My week of distress is finally over and I will be able to get back to the important things in life. For instance, The Bionic No Worries blog.
Our inspection went very well. We scored a 97% overall. (Good thing I got that bird!) The significance of scoring so well is we do not have to go through another one for a year. Thank goodness, because the prep work is exhausting. My guys really pulled together and whipped the place into shape. It would be nice if they worked that hard every day, not just when their backs are against the wall.
We followed the inspection with a physical inventory. We have a lot of stuff. Counting seems like a very simple thing, right? I found out that counting items that are 2.5 stories high, and in -10 degree temps pose unique challenges. You tend to want to eyeball things and not double count for accuracy. Unfortunately, that does not work. It just leads to mistakes and a trip back to the freezer. Glad that is over as well.
Turns out inspection and inventory back to back is pretty mind numbing. I have not fully recovered yet.
Fortunately, I did regain my faculties enough this weekend to bottle my newest brew. It is a Belgian wit, similar to Blue Moon...I call it New Moon. B's Point Place Porter aside, this is my most anticipated brew to date. Is it April 13th yet? (That is when New Moon should be ready.)
Until then...
Cheers
Monday, March 31, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
A Note To The Chrisophiles...
This is inspection and inventory week at work. Therefore, I am very busy, working long and hard hours. I find that all I am able to do once I get home is play with the kids a bit, and relax with a home brew. I have two to choose from you know., my stout and red ale. Yummy!
Tomorrow is the actual inspection....wish me luck.
Next week should be back to normal.
Until then...
No Worries
Tomorrow is the actual inspection....wish me luck.
Next week should be back to normal.
Until then...
No Worries
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Just A Day
There were no belly flops today. However, I am still cracking up over yesterdays little move. I really wish there had been a video camera on me. I am not saying it would have won Americas Funniest Home Videos, but I would have made the show.
My truck gave me some issues today. It would not start. I am pretty sure it just was flooded, as it started up later. One good thing about working in a warehouse is there is no shortage of amateur mechanics willing to diagnose the problem.
American Idol was pretty harsh last night. They did not do The Beatles or themselves any justice.
It seems like there was more to the day, but I am not coming up with anything. Guess I will sign off. Until tomorrow....
Cheers
My truck gave me some issues today. It would not start. I am pretty sure it just was flooded, as it started up later. One good thing about working in a warehouse is there is no shortage of amateur mechanics willing to diagnose the problem.
American Idol was pretty harsh last night. They did not do The Beatles or themselves any justice.
It seems like there was more to the day, but I am not coming up with anything. Guess I will sign off. Until tomorrow....
Cheers
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Belly Flop
Wow, you guys missed a good one today. It was so good that it will be the sole topic of my blog.
After doing a walk through for the inspection at work, I found that we were in need of a few items that I could pick up at a local do-it-yourself warehouse called, Menards. I tied up a few loose ends at work and off I went.
Upon entering Menards I was greeted by a sight that jogged my memory. Menards was closing and moving to a new location. Everything remaining in the store was 40% off, so, I figured if they had what I needed it would be cheap.
I began my shopping, staring at the bare shelves, and not really paying attention where I was going. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a long green line about 3 feet wide on the floor. Just one of those stripes that stores seem to paint on the floor to help you through. At least that was my assumption until I found myself flying to the ground, both arms straight up above my head, in perfect belly flop form. Fortunately I was able to get my arms in position to protect my beautiful face prior to slamming into the green raised platform.
Yes, several bargain shoppers saw my little move. I was laughing so hard that I am sure a few of them thought I was really hurt. Only one person asked my if I was ok. I responded, "the only thing bruised is my ego". I continued on my way laughing all the way though the store and have not really stopped laughing yet. My only hope is that the actual sight of me flopping was as funny as the one in my head.
Cheers
P.S. Our T.V. has been dying a slow death so we decided to act before it was too late. I picked up a 27" Phillips TrueFlat digital tube t.v. for under $250. Didn't feel like spending the extra $500 for the plasma.
After doing a walk through for the inspection at work, I found that we were in need of a few items that I could pick up at a local do-it-yourself warehouse called, Menards. I tied up a few loose ends at work and off I went.
Upon entering Menards I was greeted by a sight that jogged my memory. Menards was closing and moving to a new location. Everything remaining in the store was 40% off, so, I figured if they had what I needed it would be cheap.
I began my shopping, staring at the bare shelves, and not really paying attention where I was going. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a long green line about 3 feet wide on the floor. Just one of those stripes that stores seem to paint on the floor to help you through. At least that was my assumption until I found myself flying to the ground, both arms straight up above my head, in perfect belly flop form. Fortunately I was able to get my arms in position to protect my beautiful face prior to slamming into the green raised platform.
Yes, several bargain shoppers saw my little move. I was laughing so hard that I am sure a few of them thought I was really hurt. Only one person asked my if I was ok. I responded, "the only thing bruised is my ego". I continued on my way laughing all the way though the store and have not really stopped laughing yet. My only hope is that the actual sight of me flopping was as funny as the one in my head.
Cheers
P.S. Our T.V. has been dying a slow death so we decided to act before it was too late. I picked up a 27" Phillips TrueFlat digital tube t.v. for under $250. Didn't feel like spending the extra $500 for the plasma.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Slacker!
I have been slacking as of late and you, my loyal Chrisophiles, have been neglected. I am sorry.
But not as sorry as that bird that made the mistake of making its way into my warehouse. Actually our fine feathered fowl made three mistakes. It's first mistake was coming in two weeks prior to our inspection. The second was singing a cheery song while buzzing my tower. Clearly it had a death wish.
(For those to you who do not know, birds in my warehouse are an automatic failure for our inspection. Not to mention a real pain in my behind.}
After lunch I set up my bird-blind in a lofty location and patiently waited for him to make his appearance. I did not have long to wait. He flew by and took perch on a rafter well within my range. That was his last mistake. As with those who came before him he has been posted outside my warehouse as a warning to others. Feathered creatures that cross my threshold will pay the ultimate price.
A couple notes on last weeks Idol. Being a big Beatles fan I was very worried they would just kill some classic tunes. As expected, some really did. I thought an episode of HeeHaw was about to begin while the "country girl" was putting her spin on "Eight Days A Week". Wow that was bad. The biggest blow to me was not from the show, but from a comment by one of my favorite Chrisophiles. I will not use her name, Adrianne, to protect the innocent. This person actually had the nerve to say she does not love the Beatles. Folks, we almost lost a Chrisophile. However, I have recovered and put this ugly incident behind me. I am going into this weeks Idol with the same level of anticipation and fear....the Lennon/McCartney song book is on the slate once again.
Beer note...My stout is conditioning nicely in the bottles and has great clarity. I think I will be popping one open this weekend. My Blue Moon clone is coming along nicely and I will be transferring it to my secondary fermenter this weekend as well. My next brew planned is a vanilla porter.
Cheers
But not as sorry as that bird that made the mistake of making its way into my warehouse. Actually our fine feathered fowl made three mistakes. It's first mistake was coming in two weeks prior to our inspection. The second was singing a cheery song while buzzing my tower. Clearly it had a death wish.
(For those to you who do not know, birds in my warehouse are an automatic failure for our inspection. Not to mention a real pain in my behind.}
After lunch I set up my bird-blind in a lofty location and patiently waited for him to make his appearance. I did not have long to wait. He flew by and took perch on a rafter well within my range. That was his last mistake. As with those who came before him he has been posted outside my warehouse as a warning to others. Feathered creatures that cross my threshold will pay the ultimate price.
A couple notes on last weeks Idol. Being a big Beatles fan I was very worried they would just kill some classic tunes. As expected, some really did. I thought an episode of HeeHaw was about to begin while the "country girl" was putting her spin on "Eight Days A Week". Wow that was bad. The biggest blow to me was not from the show, but from a comment by one of my favorite Chrisophiles. I will not use her name, Adrianne, to protect the innocent. This person actually had the nerve to say she does not love the Beatles. Folks, we almost lost a Chrisophile. However, I have recovered and put this ugly incident behind me. I am going into this weeks Idol with the same level of anticipation and fear....the Lennon/McCartney song book is on the slate once again.
Beer note...My stout is conditioning nicely in the bottles and has great clarity. I think I will be popping one open this weekend. My Blue Moon clone is coming along nicely and I will be transferring it to my secondary fermenter this weekend as well. My next brew planned is a vanilla porter.
Cheers
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
The First American Idols
I am very excited about tonights American Idol. Go ahead, laugh it up. I admit it, I like the Idol. This is a very special Idol. They are singing Lennon/McCartney songs. Beatles baby! I hope they don't butcher the songs too badly.I know some of them will, but I am still holding out for the best.
Too excited to type!
Cheers
Too excited to type!
Cheers
Monday, March 10, 2008
Unadorned Head
While watching t.v. over the weekend we saw a commercial about Rogaine. It spelled out the benefits of this miracle product and told you how much better life would be with hair. Nigel, who was sitting on my lap, looked at me and then the t.v. and exclaimed, "Daddy, you need that!" I guess it makes sense. He did freak out when I shaved my beard. Unfortunately for him, I cannot put the hair back on my head.
Another big moment in my personal brewing history. I bottled my stout on Saturday. That evening I took a few of my Red Ales to share with some friends and they were well received. On Sunday I brewed a Blue Moon clone. Following brewing there is always that anxious time between sealing your fermenter and seeing the tell tale bubbles of yeast doing its work. When I got home it was happily bubbling away. Great way to end a brewing weekend.
That is all for now. I am going to crack open one of the afore mentioned Reds and kick back.
Cheers
Another big moment in my personal brewing history. I bottled my stout on Saturday. That evening I took a few of my Red Ales to share with some friends and they were well received. On Sunday I brewed a Blue Moon clone. Following brewing there is always that anxious time between sealing your fermenter and seeing the tell tale bubbles of yeast doing its work. When I got home it was happily bubbling away. Great way to end a brewing weekend.
That is all for now. I am going to crack open one of the afore mentioned Reds and kick back.
Cheers
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