Archive for October, 2008

October
31
2008

Scary

A terrible fright
As a Halloween blackout
Cuts the fridge power

Written by Captain Hops.

References: The power’s been out all day. I had to drive my laptop to another neighborhood and steal someones wireless internet just to get this haiku up. Thanks unsecure wireless stranger!
Thing of the Day: Xhosa Beer Drinking Rituals: Power, Practice and Performance in the South African Rural Periphery

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October
30
2008

Sacrifices

Laid off in August.
Pinching pennies means no beer.
Gawd, I need a drink.

Written by Mike Driehorst.

References: Alright BHD readers, check out Mike’s website and see what you can do about getting him back to work. This is no time to have to go without beer.
Thing of the Day: What Color Is Your Parachute? 2009: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers

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October
29
2008

Quarters

A small silver moon
Sails through the night and crashes
In a foamy sea

Written by Marilee.

Thing of the Day: The Beer Book

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October
28
2008

On the Golf Course

I don’t drink beer on
the golf course. If I did, I’d
never be sober.

Written by Dave Undis.

Thing of the Day: Golf Bag Beer Tap Handle

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October
27
2008

Cookoff Conspiracy

his first-rate chili
receives the silver medal…
damn drunken voters

Written by MidnightSushi.

Thing of the Day: Cookoff Conspiracy

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October
26
2008

Precious

Toast small victories
They can be most precious
Over the long haul

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Dedicated to Reed and Flynn.

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October
25
2008

Not the Time

Now’s not the time for
Delayed gratification.
It’s time for a beer.

Written by Dave Undis.

Thing of the Day: Instant Gratification: No-Hassle Desserts in Just About No Time

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October
24
2008

Scary as Ale

crack a seasonal
Why is that pumpkin staring?
drinking his brother

Written by Scubarex.

Thing of the Day: Pumpkin, a Super Food for All 12 Months of the Year

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October
23
2008

I’m Over It

We still disagree
About nearly everything.
But I’ll drink to that.

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: Taboo

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October
22
2008

Some People

As a basic rule
I try not to drink angry
But some people suck

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Wow. What a bad meeting. But I think I held my own.
Thing of the Day: Dealing with People You Can’t Stand: How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst

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October
21
2008

Times are Tough 2

Some things are so bad
Even a beer can’t fix it
But you can still try

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: Beer Man & Beer Girl Adult Standard Couples Costume Set

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October
20
2008

Times are Tough

I think I’ll give an
Economic stimulus
To my local pub

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Bernanke says another U.S. stimulus plan may be needed
Thing of the Day: Smart and Simple Financial Strategies for Busy People

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