Archive for September, 2008

September
30
2008

About the Bailout

We need a change from
Martini sipping bastards
Stealing our money

Beer For President 2008

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Check out the new Beer for President 2008 blog. It’s time for a candidate that America can get behind. Get real straight talk on the important issues of today.

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September
29
2008

Daydreaming

My bottle crashes
On the head of my colleague.
The meeting goes on.

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: Toxic Coworkers: How to Deal with Dysfunctional People on the Job

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September
28
2008

A Stormy Game of Chess

Lightning and thunder
Strong ale, hard rain, and high wind
Dramatize each move

Buy at Art.com

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Unibroue Seventeen
Thing of the Day: Adventures in Tornado Alley: The Storm Chasers

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September
27
2008

Carding The Most Famous Man in the World

On top of the world
You still need to show ID
If you want a beer

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Yesterday’s Baltimore Sun had a story of Michael Phelps being turned away at the door of Max’s Taphouse because he didn’t have his ID: Come back, kid, when you can show ID
Thing of the Day: Michael Phelps: Beneath the Surface

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September
26
2008

Personal Preference

They only have Bud
and Bud Light at this party.
I’ll have to drink wine.

Written by Dave Undis.

Thing of the Day: Budweiser Bucket Set

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September
25
2008

Discovery

Out to discover
In the back corners of Wells
Finding something new

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Well’s Discount Liquors has a great selection of obscure beers. It’s not hard to find something new to try.
Thing of the Day: Discovery!: Unearthing the New Treasures of Archaeology

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September
24
2008

I Can Be A Little Late

Walking past the pub
I was suddenly compelled
To stop for a spell

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: Walking Chicago: 31 Tours of the Windy City’s Classic Bars, Scandalous Sites, Historic Architecture, Dynamic Neighborhoods, and Famous Lakeshore

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September
23
2008

Stained Glass Appreciated

The gold setting sun
Shines brightly through beer bottles
Stacked near the window

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Inspired by Brewvana
Thing of the Day: The Everyday Work of Art: Awakening the Extraordinary in Your Daily Life

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September
22
2008

Small Favors

by the second beer
he was starting to think that
his ex wouldn’t show

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: Secrets of Power Negotiating

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September
21
2008

Moose Drool Brown Ale

ungulate slobber
drunk from a cold brown bottle
bites then goes down smooth

Written by Scott Taylor.

References: Moose Drool Brown Ale
Thing of the Day: Frommer’s Montana & Wyoming

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September
20
2008

A Hard Days Work

after the yard work
I can barely grip my beer
my hands are so sore

Written by Captain Hops.

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September
19
2008

Decision

Which beer will be next?
An important decision.
One that’s best made soon.

Written by Dave Undis.

Thing of the Day: Smart Choices: A Practical Guide to Making Better Decisions

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