So when we goin ??? huh huh huh ???
Fig and I are pretty much open on the weekend days, right now. We're good with whatever gets chosen.
The first Saturday I'm available for this is the 18th.
The 18th sounds good to me as well
We would be in for the 18th as well!! ;D
Isn't the 18th the Pub Crawl, too? Is there going to be time for both?
Yes that's the same day as the Pub Crawl.. I think it will be one or the other though.. The Zombie Pub Crawl starts at around 3:00...
We can do the mead run, but I think that we have to back out of the zombie pub crawl. Finances are a little tight at the moment.
Why must you people always do a mead run when I have Avalon. She is getting too old to take with me like last year.
Quote from: harem_pants on October 07, 2008, 01:21:13 PM
Why must you people always do a mead run when I have Avalon. She is getting too old to take with me like last year.
Harem - how much trouble could she possibly get in to??? ::)
Quote from: Lady Figaro on October 07, 2008, 01:41:46 PM
Quote from: harem_pants on October 07, 2008, 01:21:13 PM
Why must you people always do a mead run when I have Avalon. She is getting too old to take with me like last year.
Harem - how much trouble could she possibly get in to??? ::)
She
is Nessa's daughter.
It looks like we are open, I will have to ask jenn if she wants to go. We can take my inivan it seats 7 and gets decent gas mileage and has a big back end for hauling "stuff"
Quote from: MissBubu on October 07, 2008, 01:56:12 PM
Quote from: Lady Figaro on October 07, 2008, 01:41:46 PM
Quote from: harem_pants on October 07, 2008, 01:21:13 PM
Why must you people always do a mead run when I have Avalon. She is getting too old to take with me like last year.
Harem - how much trouble could she possibly get in to??? ::)
She is Nessa's daughter.
What?? Ya know she's half Adam's and I'm not the one the plays with fire and makes pieces of metal stick together not am I???
Pretty sure we are in
Quote from: harem_pants on October 07, 2008, 02:16:22 PM
Quote from: MissBubu on October 07, 2008, 01:56:12 PM
Quote from: Lady Figaro on October 07, 2008, 01:41:46 PM
Quote from: harem_pants on October 07, 2008, 01:21:13 PM
Why must you people always do a mead run when I have Avalon. She is getting too old to take with me like last year.
Harem - how much trouble could she possibly get in to??? ::)
She is Nessa's daughter.
What?? Ya know she's half Adam's and I'm not the one the plays with fire and makes pieces of metal stick together not am I???
Poor kid doesn't stand a chance.
Just kidding, luv ya sweetie! :D
I know I know, we love you too...and I know she will be trouble eventually I'm just happy that it isn't right now. Toddler is bad enough, trouble making toddler would just about kill me.
This weekend (10/11) is the Pipers and the chili contest. I'll be there. I cannot make the 18th. I'll be in St. Cloud that day visiting friends.
The 18th is also the Dreg's CD release party... just so you know. ;) ;)
Didn't I see somewhere too that our most beloved Mead goddess will be there on the 18th as well?? :-*
** now I just need to find that post **
So where are we meeting and what time??
I've never been on a mead run with you guys before. What does it entail? Can I bring Laurel? Would we make it back in time for the Dregs CD release party? Is Joy going to be there? ??? ???
Quote from: newenthusiast on October 08, 2008, 08:53:06 AM
I've never been on a mead run with you guys before. What does it entail? Can I bring Laurel? Would we make it back in time for the Dregs CD release party? Is Joy going to be there? ??? ???
This is only the second one...
Bring containers to put as much mead as you want to buy in.
Sure, someone needs to drive us home.
And yes we will be back in time.
We met last year and then car pooled up there....
I can be a DD. How does he charge by quart or gallon and how much is it that will help me decide on how many containers to bring.
Quote from: Lord Fondlebottom on October 08, 2008, 02:39:53 PM
I can be a DD. How does he charge by quart or gallon and how much is it that will help me decide on how many containers to bring.
Gallons run $25-$35. Lesser volumes prorated, IIRC.
We have some Litre bottles for ~$8.
No word if Joy will be there, but I will not that day.
E-mailed Joy and she said she will be out there that weekend.....
So where are we all meeting? :-*
CRAP! I was reminded last night that I have a wedding to go to that night. I'm out. Dang, and I still need to find something to wear.
Dan and I would love to go with you guys too, but we have Hannah that day until 12 and so we wouldn't be able to go until around 12:30... bummer, I keep missing mead runs.
Maybe I will just have to pay someone to pick it up for me again ;D
What time are you all going? I work this weekend, but may be able to crawl out of bed for a bit of fun rather than sleeping.
OK I have four seats spoken for. If jenn decideds not to go then I will have two more open seats, if she goes we can take one more. Right now she is not really wanting to go. Anyone find out where we are leaving from and what time. i never went last year so I dont know. It takes about an hour from Anoka. What time do they open?
Their doors are open from 10am-4pm I believe. For the caravan we met up in the Target parking lot off of 694 and Hwy 65. Takes about an hour to get there. Ideally the best plan would be to meet up and head out no later than 8:45-9am so we can get there about 10am. Plenty of time to hang out for awhile to "sample" everything, sober up, and head back out. ;D
I am a tad confused, no surprise really...What date are we talking about???
Thanks
We are talking about Saturday Oct. 18th Dreg.. ;D
Hope you can make it, I'd like to hear more scary stories of the toilet replacement saga so I can add more to the list of "better you than me" hee hee!!
xoxo
:-*
do they take CC or is all cash or check???
They do take plastic. At least, they did last year.
So what time are we going to meet then, 10 would be a lot better for me. I will most likely close the night before so I will need a little sleep. ;D
how well does this stuff store? I have two large containers that Im just going to put corks in them, is that good enough? Or do I really have to store them on those brown bottles witht he locking lids? I suppose I can either get more bottles or drink a lot of loki....hmmmmm what to do, what to do? ??? ??? ??? ::) ::) ::)
Last years batch did not keep particularly well for me...It got kind of "fizzy". A couple of corks darn near blew across the room when I opened them with a "blade" opener. All the more reason for me to make an early New-Years resolution...
I, Noble Dreg, on this 11th day of October here do by swear any mead I purchase this Fall will not survive to see the New-Year!
Now *that's* a resolution I'll raise a glass to!
Fig went through his so fast last year that we didn't have to worry about storing it. ;D We'll have to figure out a way to make sure it stays good through the move this year!
So what time does everyone want to meet on Sat???
As I thought I have to close Fri night....
Most product sold from this point forward is run thru a flash pasturizer. It kills off the yeast once and for all. We have also noticed that it pulls a little more of the base flavor out so the product has more taste. Still, it is reccommended to store it in lower than 70 degree area. I store in my 65 degree basement and fridge. No problems.
Also:
My Saturday plans fell thru. I'll be there this weekend!
Are you saying my mead is even tastier!?
Have you no mercy man!?
Lord, there goes the car payment... ;D
I hope to have more news for the mead lovers in the next month. BIG news. Possibly ginormous.
Sorry, no hints. <--- Howz that for no mercy? ;D
Do I dare hope...Sting?
You tease!
Quote from: Noble Dreg on October 13, 2008, 04:50:30 PM
Do I dare hope...Sting?
You tease!
Sting, nuthin'! I want Bloody Mead!
If its bloody mead I will be camping the night before so I get first dibs....
I wish I could join you on Saturday, but I'll have to make do with the bottles of Winehaven Mead I picked up last weekend. They had a case discount at the winery, buy ten bottles and get two free.
When I left last week, we still had plenty of Sting. It's super tasty, too! That's not the news.
Latest on the Bloody is we'll be openning the cask this week sometime. Not sure if it'll be available or not. That's not the news, either.
Looking forward to serving you all this weekend! Nifty, but still not news.
I hope to have good news this weekend!
Like Bacardi said, what time are we meeting?? Is it 10AM or 9AM?
I'd prefer to meet no later than 9am, so we can be up there by the time they open and get the first draw from the taps. :)
I know a certain somebody who wouldn't mind some of that stuff.
If anyone has some extra to sell ...memememmemmeeememe.
9 it is then.
As I was affraid of.....work has gotten in the way. All the old timers got off for one of theirs weddings, so that leaves us new people to work. :-[ So we will not be making it Sat. :'(
Why cant muffin come? Do you guys work together? Do you have an order to be picked up Bacardi?
Quote from: Julianne on October 14, 2008, 08:24:10 PM
I know a certain somebody who wouldn't mind some of that stuff.
If anyone has some extra to sell ...memememmemmeeememe.
I bet we can bring some down to you Julianne! We should be down there in the middle of November. Any particular flavor that you're fond of?
Quote from: Lord Fondlebottom on October 16, 2008, 03:39:50 AM
Why cant muffin come? Do you guys work together? Do you have an order to be picked up Bacardi?
No.. I could still go.. but the thing of it is... I don't drink mead.. *ducks and runs for cover* I love the stuff, but it doesn't love me back... :'(
Now going for the social fun part would be great, but since I do have a mountain of things to do at home, its probably best I take care of that stuff instead.... *sigh*
Have fun everyone!!!!
:-*
Ok so Muffin/Bacardi are out that opens up two seats in the van. So far the figs are riding with me (rite?). that leaves four seats open. Any takers? Nyte/db, toar/synn, rune/sorcha????
Okay, so just to clarify for everyone, you need to be at the Target on Hwy 65 and 694 by 9am, which is our departure time. From there, we will carpool/caravan up to J Bird Wines, and be back in the cities that afternoon.
Any questions?
Well be there ready to go. And yes LF we'll be riding with you.
You see shmoopsie poo, when a mommy and a daddy reeeeeeeeeeeeeeally love each other the daddy puts his hoo hoo in the mommy's cha cha and that is how you were made.
Thank you South Park ^_^
You totally knew it would be me who went there didn't you?
I will meet you Guys up there I have family gatherings on Sat to.
Quote from: harem_pants on October 16, 2008, 04:03:48 PM
You see shmoopsie poo, when a mommy and a daddy reeeeeeeeeeeeeeally love each other the daddy puts his hoo hoo in the mommy's cha cha and that is how you were made.
Thank you South Park ^_^
You totally knew it would be me who went there didn't you?
Whoa, I can't believe you went there... ;D
Well, birds and bees love each other very much.. and then they do the sex.
ding!
J and I will be there! 9am, Fridley Target, zang!
We're autoclaving all our jugs & bottles tonight. :D
I might meet you @ Target. I might just drive the shorter route from home (hwy 280). What kinds of vehicles am I looking for? I need to drive separately (biz stuff) because I'll be staying later.
well i was planning on meeting people but that is way to early. to drive 2-3 hrs Id hafta leave at 7a and then all that time to kill before the dregs thing.
oh and i put my mead in canning jars (and miracle whip jars but they leaked) and stored in fridge and im just drinking last jar now and it is good!
From Duluth, I would go straight there. No way I'd drive all that extra way just to see Target.
Get there when ya get there. We'll be filling all day!
Sleepy do you have room for me? I would be bringing about a dozen empty wine bottles.
Quote from: Deadbishop on October 16, 2008, 11:33:00 AM
Okay, so just to clarify for everyone, you need to be at the Target on Hwy 65 and 694 by 9am, which is our departure time. From there, we will carpool/caravan up to J Bird Wines, and be back in the cities that afternoon.
Any questions?
What town is this in? I'm trying mapquest, and I'm not sure.
It is just out of Grandy on Co. 6 but they have a Cambridge Address.
Quote from: Tarac on October 17, 2008, 06:28:39 PM
It is just out of Grandy on Co. 6 but they have a Cambridge Address.
No, the town that the Target is in that we're meeting at. ;D
Fridley
I knew there was a reason I needed to wake up :o
I believe so winterland
I have been informed I now have kid duty, the boy and I will be playing catch.
Thank you! We'll be there by 9:00 AM tomorrow morning!! :-)
can the clock go any slower? I just wanna b done with work. Crappy night. I just want my MEAD!!!!!
Have fun you guys! We couldn't make it today but I am still thinking about a later excursion (maybe next weekend...who knows?)
If anyone is interested in where the mead place is...here is the link:
http://www.the-mead-booth.com/ (http://www.the-mead-booth.com/)
complete with pictures...my, my the mead booth is a happy place! (insert wistful sigh)
Quote from: William_MacKean on October 17, 2008, 11:38:12 AM
From Duluth, I would go straight there. No way I'd drive all that extra way just to see Target.
Get there when ya get there. We'll be filling all day!
i would of just gone straight there but it was too early to leave to Duluth since i have too much to do here. i would have liked to meet everyone for the comraderie but I am skippin this weekend altogether since i should be down next two
woohoo I gots lots of mead!!!!
It's hypothesized that they'll have bloody mead next weekend... There may be a Son of Mead Weekend...
Figures............ :-\ and we won't be able to make it.
DOH! I left my bottle of Glen Morray scotch up there. Can someone pick it up for me next run?
And anyone who makes it up there next weekend, I'd gladly pay to get a 2 liter bottle of Bloody Mead. PLEASE!
Hope everyone had a good time on the run. I am jealous as I have no mead.
I ended up working late on a session and couldn't get out of bed in time. I know bad excuse.
I had 12 empty wine bottles, corks and everything. Maybe next weekend. Will check in of anyone needs anything if I do.
I'll prolly be up there next weekend, too. I can try to bring stuff back for folks.
IF the bloody is ready (I doubt it will be) I can try to fill some of that, too.
Good to see all of you!
PS: DB, where's thems pics? ;D
I am driving up with a friend Sat the 24th.
Anyone else going this Sat?
no not this sat but prolly on Nov 1 for me
What time on the 1st I will be running up again in the Early PM before going to Figs
i should be there early as I have plans in MPLS at 1p.
Went to Jbird on Sat with a friend and 2 year old toddler who had a great time checking out the farm.
Filled 11 wine bottles I have been saving with Egyptian, Sting and The Mead. Picked up some honey too. My friend bought a plastic gallon jug full of Egyptian and one wine bottle of Cherry.
Was a great experience. Everyone was very nice.
I think I remember pinching that toddler's nose. White-haired boy, right?
Looks like we are braving the weather and heading up this Sat....
Was at a party this weekend at Doc Marcus' and he had much mead. I drank some Bloody and was ecstatic. If I had money right now, I would go up and get some too. Mmmmm...bloody...my favorite!
We're supposed to go up north for deer hunting this weekend. As of right now I'm planning on driving down from the Pine River area on Saturday morning, with my mom in tow.
(We took Grandma to fest this year...her first time since the early 80's. She had a blast, can't wait for next year.)
Make sure he will be open, thats a long haul from Pine River and back. Dont bring any mead into the tree stand with you though, it'll either be a difficult or very fast trip down!
He'll be open.
I'll be there.
I have family in Breezy Point, but they're all at the U of MN hospital with my mother. Brain aneurysms are the suck.
Ooooooo! I could actually go this weekend too!!!! Gotta check the weather tomorrow!
William is your Mom OK?
Do we know if the Bloody Mead is available? That's the only reason I'm planning on going tomorrow....
A friend went up there last weekend and brought some back. Mmmmm good.
Not only did they have Bloody Mead, but they had the Honey Rhubarb too! ;D
Quote from: Deadbishop on November 16, 2008, 10:57:32 AM
Not only did they have Bloody Mead, but they had the Honey Rhubarb too! ;D
Glad to see you sobered up enough to post again... :o ;D
Quote from: Capt. Bacardi on November 16, 2008, 02:37:39 PM
Quote from: Deadbishop on November 16, 2008, 10:57:32 AM
Not only did they have Bloody Mead, but they had the Honey Rhubarb too! ;D
Glad to see you sobered up enough to post again... :o ;D
LOL! That was a great day!
Quote from: Toarmod on November 16, 2008, 05:01:27 PM
Quote from: Capt. Bacardi on November 16, 2008, 02:37:39 PM
Quote from: Deadbishop on November 16, 2008, 10:57:32 AM
Not only did they have Bloody Mead, but they had the Honey Rhubarb too! ;D
Glad to see you sobered up enough to post again... :o ;D
LOL! That was a great day!
Wait, what? That was a whole day? :P
Quote from: Capt. Bacardi on November 16, 2008, 02:37:39 PM
Quote from: Deadbishop on November 16, 2008, 10:57:32 AM
Not only did they have Bloody Mead, but they had the Honey Rhubarb too! ;D
Glad to see you sobered up enough to post again... :o ;D
Would you be the pot or the kettle today? :D
Quote from: William_MacKean on October 28, 2008, 03:39:46 PM
I think I remember pinching that toddler's nose. White-haired boy, right?
Sorry I haven't been on the forum for a bit. That was us. I think we have to make another trip soon. Mead supply running low.
Gotta get it while the gettins good...only one month left!
Quote from: Deadbishop on November 16, 2008, 10:57:32 AM
Not only did they have Bloody Mead, but they had the Honey Rhubarb too! ;D
I never got either one of those kinds. But I heard all about em. By the time I got over to try the rhubarb it was gone.