dBel84 Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 It was more tongue in cheek as I recall thinking "crazy Scots" when I first read about it. I am clearly clueless as to how proof and %etoh relate to one another ..dB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin gilmore Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) I like some of those pics. maybe an armagnac this time. The reason for binnys is that there is a store less than a mile from my house I like the 70 year old stuff too, but that is going to have to be for a very special occasion Edited September 7, 2010 by kevin gilmore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absorbine_Sr Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 So it looks like we can do the 13th or the 20th. Both have problems. If we do the 13th, we go head to head with Beely. I don't care myself but several people have expressed an interest in going, and that's cool by me. So I don't want to cause a problem. The 20th means people who may have come to Chicago the week before will be coming here again. The 27th is the Thanksgiving weekend and most people have family obligations. So what do all of you folks think? And Kevin, you are amazing. Like John, I will refrain from making liquor suggestions in that price range since I barely live in the world beyond Ripple and PBR... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 It was more tongue in cheek as I recall thinking "crazy Scots" when I first read about it. I am clearly clueless as to how proof and %etoh relate to one another ..dB It's actually quite simple, just multiply abv by 2 to get the proof, and vice versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 So it looks like we can do the 13th or the 20th. Both have problems. If we do the 13th, we go head to head with Beely. I don't care myself but several people have expressed an interest in going, and that's cool by me. So I don't want to cause a problem. The 20th means people who may have come to Chicago the week before will be coming here again. The 27th is the Thanksgiving weekend and most people have family obligations. So what do all of you folks think? Since I have no desire to attend Billy's meet, my vote is still for the 13th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Either date is fine by me. I might try to make chiunifi, but I am unlikely to get spousal approval for both, in fact, it not even reasonable to expect to get both, so I just am planning to come to this and maybe chiunifi next year if it works out. Do those who want to attend chiunifi expect to come to both? Maybe those folks can chime in as to whether it would be easier to have it on the same weekend, and find time to come to both, or have it on different dates and make two different trips. They can also PM the organizer if they prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimless1 Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 I'm pretty sure either date will work for me. Probably better if those in the Chicago metro area decide. I looked at the map, and even though booze was not involved, I'm pretty amazed you made a day trip to Michigan and back. Hat's off to you, sir Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absorbine_Sr Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 I'm pretty sure either date will work for me. Probably better if those in the Chicago metro area decide. I looked at the map, and even though booze was not involved, I'm pretty amazed you made a day trip to Michigan and back. Hat's off to you, sir Mike. In the snow the first year... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 (edited) Either date will work for me. Oh, and I vote for the Real Tequilla. Edited September 8, 2010 by morphsci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dBel84 Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 It's actually quite simple, just multiply abv by 2 to get the proof, and vice versa. One thing I do tend to do is educate myself when I am intrigued, I liked wiki's answer best - the whole concept of proof of alcohol seems to stem from rum and sailors - proof was the minimum dilution at which gunpowder would still ignite after being dowsed in said alcohol. This way the sailors knew they were getting the good stuff and it so happens to translate to a dilution of approximately 4:7 as 100 proof. This equates to about 57% as 100 proof. The rest is simple math to figure out exactly what proof or percentage your alcohol is if you know either value. now back to the real matter on hand - what is KG to buy ..dB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimless1 Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 In the snow the first year... ) If I remember correctly it wasn't just snow - it was a full blown snow storm with all the nasty that entails. I also see to recall you made pretty good time ... with a Miata? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavitsk Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 So it looks like we can do the 13th or the 20th. Both have problems. If we do the 13th, we go head to head with Beely. I don't care myself but several people have expressed an interest in going, and that's cool by me. So I don't want to cause a problem. The 20th means people who may have come to Chicago the week before will be coming here again. The 27th is the Thanksgiving weekend and most people have family obligations. So what do all of you folks think? How about Dec. 4th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absorbine_Sr Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 How about Dec. 4th? I can work with December 4th. What do we all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 That still works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absorbine_Sr Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 If I remember correctly it wasn't just snow - it was a full blown snow storm with all the nasty that entails. I also see to recall you made pretty good time ... with a Miata? Actually it was a bugger of a storm and I was in the Mini Cooper. But it did go fairly quickly with four snow tires on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asr Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 12/4 would mean I can go to Chicago and NYC which would be even better. Incidentally the flights to O'Hare look cheap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absorbine_Sr Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 12/4 would mean I can go to Chicago and NYC which would be even better. Incidentally the flights to O'Hare look cheap too. December 4th is looking to be a winner. Any objections? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Fine by me. Would be great to have Steve here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absorbine_Sr Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Alright, let's set the date for 12/4/2010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 So when you list your gear make sure to also include the liquid gear you will be bringing, if any, not necessary for participation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin gilmore Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 12/4 works for me. Subject to less than 4 inches of snow on the ground. Not going to bring any hardware. I think that bottle of tequilla looks very interesting. But i'll have a list of 4 just in case something isn't in stock when i get there. I think 3 bottles total should smash everyone Would not like to take half of it home like last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 12/4 will be tricky for me, semester final exams begin the following week. Nonetheless I will try my very best to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absorbine_Sr Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 12/4 will be tricky for me, semester final exams begin the following week. Nonetheless I will try my very best to attend. Oh, you'll be there. Or we'll talk about you the whole day. I might even break out crayons and construction paper and pass them around so everyone can draw rude pictures of you and post them in the impressions thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimless1 Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Beginning with Thanksgiving and ending with New Years, busy socially. Still waiting to hear from the chief social director to see if we have anything coming up for 12/4. I honestly never pay attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 KG, Would you mind bringing Mingus Mingus ... ? Would love to have a listen, if you don't mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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