The Locals HINTS AND HAULS THREAD

These were the folks who picked all 4 games right, in tiebreaker order

@I_BYE_MI_BEER - 15 point differential
@Louis121 - 18 point differential
@valrxman - 19 point differential
@Tee2Grn - 19 point differential
@Ncpogs - 20 point differential
@henshawb - 24 point differential
@PassMeAZima - 25 point differential
@Vinithing - 25 point differential
@edhizdeid - 30 point differential
@Lehighace06 - 44 point differential

@I_BYE_MI_BEER did so well on the first three games that going into the late game I think the only way he wouldn't have at least tied for first was if the Broncos won by something like 6-11 points -- a closer Bronco win, a Bronco blowout, or any Colts win gave it to him.

 

If it's any consololation, I think I finished 22/27 in the BA NCAA prediction pool and finished dead last - by four games - as the two time defending champ in my own prediction pool I have been the commissioner since 1997. The last two weeks I have been a soothsayer however, I just hope my abilities transfer to picking squares.

Thanks again Mike!

 

Getting into beer one from the sixer courtesy of @PG2G...not disappointed! #vbs

 

@Devman171 when you say the last week of July for Wildwood, do you mean the last full week or the week that leads into August? I will be down there the week of July 27.

cc: @jawas

 

YES, July 25th - August 1st! Beach Buddies! our place is at the north end on the boardwalk

 

We'll be down from the 27th to the 3rd, so a significant overlap! I'll be down with my family (children who will almost be three and almost 1 at the time). I'm sure I can sneak away some of the time.

We will be at the southern end of the boardwalk though.

 

Its very hard for me today to know what I will be dealing with Late July Early August as far as staffing, summer sales etc, but as we get closer maybe we can do something at Cape May Brewery or a BBQ at a local park or something, just have to see where open containers are allowed. Wildwood is about 10 minute drive from my home, just dealing with all the tourist, traffic and summer police is what the locals try to avoid by working as much as possible…. lol.

CC @Devman171

 

Posted this elsewhere, but thought I would ask here - anyone going to Huna Day?
http://floridabeernews.com/2015/01/12/cigar-city-brewing-releases-hunahpu-day-tap-list/

I wasn't going to bother and now I might go assuming I can get ticket(s).

 

I went last year and the tap list lineup was quite similar although I didn't get to enjoy many of the beers I was seeking out. The crowd was definitely a factor but the whole thing was extremely unorganized which was a problem. The best beers I had through bottle sharing or random dumb luck. There was no way to see which beers were tapped where and in-fact when you got to the front of a beer line the volunteers had no idea what they were pouring other than "stout" "ipa" "red ale" which was in-fact an answer I received after waiting 20 minutes to get to the front of a tasting line. 2,000 is still a good number of folks to try to obtain a pour of a pretty highly sought after brew. I would have to have confidence they made a good number of changes and to feel good about spending the increased ticket price for this event $50 -> $200 (w/80 worth of beer). A map of where beers are tapping, more knowledgeable volunteers, a larger area to host the festival and a way to keep people without tickets (or "fake" tickets) from entering would be a good start at minimum.

 

Very well summarized; I admit that there was no way I was going anyway, but even if I lived in that area exactly what you said would keep me from buying a ticket.

With that said, if I was in the area there's zero chance I'd miss being in the parking lot outside the event, I hear the bottle sharing is nothing shy of epic.

 

So wait... I haven't been paying much attention. Who all have people received not summer sixers FROM? I haven't kept up with my spreadsheet like AT ALL and I know quite a few people have received their boxes, and figured now is probably a good enough time to start narrowing it down just for fun

 

Im completely lost well, I gave up with all the action in this thread, I have no idea if anyone has posted hints between all the LIF guesses, and VBS. One day I hope to find a package on my porch, what is the shipping window?

 

Pretty sure the shipping window ends on the 19th. Though I would bet some of our far North people might have to push out past that to try and find a couple days with decent temperatures to ship.

 

No firm shipping date on this one because of weather concerns. I think everyone in here would be ok with their beer being delayed if it meant a higher chance of not receiving beercicles.

 

Yeah I gave my fourth hint yesterday, but that's over about a month and I haven't seen many others.

I am not 100% sure of this.. but I THINK...

@wheelzntoys sent to @Dave_Treat
@PG2G sent to @UcDru
@rspauldi sent to @ninjembro
@Ncpogs sent to @heystevec
@Louis121 sent to @Mikexw
@Tee2Grn sent to @wheelzntoys
@UcDru sent to @henshawb
@valrxman sent to @PG2G
@treznor sent to @raulazzer
@Dave_Treat sent to @Kramerbarthomer
@ninjembro sent to @edhizdeid
@jawas sent to @Louis121

 

I don't think this pairing is correct according to my records. The rest I can confirm are accurate.

 

I have no issues with that, but with limited hints, keeping my eye out for a delivery before it freezes on my porch is also a concern.

 

Definitely agree and it is my hope that senders are aware of their targets location and weather concerns to coordinate delivery. I can confirm that your sender is well aware and even told me prior that his shipping window could be delayed due to weather both from his location and your location.

 

For my sender, the biggest concern should be the box sitting on the truck because I know it can still get very cold. But there is no fear of it sitting around out in the cold when it gets personally delivered to my desk. That's big time.

 

Highly recommend signing up for UPS My Choice and Fedex Delivery Manager - both are free and easy to set up if you already have an account. It generally picks up things being sent to me and alerts me via email. Yeah, it's a bit of a tip off for those surprise boxes but also helps this time of year.

That said, heat wave coming this weekend and into early next week in Minnesota so think I might be able to get a few boxes out.