My Old School

Posted by Jim on Nov 18th, 2008
2008
Nov 18

This is exactly how I remember Bowdoin, except in color.  Tons more images available via the LIFE maganize archives hosted at Google.  Some highlights: Party on the Rocks, dorm life, a bonfire, the old guard, and a visit to Colby.

Twitter Updates for 2008-11-17

Posted by Jim on Nov 17th, 2008
2008
Nov 17
  • Tonight’s the night I finish the Uprising. Join me at Novare at 5 to see how it ends. #

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Drunky McJim

Posted by Jim on Nov 17th, 2008
2008
Nov 17

I finished Novare’s Uprising challenge tonight.  Eric gave me a recomendation for my final beer, which followed, it was quite excellent.  Overall, it was a rewarding and fun experience to fullfill the Uprising.  If you are a beer fan I recommend you take a shot at it.  It may be expensive, but it’s worth your while.

In other news, this is my 300th Post.

Beer Party

Posted by Jim on Nov 16th, 2008
2008
Nov 16

Tomorrow evening, at about 5:30pm, I’ll finish Novare Res’ Uprising challenge.  I have two beers left.  Unfortunately, neither are the actual beers that are on the list, just substitutions (I haven’t had a beer that is actually listed on the card for about 6 or 7 beers).  Join me at Novare tomorrow if you want to see the festivities associated with an Uprising completion.  Apprently, I get to go behind the bar to pour my final beer.  Eric (the owner) told me he’d make sure to be there when I finish.  It’s apparently quite a big deal.  I’m excited for it.  I hope to see you there!

Twitter Updates for 2008-11-13

Posted by Jim on Nov 13th, 2008
2008
Nov 13
  • Is all of my counting off, or are there only 199 beers on Novare’s Uprising list? There are supposed to be 200. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-11-12

Posted by Jim on Nov 12th, 2008
2008
Nov 12
  • @jchristie Did you go to the Trappist event at Novare tonight? Too expensive for me. Looking forward to America Beer week though. #
  • @jchristie Yeah, I was in a few times during re-session, and I’ll be back in during American beer week. #
  • Just wiped my PowerBook and installed Leopard. Now I need to configure it. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-11-10

Posted by Jim on Nov 10th, 2008
2008
Nov 10
  • I finally set up a second monitor for my Powerbook. #

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WMPG Record Sale 2008

Posted by Jim on Nov 8th, 2008
2008
Nov 8

Here are the eight albums I purchased at this year’s WMPG records sale (for $2 each!):

  • Robert Palmer – Pressure Drop
  • The Doobie Brothers – Minute By Minute
  • Yaz – Upstairs at Eric’s
  • Laura Nyro – Eli and the 13th Confessional
  • Fleetwood Mac – Fleetwood Mac (1975)
  • The Waterboys – Fisherman’s Blues
  • David Bromberg – Demon in Disguise
  • David Bromberg – Sideman Serenade

There were a few albums I decided not to purchase, like some Tom Rush, Kenny Loggins and live Genesis.  I did not find any Randy Newman lp’s I didn’t alreadyown, which was disappointing, but I was very excited to find two David Bromberg albums I didn’t own.  Overall, a sucessful record sale.

On the bike ride home, I stopped in to Novare Res and had a few more bottles.  I’m now at 184 out of 200 for the Uprising.  There are two people (that I know of) ahead of me (in addition to the four who have already finished).  I estimate that I’ll be done by Thanksgiving.  I’m really excited!  It has been a very elightening and rewarding journey thourgh all sorts of new beers.

Also: good news regarding the Trappist event at Novare this Tuesday.  Even if you can’t pony up the $60 to take part in the Trappist beer tasting that night, you can still go and enjoy a few fine bottles of beer.  The tasting will be taking place in the side room (sorry fans of darts and leather couches); the main room will be open to the public.  Perhaps I’ll see you there!

Twitter Updates for 2008-11-07

Posted by Jim on Nov 7th, 2008
2008
Nov 7
  • Reached 7/8 completion of Novare’s Uprising last night, 25 beers to go! I’ll be number 5 or 6 to finish (but it’s not a race). #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-11-05

Posted by Jim on Nov 5th, 2008
2008
Nov 5
  • I’m glad I got to watch that. #
  • That’s enough change for tonight; off to bed. Hoping for news of a Franken win and a Stevens loss in the morning. #

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