Nascar in Dover, DE May 31st, 2009
10th Anniversary May 29th, 2009
10th anniversary. Dinner at the Executive in Milford. Movie in Rehoboth. Angels & Demons.
JP’s for Dinner at North Bower’s Beach May 22nd, 2009
JP’s for Dinner at North Bower’s Beach w. Dad and Rose. Bugs were out. Cigars on the deck.
With a deck and bar outside on the water, this is one of the few places left in Delaware that is cigar friendly.
Delaware became the First State in a tavern May 18th, 2009
Marker to show that Delaware became the First State in a tavern.
Marker reads…
This was the site of the Golden Fleece Tavern, scene of some of the most important and dramatic events in Delaware history. Built in the 1730s, the Golden Fleece was a center for community and government activities. It was a place of great importance during the American Revolution and the early years of our Nation’s Independence. Also known as Battell’s Tavern, it hosted the meetings of the Committee of Inspection and Observation, and was a vital point for the exchange of wartime communications. With the transfer of state government from New Castle to Dover in 1777, the Golden Fleece became the meeting place of the Assembly’s Upper House, the Legislative Council. It was the home of that body until a State House was completed in 1791. In September 1787, a new framework for our Nation’s government was sent to the states for consideration. Thirty delegates were elected to meet and review the document. The meeting was convened here on December 3. Approval was unanimous, and on December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the Federal Constitution. A fitting climax to its role as Delaware’s “Capitol Tavern†occurred in January 1790, when the Council met to approve the Bill of Rights. The Golden Fleece was demolished circa 1830, and replaced by the Capitol Hotel. The hotel was closed in the 1920s, and renovated to its present appearance by Henry and Mabel Lloyd Ridgely.
Brew club at Dogfish Head May 14th, 2009
Force Carbonate 3 Kegs May 13th, 2009
Shake the kegs to speed up force carbonation. Dogfish brew club meets tomorrow night.
Replaced Pads & Rotors May 13th, 2009
Replaced the pads and rotors on the front of Kim’s truck. Ceramic pads are great.
Picked up a set of break pads May 13th, 2009
Picked up a set of break pads for Kim’s truck.
Brown from secondary to keg May 11th, 2009
Brown from secondary to keg. Other brown from primary to secondary. No dry hop. Very prominent chocolate taste.
Connie took the Mystery Hamster May 10th, 2009
Mystery hamster went home with Connie and Nicholi tonight.
Pictures of Mom’s New Pond May 10th, 2009
Shelves up at Dad’s May 9th, 2009
Nicholi at McDonalds May 9th, 2009
Saved a hummingbird May 9th, 2009
Saved a hummingbird that was trapped in the stairwell at Kim’s work. It was very tired. Flew away on it’s own.
Fuel Pump for Kim’s Truck May 8th, 2009
Helping Wally put a fuel pump assembly and a wheel hub in Kim’s truck.
New Samsung Saga May 7th, 2009
I’ve had my Samsung Saga for about a week now. Email, SMS, Twitter, and a functional web browser from anywhere… very cool!
At home. Cinco de left-overs. May 6th, 2009
At home. Cinco de left-overs.
Last night – move my brown ale… May 6th, 2009
Last night – move my brown ale from primary to secondary. Choc malt very pronounced. Dry hop 1 oz of Cascade.
Somebody left a fancy hamster cage May 2nd, 2009
Somebody left a fancy hamster cage in my driveway today. It even has a hamster in it. I called around and no one will admit leaving it. Hamster mystery.
Ran extra line for my hop vine… May 2nd, 2009
Ran extra line for my hop vines. They are now up to about 9 feet.
Dropped Deanna off at Dover HS… May 2nd, 2009
Dropped Deanna off at Dover HS to take SATs.