Archive for December, 2007

December
31
2007

Computers Suck

Database server
crashed with ungrateful vengeance.
At least I have beer.

Written by Captain Hops.

References: The database server at my web host crashed last night. It appears to be partially restored, but they lost some posts. Fortunately, I had a recent backup and I was able to restore the other posts from a cached copy of my feed. However, this ordeal has resulted in a piss poor excuse for a haiku today. Sorry about that. I am going to go drink beer now and hope that the new year brings better computer tidings.

Hope 2007 ends better for you and here’s to a great year ahead. Cheers!

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December
30
2007

Pure Joy

liquid time machine
takes me back to simpler times
that place of pure joy

Have a Great Day picture

Written by Captain Hops. Illustration by Max Hops.

References: My three year old son drew the above picture. I was struck by the pure joy and innocence of it. It’s so easy to be overtaken by the cynicism of the adult world that I wanted a way to remember how simple life could be. So I put the picture on a mug. Now I get an additional pick-me-up whenever I drink my favorite beverage. Feel free to pick one up if you find yourself needing a reminder too.
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Thing of the Day: All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten

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December
29
2007

Relax

Curled up in my chair
with kitty and smoked porter
the fire crackles

Written by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: 18 Oz. Weiss, Indiana goblets, 12/CS

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December
28
2007

Bored

Bored at the office
There’s whiskey in the drawer
Though I prefer beer

Written by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: Godinger Dublin Crystal 6-Piece Whiskey Set

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December
27
2007

Problem Solving

The toilet’s clogged
The dog has the right answer
A Fat Tire awaits

Written by Bryan.

References: Fat Tire from New Belgium Brewery
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Thing of the Day: New Belgium Fat Tire Ale Globe Glass

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December
26
2007

Salvation

Living in Spain with
no great microbrew in sight.
Homebrew. Salvation!

Written by Bradford Goerss.

References: This one was contributed by a reader of Brew Your Own magazine. He moved to Spain seven years ago and lamented his inability to find his favorite microbrews. To rectify the situation he began home brewing and the rest, as they say, is history.
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Thing of the Day: The Homebrewer’s Answer Book

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December
25
2007

Simple Things

Just what I wanted.
Peace, Love and understanding
and a case of beer.

Written by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: Girls Girls Girls

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December
24
2007

Holiday Lager

Holiday Lager
Family time; Raise an Ale
There is a Santa

Written by DryAndDirty.

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Thing of the Day: Cranium Family Fun Game

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December
23
2007

Believe

Drinking his homebrew
with the joy of one who still
believes in Santa.

Written by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: Wonderworker: The True Story of How Saint Nicholas Became Santa Claus

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December
22
2007

The Longest Night

toasting the solstice
mama makes a snow angel
in her negligee

Written by MidnightSushi.

References: The precise moment of the 2007 Winter Solstice was Saturday, Dec. 22, 1:08 A.M. EST (06:08 UT).
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Thing of the Day: The Pagan Book of Days: A Guide to the Festivals, Traditions, and Sacred Days of the Year

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December
21
2007

Waiting

Waiting to uncap
his first bottle of homebrew.
Anticipation.

Written by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: Superior Home Brew Beer Kit with More Than Just the Basics Brewing DVD

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December
20
2007

Pour Me Another

hoping she’d be there
dublin spends another night
waiting for the cab

dublin the cat

Haiku and photo by MidnightSushi.

References: Dublin Bodoh was adopted through Shelter From The Storm of Madison, Wisconsin in August of this past year. He lost his ears and a good portion of his tail due to frostbite last winter, which caused some to question his adoptability. Nevertheless, since that time, he has found a loving home with the author and is currently enjoying the finer things in life. Dublin’s weight, which was documented at 8 lbs by shelter veterinarians last spring, is now 13.4 lbs. and climbing. His roommates, Sushi and Midnight, have proven to be wonderful friends but not necessarily that which he seeks in a lifemate. Hence, he’s still hitting the bars.

If you are interested in adopting a pet, check out Pets911.com. They have a searchable database of individual pets as well as contact information for shelters in your area. Remember, it’s cold out there.
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Thing of the Day: Adopt the Perfect Dog

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