A toast!

[Brandi]

It is early for me to start yet but know we have TE sisters all over the world I figured it was time to start the global beer fest!

[lph]

W00T! It's past 6 pm here, so I can start drinking beer!

Lyra is usually not allowed on the counter when there's food there, but like a sensible cat took full advantage of the situation as soon as I was occupied with the camera.

A toast to my TE friends, most of whom I've never met. I feel like I have this huge network of smart, funny, friendly women all around the world that I can ask about almost anything. A special toast to those of you who have been in hospital or who have family in hospital. We're thinking of you tonight.

This is one holiday I could gladly adopt. A happy Thanksgiving to all!

-Laila

[Brandi]

Here are to all the women who give me strength and support! You all rule the world! Cheers.

Here you see me with my Kilt lifter beer. I am BBqing a turkey today and relaxing and loving life!

[Brandi]

W00T! It's past 6 pm here, so I can start drinking beer!

Lyra is usually not allowed on the counter when there's food there, but like a sensible cat took full advantage of the situation as soon as I was occupied with the camera.

A toast to my TE friends, most of whom I've never met. I feel like I have this huge network of smart, funny, friendly women all around the world that I can ask about almost anything. A special toast to those of you who have been in hospital or who have family in hospital. We're thinking of you tonight.

This is one holiday I could gladly adopt. A happy Thanksgiving to all!

-Laila
Gotta watch out for those Norwegian cats I hear they steal beer!

[Catrin]

I wish a very happy Thanksgiving to all of our American members, and I am very thankful for all of the women in this forum. I probably won't ever meet most of you in person but that is ok, we have certainly come to learn a lot about each other and the supportive atmosphere here is great.

This is my post dinner and post ride beer, a lovely Porter (Upland's Bad Elmer's Porter). Nice fire (even if it is popping a bit), good beer, good music as I relax with a good book. I had dinner with some friends today and they helped me make a good start on my growler of fresh and local Porter :)

[Bike Chick]

A Thanksgiving toast to all my TE friends. It's my last Samuel Adams Octoberfest in my New Glarus Spotted Cow glass. I can pretend I'm drinking Wisconsin beer;)

We are celebrating the holiday tomorrow and I am cooking this evening. What a perfect time to take a break and thank all the ladies who have taught me so much and given me so much support over the years. I am very blessed. Thank you.

[jessmarimba]

I'm not taking a picture since I've been in my rattiest sweats and a t-shirt since running this morning, but I'm raising a glass (err, coffee mug) of Great Divide Oak-Aged Yeti to you all!

[OakLeaf]

I'm too tired to take a picture and today's not a beer day for me anyway. But I'll raise my glass of Valley Vineyards Ohio sparkling wine to you - will get the photo of me with my glass and dinner plate from DH before the weekend's out - and tomorrow I'll toast you in Great Lakes Blackout Stout. :)

[VeganBikeChick]

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff422/meghankellie/Photo12.jpg
Cheers! On my way to work with my Peppermint Mocha :)

[SheFly]

Have to post a pic without beer in it, but I raised my favorite Shipyard Pumpkin Ale to all of you earlier.

Like others, I am truly thankful for this community of women, most of whom I will never meet in person. I know I can come here, and be me. Thanks to all of you for the support, the advice, and the friendship!

SheFly (and DH - this was on Weds on our traditional day-before-Thanksgiving-hike. This year, it was in a foot of new fallen snow!)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/384140_2741716786836_1374934537_3128222_1877703323_n.jpg

[Trek-chick]

Cheers!!! DH took the photo of me with Raven and McKinley. The dogs are enjoying a turkey dinner while I have a Miller Light.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m86/beebop1/cyberbeerfest008.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m86/beebop1/cyberbeerfest009.jpg

[Veronica]

I love all the pictures.

Veronica

[Catrin]

I tried a self-photo in the bathroom mirror. I should have had my friends take a picture when I was at their house for dinner but I forgot. This is my fresh off the bike with what remained of the growler I took to share at my friends house. There was just enough to fill the glass in my fireplace shot. I DID wait until after I got cleaned up before I actually poured my official TE toast beer ;)

[Tri Girl]

I was at the in-laws house until late last night- so no drinking for me (they are strict Baptists that do not allow alcohol). So tonight I will raise my glass to all of you- from the hot tub in the backyard...:D

[lph]

Catrin, that is one AWESOME jug of beer!

Love seeing you all :)

[Catrin]

Catrin, that is one AWESOME jug of beer!

Love seeing you all :)

I really liked your picture, apparently Norwegian cats have a taste for beer :)

We have several great local breweries and once you purchase the jug (this one is a growler, 62 ounces) it doesn't cost very much to have it filled. For personal use I've a "half-growler" which is 32 ounces. I only get the big one filled for sharing :) I am of the opinion that good beer is meant to be shared whenever possible.

[Crankin]

OK, there is no beer in this picture, although DS did bring some beer to our dinner. I will have a taste of that tomorrow.
So, here's a picture of our Thanksgiving table, before we started devouring the food. As you can see, there is a bottle of wine, which was the second of 3 that we had. The pic includes DH, DS, and DIL, and our best cycling/skiing/hiking/eating friends, along with her mom.

[Brandi]

Love all the picture's! Keep it going ladies we have all weekend to add more fun and photo's!

[lph]

This is neither here nor there, but on my commute home I was listening to this song, which is an old favourite, and I suddenly thought, hey this thread needs music:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65oq2C4PJmA

Now, that's a God I can like :D

[Bike Writer]

May the sun always shine on your rides and the wind be at your back! Ride on all of my wonderful TE'rs and cheers to all of you!

Fabulous weather in Michigan today, 60's, sunny and that means riding and chugging down a cold one from a Michigan brewery. I visited a this brewery month ago and brought a few home for an occasion. This seemed to be a perfect occasion to share with all of you. Photos of ride and post ride toast.

[Brandi]

May the sun always shine on your rides and the wind be at your back! Ride on all of my wonderful TE'rs and cheers to all of you!

Fabulous weather in Michigan today, 60's, sunny and that means riding and chugging down a cold one from a Michigan brewery. I visited a this brewery month ago and brought a few home for an occasion. This seemed to be a perfect occasion to share with all of you. Photos of ride and post ride toast.
Sweet! And you earned after riding your bike! Cheers!

[Brandi]

This is neither here nor there, but on my commute home I was listening to this song, which is an old favourite, and I suddenly thought, hey this thread needs music:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65oq2C4PJmA

Now, that's a God I can like :D
Nice!

[OakLeaf]

Turkey stock is made and strained, half in the freezer and half to make soup tomorrow. Vegetable stock from the scraps collecting in the freezer, ditto. Delicates are in the washer and the house will be smelling like wet sheep shortly. It's time for beer! Cheers to all my TE sisters.

[GLC1968]

I posted this in the other thread last night, but it was huge, so I've since fixed it.

Cheers to the entire TE community! Hopefully everyone had a wonderful holiday (whether you celebrate it or not!). We did!

This is Susan and Catherine (me) after the feast but before we dug into the many pies...

http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu34/GLC1968/thanksgiving.jpg
Sorry that we had to toast with wine, but that was what was on our menu for the day!

[Reesha]

Cheers friends!!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/femmeke830/cheers.jpg

[tangentgirl]

I'm running late, but I got my toast in. Cheers, ladies!

[Reesha]

extensive toaster

[Aggie_Ama]

Cheers from Mr Aggie and me! I have found so much fun, camaraderie and great advice from this site!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/AggieAma/Thanksgiving005.jpg

We raised a bottle of Austin Microbrewery Independence Brewery's Convict Hill Oatmeal Stout (http://www.independencebrewing.com/our-beers/year-round-beers/convicthill/).

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/AggieAma/377129_221646701242621_100001918777135_535242_1088679645_n.jpg

[Bike Writer]

Love the photos and all the different brews! Good job ladies (and gents). I saw a Great Lakes Brewing label in one of the photos and how clever to have real toast with the toast.

Christmas shopping in the a.m. bike ride in the afternoon, quick beer, dinner, off to buy wraps and trims, put up tree and the lights on. I'm pooped and the decorating will have to wait till tomorrow - there's beer to drink right now!

I'm far more into wines than beers but I've been know to put away a few in my time and today was a beer day.

Yes that is a framed collage of wine labels behind me and yes that is a small wine fridge in the corner. And that is a photo of Round Barn Winery, Brewery and Distillery when my sister and I were there in October.

[Brandi]

This is really cool! Creative too! Love seeing the smiling faces! And it doesn't matter what you are drinking. It's taking time to toast a great group of people! Awww heck I am going to have another one honor of all of you. Twist my arm now!

[Brandi]

cheers again.

[Catrin]

Loving all of the pictures and great toasts! Aggie - I love a good Oatmeal Stout, love the name of yours :) Who makes it?

[Aggie_Ama]

Loving all of the pictures and great toasts! Aggie - I love a good Oatmeal Stout, love the name of yours :) Who makes it?

It is a local place called Independence Brewing, unfortunately I think you have to come to Texas to get it. It was a very good stout but I had never had it before.

Convict Hill is actually a large hill in South Austin near the brewery. The hill is now home to a large residential community but back when the Texas State Capital was built it housed a limestone quarry which was mined for limestone used in the basement. The area was so far out of Austin proper then and labor so expensive they used convicts to work the quarry and thus the name was born. :)

[katluvr]

I am late finding this thread and I'm actually at work..so cant' send picture or toast. But did enjoy some beers last night picking up my packet for my "beer run" tonight.

I saw Bike Chick mentioned Spotted Cow--OMG we love that beer. We brought some back after visiting our friends in Wisconsin, you can't get that beer here in FL!

Hope to post picture and toast to TE ladies after my 5K run for beer!

K

[maillotpois]

I'm not usually a stout person, more of an IPA person, but this was a bottle of 2010 commemorative Mammoth Brewing Co Imperial Stout we've had for a bit and it was delicious!

DD took the pic.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/maillotpois/IMG_0112.jpg

[snapdragen]

I <3 Imperial Stout. Old Rasputin is my fav. I have a 5 pack (I drank part of one) of Lagunitas Sucks Holiday Ale I should give to you. I'm not an IPA fan...which it is. Oops. :p No pix of me grimacing, will try something else later today.

[Veronica]

DD took the pic.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/maillotpois/IMG_0112.jpg


When did you cut your hair? I like it!

Veronica

[OakLeaf]

When did you cut your hair?

A college friend asked me the same thing when I posted my picture on FB. It was oh, I believe 1993. :p

MP, I like your hair too! :)

[maillotpois]

When did you cut your hair? I like it!

Veronica

Oh gosh - it's been up and down short for a while. I guess I cut it most recently (and have kept it short) in January or maybe December. It's great convertible hair (though it was looking a little crazy at the end of the day yesterday). Thanks!

[szsz]

2010 commemorative Mammoth Brewing Co Imperial Stout

Oooh! Mammoth Brewing Co. Good, good beer there.

Last night I enjoyed some Pure Hoppiness by Alpine Brewing Co (local San Diego). It was very yum and I forgot to commemorate the event with a photo. I then enjoyed a cider. :) Cheers!


PS: Reesha! Love your kittycat!

[Crankin]

Finally got a beer pic. We were out at a very authentic Mexican restaurant in Waltham, where I had perhaps the spiciest food I have ever eaten (chicken in 7 chili sauce). The beer is just a Carta Blanca, but I like just about any Mexican beer. When we first moved here, you couldn't get them anywhere.

[bmccasland]

So I tried using my notebook's camera - the cats refused to help. Not that great photo quality.

Happy Thanksgiving my friends!
Sorry no beer, but I do have some very nice Riesling. :p

[spindizzy]

A bottle of wine (shared) and a beer- and a blond at that! A toast to my online friends whom are always there!. Love the off season!

[aka_kim]

I couldn't get a decent picture of me and my beer if my life depended on it, so here's the beer - a so-so Anchor Christmas Ale, but it looks nice in its Amici Veloci pint glass.

Cheers!!!

[Crankin]

Did I miss the sale of the Amici Veloci glasses?

[Bike Chick]

I saw Bike Chick mentioned Spotted Cow--OMG we love that beer. We brought some back after visiting our friends in Wisconsin, you can't get that beer here in FL!

Good stuff, isn't it? If you ever make it back to Wisconsin, try the Capital Island Wheat too. It's mighty tasty as well but Spotted Cow is still my favorite. DS is just an hour south of the Wisconsin border and I'm 7 hours south so I get to drink it a couple of times a year. Too bad you are so far away but I'd much rather be in Florida this time of year than Wisconsin:D

[snapdragen]

Did I miss the sale of the Amici Veloci glasses?

An invisible internet friend has a side business, he designed them:

http://www.butnz.com/AV.html

As far as I know, you can still order from him. ;)

[tangentgirl]

Those are lovely glasses. The very last thing in the entire world that this house needs is another glass of any type. But man, if I had room for them, I think I'd be on it.

[Aggie_Ama]

I don't need another pint glass but I have been eying a Belgian for a while. And people have been hounding me about Christmas presents....

[jobob]

Eeek! I almost forgot. I'll pour myself a brew in a bit. I'm actually attempting to work right now. :rolleyes:

[maillotpois]

Eeek! I almost forgot.

I am appalled.

[jobob]

Hee hee. Thank you. :D

[bluejellybean]

Loved looking at all the pictures and putting some names to faces and names to new beers, ha ha! ...thanks for doing this!

[Aggie_Ama]

Cheers! Tonight we are wine-ing down. No photos, we are in pajamas and sweats.:p Tonight's selection is Black Mesa Winery of Velarde, New Mexico's Black Beauty. A red slightly flavored with dark chocolate. I love their description:
A little sweetness, a little chocolate, a little naughty, could lead to dancing! Our famous and unique dessert wine. Black Beauty is a rich red wine, infused with a chocolate flavoring to push the natural chocolate essence.

[jobob]

I'm finally settling down to catch up on my TE, with a Laguitas IPA from nearby Petaluma CA.

A friend posted this on Facebook:

May your stuffing be tasty.
May your turkey be plump.
May your potatoes 'n gravy have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious.
May your pies take the prize.
May your Thanksgiving dinner stay off of your thighs.

I wish you all a happy holiday season. Cheers. :cool:

[maillotpois]

I had a Lagunitas IPA yesterday, too!

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/maillotpois/IMG_0132.jpg

While waiting for take out food to be ready at Roadhouse BBQ.

[tangentgirl]

I'm hoping this is an annual TE tradition. :)

[Trek-chick]

I'm hoping this is an annual TE tradition. :)

I second this :D

[snapdragen]

Gee....I was thinking monthly....:D:D

[Owlie]

Gee....I was thinking monthly....:D:D

Please! I'm still not quite in beer-drinking mode. Interferes with the pain meds for this freaking muscle.

[snapdragen]

Please! I'm still not quite in beer-drinking mode. Interferes with the pain meds for this freaking muscle.

Hence the monthly thought. Eventually you will be able to join in. ;):rolleyes:

[katluvr]

photo-1.JPG

Finally I figured out how to upload this picture.
Still a Macbook novice.

Beer was a pale ale or IPA, not sure if it was beer number 1 or 2.
Here's to all my friends at TE, cheers!

K

[OakLeaf]

The latest B*tch Magazine has an article about women and beer. Apparently in every culture that has a myth about beer, it was given by a goddess to the women of the culture - and women were the primary brewers until mediaeval times.

The piece also talks about how the marketing is finally starting to come around to recognize that women actually do drink beer.

The article isn't online ... but it's at your newsstand now. :)

[jobob]

The piece also talks about how the marketing is finally starting to come around to recognize that women actually do drink beer.


I'm almost afraid to ask, but ... how's this being recognized? Are we about to be treated to pink-labeled bottles of Miller Lite? :rolleyes: :D

[OakLeaf]

Well one company (http://chickbeer.com/) is going that route. :rolleyes: Some of it is big-company advertising that references and makes fun of the typical macho b00b-centered beer advertising. More of what the article talks about is the focus-group-driven kind of thing - labels that are appealing to both sexes; tasting parties and beer pairing dinners; company-sponsored social groups meant to attract women, etc.

It's a pretty interesting read (and despite my being removed from "pop culture" in many ways, I enjoy music, movies and books [as well as beer :p], and I usually read every issue of B*tch cover to cover).

[Brandi]

I just got back from a trade show in Vegas. Don't like Vegas but saw good friends and got great jobs for next year!
I was so happy to see all the posts! And making it a tradition is a great idea!

[snapdragen]

OK -- I'm a little late. No pix of me, cameras steal your soul you know...:rolleyes:

Pranqster in my AV glass.

[jobob]

'bout time. :rolleyes:

[snapdragen]

'bout time. :rolleyes:

I been bizzy. :p

[sookiesue]

I didn't get a chance to take a photo, but at our Thanksgiving, we shared a variety of the local winter beers. We had Widmer Brrr!, Full Sail Wassail, Bridgeport Ebenezer, and Oakshire Ill Tempered Gnome. (It was a several-hour gathering...) My favorite is still Brrr!, but the Ill Tempered Gnome was tasty as well.

Thanks for all the great information and support, TE! I am so glad to have found this forum. Happy Holidays, however you may celebrate them, and to all, a good ride!