2003-10-14 17:55:58

We like to keep things on the go here at PizzleAndFrizzle.com. This past weekend may possibly have been the last temperate weekend of the season, so we tried to pack in as much activity as possible.

Friday, we went to the Old Toad for Dr. Al’s birthday. For those of you who don’t know Dr. Al, he is one of Fran’s ElementGay co-workers. Dr. Al enjoys the martial arts, picnics, and Guinness. He also recently got into home brewing, so we're like home brew brothers. For those of you who don’t know what the Old Toad is, it’s a British Pub. Most of the employees are British and slow as hell, but they were ok on this particular night.

Saturday, Fran and I got up bright and early to go camping at Stony Brook State Park with some peeps, (or as some like to call it, the Grand Canyon of the East). Micah, the Doctors Thing, little Mikey F, and Hollywood were in attendance. The weather was absolutely perfect. We did some hiking, horseshoe playing, grilling, and beer drinking. Speaking of beer drinking, check out this Schmidt’s Beer we bought at a little country store in Dansville, NY. Holy crap, it has a mountain lion on it. That’s a seriously serious can.

Sunday, Fran and I went to the Little Theatre to see Lost In Translation. The verdict on that film is "two thumbs up." I also bottled my first batch of beer, so keep the Name The Beer entries coming in. I tested a few sips, and I am pleased to say that I am pleased. It tasted pretty good for a room temperature, flat beer. I will try my first one in a week or two, just to see how the carbonation is coming along. They should be good to go in a month. Now, I am trying to decide what to make for my next batch o’ beer. I was considering a porter or pale ale. If anyone has any ideas let me know.

-Pat