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Sly Bald Guys Info => Convention News => Topic started by: Sly Red on July 28, 2008, 09:54:55 AM
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I'll be in San Francisco September 26 through October 5. Fr8train and me are meeting up sometime during that week. If any NoCal Sly Brothers want to get together to hoist a few ales let us know and we'll try to set a date for a mini-con.
SimplyRed
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Tyler, Schro, will you be around the end of September?
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I don't have anything scheduled yet (work wise), so I likely will be around NorCal.......keep me posted.
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I may be down there sometime around then visiting friends and family.
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Anyone else from the Oregon/Washington area that could possibly be down in the SF Bay area the last week in September? BALDANDRE, Vash, I know there are more...? O0
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I should be in the area as well.
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Anyone else from the Oregon/Washington area that could possibly be down in the SF Bay area the last week in September? BALDANDRE, Vash, I know there are more...? O0
Weekends are extremely tough for me (kid & soccer obligations). I'll be up for weekday stuff though.
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Weekends are extremely tough for me (kid & soccer obligations). I'll be up for weekday stuff though.
I'll have a ton of weekday time when I'm there. I know my way around so an East Bay location is certainly a possibility. Just make it close to BART.
Red
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Anyone else from the Oregon/Washington area that could possibly be down in the SF Bay area the last week in September? BALDANDRE, Vash, I know there are more...? O0
Weekends are extremely tough for me (kid & soccer obligations). I'll be up for weekday stuff though.
Personally, I have not problem with weekday gatherings as the weekends can be a bit hectic for me (wine business and all).
Weekends are extremely tough for me (kid & soccer obligations). I'll be up for weekday stuff though.
I'll have a ton of weekday time when I'm there. I know my way around so an East Bay location is certainly a possibility. Just make it close to BART.
Red
OK Red. What's the deal with BART? Will you not have a vehicle? ;D Matters not to me, I can make it anywhere that is convenient for everyone else. Now you've got me all psyched up about this!!!! O0 I'll bring some of Napa's finest vino (Sorry no Screaming Eagle).
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I'll have a ton of weekday time when I'm there. I know my way around so an East Bay location is certainly a possibility. Just make it close to BART.
Red
OK Red. What's the deal with BART? Will you not have a vehicle? ;D Matters not to me, I can make it anywhere that is convenient for everyone else. Now you've got me all psyched up about this!!!! O0
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When I leave Chicago I take a vacation from driving. Reduces the stress. We can work out a plan to accomodate everyone. O0
Red
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Alright!!!!
Since we have less than 2 months to put this together I was hoping I could get an idea of how many SBG's will be in the SF Bay Area the last week of September. Specifically Sept. 29th - Oct 4th.
I'm pretty sure these SBG's will be here...
Myself
SimplyRed
Tyler
Schro
Dean Jones
What about...
Rob6?
Marz?
If I can get an idea of how many will be in the area for a get together, I'll take it upon myself to start scouting out locations for a gathering.
FR8TRAIN
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If business goes better than expected between now and then, I'd be inclined to fly out.
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Alright!!!!
Since we have less than 2 months to put this together I was hoping I could get an idea of how many SBG's will be in the SF Bay Area the last week of September. Specifically Sept. 29th - Oct 4th.
I'm pretty sure these SBG's will be here...
Myself
SimplyRed
Tyler
Schro
Dean Jones
What about...
Rob6?
Marz?
If I can get an idea of how many will be in the area for a get together, I'll take it upon myself to start scouting out locations for a gathering.
FR8TRAIN
Still getting the dates together for that trip.
I will keep you posted but it looks like it may be Oct. that i am down there...
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Alright!!!!
Since we have less than 2 months to put this together I was hoping I could get an idea of how many SBG's will be in the SF Bay Area the last week of September. Specifically Sept. 29th - Oct 4th.
I'm pretty sure these SBG's will be here...
Myself
SimplyRed
Tyler
Schro
Dean Jones
What about...
Rob6?
Marz?
If I can get an idea of how many will be in the area for a get together, I'll take it upon myself to start scouting out locations for a gathering.
FR8TRAIN
Aww, man would love to try...
actually drivin' through Cali around Laborday...
Would be tough these days to go out on my own with the wife and little dude...
but, if it fits one day it'll work out...
Hey, I met up with ***Sticks*** (Leo) and have befriended Dominic from HSC...so
I'm always up for some brews with a bald bro!!! O0 O0
Just keep me on the "List"!!!
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Alright!!!!
Since we have less than 2 months to put this together I was hoping I could get an idea of how many SBG's will be in the SF Bay Area the last week of September. Specifically Sept. 29th - Oct 4th.
I'm pretty sure these SBG's will be here...
Myself
SimplyRed
Tyler
Schro
Dean Jones
What about...
Rob6?
Marz?
If I can get an idea of how many will be in the area for a get together, I'll take it upon myself to start scouting out locations for a gathering.
FR8TRAIN
Aww, man would love to try...
actually drivin' through Cali around Laborday...
Would be tough these days to go out on my own with the wife and little dude...
but, if it fits one day it'll work out...
Hey, I met up with ***Sticks*** (Leo) and have befriended Dominic from HSC...so
I'm always up for some brews with a bald bro!!! O0 O0
Just keep me on the "List"!!!
Always!!! O0
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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.
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Count me in.
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Count me in.
You got it Cy. O0
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. O0 8)
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I'm there,just tell me when and where.
Bald Pride!!
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I'm down for a Monday night. Schro, you wanna come to Berkeley :*))
Just kiddin'. The venue is Fr8train's job.
Red
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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/
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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. O:O
Red
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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.
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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 ;D
Fr8, can you come up with a sports bar for our Mini-Con?
Red
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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 ;D
Red
Nope.
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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?
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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.
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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
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Fr8, you da man. I'll check them all out and cast my vote over the weekend.
Red
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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!
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I'll Meet you at the Rock.
Good work, Todd!
I'll go with Schro on Triple Rock. It'll be easy for me to get there on BART. No worries for driving.
Red
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I may be down there sometime around then visiting friends and family.
I may be up there sometime then visiting business associates.
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What is BART?!
(no smartarse simpson replies, please!)
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What is BART?!
(no smartarse simpson replies, please!)
Bay Area Rapid Transit
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A couple of doors down from Triple Rock is Spat's of Berkeley.
They make a "Scorpion" that's out of this world.
Red, you'll definitely need to take public transportation after one of those....Actually, it's a two person drink (or a one person drink if you want to take the express lane to hangover city).
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What is BART?!
(no smartarse simpson replies, please!)
Bay Area Rapid Transit
ty! :-*
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Anyone else from the Oregon/Washington area that could possibly be down in the SF Bay area the last week in September? BALDANDRE, Vash, I know there are more...? O0
Weekends are extremely tough for me (kid & soccer obligations). I'll be up for weekday stuff though.
Personally, I have not problem with weekday gatherings as the weekends can be a bit hectic for me (wine business and all).
Weekends are extremely tough for me (kid & soccer obligations). I'll be up for weekday stuff though.
I'll have a ton of weekday time when I'm there. I know my way around so an East Bay location is certainly a possibility. Just make it close to BART.
Red
OK Red. What's the deal with BART? Will you not have a vehicle? ;D Matters not to me, I can make it anywhere that is convenient for everyone else. Now you've got me all psyched up about this!!!! O0 I'll bring some of Napa's finest vino (Sorry no Screaming Eagle).
Hey Fr8, I know this is a stretch, but would this include anything from the Alexander Valley (Al. Valley Vineyards or White Oak)? Maybe a little closer to you....BR Cohn?
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So, has anyone looked at the websites FR8 identified for the NorCal get together?
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Yeah, I commented to Fr8 directly.
I voted for The Rock. Good location for me to get to on BART from The City.
Red
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OK my Brothers!
I have heard from everyone I think will be attending this gathering.
The choice of location has been made...drum roll please.
And the winner is Triple Rock Brewery http://www.triplerock.com/
So I will be going there this afternoon to get things going (and tip a few back with my lovely g/f).
The next mission is to confirm a head count and to set a date (9/29 - 10/4). So far the following SBG's will be attending.
Myself
Tyler
Shcro
SimplyRed
Rob6
I'm still waiting on confirmation from Cy and anyone else who will be in the Berkeley, CA area the last week in September.
Please let me know what day you prefer the gathering be held. Keep in mind that the weekends are a bit tough for Schro and I but will not be ruled out.
Thanks,
FR8TRAIN
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Schro has indicated that Monday might be bad for him. Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (9-30, 10-1, 10-2) work best for me.
Red
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Looks like I will not be down untill the first / second week in October anyway....
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Schro has indicated that Monday might be bad for him. Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (9-30, 10-1, 10-2) work best for me.
Red
Tues and Wed are typically easier for me, but if it needs to be Thursday, I can still make it happen.
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Well, Guess what folks....YULP THIS IS TIMMAY! I know this will excite you all....but.....here goes. I am sorry to inform you that I will NOT be showing up at the North Cal. Convention...I just cant make it happen. Sorry to let you down and all...but hey...I am sure all of us that cant be there will be there in mind and spirit...right?? Tip a few back for us.
Timmay
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Well, Guess what folks....YULP THIS IS TIMMAY! I know this will excite you all....but.....here goes. I am sorry to inform you that I will NOT be showing up at the North Cal. Convention...I just cant make it happen. Sorry to let you down and all...but hey...I am sure all of us that cant be there will be there in mind and spirit...right?? Tip a few back for us.
Timmay
WTF!!! Now we have no patsy!!! Dammit!
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Hey Fr8, have a Red Rock....it's a tasty treat.
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Hey Fr8, have a Red Rock....it's a tasty treat.
Will do. I'll be there about 2:30pm. I'll need something smooth and frosty by then. O0
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Well, Guess what folks....YULP THIS IS TIMMAY! I know this will excite you all....but.....here goes. I am sorry to inform you that I will NOT be showing up at the North Cal. Convention...I just cant make it happen. Sorry to let you down and all...but hey...I am sure all of us that cant be there will be there in mind and spirit...right?? Tip a few back for us.
Timmay
WTF!!! Now we have no patsy!!! Dammit!
ya got that right! lmao
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Ya'll have a great time.
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I just returned from the Triple Rock Brewery. WOW! What a great place! Great beer, food and atmosphere. Thanks Schro for suggesting the place, it's going to be great!
So we have a couple of tables reserved for 6pm on Tuesday the 30th of September. Now I will probably be there around 5pm or so, so don't be afraid to show up early. We have the best seats in the house which give us views of both plasma tv's, the bar, front door (important to me as I don't like my back to the door) and the brewery itself.
The beers I drank were the Red Rock Ale (6.0% A.A.B.V.) medium bodied red that is balanced between the initial hop bitterness to a toasty caramel aftertaste.
Tree Frog Ale (7.6% A.A.B.V.) dark amber “Scotch Ale” which has notes of sweet caramel and fruit esters.
and Stonehenge Stout (7.6% A.A.B.V.) very dark, full-bodied brew with bittersweet chocolate- toasted caramel flavors and a velvety finish.
I look forward to seeing everyone there.
FR8TRAIN
P.S. Beware, I thought the beer was delicious but my g/f says they're MALICIOUS
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I just returned from the Triple Rock Brewery. WOW! What a great place! Great beer, food and atmosphere. Thanks Schro for suggesting the place, it's going to be great!
Did you think I'd steer a Sly Brother wrong? 8)
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I just returned from the Triple Rock Brewery. WOW! What a great place! Great beer, food and atmosphere. Thanks Schro for suggesting the place, it's going to be great!
Did you think I'd steer a Sly Brother wrong? 8)
NEVER!!!
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So we have a couple of tables reserved for 6pm on Tuesday the 30th of September. Now I will probably be there around 5pm or so, so don't be afraid to show up early. We have the best seats in the house which give us views of both plasma tv's, the bar, front door (important to me as I don't like my back to the door) and the brewery itself.
I look forward to seeing everyone there.
FR8TRAIN
Bumping this back up so that anyone in Northern California can see it. We'll be at TripleRock Brewery in Berkeley:
http://www.triplerock.com/ on Tuesday, September 30. Be there and be Sly. 8)
Red
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I'll likely be there closer to 5pm....can't wait to re-introduce myself to a Red Rock.
It's been way too long for me.
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I'm gonna be there long before you Schro, drinking, to steel myself :*))
Red
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Red,
You working that day? I might be able to cut out early.
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Red,
You working that day? I might be able to cut out early.
I'm on vacation the entire time I'm there. September 26 through October 6.
The only thing I have a committment for is a barber headshave at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 30th.
Red
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Hopefully they'll already have some porter in by then. I should be able to cut out early that day as well.
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I will probably be there around 4 - 4:30.
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I'm thinking of taking BART over so that I can have time to sober up before I have to drive home.
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Any SBG's that makes it to this Mini-Con will receive a bottle of Napa's finest to take home with them courtesy of me. O0 So if you're going to be there, sound off so I can be sure to bring enough bottles.
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I'm definitely in, wine or no wine (though I prefer with wine)
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Any SBG's that makes it to this Mini-Con will receive a bottle of Napa's finest to take home with them courtesy of me. O0 So if you're going to be there, sound off so I can be sure to bring enough bottles.
I'm in, for the vin ^-^
(Yeah, I know it doesn't rhyme if you say it right.)
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Any SBG's that makes it to this Mini-Con will receive a bottle of Napa's finest to take home with them courtesy of me. O0 So if you're going to be there, sound off so I can be sure to bring enough bottles.
Well, you didn't tell us that. Now it is too late to book the trip. j/k Have a great mini con.
Max
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I vow that I will have a fully functional digital camera at the meet-up. Sadly, there will be no one as lovely as the illusive MagmaBabe to snap a picture of. (Sorry Schro, I don't think of you as lovely ;D )
Red
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I vow that I will have a fully functional digital camera at the meet-up. Sadly, there will be no one as lovely as the illusive MagmaBabe to snap a picture of. (Sorry Schro, I don't think of you as lovely ;D )
Red
Trust me, no apologies necessary.
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I'm so glad the meeting isn't this Tuesday. Just found out I have to head to LA for the day.
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OK. I've got a case of assorted fine Napa Valley wines ready to bring to the gathering.
And yes, I will be wearing my SBG t-shirt.
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Wow I cant imagine..you have to bribe people to come to the North Cali convention LOL...hey you all come here to SW Indiana and I will give you all a free room of floor covering....hows that for a deal. lol
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Wow I cant imagine..you have to bribe people to come to the North Cali convention LOL...hey you all come here to SW Indiana and I will give you all a free room of floor covering....hows that for a deal. lol
I don't need to bribe anyone. The wine is just a bonus for being in the greatest part of the country at the end of September. O0
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LOL I know I was just kidding lol
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Ok. This is who has confirmed and I expect to attend on Tuesday.
Tyler
Schro
SimplyRed
Rob6
Cy?
Myself
Am I missing anyone?
Again, we will meet at the Triple Rock Brewery (http://www.triplerock.com/) anytime after 4:30.
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Tyler, please make sure to charge your camera!!! :/O O:O
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Tyler, please make sure to charge your camera!!! :/O O:O
Have no fear Max. There will be photos. I will have a fully charged battery in my camera and I also know that Red will too. O0
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Wow I cant imagine..you have to bribe people to come to the North Cali convention LOL...hey you all come here to SW Indiana and I will give you all a free room of floor covering....hows that for a deal. lol
I don't need to bribe anyone. The wine is just a bonus for being in the greatest part of the country at the end of September. O0
You're preaching to the choir there, FR8 !
Nor Cal in September....awesome! O:O
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Red is in da house. Arrived in San Francisco this afternoon (Friday). See you guys Tuesday in Berkeley.
Red
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Have a good time Red....If you get tired of the beer, have a Manhattan for me !! O0
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So we have a couple of tables reserved for 6pm on Tuesday the 30th of September. Now I will probably be there around 5pm or so, so don't be afraid to show up early. We have the best seats in the house which give us views of both plasma tv's, the bar, front door (important to me as I don't like my back to the door) and the brewery itself.
I look forward to seeing everyone there.
FR8TRAIN
Bumping this back up so that anyone in Northern California can see it. We'll be at TripleRock Brewery in Berkeley:
http://www.triplerock.com/ on Tuesday, September 30. Be there and be Sly. 8)
Red
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We'll see you guys in a couple of hours...
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Looking forward to it!
`Dr!n#
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Wine...check, camera battery charged...check, blanket and pillow for sleeping in the Trooper...check, meeting up with some SBG's for some great brews...PRICELESS! O0 `Dr!n#
I'll see you all there.
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blanket and pillow for sleeping in the Trooper...check,
check with timmay on this one. he may have some advice. just don't let him convince you to snuggle with a curb! ha ha ha i wish i was there with you guys. have one for me.
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Hey FR8, did MB send over any gifts for the NoCal convention? As I recall, we are still waiting on her pictures.
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Hope you guys are having fun!!
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i just spoke to tyler. sounds like they are they are having a good time. bastards!
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i just spoke to tyler. sounds like they are they are having a good time. bastards!
Yeah....BASTARDS !!! @c3 :Xo!
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i just spoke to tyler. sounds like they are they are having a good time. bastards!
Yeah....BASTARDS !!! @c3 :Xo!
;D ;D ;D O0 i know they R having a gr8 time. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Fr8 called me on a pre drunking call, he was anxiously waiting for the others to show up. I have a feeling they are all gonna feel pretty good in the mornning.
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This is all those guys in Nor Cal right about now :P
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SimplyRed, FR8TRAIN, Rob6, Tyler, and myself had a great time. Good food, good beer (although they were out of the Red Rock Ale :Xo!), and a lot of laughs.
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Where are the pictures? 5t*mp Did you guys send them out to get developed? :*))
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The film was overexposed herronm LOL
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Those disposable 110 cameras just don't cut it anymore.
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Where are the pictures? 5t*mp Did you guys send them out to get developed? :*))
FR8 & Red had the cameras....after we ended our gathering at Triple Rock, FR8, Tyler & Red all went to San Francisco to continue the evening.
I'm certain they'll load the pics on SBG later.
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Those disposable 110 cameras just don't cut it anymore.
Especially when you dispose of them before getting the film developed.
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110 camera's? They should have used their heads and got one of them instamatics...polaroids.
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I've posted the first pic in Member's Only section.
Red