I have a new Tooth!!!!!

After a two year process of having a tooth pulled, then getting an implant, then getting fitted for a crown, I finally have a new tooth. I am actually chewing on the right side of my mouth for the first time in a long time. Ah, this corn dog never tasted so good. And corn dogs are delicious to begin with.

C'

Traded the F250 in: UPDATED

Not really. Big Hank is in for some repairs and maintenance, so I got a brand new Ranger on loan. No offense to Ranger owners, but what a POS. You'd think Ford could update the Ranger sometime in the last two decades. But hey, at least they have the el cheapo small truck market cornered, right?

UPDATE: I spent some more time in the Ranger during lunch, running on the hwy and in Chico. It rides quite rough, and makes a lot of road and engine noise. However, Im surprised how peppy it is. They apparently stuffed the Focus motor into the Ranger sometime in the past couple years, very recently put in a 5spd auto. It has very nice close gearing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Like the kind of close gearing most sporty cars would love to have. It also has a great overdrive and lockup feature on the torque converter. So it acts like it has 6 gears out on the road. This would be a fine little commuter truck, and would probably tow the FV just fine on flat ground. But Im looking forward to getting Big Hank back.

BTW, Big Hank apparently suffered a broken RF leaf spring and a bad shocks. Along with bad axle seals. Glad Im not paying that repair bill.

Lagunitas Brown Shugga' Sweet Release

Lagunitas Brown Shugga' Sweet Release

12oz.

9.84% abv

I've had Brown Shugga before, at the Chico Brewfest this past fall. I remember enjoying it, but I also remember going back for Lagunitas' Hop Stupid offering a second time.

Brown Shugga poured very bland, with very little head. I was afraid it might be flat, but luckily it wasn't. It has a slightly sweet aroma, with a good bit of alcohol warmth. Fairly sticky cling on the glass. It has a very smooth mouthfeel, with a strong warm feel about it. It isn't as sweet as I thought it would be, instead it is malty overtones that hit you. There is still some nice hoppyness in the middle, but the smooth malts give a great aftertaste.

Overall, I'm enjoying Brown Shugga.

C'

Shmaltz Brewing Coney Island Freaktoberfest

Shmaltz Brewing Coney Island Freaktoberfest

22oz.

6.66% alc.

Another great offering from Shmaltz Brewing. It has a spectacular bright red color, with a very foamy and clingy head. Aroma is quite mild, with a gently warm nose.

Mouthfeel is very smooth and highly carbonated. Initially, I get an overwhelming sense of warmth, but not like a bad alcohol warm. It is very well balanced, but strong. Strong malty and strong hoppy flavors mix very well, with no overriding feel of either. The finish tapers off with a nice smooth maltyness. After an afternoon enjoying 71 degree weather, 22 ounces of yummy is a great treat.

Like I said, another great offering from Shmaltz!

C'

More from Cupid

Cupid showed up a day late today, but she brought some more brews with her! Thanks Leilani!

I'll be drinking and blogisphicating on them promptly!

C'

Somebody Loves Me

I'm not sure why, but somebody apparently loves me. And they showed it in the best way possible, with large portions of meat, and beer related accoutrements. I was taken out for dinner last night, and managed to wolf down a large portion of my horseradish and blue cheese topped prime rib. And of course the fully loaded baked potato next to it.

And then this morning, I was greeted with a pair of new Sierra Nevada beer glasses, and some skittles. Mmmm, skittles, I will eat you right up.

Love you babe!

C'

Sierra Nevada Kellerweis

Sierra Nevada Kellerweis

12oz.

4.8% alc.

I've of course had the Kellerweis before, but I don't think I've blogisficated about it. Since I'm out of single varieties, I decided to pick up a 6-pack of the Keller. Mmmmm, and I'm glad I did. This is a very unique beer, with a light and colorful appearance. It has a sweet and sour aroma, and a fantastic body with spices and fruit, especially some very noticeable banana notes.

I'm lucky I have five more in the fridge!

C'

Super Foamy Beer is Super Foamy

Remember how I said I was pretty much out of beer? Well, I found one way in the back of the fridge. One of the Belgian Whites from the Costco Case that was acting up. About half the beers were icky, and the other half weren't pouring right.

Despite (or because of) the additional 5 months of bottling, Captain Foamy Pants did not want to pour correctly this evening. Witness the photo below, which was a very slow pour:

I am officially out of beer.

Sad Panda.

C'

One Simple request

Actually, it looks like four requests:

www.sierra30.com

Chris H.

Spring is Springing

Despite weeks of rain, the flowers are starting to pop. One bulb in the front yard, and a couple in the backyard. At least the rain means temps are "higher," like 55-60.



C'

Random Snaps

Since I had Susan's little point and shoot with me today, I decided to spend my lunch wandering aimlessly through the back acres at work, where we keep lots of random non-inventoried items. I.e. scrap. This is me being artsy fartsy.

Old 6' diameter RCP providing a border wall from the wild jack rabbits


One of many bins of spent rebar


What a cast iron grate looks like after many years


Ancient turn buckle


Safety first


Rather large diameter RCP internal form


Peak-a-boo


Not quite the great wall of China


Unintentional pavers


Bulk pipe


Aviso!


Dead soldiers


Crusty wire mesh


Old "pylons" from the boom truck test course


C'

More for GTF

Camber Arms have been completed. Just waiting for paint to dry, will have them packaged up and sent Friday. Hugs.

Reminds Me of Macau

Mmmmm, olives are yummy

Hi GTF

Attention Friends and Family

I am almost out of beer. This can be remedied. You know who you are.

Black Diamond Steep Trail Amber Ale

Black Diamond Steep Trail Amber Ale

120z.

5.7% alc.

Many moons back, I picked up a case of beers from Costco, that was a selection from Black Diamond. It included an IPA, a Wheat, something else, and this Amber. About half of the bottles were pure crap. They poured super foamy, and didn't taste for shit. While rumaging through the fridge, I came across the Amber, and recalled that I actually liked it. So, I gave it a go. It poured all proper like, and tastes good. So that's a start!

I actually enjoy this beer. Is has a nice hearty color and aroma, and a body to match. Slightly nutty, very malty, and a little bit fruity on the after taste. It is a bit flat, but of course it has been in the fridge for nearly five months. I'm combining this with some tuna melts for lunch, and a DVR of "Bullit" on the new TV.

C'

52 Inches of Enjoyment

We've been enjoying our new splurge this morning, 52-inches of LCD fun. After getting it set up, and rubbing my junk all over it last night, we've settled down to take in a bit of Nascar. God bless us, and god bless Dale Jr's scraggly beard.

Ok, the ARCA race is about to start. Let's hope Danica either wins, or takes out half the field with a crash. It's all about the drama baby!

C'

RalphVee Visits the Toidy

I finished up some paint work in the bathroom, and decided to hang a few 8x10s of RalphVee. Might as well enjoy my man cave, even if it does have a crapper.

I'm about 99% finished. Just need to figure out a mirror above the sink.

C'

Who's Your Daddy?

Taking our new TV for a ride!

Towel Bar

The bathroom is almost finished! Just a few touchups of paint and a
kegerator, and I'll be moving in for good.