The Transformation of the Wiesn Has Begun ! ! !

Construction has begun. That means time is approaching.....



Check out the progress at the Web Cams...

Web Cams

It's Time for Some Humor ! !

... and since the posting of the Men's Rules caused such a stir, let's get things a little more irreverent. Post a picture of the strangest, funniest, most ridiculous item you have. I'll go first, and since I don't know if you can actually post a picture in the comments, just post the link to your picture.

Here's mine, and click it to make it bigger...

Cancel Your Tickets, Come to San Diego

OK my hop headed, malt sucking, yeast consuming friends....

Check out the top 50 brewers in the World!

http://money.cnn.com/2005/06/24/pf/goodlife/best_beer/index.htm?cnn=yes

1. AleSmith Brewing Co. San Diego, CA USA
2. Three Floyds Brewing Co. Munster, IN USA
3. Stone Brewing Co. San Diego, CA USA
4. Westvleteren Abdij St. Sixtus Westvleteren Belgium
5. Hair of the Dog Brewing Co. Portland, OR USA
6. De Dolle Brouwers Diksmuide Belgium
7. Kalamazoo Brewing Co. Kalamazoo, MI USA
8. Pizza Port (Solana Beach) Solana Beach, CA USA
9. Dogfish Head Brewery Milton, DE USA
10. Fuller, Smith & Turner London UK

Japan Trip Report

Finally got the photos in shape from my Trip.

Country: Japan,

Beer: Made mostly from rice. OK with sushi, but I would not drink stand alone.
Gemütlichkeit: Excellent. They try hard to promote a beer lifestyle
Selection: Moderate. Better than Miami, but not like California.
Unusual beer experience: Special at Airport, Beer & Soybeans (Edamame)

Photo Evidence:

Drink special: Beer & Soy Beans 830 Yen...







Plenty of Beer experiences to be had (in English!):








Of course I had to drink wine:



And finally, you had to fight off Godzilla on your way to the Beer Dens:

The Lurking Few...

As time passes, and the event gets closer, tasteful discourse ensues. But, what about the "lurkers"? Those registered participants who do not routinely contribute.

I mean... Designated Walker? jane? And now Schlumberger Lady?

Ladies... Start Your Posting ! ! ! !

I'm Done ! ! ! ! ! !

While I do not have actual "sheepskin in hand", I am officially finished with my MBA ! ! ! ! !

Classes are done, final research papers submitted, party time and beer drinking completed... only actual graduation on August 6th to complete. I now feel almost as smart as BarleyMan.