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John - we can ride over to the local sale together if we're both free.

Yeah, going to have to hope for the best with the online sales. Organizing a local crew to cover guests will be really difficult as all my old college friends, sans Asian Dan, don't live in the area anymore. Allison will not be attending either, just wasn't her thing. I'm going to try for both online and local sales at the brewpub. Would like multiple ticket scratch-offs for the barrel versions. If I succeed then I can cover at least two guests, albeit in different groups.

Lol Jamaal Charles. He saved my team in the 10 league and ended my season in the 8 league. So much for going 11-2. Your team was on fire this week, Frank.

Today is absurd. I won't be surprised if I lose to both Shelly and Frank. Brees with -1 right now.

Yeah some dude dropped a Pappy Van Winkle Dark Lord in 2011 and slurped straight off the asphalt. There was a picture floating around on Beer Advocate for a long time afterwards.

I'd shoot any vendors you're interested in an e-mail a few weeks ahead of time to see if they'll be selling any of the demo products. Many do, and at special prices. Salk Audio is one in particular that always seems to unload their gear right at the show.

In the process of driving to Peoria this morning, I was pulled over and received a speeding ticket from a state cop for $140. Not a good birthday present.

Belated thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes! I had a great day quickly followed by thanksgiving and Black Friday and this is the first chance I had to say thanks. Love everyone .

Happy birthday Gene!

Happy birthday Haj!

Happy belated birthday guys!

Five Guys for the first time in months. I think I average eating there only twice a year. I'd like to average once a month.

Happy birthday JP!

Thanks Frank. I have to agree though, luck plays a huge role. Half my team in the 8 league was auto drafted. Even though I did use my preferences for the auto, it still landed me guys I would have likely passed on. Most notably my RB's. I don't think I would have picked Lynch, Gore, or Lacy but I ended up with three very stable, dependable guys in a year where RB's are generally horrible. I did key in a few other good picks such as Antonio Brown, and luckily that was for both leagues. I'll take credit for the team's depth on the bench though. And rotating D/ST and K. Season's not over, still anyone's game come playoff time.

Have fun gang!

Twenty-fucking-one degrees this morning and we're not yet halfway through Nov.

Happy belated guys!

Happy birthday Dinny!

I can host 2-3 comfortably as well.

I was surprised to see today that Axpona is staying in Chicago for another year, this time at the Westin (which is hopefully a hotel upgrade). Last year John, Marc, Mike, and myself had a hell of a weekend in Chicago (see evidence). I would like to continue this tradition if possible since again, it's an international show that's less than 30 min. from my doorstep. I've already seen an email that this year will include a demo rig from German Physiks worth a cool million USD. http://www.axpona.com/ Anyone in?

Oh fuck yes Shango is back: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE0-mZMctyg&feature=c4-overview&list=UU8EE4Ut5WkXHqMZJcd2vG3w

Arriving the 12th and leaving the 18th.

Ironically, I'll be in Cayman that weekend myself. Sorry guys, sounds like a great time.

I looked at my phone with about 8 min. left in the 3rd quarter and Nicks was at 0. Couldn't believe it. You deserved the W but I'll take the tie. Coincidentally, we've only had two tied games in the last two years, and I've been involved in both. I like fucking up the standings. Good work Mike! Haha Brent .

I missed Brees in my 10-team game this week against Shelly. Foles was completely horrible. I now need Hakeem Nicks to put up another giant goose-egg tonight. Not gonna happen against the Vikings.