Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 6/8/05, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: And I've got here, in front of me, a local Delaware ale, Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA. So called for the length if time it takes to drink it. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread keithw
David Savage wrote: I hope you didn't Kieth. It's just not worth it. Dave Once it's down, you don't even think about it! ;-) keith On 8/7/05, keithw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [...] All I've got in the house at the moment is a cold Fosters, but I'll grit my teeth and drink a toast to

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread frank theriault
On 8/6/05, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nonsense, it's only a 20 some hour flight. Goes by so fast you'd hardly notice. VBG I don't mind 20 hours on a plane. It's the cost that'll kill me. Congrats on the new job. Thanks, Dave! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread frank theriault
On 8/7/05, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 6/8/05, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: And I've got here, in front of me, a local Delaware ale, Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA. So called for the length if time it takes to drink it. I thought perhaps it was in a bottle

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread Rick Womer
It's available in Philly. The last few bottles of a case of 60 minute IPA are in my fridge. Rick --- Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PS: Dogfish Head may not be available in PA http://www.dogfish.com/beer/distributors.cfm but if you're ever in Rehoboth, go to the brew pub and ask for

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's available in Philly. The last few bottles of a case of 60 minute IPA are in my fridge. That's good to know. I have a half a case of the 60 too. But once I discovered the 90 I haven't touched the 60. The Imortale is

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 8:59 AM Subject: Re: OT: Some Good Gnus On 8/7/05, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 6/8/05, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: And I've got here, in front

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread Juan Buhler
Good for you Frank! The other downside is that I can't go to my lab on the way home, because I work to 6pm, and he closes then. I have to do all my photo-stuff on Saturdays now... No problem, just get a D or Ds with the extra money, and you'll be all set! :) -- Juan Buhler

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread Pat White
That's good gnus, Frank! Congrats! Riding when you want to is better than riding when you have to, and safer, too. Pat White

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread John Francis
On Sun, Aug 07, 2005 at 09:17:14AM +0100, Cotty wrote: On 6/8/05, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: And I've got here, in front of me, a local Delaware ale, Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA. So called for the length if time it takes to drink it. The ecstatic comments here

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread frank theriault
On 8/7/05, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip Liquor Control Board of Ontario 555 Lakeshore Blvd. Toronto, ON M5E1A4 416-365-5889 phone 416-762-5593 fax snip Actually, it's ~55~ Lakeshore Blvd East. I know, because they're our clients, and I pick up packages there all the time. Make

OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread frank theriault
Well, it's official. Frankie's no longer a bike messenger audible gasps from the audience. He's a bike messenger dispatcher. I've actually been a back-up dispatcher for many years, but not at the company I currently work for. When I heard that our dispatcher's leaving, I told them I'm

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Fred
Well, it's official. Frankie's no longer a bike messenger audible gasps from the audience. He's a bike messenger dispatcher. gasp Congratulations, Frank. Fred

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/8/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: Well, it's official. Frankie's no longer a bike messenger audible gasps from the audience. He's a bike messenger dispatcher. [snip] Way to go Frank! That's great news, er gnus. Have a beer on me buddy. That's excellent. One thing

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Congratulations Frank. The switch should improve your life expectancy as well :-). I'll toast your success with a nice cup of coffee. Paul On Aug 6, 2005, at 9:22 AM, frank theriault wrote: Well, it's official. Frankie's no longer a bike messenger audible gasps from the audience. He's a

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Andre Langevin
Great gnus! Less run for your life surrounded by your predators - cars... Andre

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Powell Hargrave
At 06:22 AM 06/08/2005 , you wrote: Well, it's official. Frankie's no longer a bike messenger audible gasps from the audience. He's a bike messenger dispatcher. Gee frank a real job. Tried that once and didn't like it. :) Well congrats anyway and hope it doesn't bite you. Powell

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
Congrats Frank! I just hope your lab doesn't do what my did about 6 months ago. They are no longer open on weekends. They mostly do pro stuff - very little consumer/off the street work. So they found that it was better business to shut down for the weekend. If your lab did that, you might

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Frankie's no longer a bike messenger audible gasps from the audience. Whoa! I've actually been a back-up dispatcher for many years, but not at the company I currently work for. When I heard that our dispatcher's leaving, I told them I'm interested, they had me up for an interview, put

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread P. J. Alling
Congratulations. frank theriault wrote: Well, it's official. Frankie's no longer a bike messenger audible gasps from the audience. He's a bike messenger dispatcher. I've actually been a back-up dispatcher for many years, but not at the company I currently work for. When I heard that our

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, it's official. Frankie's no longer a bike messenger audible gasps from the audience. He's a bike messenger dispatcher. Sounds good! That's very good gnus, Frank! Congratulations. I may go out to celebrate tonight! You have to!! I'll raise

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread keithw
Gianfranco Irlanda wrote: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, it's official. Frankie's no longer a bike messenger audible gasps from the audience. He's a bike messenger dispatcher. Sounds good! That's very good gnus, Frank! Congratulations. I may go out to celebrate

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/8/05, keithw, discombobulated, unleashed: All I've got in the house at the moment is a cold Fosters, but I'll grit my teeth and drink a toast to you, Frank. Steady on old boy. Don't force yourself ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread keithw
Cotty wrote: On 6/8/05, keithw, discombobulated, unleashed: All I've got in the house at the moment is a cold Fosters, but I'll grit my teeth and drink a toast to you, Frank. Steady on old boy. Don't force yourself ;-) Maybe I WANT to... ;-) I'd much rather it was a pulled stout,

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
keithw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cotty wrote: On 6/8/05, keithw, discombobulated, unleashed: All I've got in the house at the moment is a cold Fosters, but I'll grit my teeth and drink a toast to you, Frank. Steady on old boy. Don't force yourself ;-) Maybe I WANT to... ;-) I'd

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread frank theriault
On 8/6/05, Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sad news, Keith... Our usual pub was short of the regular stout (last day open before summer holydays) so we opted to several pints of McEwans Scotch Ale (not bad, after all...) *hic!* Gianco I was sort of 1/2 joking when I said I'd

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Joseph Tainter
Well, congrats, Frank. Joe

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread frank theriault
On 8/6/05, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last night I had a pint of Old Dominion's Oak Barrel Stout (it's from Virginia). Great stuff! Highly recommended. Knarf, I'll buy you a pint next time you're in town. Mark, You know I'll hold you to that, eh? (I'll have a pint of Oatmeal

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread frank theriault
On 8/6/05, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, congrats, Frank. Joe Well, thanks, Joe. vbg And thanks to everyone else who's posted (and may post later) on this thread. -frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Last night I had a pint of Old Dominion's Oak Barrel Stout (it's from Virginia). Great stuff! Highly recommended. Bah! It's shite! Try a Dogfish Head Chicory Stout. You'll never drink that Old Dominion swill again! :-)

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Mark Roberts
Congratulations, Frank! I'll raise a glass of cabernet to you in a few minutes - while giving my own sore muscles a rest after *hammering* 42 miles on the bike today :) BTW: Does this mean you won't be eligible for the Cycle Messenger World Championships next year? -- Mark Roberts Photography

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, training for the mountains of France are we, Mark? vbg You got it. Now that I'm not teaching that summer course I have a little more free time (though I just got two more good freelance jobs). I'm getting in about 40 miles of running per week, plus a

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Mark Roberts
Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Last night I had a pint of Old Dominion's Oak Barrel Stout (it's from Virginia). Great stuff! Highly recommended. Bah! It's shite! Try a Dogfish Head Chicory Stout. You'll never drink that Old Dominion swill again!

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 8/6/05, Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sad news, Keith... Our usual pub was short of the regular stout (last day open before summer holydays) so we opted to several pints of McEwans Scotch Ale (not bad, after all...) *hic!* I was

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread frank theriault
On 8/6/05, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Congratulations, Frank! I'll raise a glass of cabernet to you in a few minutes Excellent! - while giving my own sore muscles a rest after *hammering* 42 miles on the bike today :) Now that I'm not killing myself during the week (I dispatched

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] A local Ontario, Canada mini-brewery makes a real nice bitter: Wellington Arkell Best Bitter is a nice, light summertime beer The first bottle's open and in the glass, Bill Evans is on the stereo, and I'm on-list. I

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh well, I guess I'll just be forced to embark on an extensive taste-test comparison program! Glad to be of service. Christian PS: Dogfish Head may not be available in PA http://www.dogfish.com/beer/distributors.cfm but if

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread brooksdj
Well, it's official. Frankie's no longer a bike messenger audible gasps from the audience. He's a bike messenger dispatcher. I may go out to celebrate tonight! cheers, frank Good to hear Frank. Just remender, is was once your size BEFORE i

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread keithw
Gianfranco Irlanda wrote: keithw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cotty wrote: On 6/8/05, keithw, discombobulated, unleashed: All I've got in the house at the moment is a cold Fosters, but I'll grit my teeth and drink a toast to you, Frank. Steady on old boy. Don't force yourself ;-)

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread David Savage
Nonsense, it's only a 20 some hour flight. Goes by so fast you'd hardly notice. VBG Congrats on the new job. Dave On 8/7/05, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip Well, next year's CMWC is in Sydney, Australia, so I fear that your question is a moot one g. snip cheers, frank

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread David Savage
I hope you didn't Kieth. It's just not worth it. Dave On 8/7/05, keithw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gianfranco Irlanda wrote: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, it's official. Frankie's no longer a bike messenger audible gasps from the audience. He's a bike messenger

RE: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Gautam Sarup
Frank, Congratulations. Cheers, Gautam -Original Message- On Aug 6, 2005, at 9:22 AM, frank theriault wrote: Well, it's official. Frankie's no longer a bike messenger audible gasps from the audience. He's a bike messenger dispatcher. I've actually been a back-up

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread E.R.N. Reed
Congratulations, Frank!

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-06 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
And again. :-) Godfrey On Aug 6, 2005, at 8:36 PM, Gautam Sarup wrote: Frank, Congratulations. Cheers, Gautam -Original Message- On Aug 6, 2005, at 9:22 AM, frank theriault wrote: Well, it's official. Frankie's no longer a bike messenger audible gasps from the audience.