Pre-Cannon tailgate

[LadyStitch]

There is a really tasty oatmeal stout out there that I have also heard called "breakfast in a can" but I have not heard that Guiness is made from oatmeal. 

[Merlin]

I friggin LOVE me some oatmeal stout !

[Merlin the Elder]

Finally, son, we agree on something. As far as I'm concerned, the darker the better on beer. Stouts are top of my list. I used to brew stouts and ales (the easiest to home-brew) for myself and my bandmates. I did an Irish stout once that knocked everyone on their arses after two bottles. I really should start doing that again. It would make for some interesting tailgates at Scarby....

[LadyStitch]

Merlin, please do    I still say some of the best homebrews are made in the hills and valley's of the Ozark and Arkansas Moutains.  ::Hides the bottles of her grandfather's 'wine'::

[Merlin the Elder]

I won't mention the `shine Brier Patch Charlie allowed me to sample a couple weeks ago...but it sure was tasty!

To properly get some home brew ready, it might be too late for Scarby's opening, this year anyway. It's been 15 years since I brewed, but I still have my recipe book and notes. I would have to replace some of the hardware it takes. But, that really would make for a nice tailgate!

[DonaCatalina]

Yes...that shine was nice.

Remember for opening day we will be bringing a chocolate cake to share with everyone.
Who all will be there for opening?

[Bob of the Lake]

I won't mention the `shine Brier Patch Charlie allowed me to sample a couple weeks ago...but it sure was tasty!

To properly get some home brew ready, it might be too late for Scarby's opening, this year anyway. It's been 15 years since I brewed, but I still have my recipe book and notes. I would have to replace some of the hardware it takes. But, that really would make for a nice tailgate!

Ah, another home brewer. Why am I not surprised you used to brew, Merlin?  I've been home brewing (on and off) since the late 80s and like you, took close to 15 years off to raise kids, etc. Well, the kids are grown and out of the house so I've started up again. I'd almost forgotten how much fun it is! Have a batch of bitter conditioning now and plan on brewing a porter next weekend. You should start up again, Merlin. What the heck!

"Home brewing--the hobby with benefits!"   

[LadyStitch]

Remember for opening day we will be bringing a chocolate cake to share with everyone.
Who all will be there for opening?

PP and I are going to be there opening, even if I have to drag him half asleep out of the house in nothing but his skivy's    I'm not missing opening gate and tailgate if I can help it.

[Merlin]

I hear that week 2 is going to be the funnest week.... so make sure to be there for pre-canon meet and greet on week 2.... I'll have mimosas ! ! !

[MacKee]

The 7am beer chug...breakfast anyone? 

Cant wait to see my brothers from Culloden Moor !

Yes, it will be nice to roam the fair grounds with you once again Merlin 

I hung out with your "dad" at Sherwood opening weekend...   I can see the family resemblance...kind of 

[Merlin the Elder]

Just for that insult, MacKee, you can buy the next two rounds! 

[MacKee]

Insult because there is a resemblance? 

Regardless...you buy... i'm a scot remember 

Oh yeah...none of that light beer I saw you drinking enjoying at Sherwood either 

[Merlin the Elder]

** cough ** cough **  Light beer?  Me? That ain't gonna happen. There was a light beer in my hand for a few moments...it was the one I bought for you.  I'll buy you a beer alright, MacKee...but you better not turn your back on me before I hand it to you, ya scurvy dog!   

You and Bonnie going to be up for opening weekend? I'm trying to get an accurate count on how many pins and voodoo dolls to bring down.

[MacKee]

Hmmm, sure, Bon bon and I will be there opening weekend...wouldn't miss it.  But I must advise you wizard...voodoo doesn't work on scots...just so you know 

Ack, I never turn my back on a beer brother 

[Merlin the Elder]

See you there then, laddie.