October is jacked for me, but those other dates look mighty fine to me! :thumbup:

 

November 18th looks ok to me. I know the other dates I'm booked.

 

Russian River is, in mine and many other people's opinions, the best brewery in the world. That October weekend is out for me, but the other dates should be fine. There are a bunch of other awesome breweries in the North Bay that could also be checked out. My boss and I did a tour once from San Francisco north, ending at Russian River. Lagunitas, Marin Brewco, Moylan's, Third Street (which is around the corner from RR), etc.

I dunno what it is about Sonoma County, but somehow they produce the world's best beer AND wine.

 

Marin County has some wonderful roads as well, but a twisty day brewery tour is probably a horrible idea. :lol: Perhaps a twisty day that ends at RR.

 

Perhaps a twisty day that ends at RR.

That's probably a much better idea! :lol:

 

Open to whatever! (ie. NO ****ing work those weekends!!!) arty:

 

As much as I love twisty days... I think this one should be just about the beer... and probably some food.

 

Ok boys (and girls who haven't chimed in yet) we need to settle on a date. Chris said Nov 18th works, does anyone oppose?

 

No Kids that weekend... should work for me!

 

I'll have to check with my social director and see if anything important needs to be cancelled so we can attend but 11/18 might work.

 

Should work for me, I'll be in Santa Cruz on the 17th, so I can take a detour on my way back to Sacramento.

 

what ever date works for me. hehe ill already be in sr working. so freakin sweet. and i love the brews there. they rock.!!!!

 

CRAP! Looked at the household calendar last night. The 18/19th is the week-end before T-day. We will be visiting The Toads at that time.

 

Well does anyone have a conflict the weekend before? (I think Hale might)

 

Yep, no can do the weekend before.

 

Neither can I, already comitted to playing in a racquetball tourny.

Plus my B-day is on the 15th, so this would be an awesome 30th b-day present!

 

Awesome 44th for me. **** I'm old!!!

 

Yeah, the weekend prior might not work well for me, either.

 

If this falls on a compatible weekend, I'm interested.

Nov 11th/12th is definitely a no-go.

This has the potential to be a nice grown-up gathering, which appeals to me.

 

Would like to see everyone. Not sure I would be able to "take full advantage" of the stops we make.

 

Well, I wouldn't be getting sloshed, so you can load up on Root Beer and we'll cuddle. :wub:

 

I hear ya on that, Mike - we can both cuddle with Lorin. With trips like this, I like to be real careful. Ideally, when we get to RRBC, it will be early-ish and we can hang out afterward to allow any potential buzzes to go away. We could all park a couple blocks away at Fremont park and play some frisbee, etc. after having a couple pints at the brauhaus.

 

We need a DD and we can take my company van. Lots O seats and we can put it into helicopter mode on the way home.

 

I love hellacopters.

 

So should we set the date?

Craig is unfortunately out, but it seems November 18th and 19th works for everyone else. Correct?

 

I will miss having Craig on this trip That bastard goes beer and/or wine tasting every other weekend, though! :lol:

 

Yup. Tag me out for this one. I'll miss you guys.

And Aaron... You're right. Tomorrow we are heading to Sonoma and Gloria Ferrer champagne for a special event and then to Jack Russell Brewery in Camino Sunday to take advantage of our growler Groupon. :thumbup:

 

I am definitely in.

Just got the stamp of approval.

 

Lorin, Aaron, I just might take you up on the cuddle :wub:

Lemmeh see what's that haps that weekend, cause I need a good excuse to put some lipstick on mah pig ...

wait :dunno: ?

 

It's official, Craig goes on enough drinking trips without us... errr, I mean: It's official! The date has been set.