Mini-Con Northern California

[schro]

I should be able to make it.
Hey, why don't we pair it with the Monday Night Football game on 9/29?
Baltimore @ the Steelers.

[Cy]

Count me in.

[FR8TRAIN]

Count me in.

You got it Cy.

I should be able to make it.
Hey, why don't we pair it with the Monday Night Football game on 9/29?
Baltimore @ the Steelers.

Personally, I thinks that's a great idea.

[DeanJones]

I'm there,just tell me when and where.

Bald Pride!!

[Sly Red]

I'm down for a Monday night.  Schro, you wanna come to Berkeley 

Just kiddin'.  The venue is Fr8train's job.

Red

[schro]

I'm down for a Monday night.  Schro, you wanna come to Berkeley 

Just kiddin'.  The venue is Fr8train's job.

Red

Why would I avoid Berkeley?
Triple Rock Brewery has some of the best beer I've ever had. http://www.triplerock.com/

[Sly Red]

Why would I avoid Berkeley?
Triple Rock Brewery has some of the best beer I've ever had. http://www.triplerock.com/

I guess for beer we can overcome all obstacles.   

Red

[schro]

No obstacles........since I'm not in the military, I'll be welcomed in Berkeley.
However, I don't know any sports bars in Bezerkley.

[Sly Red]

No obstacles........since I'm not in the military, I'll be welcomed in Berkeley.
However, I don't know any sports bars in Bezerkley.

Schro, you're just not going to let me push your buttons today are you 

Fr8, can you come up with a sports bar for our Mini-Con?

Red

[schro]

No obstacles........since I'm not in the military, I'll be welcomed in Berkeley.
However, I don't know any sports bars in Bezerkley.

Schro, you're just not going to let me push your buttons today are you 

Red

Nope.

[schro]

Actually, Triple Rock has apparently installed some HD TV's for game viewing.
I used to go there often after playing hockey (it's my understanding the Berkeley Iceland still has the biggest ice surface in North America).

We're not getting together for the sole purpose of watching Monday Night Football. In fact, Monday the 29th might be tough for me. I forgot about practices.....I coach my daughter's soccer team and we have practices on Mondays.

I'd have no problems tipping a few pints of their Red Rock (6.0 APV...good brew).
http://www.triplerock.com/

Unless someone comes up with something different, I say let's "Meet at the Rock" on a different day. But, if that's the only day that works, I'll make it happen.....
Thoughts?

[FR8TRAIN]

I'm checking a couple of things out right now.

Thanks for the suggestion Schro it's on the list.

I'll get back to y'all.

[FR8TRAIN]

OK guys, here's what I got...

Since Red and Schro brought up Berkeley (and it's closer than SF for both Schro and I) I decided to go with gathering there. Any objections? Good!

I have found 4 nice places for us to choose from. All serve mainly beer (nectar of the Gods) and food. They have TV's for watching sports but do not have pools tables, darts, etc.

Triple Rock Brewery http://www.triplerock.com/
A classic Brewery/Alehouse/Pub 3 1/2 blocks from BART (Red).

Barclay's Pub http://www.barclayspub.com/
A small Irish pub in the North Berkely Hills. 5 blocks from BART.

Pyramid Alehouse http://www.pyramidbrew.com/alehouses/berkeley.php
An East Bay landmark close to I-80/I-580. Not close to (more than walking distance from) BART.

Henry's Publick House & Grille (Inside the Durant Hotel) http://www.henrysberkeley.com
Very close to UC Berkeley and BART but can be a bit pricey.

So that is what I have come up with. I would like to hear your opinion on which place you would like to gather at. Once that is settled, I'll start making phone calls.

FR8TRAIN

[Sly Red]

Fr8, you da man.  I'll check them all out and cast my vote over the weekend.

Red

[schro]

I've been to the Pyramid Alehouse and (obviously) Triple Rock, so I can comment on those two.
I'm totally fine with whatever the group decides, but if I have to cast a deciding vote between the Pyramid & Triple Rock,

I'll Meet you at the Rock.

Good work, Todd!