ChiLiquiFi

[dBel84]

It was more tongue in cheek as I recall thinking "crazy Scots" when I first read about it. I am clearly clueless as to how proof and %etoh relate to one another ..dB

[kevin gilmore]

I like some of those pics. maybe an armagnac this time. The reason for binnys is that

there is a store less than a mile from my house

I like the 70 year old stuff too, but that is going to have to be for a very special occasion

Edited September 7, 2010 by kevin gilmore

[Absorbine_Sr]

So it looks like we can do the 13th or the 20th. Both have problems. If we do the 13th, we go head to head with Beely. I don't care myself but several people have expressed an interest in going, and that's cool by me. So I don't want to cause a problem. The 20th means people who may have come to Chicago the week before will be coming here again. The 27th is the Thanksgiving weekend and most people have family obligations. So what do all of you folks think?

And Kevin, you are amazing. Like John, I will refrain from making liquor suggestions in that price range since I barely live in the world beyond Ripple and PBR...

[Fitz]

It was more tongue in cheek as I recall thinking "crazy Scots" when I first read about it. I am clearly clueless as to how proof and %etoh relate to one another ..dB

It's actually quite simple, just multiply abv by 2 to get the proof, and vice versa.

[Aura]

So it looks like we can do the 13th or the 20th. Both have problems. If we do the 13th, we go head to head with Beely. I don't care myself but several people have expressed an interest in going, and that's cool by me. So I don't want to cause a problem. The 20th means people who may have come to Chicago the week before will be coming here again. The 27th is the Thanksgiving weekend and most people have family obligations. So what do all of you folks think?

Since I have no desire to attend Billy's meet, my vote is still for the 13th.

[jvlgato]

Either date is fine by me. I might try to make chiunifi, but I am unlikely to get spousal approval for both, in fact, it not even reasonable to expect to get both, so I just am planning to come to this and maybe chiunifi next year if it works out.

Do those who want to attend chiunifi expect to come to both? Maybe those folks can chime in as to whether it would be easier to have it on the same weekend, and find time to come to both, or have it on different dates and make two different trips. They can also PM the organizer if they prefer.

[Aimless1]

I'm pretty sure either date will work for me. Probably better if those in the Chicago metro area decide.

I looked at the map, and even though booze was not involved, I'm pretty amazed you made a day trip to Michigan and back. Hat's off to you, sir Mike.

[Absorbine_Sr]

I'm pretty sure either date will work for me. Probably better if those in the Chicago metro area decide.

I looked at the map, and even though booze was not involved, I'm pretty amazed you made a day trip to Michigan and back. Hat's off to you, sir Mike.

In the snow the first year... )

[morphsci]

Either date will work for me.

Oh, and I vote for the Real Tequilla.

Edited September 8, 2010 by morphsci

[dBel84]

It's actually quite simple, just multiply abv by 2 to get the proof, and vice versa.

One thing I do tend to do is educate myself when I am intrigued,

I liked wiki's answer best - the whole concept of proof of alcohol seems to stem from rum and sailors - proof was the minimum dilution at which gunpowder would still ignite after being dowsed in said alcohol. This way the sailors knew they were getting the good stuff and it so happens to translate to a dilution of approximately 4:7 as 100 proof. This equates to about 57% as 100 proof. The rest is simple math to figure out exactly what proof or percentage your alcohol is if you know either value.

now back to the real matter on hand - what is KG to buy

..dB

[Aimless1]

In the snow the first year... )

If I remember correctly it wasn't just snow - it was a full blown snow storm with all the nasty that entails. I also see to recall you made pretty good time ... with a Miata?

[dsavitsk]

So it looks like we can do the 13th or the 20th. Both have problems. If we do the 13th, we go head to head with Beely. I don't care myself but several people have expressed an interest in going, and that's cool by me. So I don't want to cause a problem. The 20th means people who may have come to Chicago the week before will be coming here again. The 27th is the Thanksgiving weekend and most people have family obligations. So what do all of you folks think?

How about Dec. 4th?

[Absorbine_Sr]

How about Dec. 4th?

I can work with December 4th. What do we all think?

[morphsci]

That still works for me.

[Absorbine_Sr]

If I remember correctly it wasn't just snow - it was a full blown snow storm with all the nasty that entails. I also see to recall you made pretty good time ... with a Miata?

Actually it was a bugger of a storm and I was in the Mini Cooper. But it did go fairly quickly with four snow tires on it.

[Asr]

12/4 would mean I can go to Chicago and NYC which would be even better. Incidentally the flights to O'Hare look cheap too.

[Absorbine_Sr]

12/4 would mean I can go to Chicago and NYC which would be even better. Incidentally the flights to O'Hare look cheap too.

December 4th is looking to be a winner. Any objections?

[jvlgato]

Fine by me. Would be great to have Steve here!

[Absorbine_Sr]

Alright, let's set the date for 12/4/2010.

[morphsci]

So when you list your gear make sure to also include the liquid gear you will be bringing, if any, not necessary for participation.

[kevin gilmore]

12/4 works for me.

Subject to less than 4 inches of snow on the ground.

Not going to bring any hardware.

I think that bottle of tequilla looks very interesting. But i'll have a list of 4 just in case

something isn't in stock when i get there.

I think 3 bottles total should smash everyone

Would not like to take half of it home like last time.

[Aura]

12/4 will be tricky for me, semester final exams begin the following week. Nonetheless I will try my very best to attend.

[Absorbine_Sr]

12/4 will be tricky for me, semester final exams begin the following week. Nonetheless I will try my very best to attend.

Oh, you'll be there. Or we'll talk about you the whole day. I might even break out crayons and construction paper and pass them around so everyone can draw rude pictures of you and post them in the impressions thread.

[Aimless1]

Beginning with Thanksgiving and ending with New Years, busy socially. Still waiting to hear from the chief social director to see if we have anything coming up for 12/4. I honestly never pay attention.

[jvlgato]

KG, Would you mind bringing Mingus Mingus ... ? Would love to have a listen, if you don't mind!