CHAOS brewery road trip to Wisconsin!!!!!!!

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americo
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If there is room after the OG

If there is room after the OG's from the last trip are all in then Freddy and I would like to join and if possible a plus one (room permitting). Either dates work,

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Hell yeah, brother!  I was

Hell yeah, brother!  I was gonna tap people from the first list next. I'll pencil you three in for now so block off the date. I'll make it official later!

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3/19 good for you?

3/19 good for you?

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March 19th works for me. 

March 19th works for me. 

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March 19th WILL NOT work. Ken

March 19th WILL NOT work. Ken asked me to hold the announcement until after stout night, but we're going to be working something with Mash Tun March 19.

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Crap, then we definitely can

Crap, then we definitely can't do this on the 19th.

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Ahhhhh, the unleaded curse

Ahhhhh, the unleaded curse strikes again!  Let's try and keep this on March, though. How about March 12th?  How does that look for everyone?

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3/12 is the weekend before St

3/12 is the weekend before St. Patrick's day. I don't think I'd have anything better to do for the day, but wanted to put it out as a reminder 

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How about we put the two new

How about we put the two new voting days to be 3/5 or 3/12!

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That could probably work for

That could probably work for me.

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3/5 and 3/12 work for me. Is

3/5 and 3/12 work for me. Is the bus available those days? The way I read your original post, it sounded like they were only available the first two dates you posted.

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I vote for 3/12.  

I vote for 3/12.  

 

I will not be able to go on 3/5/16.

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I can't do 3/5 either.  3/12

I can't do 3/5 either.  3/12 looks good.  

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3/12 is Drunk Monk for all

3/12 is Drunk Monk for all the potential judges out there. 

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3/12 for me

3/12 for me

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3/12 for Julene and I

3/12 for Julene and I

The emperor is not as forgiving as i am

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Well this is all good news,

Well this is all good news, cause the bus is not available 3/5. Let's move forward with 3/12 for now unless Mark has another mystery event that he's gonna screw me with. Just kidding, Mark!  I'm starting the master list, give your confirmations people!

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Still in!

Still in!

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I'll be judging at the Drunk

I'll be judging at the Drunk Monk competition, so someone can have my spot.

americo
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In like sin!

In like sin!

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In it to win it!  

In it to win it!

 

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I'll go on 3/12

I'll go on 3/12

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So is it too late for me to

So is it too late for me to vote for April 9?  :) I have to work on March 12 and GI's Stout Fest is the next day too. If I did both, my funeral would be on the 14th!

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Alright original bus trippers

Alright original bus trippers, this is your last call to lock in a spot on this trip. I'll include everyone I have so far, even if you were not an original person on this trip, just to let you know who I have so far. If I don't heard from you by the weekend, I'm opening it up to others on Monday. So far, Brock, Josh, Annayle, Josh +1, Josh +1, Ben, Rich, Catherine, Bill, Julene, Chuck, Pete, Cisco, Me, Casey, Americo, Freddie, Americo +1

I'm so sorry to me losing people cause of the day, but fear not, the fall trip will be here in no time. Plus, I may organize a mini one to Floosmore station and two brothers in between. Also, chuck, is Jennifer joinin us?  Everyone, please let me know by Monday morning!!!!!

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John did you put my name down

John did you put my name down for 3/12

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Count me in! I had so much

Count me in! I had so much fun the last time- even though we never made it to our original destination!

 

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I got you Bollish! Diane, I'm

I got you Bollish! Diane, I'm glad you're joining us again!

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I'm In again this time +1

I'm In again this time +1

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I'm in with a +1  

I'm in with a +1

 

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Hey John, Fredy, our friend,

Hey John, Fredy, our friend, and me are still in.

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Great!  I got all the people

Great!  I got all the people that responded.  Thanks.  Here's who I have so far, please make sure you're on this list;

Brock, Josh, Annalyse, Josh +1, Josh +2, Ben, Rich, Catherine, Bill, Julene, Chuck, Americo, Freddie, Americo +1, Boollish, Pete, Cisco, John, Casey, Iggy, Lindsey, Conrad, Mark, Matt, Kelly, Diane, Adam, Adam +1.

 

That's 28 so far.  I'm waiting on a couple of people to get back to me, but we have 6 open slots.  I don't think I need to blast the membership at this point.  If you know anyone who wants to go let me know.  If we don't fill up, it may be a couple bucks more than $15.  This is a confirmed list so don't bail.  Everyone will see that you did and your family name will be synonymous with shame!  Please don't pay me yet, since I don't have a total.  It's less then a month away!!!!

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I forgot, what breweries are

I forgot, what breweries are we visiting again? Do we have time for more? Should we reach out to the local homebrew club and see if they want to meet?

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Hi Chaos!  I can't believe

Hi Chaos!  I can't believe the bus trip is next weekend.  I've been busy revamping the trip and trying to keep my finger on the pulse of the craft beer scene in Chicago.  Here is the new itinerary for next Saturday, March 12th;

11am, leave the brewhouse. 2-3:30 at Octopi Brewery. An old member Adam, is a partner there. It is a contract brewer, but they do make their own beer, as well.  We normally eat at our first stop and there is a pizza place that was recommended, Zoe's, that we'll be ordering from.  I will get the order together and get money from everyone on the bus, so please bring some cash for the food.   4-5 Parched Eagle. This is a pretty new brewery opened by a home brewer, Jim, who sounds like an awesome guy.  They actually have another big group coming at that time, so it should be a ton of fun.  5:30-6:30 One Barrel. I had really good conversations with the brewer and manager and they are great people.  They have food some of us get hungry and they will hold some tables for us.  I even think the brewer is coming in to have a pint with us.  All these breweries are close to each other and we definitely will be on the road no later than 6:30 to come back home (Chaos) by 9pm.  There may be tour options at Octopi and One Barrel, but it'll be for who wants it. 

This is the updated list of people along for the ride;

Brock, Josh, Annalyse, Josh +1, Josh +2, Ben, Rich, Bill, Julene, Chuck, Americo, Freddie, Americo +1, Boollish, Pete, Cisco, John, Casey, Iggy, Lindsey, Conrad, Mark, Matt, Kelly, Diane, Adam, Adam +1.

That's  a total off 27 people, not the 34 we were shooting for, so the new per person price is $19. This covers the estimated $150 for gas, $300 for tip, and leaves me with $63 to get snacks, water, and cups.  Please BYOB for the bus, we're allowed to drink on it.  We're tipping so much this time because Reggie's isn't charging us for the bus rental, due to the mess up last time.   I would prefer you get this to me before the trip (Chase quickpay john_gammal@yahoo.com).  I'll also be at the Gino's East beer release Tuesday, brewing Wednesday, and at the Goose Island home brew thing on Thursday.  Plenty of time to pay me.  Please don't bail now that we have a set price, it will be a major pain in the ass!

Eli headed up a raffle on our first trip that was a ton of fun.  I would be willing to donate a bottle or two to the raffle.  If this sounds like fun, please let me know if you're willing to donate a bottle or something and we can have a raffle on this one, as well.

Really looking forward to next weekend, all. Special thanks to Lindsey for helping me line up Octopi.  Enjoy your weekend!

 

 

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Yeehaw! Can't wait!

Yeehaw! Can't wait!

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Ah man his is going to be

Ah man his is going to be sweet! Thanks again for setting this up John!

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If I wanted to add 2 friends.

If I wanted to add 2 friends....? Can I do that? Pay you Saturday?

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If its ok with John, my +1

If its ok with John, my +1 bailed on me so one of your friends could take his place. 

Also, are there 2 Adams in the club or am I on the list twice?

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Hi everyone!  Thanks to those

Hi everyone!  Thanks to those who have paid me. Matt, your two friends can come and Adam I took your friend off. Also, you are the only Adam, Adam +1 is the way I accounted for your friend. So we are now all filled up on the bus. Please PM me if there are any new issues about the day and I'll see you all on Saturday at 11am. Don't be late!

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I hope everyone is ready for

I hope everyone is ready for our big trip tomorrow!  At this point, no more chase quick pays and everyone needs to bring the $19 in cash tomorrow. Don't worry, I'll have singles. Can everyone please not be late, especially cause I still have to collect most of the money. Remember, bring some beer to drink on the bus, I'll have cups. I'll also have water and snacks. See you then!!!!

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"GOLDCHI" On Saturday for a

"GOLDCHI" On Saturday for a free UberPOOL ride up to $30 (In chicago). Get home safe

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Thanks Matt!

Thanks Matt!

And quick reminder: bring your phone charger and/or backup battery. Taking photos and jumping between cell towers all day will drain your phone quick, and we all needed a top-up by the time we got to the last brewery last time.

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Hi bus trip veterans!  Just

Hi bus trip veterans!  Just wanted to send a quick save the date for the next bus trip.  We will be having it on Saturday, October 22nd.  So far Transient is on the list but I have not done any research.  If you have any ideas, please PM me.  See you all around the brewhouse!

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Hi former bus trip takers!

Hi former bus trip takers!  If you haven't seen it, we're taking another bus trip on Saturday, October 22nd. We have 11 spots left of you want in. Thanks!

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