Newbie BIF Hints & Hauls

Discussion in 'Beer It Forward' started by LehighAce06, Aug 27, 2015.

  1. LehighAce06

    LehighAce06 Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 31, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    Speaking of, @Yourahoser was nice enough to go through and figure out for me everyone that hasn't gotten their box yet, much simpler than hoping everyone BM'd me (most did, some did not).

    I'm going to give those folks a few more days for boxes to land, but now that we're officially outside the window, I'm gonna start prodding people.
     
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  2. Misterphinister

    Misterphinister Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2015 Michigan

    @Yourahoser Look at the monster you have created.
     
  3. SRBush1974

    SRBush1974 Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2015 New Jersey

    I'll send you my info to join. But instead of having everyone sign up again, how about you we keep an initial list and then whomever receives the box, picks one of the remaining targets. Or did I read it wrong and that's how it is.

    Add a photo spin to it...throw in a disposable point and shoot camera. Everyone takes one photo. When it makes the rounds, develop and share.
     
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  4. LehighAce06

    LehighAce06 Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 31, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    That monster is like Cthulhu, it had been resting beneath the surface, only mentioned in hushed tones behind closed doors... @Yourahoser just awakened it and gave it its corporeal form.


    ...by which I mean something like 8 people in here have said something either in the thread or privately to me about continuing this thing. It was inevitable.
     
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  5. Yourahoser

    Yourahoser Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2014 Florida

    People still have photos developed? I thought that went the way of the buffalo.
     
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  6. Mipper

    Mipper Pundit (986) Dec 14, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    You mean people don't use black boxes with holes in them and flashpans?????

    Lurks back out......
     
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  7. SRBush1974

    SRBush1974 Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2015 New Jersey

    Still going on. Will outlast CD's and DVD's...hopefully.
     
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  8. LehighAce06

    LehighAce06 Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 31, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    What you are suggesting is typically how a "Traditional BIF" (one box makes the rounds, vs a "Shotgun BIF" where everyone sends to someone at the same time) usually works. In The Locals thread, however, there are three Traditional BIFs that do sign-ups on an "as it goes" basis like this, and it has been working VERY well.

    There's two main advantages, first someone could sign up now but in 3 months not be in a position to send out a box, signing up each time the box is going to go out allows that person to stay out during that time; second, a person that is not in a position to sign up now, might be interested later. As a bonus, it also allows for the group to grow without being exclusionary to the new people or have to add names ad-hoc.
     
  9. VetsPackage

    VetsPackage Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2015 Massachusetts
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    240 oz of North Carolinian goodness just showed up at the shop. Unfortunately I was on my way out the door, pr0n to come later tonight or early tomorrow
     
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  10. VetsPackage

    VetsPackage Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Was this a sick joke or a mistake lol
    Regardless thank you for the beautifully packaged box, i'll toss up some pictures when I have time to do it justice. Cheers!
     
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  11. pnelting

    pnelting Pundit (901) Nov 17, 2014 Texas

    I'm down! I'll pick one up and take my pic. Gonna incorporate the cushions somehow.
     
  12. Yourahoser

    Yourahoser Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2014 Florida

    I'm down to continue in whatever way we can with this. The BIF is a ton of fun and much better than hanging out in the ISO:FT forums.
     
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  13. VetsPackage

    VetsPackage Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2015 Massachusetts
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    I'm in for round 2 if that's happening
     
  14. valrxman

    valrxman Pundit (795) Jun 30, 2010 Florida
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    I think he was just used to sending ME beer.
     
  15. LehighAce06

    LehighAce06 Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 31, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    I'm definitely down for this thread to continue into the future, and will surely participate in future rounds. If Round 2 is going to get off the ground as quickly as some are asking for, I'll probably have to abstain from participating, but will volunteer to run it again.

    I wouldn't feel like my toes were being stepped upon if someone who is going to be in the round wanted to run it, but I don't at all mind doing it so no one needs to feel obligated to take it off my hands, I just want it to be clear that I'm not trying to be "the boss". If someone is going to take the torch, I'd appreciate the opportunity to talk to that person ahead of time, again not in an "in charge" way, I just want to help, and to ensure the group is in good hands.

    With all that said, I will say that despite the eagerness of some, the participant pool will probably be stronger if we give it a few more weeks, just my $0.02.
     
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  16. pnelting

    pnelting Pundit (901) Nov 17, 2014 Texas

  17. Yourahoser

    Yourahoser Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2014 Florida

    When the time comes, I don't mind taking on some responsibility. I have an office job, which gives me a little more time to piddle in here. Just a thought.
     
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  18. Yourahoser

    Yourahoser Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2014 Florida

    I'm in agreement with this.
     
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  19. JNForsyth

    JNForsyth Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 Pennsylvania

    If you like this BIF stuff please come say hi to the Locals! Great group, always something going on, this just happened to me yesterday:
    http://www.beeradvocate.com/communi...nd-hauls-thread.180634/page-1002#post-4115700

    @LehighAce06 and I would be happy to vouch anyone in here that is thinking about joining in.
     
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  20. Avelasquez80

    Avelasquez80 Initiate (0) Jul 9, 2015 Texas

    Nice! I'm in for round 2! I second waiting for a few weeks and then get it going again since people are still waiting for their boxes...as for the Locals, I'd definitely be in after a few more rounds of this awesomeness!