Southeast PA Benzfest - Official Event Thread

[Dee8go]

It'll be a cast of characters, most likely . . . .

[Hatterasguy]

Now lets discuss serious matters, whats the beer situation?

I'm in love with Beck's Light, hows that sound?

[Dee8go]

I generally like a nice cab or perhaps a light, yet fruity zin . . . .

[Chad300tdt]

Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Now lets discuss serious matters, whats the beer situation?

I'm in love with Beck's Light, hows that sound?

The only thing that's definite as far as beer so far is a couple cases of Vanilla Irish Stout. I'm actually sanitizing the equipment right now to begin boiling the wort and start the ferment today.

I was going to get an additional case of Yeungling Lager as well.

Feel free to bring your favorite brew ... and a lawn chair as I'm a bit deficient in that area. I have 6 plastic patio chairs, 3 camp loungers, and a couple folding chairs.

[Dee8go]

Vanilla Irish Stout? That's a new one on me. I've pretty much given up beer drinking, but I'd like to try some of that. Sounds tasty.

[Chad300tdt]

Originally Posted by Dee8go

Vanilla Irish Stout? That's a new one on me. I've pretty much given up beer drinking, but I'd like to try some of that. Sounds tasty.

My brother and I got into putting a shot of Vanilla Vodka in our stout and love it. It takes the bitter edge off the stout and leaves a vanilla finish. I made a batch of stout myself and put the vanilla in during the ferment and it came out great. This time a got a real Madagascar Vanilla Bean in addition to my organic vanilla extract. I have high hopes for this batch.

[pwogaman]

Originally Posted by Chad300tdt

OK then ... does Saturday, September 27th sound good for everyone?

Check your schedules and post here or PM me. Thanks.

Heck, with this much advance notice even I can make it. Count me in!

[Chad300tdt]

Originally Posted by pwogaman

Heck, with this much advance notice even I can make it. Count me in!

Cool. We're up to 8 confirmed plus 2 still checking.

I need to make sure I'm getting an accurate head count. The only one who mentioned bringing a spouse or guest is Powerpig. Anyone else? I want to make sure there's enough food to satisfy all.

[Dee8go]

This group can tend to be somewhat like a swarm of locusts, Chad. . . . I've learned not to dilly dally when the dinner bell rings.

[pwogaman]

Originally Posted by Chad300tdt

Cool. We're up to 8 confirmed plus 2 still checking.

I need to make sure I'm getting an accurate head count. The only one who mentioned bringing a spouse or guest is Powerpig. Anyone else? I want to make sure there's enough food to satisfy all.

My wife would rather stick needles in her eyes they spend all day driving to watch a bunch of geeks poking their heads under the hoods of sooty diesel engines. My kids likewise haven't gotten the bug yet, so it will be just me.

[Dee8go]

Originally Posted by pwogaman

Heck, with this much advance notice even I can make it. Count me in!

Hey, that's great. Paul. Will you be driving the SDL or the project car?

[iwrock]

Originally Posted by Chad300tdt

Cool. We're up to 8 confirmed plus 2 still checking.

I need to make sure I'm getting an accurate head count. The only one who mentioned bringing a spouse or guest is Powerpig. Anyone else? I want to make sure there's enough food to satisfy all.

Not married yet (still in college) and the friends who are into cars either have BMWs or some other make.... I am in the oddball in the group.

[Dee8go]

Originally Posted by iwrock

. . . I am in the oddball in the group.

You'll fit in just fine if that's the case, Justin.

[Chad300tdt]

Sorry that's 8 confirmed and 4 still unsure. I hope everyone can make it.

Who is bringing their car (and what car) and who is car pooling?

Here's the list so far:

Hatterasguy
Johnhef
Swampyankee - need confirmation
Dee8go
Mistress
Powerpig and Wife
Dynalow - need confirmation
Iwrock
Pwogaman
Riethoven - need confirmation
BodhiBenz1987 - need confirmation

[pwogaman]

Originally Posted by Dee8go

Hey, that's great. Paul. Will you be driving the SDL or the project car?

I don't think the "project" will be that far along by then. Given the way I've had to bust my butt at work lately I'm not sure I'll get to the project for a very long time.

I will almost certainly be in the 300SD. Just the same, I will probably bring along a piece of rusty fender or something else from the project. Maybe the VIN plate - how about that?