flyscots Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 [i](edited since last night)[/i] Yep, for anyone who's still interested I'm on my way to Seattle. I've just spent a couple of days exploring the Redwoods in the very north of alifornia and the south of Oregon courtesy of the Low Down Lowdown's Danymal_x. Once again I am truly grateful to my hosts, everyone has been great. Special thanks to Bunny and his family for puuting me up/putting up with me for so long.My time there was a combination of recouperation after my travels, making silly songs with Bunny & nosying around the Bay Area's studios for any opportunities. Unfortunately I was unsuccesful on the last font, the studios are either dying or are locked out, so there was no way in. So it'll be LA for the real hunt. I also spent a bit of time with Sal (Sal..... whatever screen-name he's using now!) and we wrote a song together. This too was a lot of fun and I was well looked after again while I was there. Rather than going straight back to LA I decided to take the opportunity to see more. I always say "do what you can when you can, because some day you wont be able to." I needed a break from the traffic, I needed some fresh air, so I hit Yosemite. I probably dont need to tell you how spectacular that place is! Unfortunately it rained on me for the first time in 6 weeks so half a day was dulled. I decided to venture out of the park to Mono Lake which was a very good choice - that again was like another planet. By the way, for anyone who saw the original title of this thread, I have just spoken with paostby on the phone and everything is good! More trip stories to come, sometime! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Hey, what happened to MacAndrew's Scotch Ale? Now it's called [i]Stock[/i] Ale, and the label shows it to be brewed in Tadcaster, England by none other than the Samuel Smith's people. Now, I love the Sam Smith brews, and the "Stock" Ale that still bears the MacAndrew's name is quite good, but not entirely the same as before. I swear, the reason that I read all of the new items on the amended label was because it just tasted subtly different to me! So... [i]wussUPwiDat?[/i] Oh, hey- when you're in Seattle, be sure to have some Redhook and Blackhook brews! The Blackhook/Ballard's Bitter is an authentic tasting India Pale Ale style that is really quite good. One of the best State-side interpretations of the I.P.A. that I've tried! [i](Now, I'm gonna look even more the fool than I planned if you don't care for beer!)[/i] ;) :D Have a safe and good voyage! Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Knutson Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 I already fed him some Redhook while he was staying here. :freak: ;) https://bunny.bandcamp.com/ https://theystolemycrayon.bandcamp.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Bunny La Joya: " ...Budweiser, too. :idea: I hope that you got some Anchor Porter, or Anchor Steam in'im while he was there! :cool: Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Knutson Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Oh, yeah. He was forced to imbibe some fresh Anchor Steam the night we went bar-hopping in the Lower Haight. Of course, I didn't have to twist his arm. :cool: https://bunny.bandcamp.com/ https://theystolemycrayon.bandcamp.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prague Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 I called your cell phone and left my number. (why do I want to shout so you can hear me?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyscots Posted August 4, 2003 Author Share Posted August 4, 2003 Thanks & sorry! I have been pretty much without a signal the majority of the time since I left Bunnyland. I just got the messages using a landline, I'm about to call ya back. Caevan/Bunny. I was actually introduced to Anchor Steam by a barman in Monterey, I like it a lot. Redhook was good too, I'll have to try Blackhook. No idea about MacAndrews. To be honest most of the so caled 'Scotch Ales' that are sold over here I have never heard of back home! Scottish style maybe, but its a gimmick really. Unfortunately it doesnt work in reverse. We dont have 'American style' in Scotland - we have Budweiser, Miller & Coors. One of my favorite lagers in this country is one of the first I had when I was over last year - Yeungling from Pennsylvania. I also always like Sam Adams. I think my real favorites all come from the Czech Republic or Belgium though - Staropramen, Hoegaarden, I could go on, but anyway....I'm on the road to Seattle. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylver Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Visit Jimi's grave and take pictures! I really don't know what to put here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Let me know if your going to be in Portland. I'd be happy to take you out for a beer at one of our many microbreweries! -Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyscots Posted August 4, 2003 Author Share Posted August 4, 2003 Thanks D Man Actually I hope to reach Portland tonight. Are you free? Check your PM for my cell phone number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Cool. I have band practice later in the evening, but if we meet early enough it might work. I'll call your cell later. Thanks, Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salyphus Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Sounds like you are having an excellent time, glad to hear it :thu: I'm sure you'll enjoy Portland, it's a great city. If you have time you should try to make it out to the dunes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by flyscots: [b]"Caevan/Bunny. I was actually introduced to Anchor Steam by a barman in Monterey, I like it a lot. Redhook was good too, I'll have to try Blackhook. No idea about MacAndrews. To be honest most of the so caled 'Scotch Ales' that are sold over here I have never heard of back home! Scottish style maybe, but its a gimmick really. Unfortunately it doesnt work in reverse. We dont have 'American style' in Scotland - we have Budweiser, Miller & Coors." "One of my favorite lagers in this country is one of the first I had when I was over last year - Yeungling from Pennsylvania. I also always like Sam Adams. I think my real favorites all come from the Czech Republic or Belgium though - Staropramen, Hoegaarden, I could go on, but anyway....I'm on the road to Seattle." John[/b][/quote]"Blachook" is a name used on some of the fine brews from Redhook, so's not t'confuse ya. The MacAndrew's [i]Scotch[/i] Ale was actually brewed and bottled in Caledonia, Scotland, according to the label, and imported here under the auspices of Merchant Du Vin. The [i]"Stock"[/i] Ale is brewed'n'bottled in Tadcaster, England. I regret that [i]our[/i] tired, wretched, (piss)poor refuse- Budweiser, Miller, and Coors- is allowed to wash up on your shores; you have my sympathies! I regret that these may cause a dim, dim view of any "American style" brewing! Yes, Yeungling is a fine lager, brewed at the historic old (oldest continuously operating breweries in the U.S., as a matter of fact!) brewery in Pennsylvania, just a short trip from my hometown! Try their "Black and Tan"... good stuff! The Sam Adams line is also quite good! You [i]really MUST[/i] get some various Otter Creek brews. Perhaps the very finest in the land! I'm salivating now! Really! I like good Belgians, too, especially fruit-Lambics and the like. I cannot drink any form of wheat-beer, though, I'm sorry to say. They don't agree with me somehow, alas! And Austrian and German "Rauchbiers" (sp?), or "Smoke Beers" are [i]sublime...[/i] mmmmnnn... [i]-sigh-[/i] Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not coaster MODERATOR Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by flyscots: [b]Thanks D Man Actually I hope to reach Portland tonight. Are you free? Check your PM for my cell phone number.[/b][/quote]Uh oh....if ya visit dylan keep a close eye on your wallet.. :D :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Another chapter in the Flying Scotsman's logbook... Enjoy Seattle. Great town. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Originally posted by Cereal: [b]Uh oh....if ya visit dylan keep a close eye on your wallet.. :D :p [/b] More like his beer :D . I have a bad habit of accidentally grabbing and drinking someone else's beverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 drive safe...enjoy the scenery...you're seeing some of the most beautiful parts of this country :thu: http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curve Dominant Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 [quote]posted by Flyscots: [b]One of my favorite lagers in this country is one of the first I had when I was over last year - Yeungling from Pennsylvania.[/b][/quote]I know EXACTLY what you mean. Eric Vincent (ASCAP) www.curvedominant.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uh Clem Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 :idea: Best Beers in Seattle - well there are so many ... The Kirland Roaster is a good place to start - Hale's Pale and Moss Bay Extra are outstanding. Pike Place Market - Pike Place Brewery - killer! If you are lucky, they have some Barley Wine on tap - a few of those and you are toast. Another good place is Elysian - killer brews and excellent barlew wine. Also look for Full Sail Xtra - not from Seattle, but Portland; a really great beer - pretty easy to find in Seattle though. There's also a big restaurant with OK food that is the Thomas Kemper/Pyramid brewery - lots of good choices there. Redhook and Weinhard's will pale (no pun intended) in comparison after you've tested the places above. Steve Powell - Bull Moon Digital www.bullmoondigital.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 [b]=stevepow=[/b]-Stop it! I'm gonna have to go to Damn Seattle now! Of course, a good brew pub- or even just a good brew, on tap- trumps bottled brews that are more travel-weary than flyscots! Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Knutson Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 Stevepow, :thu: Full Sail is one of my favorite breweries, located in Hood River, about an hour east of Portland. Full Sail Pale Ale is one of my top five favorite beers! Yum. https://bunny.bandcamp.com/ https://theystolemycrayon.bandcamp.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wewus432 Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 Let's all go to Seattle! There's got to be some rich person on here who could send out tickets for airfare to everyone. Kemp? Did you get your lottery winnings from The Netherlands yet? Hey I know a guy that lives in Seattle where a bunch of us could crash. His name is Don. Forget his last name. Don is a cool guy, we're in! Just need some money for the airfare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 Sorry we couldn't hook up last night. I ended up working, which left me no time to meet. Maybe next time or if your coming back down on your way back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veracohr Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 Nice timing, you've just missed summer. Starting to cool down already. :) "And then you have these thoughts in the back of your mind like 'Why am I doing this? Or is this a figment of my imagination?'" http://www.veracohr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Knutson Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 Actually, August is one of the nicest months to visit the Pacific Northwest. His timing is perfect. https://bunny.bandcamp.com/ https://theystolemycrayon.bandcamp.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uh Clem Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 It is [i]always[/a] Beer weather! :thu: Steve Powell - Bull Moon Digital www.bullmoondigital.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uh Clem Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by CaevanO'Shite: [b][b]=stevepow=[/b]-Stop it! I'm gonna have to go to Damn Seattle now! [/b][/quote]No kidding... I've even almost talked myself into it. Damnit. Steve Powell - Bull Moon Digital www.bullmoondigital.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veracohr Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Bunny La Joya: [b]Actually, August is one of the nicest months to visit the Pacific Northwest. His timing is perfect.[/b][/quote]August [i]is[/i] often the best month of summer in Seattle. But it looks like fall is coming early this year. "And then you have these thoughts in the back of your mind like 'Why am I doing this? Or is this a figment of my imagination?'" http://www.veracohr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prague Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by paostby: [b][QUOTE]Originally posted by flyscots: [qb] Yep, for anyone who's still interested I'm on my way to Seattle. John[/b][/quote]This will be timely. Our soundman needs to learn how to run our mixing board. I guess that was something I forgot to ask her when she said she wanted to do it. We have 5 one-nighters that flyscots will need to run sound for. Also, it's that special time for her so he'll have to help with equipment, too. The gigs are only 200 miles apart so that isn't too bad of a drive. I hope his car can make it. We had a roadie, but he failed summer school racquet ball and is in trouble with his parents, so he can't come, either. But, this is all for charity, so I hope flyscots finances are holding out well. I could lend him a few bucks, I guess. The charities are for banning alcohol in this state so we won't have to worry about the price of beer! I think he'll have a great time, though. I just haven't been able to tell him any of this, yet. It all came up this afternoon. I'll tell him when he gets here. We'll be ready to load out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salyphus Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Don't be so easy on him! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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