Monthly Archives: July 2008

Stonington Vineyards

Posted on July 20, 2008 by Runaway Jim

It’s that time again… my annual wine post.  Since adding the category last November, I have only used it that one time.  So here we go again.  Susan and I, after going up to New Hampshire for a funeral, spent … Continue reading →

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An Alt, a DIPA, a Smoked Porter

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Runaway Jim

I’m still trying to drink through my ever expanding beer collection so that I can actually use part of the shelf in my fridge, but I keep buying more.  I’ve decided that as long as I’m drinking more beer per … Continue reading →

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ProJo got it right for once

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Runaway Jim

The Providence Journal has a great editorial today about mass transit issues in Rhode Island.  RIPTA, the public transit system (buses) in the state, is going through a financial crisis, one seemingly worse than their annual crisis.  Unfortunately, the governor, … Continue reading →

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Awesome Stout

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Runaway Jim

Tonight, Susan and I split my bottle of Green Flash Double Stout.  The beer pours a deep black with a very small, quickly disappearing tan head.  It smells of dark roasted malts and roasted coffee.  It tastes very roasty with … Continue reading →

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Best Beer Town in New England…

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Runaway Jim

Portland, ME… at least according to Andy Crouch, author of The Good Beer Guide to New England.  While I have never been to Portland, I won’t disagree with him.  The sheer number of breweries in and around that small city … Continue reading →

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Another Good Recommendation from BeerRiot

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Runaway Jim

I just ticked off two more recommendations from my BeerRiot recommendation list. Abita Turbodog, an English Brown Ale, was a great suggestion.  This beer was very flavorful, very smooth, and very easy drinking.  The beer pours a very dark brown … Continue reading →

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Oops!

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Runaway Jim

Some crazy groom dropped his bride trying to make for a cute picture… though it looks as though it ended up as a funny picture. hint: I was there.

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It’s Hot, but Here Goes

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Runaway Jim

I’m continuing through my beer collection that’s too large at the moment.  Last night and tonight were no different.  Luckily, I have a lot of very refreshing beer, which is perfect for these ridiculously hot and humid summer nights. Over … Continue reading →

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Don’t Do Drugs

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Runaway Jim

I saw this on George’s site and had to post it here.  It’s hilarious… and it’s a good reason not to do drugs… at least not whatever he was on at Woodstock (perhaps the brown acid?).

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Why $4+ Gas is a Good Thing

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Runaway Jim

Gas is expensive.  That’s a no brainer.  Most people are bemoaning the increased prices in gasoline and pushing the government to do something about it.  However, I don’t have a problem with expensive gas.  Now before you go and accuse … Continue reading →

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