Where are they now?

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Re: Where are they now?

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Here I am. My job situation got very stressful and my brewing took a hit. Then my dad died, then my favorite uncle died, and my migraines became nearly daily. I'm still grieving, but I'm in a much better job now and my migraines seem to be back under control. I've got a starter going for a Belgian Tripel I intend to put down tomorrow. Only my second brew this year. I'm not sure the starter's going anywhere - WLP 3787 x 24 hours and not much to see. I may end up using a dry yeast tomorrow to be safe.
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Alb, I'm very sorry for your losses. It must be very painful. Sympathies to you and your family.
I hope that 2019 brings you happy brewing and good memories. Thanks for checking. We are Borg! We are a brewing family!
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Nice to see you Alb, sorry about your losses. Thanks for checking in.
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So sorry for your losses Alb. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I hope 2019 brings peace and fewer migraines.
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Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family Alb. 2019 will be a better year for sure. And brewing every now and then is therapeutic.
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I can only offer my sympathies as well. Here's to a better 2019 for you :clink:

In terms of migraines, I'm glad to hear that they've reduced for you a bit. I suffer as well.
I wasn't the right candidate for this new drug/treatment, but thought I would pass it along in case you haven't yet heard about it.

Best wishes.
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Very sorry to hear of all this alb and hopefully things will be better/easier for you next year, but TY for the update.
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Sorry to hear Alb, rough year! Hears to a very Happy NEW Year for all and hoping 2019 is calm and prosperous for all.
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alb wrote: I'm not sure the starter's going anywhere - WLP 3787 x 24 hours and not much to see. I may end up using a dry yeast tomorrow to be safe.
FWIW! Same situation this past weekend, got a starter of San Diego Super yeast (packaged in Oct 2017) going on Saturday, brewed Sunday still had no sign that the starter took off at all, no krausen no chunky yeasties, nothing. Couldn't get to LHBS and my local was closed on Monday. Saved by HBC buddy and fellow Borgie he had 05 he brought to me Monday, I shut down the stir plate last nite, got up this morning and had a nice thick layer of yeast in the bottom of the flask. It is in the fridge and will go into a sanitized mason jar and built up again for a future brew.
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Ginger Beer?
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California Moscato

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Hardly Apple Cider on tap
Hardly Cherry Lime-Aid on tap
Oktoberfestive-Ale on tap
PGA Cider (Pear, Ginger, Apple) on tap 3rd Founders Cup 2016 King Of The Mountain on tap
Bottoms Up Brown on tap GOLD 2016 Ohio Brew Week Silver 2016 Ohio State Fair Silver 2016 Son of Brewzilla, Silver 2015 Son of Brewzilla, Bronze 2015 King Of The Mountain on tap
NITWIT BELGIAN STRONG ALE Banjo-Dawg RCE bottled
DAWG LB PALE ALE bottled
CITRA SLAPPED AMBER ALE bottle
MO FREEDOM SMaSH bottle
HOP TO IT IMPERIAL IPA bottle

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Silver 5
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Great to hear from you, Alb. I haven't been here much due to my wife's health issues, thankfully now better. Hope you have a better 2019!
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After the loss this year of several old friends and a parent I'm more than happy to turn the page on 2018. Of course, this year also had many happier memories. But the hurt and pain of losing a loved one are always foremost in mind. Here's to a healthy and happy 2019 for us all!
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Vince, sorry for your losses for 2018. Here's hoping you have a great and healthy 2019!
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Amen
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So sorry for your losses Vince. Here's to a much better 2019.
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Re: Where are they now?

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Wow Vince, very sorry to hear about your losses. Cheers to their memories and prayers for a better 2019!!
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