Bell's Eccentric Day 2015

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  1. magnumpoppy

    magnumpoppy Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2011 Michigan

    I had an awesome time last year. I am set to take December 4th off for it as it is usually the first Friday in December. Anyone hear anything about this year?
     
  2. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    This was on the Bell's twitter a week ago or so. Date confirmed.

    SAVE THE DATE: #EccentricDay is 12/4, 9AM. Steely Dan tribute band, DJs, eccentric foods. Tap list to come. Prepare your alter ego!
     
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  3. archiebunkerjr

    archiebunkerjr Pundit (910) Oct 25, 2010 Michigan
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    I'm interested in going but how nuts does this party get? Is it packed?
     
  4. magnumpoppy

    magnumpoppy Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2011 Michigan

    I was there last year from 9am to about 6pm. It is low key from about 9 to 3 and then people start pouring. Place filled up at around 5 pm. Kegs start getting kicked slowly around 330. It never got crazy but I was only there till about 6pm. There are some people that go ALLLL out for a costume. It is a sweet day of beer and awesome free food.
     
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  5. gratefulbeerhead

    gratefulbeerhead Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2009 Indiana

    See you at 9 AM for a breakfast of BA Expy and chocolate covered bacon! I'll be the marching band member with a trumpet around my neck.
     
  6. ColonelHopslam

    ColonelHopslam Savant (1,037) Jan 22, 2014 Michigan

    as previously stated, late afternoon it gets crazy, but well worth it. come on out archie, lots of civil beer drinkers in the morning.
     
  7. Fargrow

    Fargrow Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2013 Michigan

    Damn, I wish I could skip out on work to get there earlier. I'll be attempting to wear a shirt as pants and pants as a shirt.

    Does the food usually last all night?
     
  8. ColonelHopslam

    ColonelHopslam Savant (1,037) Jan 22, 2014 Michigan

    yeah, food is plentiful all day and night. your outfit sounds incredibly uncomfortable but incredibly creative if you can pull it off.
     
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  9. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,635) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    Going to miss it this year.
     
  10. gratefulbeerhead

    gratefulbeerhead Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2009 Indiana

    There is a group of guys that have called in sick on this day for the past several years. Start coughing and run to the bathroom several times throughout the rest of the day.
     
  11. sculls65

    sculls65 Pundit (769) Dec 15, 2008 Michigan

    Any regulars know if the keep any beers tapped on Saturday or Sunday?
     
  12. patol8

    patol8 Initiate (0) Jul 6, 2010 Michigan

    Dont assume the beers like BA Expo will be on tap in the morning. Last year we got there at 9sm and they had all standard stuff, nothing special until 3 or 4pm.
     
  13. gratefulbeerhead

    gratefulbeerhead Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2009 Indiana

    I know, every year is different. Two years ago my first beer at 9:05 was BA Dagger followed by Chocolate Cherry Double Cream Stout. One can always hope!
     
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  14. gratefulbeerhead

    gratefulbeerhead Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2009 Indiana

    Whoops meant Toasted Coconut Espresso Java Stout, not the Choco Cherry Dbl Cream Stout.
     
  15. bassfishingguy

    bassfishingguy Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2014 Michigan

    Silly question, but do quite a few people just show up in their normal attire? I'm a little weird, but don't really get too crazy lol. I'm more of a jeans and hoodie kinda guy. Based on Bell's posting, it would appear a costume is almost a requirement.

    I'd definitely like to check this out if I can make it down there after work.
     
  16. magnumpoppy

    magnumpoppy Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2011 Michigan

    I have heard that in previous years if you get there in the AM that they are lenient on the costume. I do not know how they are in the afternoon/evening.

    Last year they had quince love and cinnamon sunrise on tap at 9 AM and they were BB greatness! There does not seem to be many BB this year but is should still be a great time.

    I will be dressed as a Pillsbury doughboy fanboy. Come over and introduce yourselves if you like. I have only one friend joining me this year so might need some extras for card games
     
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  17. archiebunkerjr

    archiebunkerjr Pundit (910) Oct 25, 2010 Michigan
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    I have morning meetings at work tomorrow that I can't get out of. I could make it after that but I have no clue what I would wear for an outfit. I will have to see what I can scrounge up.
     
  18. magnumpoppy

    magnumpoppy Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2011 Michigan

  19. bassfishingguy

    bassfishingguy Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2014 Michigan

    I appreciate the information, and will likely have to change out of the work attire to attend this one lol. I won't be able to actually get there until 4 PM at the earliest, but will likely wear an eccentric ass pair of fish pattern shorts, along with some other odd patterned stuff lol. I just MAY go without a hat too...Which is unheard of for me.

    True story: The last costume party I went to (about 10-12 years ago), I decided to shave my head and make up a morbid excuse for not having a costume (see: chemo...I know not funny - especially given my family history of cancer). Long story short, my hair never grew back. Now that right there IS some funny shit, and made me a believer in karma.

    Hopefully my attire will be acceptable if I can make this event :slight_smile:.
     
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