Jon B. Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 My sister lives in the same town as our @tony b and I tried to catch up with him last year during a visit but he was off to a distant beer festival and I missed him. On Sunday evening before Thanksgiving, I found out a family friend had passed away and decided to drive to Iowa for the funeral. Didn't get a chance to check with Tony in real time, so I sent a e-mail and took a chance he would be there. So before I took off on Monday morning, I stopped at the grocery store and bought a bunch of Syracuse based BBQ products. The plan was to use them to bribe Tony into sharing some of his award winning home brew . As I was driving to Iowa, Tony sent me a text message with the bad news.........he was flying to Chicago for the Holidays. Rats!!!! Foiled again.........No home brew!!!!! Hoping for future "beer credits"..........I left the BBQ care package with my sister to take to Tony this week. My nephew is getting married this coming summer in Tony's town....................maybe the third time will be a charm 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pearson Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 Jon That beer will taste all the better in the summer heat LOL. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 Jon, I think you might have just cooked your goose, now Tony knows when to book his next trip. Actually, I heard that Tony is going to buy a nice lakeside cottage and plans to be there for the summer. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 I was as bummed as Jon. Fingers crossed that 3rd times the charm! Beer festival this year is in Nashville - June 16 - 21. Here's why I was in Chicago - Blackout Friday - the annual release of Goose Island's Bourbon County Stout (and variations). Special tasting at the brewery. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon B. Posted December 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Darn It All Tony......I drove thru Chicago on Friday......should have joined you at the tasting . I believe my nephew's wedding is May 23, 2020. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Right now, my calendar is open then. I need to check with my homebrew club folks, but we should be doing a big public tasting around that time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon B. Posted December 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 @tony b My sister will be calling you soon. She was out of town until yesterday. FYI PS - Not sure if the Salt Potatoes will still be good ....but the rest will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 I'm generally around the house these days. No travel plans until Xmas. Got your PM. That date works our well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
