Allow myself to introduce... myself

Spade. Harry Spade.

I've been a beer drinker since the early 90s, or roughly 30 years now. I generally prefer what might be considered classic styles but will try any style at least once. Don't pay much attention to trends; I've never once in my life been called trendy. Although, I did grow a goatee about a year before every other American male...

I don't recall why I joined here in March of 2006, most likely to ask a question, but didn't use the site much until recent years. It's a quality establishment and an oasis in the otherwise depressing expanse of the internet. I also like lists and enjoy ticking things off them.

Outside of BA I've been married since 1997, owned the same house since 1999, and have 2 kids. Been playing guitar since 1987, in and out of bands over the decades, and both kids have played instruments in one capacity or another.

I get bored easily, so I've had lots of jobs and hobbies. The most stupid fun job was flagging traffic for the local phone company in 1995. Also enjoy history, model cars, model rockets, baseball, billiards, and probably a lot of stuff I'm forgetting.

Also, a fan of American muscle cars, especially Pontiacs. Currently enjoying a 1998 Firebird 5-speed convertible.

 

If I wasn't irritating my wife she would think there was a problem.

 

I figure this is the forum for over-sharing, so no worries there.

All my friends thought my goatee was ridiculous, and then a year later they each had one. So a few years later I wore a mutton chops-mustache combo. No one in my circle copied that one.

Flagging was a trip, especially on the back roads where there were maybe 3 cars a day. And if you think you see some lousy drivers when you're on the road, try standing along one for 8 hours. The best was the little old lady who drove right through the other guy's stop sign, clipped his hip, and knocked him about 10 feet. We were done for the day and I drove him to the doctor.

My son played bassoon for years until his asthma started interfering. Now he plays bass and dabbles with guitar and drums. The daughter played flute, saxophone, and ukulele but has bounced around trying all sorts of activities. It's been a fun ride so far.

 

Thanks. Yep, that's the factory paint. When my youngest turned 16 the Mrs. said we needed to get her a car. I said oh no, I'm getting myself a car and she can drive the 4-cylinder grocery cart. Found the Firebird online in Omaha, sent them a check, and had it shipped. Seems to be the only one built in 1998 in that color, convertible, 5-speed, and taupe cloth interior. Needs some TLC but is insanely fun to drive.

 

Same here. Didn't care for the big three beers aside from Miller Genuine Draft, but friends attending college introduced me to Yuengling and some of the other growing brands, like Sam Adams and Pete's Wicked. What a great time to get into beer.

 

Wow yeah, Killian's Irish Red. Seemed like every bar around Lancaster had that on tap. Probably couldn't stand it now.