Microfilm

I've been running across all sorts of ancient technology this week.
Check out the microfilm reader at the library (Sarah's getting a
journal article for class).

This is completely absurd. The print quality is awful and it's filed
away in some hard to find drawer.

I know what you're thinking... this is just how you have to get these
old journal articles. How old is this one? 2007. That's right.
This article was published in 2007, and we have to get it on 1967
technology. I find it hard to believe that there isn't a PDF of this
article that they could use instead. Did the author really type this
on a typewriter instead of on a computer? Is it cheaper to archive
the journal on microfilm instead of on a computer?

Garage

I had to take a picture of this. Our garage is actually clean enough that we can fit both cars in there now. Amazing! Let's see how long that lasts.

Don't worry, there's still plenty of room for the beer fridge.

Artifact from ancient times

Check out this artifact I stumbled across today. In the old days
people used to have phones attached to the wall. But it's quite rare
to find one of these historic items still in place.

It has arrived!

No, this isn't a picture of my garage. Dogfish Head is officially for sale at the local BevMo. Was for sale... until I bought it all.

Just kidding.

Termite Treatment

Mental note: moving all of your stuff to the center of the garage isn't sufficient when they're treating it for termites. Apparently the stuff they spray with is like a power wash and gets all over everything. At least these guys were nice enough to tell me that and help me move everything out of the garage. So now all of our piles of crap are sitting out in the driveway for everyone to see. It's pretty sweet. Maybe I should just stick up a "Garage Sale" sign instead of moving it all back in when they're done.

The guys are big fans of the beer fridge.

Teacher Rally

This is a pretty crazy scene! Save the teachers!

Top Chef Insults Beer

In last week's episode of Top Chef, the quick fire challenge sounded great. The chefs had to create a dish that paired well with a specific beer. They had all the beers lined up on a table (in glasses, so they had to pick a beer on taste). Pretty cool, right? The whole beer/food paring thing is finally starting to get some mainstream attention.

Now, you'd think that they'd bring in some beers from one of Chicago's many fantastic craft brewers. You'd think that. I'd think that, at least. But, of course, you'd be wrong. The selection of beer included a wide array of various Anheuser-Busch products and related beers that they distribute. You know, the same crap you find on the shelves at the grocery stores. As each chef selected a beer, they'd pull out the bottle so you could see what the chef was paring with. The defining moment was when they pulled out a Michelob Ultra.

You know what pairs well with a Michelob Ultra? A beer.

Sam Calagione

I got to meet him last night at O'Briens (he's the founder of Dogfish Head). He showed up with his wife and kids as I was finishing up my 90 minute IPA. He said they are going to start distributing in California, so it looks like I won't have to hoard it anymore every time I'm in Phoenix.

Since we were about to leave, we let them have our table - O'Briens was packed at this point. The line for beer was out the door - the first keg of their Palo Santo Marron was gone in like 30 minutes. It was a crazy scene! Anyway, since we let them have our table Sam hooked me up with another glass of 90 minute. That was cool - a free glass of one of the best beers from one of the best brewers. It made my day for sure!

90 Minute...

There it is. The holy grail of beer. Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA. On draft. In California. At O'Brien's. Life is good!

Add another one to the list

I had to try it. Even if it comes in a can.

It's not all that good. Maybe it's a little old. Or maybe I
shouldn't have had the Russian River IPA before this one.

Gas Prices

Check it out. $4.09 for the cheap stuff. That's the cash price, which means that it's probably $4.19 for credit/debit.

But right next to this station is a place with gas for $3.79. I think you can even get there by driving through the parking lot of this Shell station. Who on Earth would actually fill up here?

Unbelievable - Watered Down Beer at Baseball Games!

Wow. So those beers that they charge $8.50 for at Petco Park? Watered down. 3.2% alcohol. Here's the full story.

Forget the fact that it's absurd that they're going to charge a ridiculous price for beer. We've all heard that before.

What I find particularly amusing is that they can water down Budweiser, Miller Lite, and MGD and nobody knows the difference. You can't even tell. That's how amazingly pathetic those beers really are! No respectable brewer would just "add water" to a beer to intentionally lower the alcohol content. Leave it to the big boys to pull such a dishonest trick.

Fortunately, if you look around for it, you can find some San Diego micros on tap at the game. And they're only .50 more ($9). What's another fifty cents when you're already paying $9 for a beer? You know that Stone isn't going to water down a beer.

Lazy Dog

Can you believe this dog? He sat at home sleeping all day while I was
working. And now he's tired.

Crazy Dog

Bowser enjoying his daily walk.

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Chris