posted Jul-17-2006 12:34 PM            

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Better than Schneider-Weisse Aventinus? Hmmmm... Now THAT'S a tall order...

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Yes! It's a dark wheat beer, sublte, clean and refreshing. I know the beer purist would lock me away for saying this but although I DO enjoy the continental wheaties with their interesting bouquet, its more of a autumnal type of beer for me. Not really "quafable". The phat pfired is much cleaner for these uber temps we got, while still retainingg that wheat character I love.

So in a nutshell, judjing by the standard of Aventinus et al, no its not as good. But judging by my fickle-ever changeing seasonally influenced tastes, best brew, period.

<happy dance!>

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posted Jul-17-2006 12:41 PM            

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Originally posted by webfoot:
Yes! It's a dark wheat beer, sublte, clean and refreshing. I know the beer purist would lock me away for saying this but although I DO enjoy the continental wheaties with their interesting bouquet, its more of a autumnal type of beer for me. Not really "quafable". The phat pfired is much cleaner for these uber temps we got, while still retainingg that wheat character I love.

So in a nutshell, judjing by the standard of Aventinus et al, no its not as good. But judging by my fickle-ever changeing seasonally influenced tastes, best brew, period.

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Well good for you!

Now, send me some! lol

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posted Jul-17-2006 01:03 PM            

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Originally posted by webfoot:
Has enyone else here recently been "de-monkeyed" yet?

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Might I suggest "un-non-monkeyed" or perhaps "monkey-fied?"

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posted Jul-17-2006 01:32 PM               

Going to Chautauqua Institution, which is a dry community that turns an unseeing eye on those of us that bring some in.
It is a fantastic destination, in season. You cannot indulge in public areas, but some smuggle wine into the restaurants.Ha- Al Gore will be there Monday. I find that funny for some reason.

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posted Jul-17-2006 03:12 PM            

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Originally posted by goindownsouth:

Now, send me some! lol

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Come cooler temps, your on. Current summer temps will play havoc during transit. Remind me come Oct

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posted Jul-17-2006 03:38 PM            

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Originally posted by goindownsouth:
Now, send me some! lol

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Here in the BEER thread, we pride ourselves on doing our own leg-work.

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Sources of supply - find a shop
You want to buy and enjoy Schneider Weisse in your vicinity? Conact us, we are happy to help you. Please use the form below:

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Chances are, in the time he packed up and sent you the beer, you could have just as easily driven into NJ or NY to get your own ... several times.

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posted Jul-18-2006 07:04 AM            

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Originally posted by randymar:
Chances are, in the time he packed up and sent you the beer, you could have just as easily driven into NJ or NY to get your own ... several times.

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I am confused as hell by all of that, but ok, whatever...

I have Aventinus at home. That there is not the issue. Sharing homebrews, however, is where it's at...

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posted Jul-18-2006 08:15 AM            

Oh, and by the way, since Phish is "on hiatus" again, "Ph-" anything is just a little bit passé.

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posted Jul-18-2006 08:48 AM            

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from jambands.com
“Who Are You?”

Last night in Essex Junction, Vermont marked the final show of the Phil Lesh & Friends/GRAB tour. Once again Trey Anastasio made an extended appearance with Phil Lesh & Friends, sitting in for the entire second set, while Mike Gordon joined Lesh on bass during a jam out of “Viola Lee Blues.” However it was the guest who appeared during both group's encores that may have most excited the fans in attendance. Anastasio and Gordon’s longtime bandmate in Phish, Page McConnell, joined Phil & Friends, Anastasio and Gordon for the Friends' “Midnight Hour” encore and later appeared with Anastasio, Gordon, Benevento and Russo for the version of "Who Are You" that closed out their performance.

Also of note were the guest appearances that took place later in the night. Anastasio, Gordon and Benevento all made it out to Higher Ground after the show where they sat in with the Dave ["The Truth"] Grippo Funk Band (which also features longtime Trey Anastasio associate Jennifer Hartswick). GRAB will continue its summer tour tomorrow at All Good. As for those concertgoers lamenting the absence of Jon Fishman during the evening’s activities, you’ll always have moe.down.

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I've downloaded all of Trey's appearances with Phil & Friends (this year's run and year's past) ... good stuff.

On this go 'round, they didn't play any Phish tunes, but stuck to Grateful Dead standards (although they didn't maintain the traditional double-ups of "China Cat Sunflower" / "I Know You Rider" or "Scarlet Fire" ["Scarlet Begonias" / Fire on the Mountain"]

Phil Lesh (bass, vocals)
Greg Osby (sax)
Joan Osborne (lead vocals)
John Molo (drums)
Rob Barraco (keys)
Barry Sless (pedal steel)
Larry Campbell (guitar, fiddle, mandolin)

Guests:
Trey Anastasio (guitar, vocals)
Mike Gordon (bass, vocals)
Page McConnel (keys)

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posted Jul-18-2006 10:16 AM               

Sorry....I am a little Phishfaced this morning.I needed some alternative diversion.

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posted Jul-18-2006 10:46 AM            

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Originally posted by La Tortuga:
Did Phish do any of the Warren Zevon covers on his last album?

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"The Wind" or "Enjoy Every Sandwich," the tribute album???

Sadly, neither.

Phish has never performed "Werewolves of London", either, but The Grateful Dead / Jerry Garcia has.

I have Warren Zevon performing "Dancing with Myself" that needs to be heard to be believed.

Trey Anastasio played guitar on "True Love" CD by Toots and the Maytalls, which was recorded at "The Barn" in VT.

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from wikipedia:
"The Barn" is the name given to Anastasio's legendary rehearsal and recording facility in the countryside near Burlington, Vermont. It was reconstructed between 1996 and 1998 from an existing structure, the Alan Irish Barn. The Barn has been used by Phish and most of Anastasio's projects since 1999.

Other artists who have recorded and/ or performed at The Barn include Herbie Hancock, Béla Fleck, John Patitucci, DJ Logic, Toots and the Maytals, Tony Levin, Umphrey's McGee, The Slip, RAQ, John Medeski, Jerry Douglas, Patty LaBelle, and Addison Groove Project, among others.

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On the DVD "Specimens of Beauty" we see the interior of "The Barn." Fish's drum studio is a heptagon with 1980 ChevyVan doors.

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posted Jul-18-2006 11:49 AM            

Phish and chips and vinegar
Vinegar
Pepper – pepper – pepper - salt

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posted Jul-18-2006 12:17 PM            

You will notice that these are "Boardwalk" style chips ...

Are there even any boardwalks north of Coney Island or Jones Beach, NY??? Constructed of real boards; complete with all the carny rides???

I've never seen any.

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posted Jul-18-2006 02:48 PM            

LOCO Downhill Mile

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Whether you're a world class athlete trying to break the 4 minute mile barrier like Jim Ryan 40 years ago, or an average runner looking for a unique fun event we have the race for you. Divisions include every age and skill level will be hosted. Everyone wants a quick mile time and this course is designed to be fast!

Race Information:
Race Date: Sunday July 23
Corporate drive, Portsmouth, NH
Multiple seeded heats (See below)
Wheel Measured accurate course

Race Heats:

9:00 AM: __Beauty and the Beast (Men 50+ Women 40+)
9:20 AM: __Gen X Women _______(Open 21-39)
9:40 AM: __Gen X Mens _________(Open 21-39)
10:00 AM: _Masters: Mens ______(Age 40-50)
10:20 AM:_ IM Addicts ________(Age: 5-20 )
10:40 AM:_ Rapido Twitch (<5:00 mens, 5:20 women)

Club Challenge:
Grand CLUB CHAMPIONS
Combined Best time from one runner from each heat
Must have one runner in each heat

Registration:
$12/ pre - $15 on race day ($6 for kids 12 and under)
Corporate drive, Portsmouth, NH
7:45AM - 9:00 AM

First 200 to register receive a Gone LOCO wind jacket

Awards:
- Prizes for top Male and Female Finishers
- Age Group Awards
- Refreshments 10:00 on

Grand Prize: 5 "Beer for a Year" certificates from RedHook Brewery* (must be 21 to win)

Proceeds: Proceeds go towards the UNH Cross Country and Track and Field Team and to support the Annual All State Awards Banquet NH XC annual banquet.

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posted Jul-18-2006 02:58 PM               

Suddenly, I want vinegar chips......and I don't eat tater chips.

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posted Jul-18-2006 03:07 PM            

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Just as The Beatles were John and Paul; just as The Stones are Mick and Keith; just as The Who are Pete and Roger (well, now by necessity); just as Aerosmith are Steven and Joe*; just as Guns N' Roses was Axl and Slash*; so Phish are Trey and Mike.




* Granted, Tom Hamilton is a strong force in Aerosmith; and Duff and Slash are the best of friends and have made Velvet Revolver almost as good (musically) as GNR; but rhythm sections do not support outstanding personalities. Other than Paul McCartney and Sting, very few bass players have stepped out into the spotlight of mainstream success.

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Good thing Queen was little more open and not quite so purist with their band members!

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posted Jul-18-2006 03:45 PM            

I disagree.

Freddie was what everyone focused one - he insisted upon it - but without Brian May's outstanding guitar work - he used a shilling for a guitar pick, I believe - Roger Taylor's drumming and John Deacon's bass lines - so good Vanilla Ice stole them - and songwriting ("Another One Bites The Dust"), the whole is much more than the sum of it's parts.

If you exchanged any one of those guys, it falls apart.

That's a band.

Brian Jones was murdered, Mick Taylor went nuts, Bill Wyman quit to live in France, and yet the Stones still plug along; and sound the same, (if not worse) as they did in 1981 - when I saw them last.

Aerosmith hasn't done anything spectacular since they cleaned up, but at least they're working. Sure they're writing the sames song over and over, but they're good ones.

The Who - or as I've started calling them "The Two" - are going out again. If they can recapture the energy they showed at the 9/11 concert - where they blew the roof off (bad pun, sorry) - all will be well.

Now, I'm going to contradict myself a little bit here.

Listening to bootlegs - and I have several - of Trey, Mike, Page and Fish guesting with Phil & Friends, Benevento/Russo, moe., Medeski Martin and Wood, you can tell that Phish - as we knew it - was a tightly tangled unit like Queen - that you couldn't replace one, without messing the others up - but the performances by Trey and Mike, tend to be more Phish-like than Page with Vida Blue or whatever Fishman's working on.

Trey and Mike were the creative forces - not discounting Page's instrumentals - not only from a songwriting standpoint but also with innovations such as trampolines, audience chess matches, glowstick wars, 7 1/2 hours sets, and more.

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posted Jul-18-2006 03:52 PM            

*giggle*

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posted Jul-18-2006 03:58 PM            

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... but rhythm sections do not support outstanding personalities.

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Of course, what I meant to say was, that a person with an outstandingly out-going personality, is probably not going to be happy sitting back in the rhythm section, either tucked into a corner by the bass cabinets (like me), or hidden behind the drums.

When Phil Collins started singing - as Peter Gabriel's replacement - he stopped playing drums.

Ringo plays drums, and everyone wishes he'd stop singing.

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posted Jul-18-2006 04:04 PM            

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Originally posted by La Tortuga:
How easy that was to get you onto a Queen rant

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posted Jul-18-2006 04:20 PM            

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Tuesday, December 31, 1996
The Fleet Center, Boston, MA

Set I: Axilla, Peaches en Regalia, Punch You in the Eye, Cars Trucks Buses, Stash, The Horse > Silent in the Morning, Divided Sky, Sample in a Jar, Tweezer Reprise

Set II: Chalk Dust Torture, Wilson, Sparkle, Simple -> Swept Away > Steep > Harry Hood -> Prince Caspian, Character Zero

Set III: Also Sprach Zarathustra > Auld Lang Syne -> Down with Disease, Suzy Greenberg, Run Like an Antelope, Bohemian Rhapsody, Julius

Encore: Amazing Grace

Show Notes: Also Sprach ended as the clock turned forward into the new year. At this point, tens of thousands of balloons fell from the rafters. This show marked the first performance of Bohemian Rhapsody which, along with Julius and Amazing Grace, featured the Boston Community Choir. Also Sprach included Don't Stop 'Till You Get Enough (Michael Jackson) teases.

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