Archive for the ‘work’ tag

March
12
2010

Help

Help me forget these
Spreadsheets and presentations.
Beer? Yeah, that will work.

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the day: The American Brewery: From Colonial Evolution to Microbrew Revolution

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February
25
2010

Hop Bomb

Taking the edge off
A really crappy day with…
A full on hop bomb

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the day: Tasting Beer: An Insider’s Guide to the World’s Greatest Drink

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February
3
2010

Cutbacks

Hate cubicle work
But beats the alternative
Toast – I have my job!

Written by Bryan Hay.

Thing of the day: The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search: The Proven Program Used by the Worlds Leading Career Services Company

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January
22
2010

Working From Home

Designing great beers
as the staff meeting drones on.
A home office joy

Written by Captain Hops.

References: I love playing with BeerSmith. Sometimes its a whole lot more fun than the task at hand.

Thing of the day:
Designing Great Beers: The Ultimate Guide to Brewing Classic Beer Styles

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January
3
2010

Not Quite Ready

Dreading Monday work
I draw out the vacation
A little longer

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the day: Double Tap Stainless Steel Draft Beer Kegerator Tower – 3

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October
16
2009

Cleaning Beer Bottles

Preparing to give
New life to empty bottles.
Hard but noble work.

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Getting ready to bottle a batch of amber ale.

Thing of the day: Beer Bottle Tree (45 Bottles)

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June
25
2009

Motivation

An afternoon beer
To take the edge off the day
And then back to work

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: Pool Cues, Beer Bottles, And Baseball Bats: Animal’s Guide To Improvised Weapons For Self-Defense

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June
2
2009

Earning Tuition

her mission in mind
seemingly going nowhere
serving the barflies

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: The Imbible: Drinking Games for Times You’ll Never Remember with Friends You’ll Never Forget

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December
11
2008

Jumping the Gun

Not quite five o’clock
But a half empty pale ale
Sits next to his mouse

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Sometimes you need that extra push to get you to quitting time.
Thing of the Day: Cool Celtic Green Man Wall Mounted Bottle Opener

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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
1
2008

Labor Day

Today’s only work:
Kickin’ ass in badminton
and drinking some beers

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: Badminton Pro Set

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August
6
2008

Well Deserved

Hours of paint and sweat
I then get to relax with
The best beer ever

Written by Al

Thing of the Day: Painting Secrets

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