Perfect. That crazy SOB has finally made it! Cheers Graeme! (this is one of the most awesome things i've ever read) [img]http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/spirit.gif[/img]

Hilarious!

lol

[:D]

that. is fuckin brilliant.

[8D] [:p] [}:)] Some say [B)] Lived vicariously thru ya'll last week. Thanks for the text. [^]

I feel ya, John. Usually my wife Abby is on board with my shennanigans. She is the same (though I'd have to admit to a lesser extent) with wine, but enjoys the brews. She came with us on our first beer trek to Portland, knowing full well that's what we were doing on the trip, and totally wnjoyed herself. I think for me (and you) it has long passed being an interest, probably passed being a hobby, and crossed over into a hybrid passion/obsession/addiction. But mostly a passion. [8D]

John....it sounds like you still had a fabulous time....I myself just got back from the Delaware shore...and went to Dogfish Head...brought back the Saison for some of my peeps.....although not as ambitious a beer trip as yours (because I needed to get some desperate sun/beach time in), it was still quite successful....[:D][:D][:D][:D]......as for what I see it as being??....I think it is something that goes into your makeup.....something that is a part of you....something that you will love and enjoy until the end.....We all have them....I have many.....and I obsess about my passions....[:D][:D][:D]......if that helps.....[:0][:0][:0]....