A few weeks ago I posted a thread inquiring about FW 12 & 13th Anniversary . Last week I saw @BarrytheBear posted an IP trade offering up a FW 13. I messaged him and referred to my thread asking if he would consider shipping. While he recalled the thread, he was not looking to ship and was trying to avoid shipping as much as possible. I responded saying I can wait if it's the weather, or I can expand if the trade is too small. Barry replied with "Tell you what, Al. Do you know how to send a shipping label?". Anyway, I sensed where he was going with it and told him I won't take it for nothing. He basically made no big deal of it and essentially said "ship me whatever, whenever". He then asked if I wanted anything else and if my "Wants" was up-to-date. Well...today, these showed up: That's right! Not only the much wanted FW 13, also an NG WBR that I've been wanting for a long time, PLUS a Black Note, one of my absolute favorite stouts that I dare say better than BCBS! What an INCREDIBLE beer advocate, true to that in every way. I already know roughly what I will be sending him, but that's really besides the point here. Barry, THANK YOU from the bottom of the hearts of this grateful couple looking forward to their 13th anniversary on 10/13/2015: Cheers! Al & Kasia
Al, what's that young hottie doing with that old beer guzzler in the picture? Good story - love to hear about people spreading the love
he probably doesn't remember this but @BarrytheBear popped my trading cherry last summer and made it hurt. he's a BAMF
That @BarrytheBear is a real piece of work. He's been an amazing trading partner and an even better friend over the last 4 or so years of our beer trading. I'm glad you were able to get the 13 to celebrate your anniversary.
Nice. First Poles I found on BA I'm originally from Jozefow/Warszawa...going over there this summer to check how's the beer revolution treating them
I meant her. I'm just a lucky schmuck from Philly. She's not a BA member, but loves good (and hard to get) beers. Yeah, I remember having the discussion with you over in the Europe sub-forum about your upcoming trip. LOVE Poland in the summer!
hahaha. that's right! I though I recognized the avatar...but I was thinking that would be too much of coincidence Yup, last year I was there in Feb, so I'm super excited this time. So much changed. There are so many new breweries and craft beer pubs in Warsaw. Can't wait!
@BarrytheBear stands for the epitome of beer trading and all around class. The best guy I've had the fortune of dealing with. And a good buddy to boot.
