid 30's.

Excellent grilling weather!!

And Jacob - cigars can be done in the garage. I'm gonna try and find a space heater for there but not sure.

or enough draino cocktails and you won't care.

Latest additions to the Saturday stock.

I have to admit I really don't get excited about much anymore. I am excited about this get together. I'm actually in a state of anticipation.

My son-in-laws will be traveling with me but not attending. Neither one gets it. They can go enjoy the Chicago metro area and I'm going to have a great time @ ChiLiquify. Can't wait.

Seriously Jacked Award Losing Chili and some hummus have been prepared for Saturday.

Debbie just decided she may need to be away for the day on Saturday.....

This sounds better all the time. Have some good clean fun, fellas! And good luck to Debbie!

Debbie just decided she may need to be away for the day on Saturday.....

Such a sport! I was surprised she ever thought she wanted to be around for this!

i was warned that i might be needed for some food prep, so i have packed a couple knives. i've but a new bevel on them, sharp but (more) durable. hopefully nobody dies.

Uh oh.

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I picked up Sazerac 18 today, and absinthe of some sort (Won award in San Fran a few years ago). Highland Park 12 a few weeks ago. Will also bring Maisson Surrene VSOP cognac. Some Remy XO, whatever's left in the bottle.

Really, I just used this event as an excuse to pick up some bottles of stuff I've been interested in for a while.

I look forward to seeing what magic these wizards can conjure!

Got a message that jim is not going to be able to make it.

So i don't have to hand deliver the T2 chassis.

So more room in the trunk for other stuff like laptop and camera.

Agreed, you'll be missed Jim. I shall get shitfaced in your honor.

Fuck. Yes.

Sorry guys, won't be able to make it. Variety show, three of my groups are performing. Have fun!

damn, will miss you Ryan and Jim.

will we have a sub bar tender? up to it Reks? I can pour beer, shots, that's about it.

I think Mike and Reks will be more than happy to ply their muddlers for you. It's a shame that Jim cannot make it though. And Ryan too, but I don't think he makes cocktails.

Gonna make a trip to the store in a little bit so I can be there in spirit.

Gonna make a trip to the store in a little bit so I can be there in spirits.

VOFTFY*

*(very obvious fixed it for you)