I took off most of Wednesday to attend the Chamber of Commerce golf outing. Whatta mistake. I thought I had an easy day of work ahead of me on Thursday (a mop up day to get some old projects done), so I thoroughly enjoyed myself, still made it to my son's little league game, then stayed up later than usual with the older kids. When I got to the office Thursday morning, I discovered that a new (longish) meeting had been put on my calendar, a new client was clamoring to get in to see me before he closed on a deal this coming Monday, and the phone rang off the hook. I ran for nine hours straight, putting out client fires, and I didn't touch one of those old projects that have been hanging over my head. Finally, at 4:00, I told the staff, "If anyone calls, I died." I zombied out of the office shortly before 5:00, four calls unreturned, vowing never to take a day off work again.
But I ain't going in today. And my wife bought me three cases of good beer on a shopping trip yesterday. And my son doesn't have a little league game. And I have nothing else on my calendar, except to return those calls from yesterday. I might just have to drink a few to help drown yesterday's memory.
And in preparation, some beer news.
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I like a cold PBR as much as the next guy, but this is a bit much: Illinois man designs coffin to look like can of Pabst Blue Ribbon.
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What, no Olde Frothingslosh? A critic lists his ten worst beers of all time:
Milwaukee's Best I understand this is a sentimental favorite of many, as it takes them back to the old days. Well, human sacrifice harkens to a simpler time, too. If you want to kill your taste buds, try battery acid – it probably tastes better.
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Fairy tale beer: The Baron Brewing Company in Seattle is introducing a line of six very rare big beers which will be available in limited edition 22oz bottles. Every special beer will represent a folk tale from the Grimm Brothers collection.
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