Feeling the growl again
Wow. So. Much. Beer. I've never seen a party with such a diverse selection. Special thanks for all those left behind...you really didn't have to and it was very generous...and to Trent and FInn for opting to share a bottle of Three Floyds Dark Lord with the group (WOW!).
Also, I have had sugar benders by my kids requiring more cleanup than this whole party. What a great group.
Official results:
Spaniel - 7:28
C-R - 9:15
WrigleyGirl - 9:43
mbehr - 10:48
MrFinn - 12:12
Trent - 12:50
hacker2000 - 14:30
WhoDatRunner - DNF
pfetro - injured; served as race official and preserver of incriminating evidence (ie photographer)
Random photos....the video may or may not surface in some setting as appropriate.
Those who are about to die, we salute you:
C-R leads coming off the 1st beer for the second time in two Beer Mile appearances. Spaniel and WG in hot pursuit:
Mrs. Trent doing her best to encourage the troops:
"Oh look! Beer!":
C-R taking off with WG a few gulps behind:
Still smiling. More beer must be required:
Hacker2000, WhoDatRunner, and spaniel in transition:
Awards (unibrou selection not shown):
"If you want to be a bad a$s, then do what a bad a$s does. There's your pep talk for today. Go Run." -- Slo_Hand
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old woman w/hobby
Well done!
steph
Prince of Fatness
Damn, did I ever pick the right year to do this! Great time. Great company.
My first beer mile is in the books. The beer was just a bit warm for my liking, but even if it was the perfect temperature I wouldn't have finished in the money. But I beat Trent on the last lap. Thank GD for his stupid streak, he was drinking a crap beer last. A far cry from the $3 Caldera. Heh.
And I can't believe that I came home with more beer than I brought. I did not think that was possible.
Opening the Dark Lord was Trent's idea. He brought it for me but then suggested that we open it. I didn't even think twice. I had no business drinking a whole bomber of 18% beer anyway. All of us getting a taste was the right way to do it.
Anyway it was a hell of a hike to get there, but you folks made it worth while. Thanks!
Not at it at all.
Will Crew for Beer
Rule number one of a gunfight, bring a gun. Rule number two of a gunfight, bring friends with guns.
Good Bad & The Monkey
Thanks Spaniel and Mrs. Spaniel!
And all of you are fuckheads for bringing me more unique beers. Cripes.
I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.
Poor baby
Cripes.
+1
WhoDat, I think that Norm's beer was Matilda.
Looks like I missed a lot of fun! I've never done a beer mile. I need to put this on my race schedule next year!
That Dark Lord was fantastic. Thanks for sharing! C-R, what was that beer you poured in a glass for me in Spaniel's kitchen? I think it was some kind of belgian?
+1 on the Dark Lord. I can' timagine drinking that whole bottle. That's a great one to share. Well done. Well done.
The only real Belgina I brought was the Chimay Red. The other two were Goose Island and I think that one was called Matilda. The other one was Sophie which is more of a Saison. Both great beers.
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+1 WhoDat, I think that Norm's beer was Matilda.
Yup. Glad you made it home in one piece. Thanks for visitng the Midwest. Spaniel and Mrs. Spaniel definitely know how to show some real Hoosier Hospitality.
Make sure you save it for next year.
Thanks Spaniel. What a great afternoon of beer, food and conversation (oh and the beer mile thing too).
Tomorrow begins the search for the perfect beer for next year. 364 or so days to go.
Cool Jump Suit
Thanks to the keepers of Spaniel Farms! Had a great time and look forward to next year. Perhaps I will try a gourmet beer then. Until that time, I have some leftover Bud's. (if anyone is interested, let me know)
So bittersweet,This tragedyWon't ask for absolution;This melody,Inside of me,Still searches for solution.A twist of faith,A change of heart Cures my infatuation.A broken heart, Provides the sparkFor my determination.
There may be a hangover event on a workday evening next week (as in after the 22nd), if it's worth the drive for you. I would drink a Bud with you. Hell, after yesterday's learning experience we theoretically could have a second go at the beer mile....
Hell, after yesterday's learning experience we theoretically could have a second go at the beer mile....
You need help man. Seriously. Once a year is good.
Let me know when. I'm in.
The pain that hurts the worse is the imagined pain. One of the most difficult arts of racing is learning to ignore the imagined pain and just live with the present pain (which is always bearable.) - Jeff
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