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Port Midnight Sessions at Craft Ale on a Thursday That's Really a Friday
Derrick, chrisofspades, Bren and 5 other people liked this
What's that behind the beer?
- ☆ Mellyboo ☆
A book about beer.
- Vicarbott
from FFHound!
That looks tasty.
- chrisofspades
It is.
- Vicarbott
from FFHound!
Correction: was.
- Vicarbott
from FFHound!
Confession: The cigar my neighbour gave me the other day is the first "proper" cigar I've ever had. It was hand-rolled. It was a nice smoke, and more flavoursome than any cigarette I've smoked but to me it tasted like the person who rolled it had slightly greasy hands.
I checked out the mail order company he bought them from. Tempted to order some Havanas. You know, because I can. Well, next payday I can, anyway.
- Slippy
Riding with ankle weights http://t.co/9BQr1qWB
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JA Castillo, Shevonne, Zulema ⋅ spicy cocoa tart and 13 other people liked this
Poor horse.
- Eivind
i'm more impressed by the biking naked
- SteVe C
What's the difference between this and resistance settings?
- Mo Kargas
Surely ankle weights would have little or no effect on the effort expended on a bike? You know, because the one pedal is directly connected to the other, so the weight on one leg is counterbalanced by the weight on the other leg. If anything, I'd say the weights would give you a slight assist.
- Slippy
It works as an opposite. While yes the extra weight would help on the down stroke, I still have to lift my other leg with the weight on it. I eaither have all that weight on the up pedal whicj means I have to push it up on the down stroke or lift my leg with the weight on it. Add to that I now have 2Kg strapped to each ankle, that forces me to adjust my balance, working my core.
- Johnny
from iPhone
Might get some and see what a difference it makes
- Mo Kargas
I can get that, and I'm not going to argue with your thighs, obviously, but the weight on your left foot on its downstroke is assisting the right foot in its upstroke. I think. My physics-fu is rusty from years without training. Of course, if you lift off the pedal on the upstroke, you're making both legs work at the same time, increasing the workload throughout.
- Slippy
buuuut also increasing the chance you'll fall off the exercycle.
- Slippy
I think Slippy is right. All the work is on the downstroke, and that is alternated between the legs. While one works, the other rests. That's how you ride a bike.
- April
for the record, Johnny is also wearing nipple weights. But we aren't sure why
- Joe "Brrzzzzzzt" Pierce
*reads last line* *SELF: memory.get(lastline).delete()*
- Mo Kargas
Hardcore
- Shevonne
Walmart ?
- Burçin Mumcuoğlu
If my brain was a person, it would be curled up in a ball under the desk, quietly weeping and begging to take a nap.
Lix, Derrick, MoTO Bott and Your Neighbor Steve liked this
Poll: John Hamm Vs. Ryan Gosling - http://thegloss.com/sex-and...
Derrick, Soup in a TARDIS, MoTO Bott and Rodfather liked this
"Umm, John Hamm. Personal bias! Personal bias. But I do recognize that Ryan Gosling is so attractive that many men have figured out how to duplicate his look. Do you know what they can’t duplicate? Having 4 eagles. John Hamm has 4 eagles according to Esquire’s hilarious John Hamm profile, and someone made this brilliant picture. Regardless of eagles, there’s a really good chance that John Hamm is just fucking cool in every possible way. Have you seen him in 30 Rock? Have you seen him host SNL? Are you still waiting for Mad Men to return? Jesus, John Hamm seems like the best. Like 4 eagle level the-best. But I welcome your feeble defenses of Ryan Gosling."
- edythe
from Bookmarklet
Those feminist Ryan Gosling pics are sometimes funny. I assume this spawned from that. http://knowyourmeme.com/memes...
- Rodfather
Uh. RT @tlrd Tennessee Lawmaker Warns Parents Not to Watch 'Modern Family' Because Children Might Discover Gays Exist http://www.towleroad.com/2012...
WoH: Minding her Steves, vicster, John (bird whisperer) and 5 other people liked this
I really struggle wondering what is wrong with people sometimes. This is one of those times.
- caj needs a haircut
from FFHound!
Gay people exist? Who knew?
- DB - Just DB
from Android
Good grief.
- ha3rvey (Hugs 50% off!)
tiffany - indeed. well they're there, but they lead the choir on Sunday mornings. so that's okay. my dad's brother (who passed several years ago) was gay. we all knew it, but nobody talked about it. and while he was genuinely loved and accepted - as was his partner (though he is a little bit harder to love) - the full expression of their affection or acknowledgement of their...
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- MoTO Bott
I can't believe it wasn't Campfield.
- Rachel Walden
*sigh* sometimes I don't like my state very much...
- ~Courtney F.
from Android
Unfortunately, I have family members who feel the same way.
- Alan
I feel you, Courtney - Missourian -->
- Webgoddess Needs A Drink
I should warn all children to stay off the internets and not read or watch the news or they might learn that bigots like this asshole exist.
- Scoble, Alex Scoble
I still haven't gotten a response from the TN *(D)* party leaders about their not denouncing an (R) rep who said on the record that he'd "stomp" any transgender woman who happened to come near his family in a public place.
- Rachel Walden
My parents were born and raised in Tennessee and while I'd like to think that this isn't the norm, and we see ourselves as educated, smart, and rational people, the truth is there are a LOT of people who simply don't understand the gays. We see it in politics, in "family values", in hypocritical politicians, during elections; whenever you want a lightning bolt of derision to rile people up, talk about equality for gays whether it's marriage or rights in general, and there you go.
- Derrick
Rachel - have you seen this from the Tennessee Equality Project - http://grand-divisions.blogspot.com/2012...
- ~Courtney F.
Things like this are so depressing. People just refuse to move forward, and they even want to poison the minds of the children with this bigotry so that after the current idiots are dead, we still won't move forward in the future.
- Kamilah Reed (K. Gill)
South Pacific had a song that still resonates--"They Have to be Taught." That one was about racism, but it applies pretty well to sexuality issues as well. Gotta' bring 'em up narrow-minded and hateful, otherwise the hate might fade away.
- Walt Crawford
Thanks, Courtney!
- Rachel Walden
Today has been a good day. 2/15/12 by Mary Carmen6676 http://flic.kr/p/buhViv
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just ZONED, Starmama, SteVe C and 8 other people liked this
*swoon*
- MoTO Bott
Indeed. :)
- Steven Perez
from YouFeed
Well, another day has arrived. Good morning, people!
just ZONED, vicster, Lix and 10 other people liked this
Barry, how are you doing?
- Friar Will (:^)
Hey Padre.
- Bubba Botts
Bubba, good luck with that homework. :^)
- Friar Will (:^)
Mornin' Will.
- ☆ Mellyboo ☆
Melly! I see stars whenever I see your name.
- Friar Will (:^)
I are celebrity.
- ☆ Mellyboo ☆
Yes, I believe you are.
- Friar Will (:^)
Good morning, Will :)
- Eivind
I'm fairly tolerable, Friar. Hope you are well.
- MoTO Bott
Will :)
- Pete
Hello, Eivind and Pete. I hope you both have had good days so far.
- Friar Will (:^)
I think I am about the same, Barry.
- Friar Will (:^)
Good morning!
- John (bird whisperer)
Good morning!
- AJ Batac :)
Hello, John and AJ. Any interesting plans for today?
- Friar Will (:^)
SOSO do the usual grind.
- AJ Batac :)
It always makes me smile when Bunneh-stuff starts floating through my FB-ticker in the afternoon. earthworms, garden-turtles, hummingbird-feeder, popcorn, Dita von Teese
CarlC, MoTO Bott, Eivind and 2 other people liked this
:)
- Steven Perez
Just as in algebra, there's an important order of actions when applying moisturizer. All gripping, twisting, and pulling must happen FIRST.
Scoble, Alex Scoble, Derrick, Brent and 11 other people liked this
Friction is your friend?
- MoTO Bott
Friction is fun to find.
- John (bird whisperer)
o.O
- lris
If you think you can catch the gay from a TV show, then we really can't begin to list all the problems you are likely to have.
Zulema ⋅ spicy cocoa tart, just ZONED, Brent and 20 other people liked this
O_o
- ωαřмaiden ☆TeamOtto☆
everybody knows you can only catch the gay from a drinking fountain.
- MoTO Bott
Um, no MoTO - that's black - you catch the black from a drinking fountain. To catch the gay, you have to use a public restroom. I'm not sure exactly how it works, but that's what I heard and I totally believe it!!
- Webgoddess Needs A Drink
This thread. I love y'all.
- LB so u no it's real
well, I use public drinking fountains, and I'm black, ergo... I also use public restrooms..... oh wow.
- MoTO Bott
I thought you caught the gay from dancing and accidentally bumping into them. Or "accidentally".
- Nine
I avoid Tennessee lawmakers so I don't catch the blind stupidity.
- Zamms
+100 Zamms!
- Scoble, Alex Scoble
Cheers to Jonathan Hardesty! This guy. :) Who I married one month ago today. http://chee.rs/611662?t
Stephen Mack, Zulema ⋅ spicy cocoa tart, Tinfoil 2.0 and 17 other people liked this
Photos: four new species of world's tiniest chameleons discovered in Madagascar - http://news.mongabay.com/2012...
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Harold, Wulfmansworld, Mo Kargas and 49 other people liked this
"Scientists have discovered four new species of super-tiny chameleons in Madagascar, according to a new paper in PLoS ONE. The smallest of the new species, Brookesia micra, is found only on the small island of Nosy Hara and has been dubbed the smallest chameleon in the world, measuring from nose to tail 29 millimeters (1.14 inches) at its largest. Scientists believe it represents a notable example of island dwarfism. "The extremely small size of Brookesia micra could represent a 'double' island dwarf effect. In this scenario, Madagascar as a large island led to the evolution of the Brookesia minima group whereas the [...] islet Nosy Hara, might have favored the extreme miniaturization found in Brookesia micra," the researchers write. However they note it is also possible, given the shallowness of the sea between Nosy Hara and Madagascar, that populations of Brookesia micra survive on the mother island. With these four new species, scientists have catalogued 26 Brookesia chameleons in...
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- John (bird whisperer)
from Bookmarklet
They're so cute!
- Anika
very sweet :)
- Bilgisayar Virüsü
the details on them are amazing! they're just miniaturized!
- RudĩϐЯaЯïan
The little guy does not look amused.
- Brian Johns
David loves chameleons. He said 'aaaaaaaaaaaw'
- Pete
I post other pictures that you don't need to hide. :-P
- John (bird whisperer)
I'm so about these.
- TINY REPTILIAN PYROMANIAC
I almost can't believe they're real because OMG SQUEEEEEEEEEE
- Starmama
from FFHound(roid)!
total squeeeeeeeee!
- holly #ravingfangirl
I LOVE those expressions. They're so weirdly grumpy and thoughtful looking.
- Que Sarah Sarah
Mini Rango
- Rodfather
I think it has a tiny grumpy. :-)
- John (bird whisperer)
Va. House GOP Muscles Through Abortion Curbs - ABC News - http://abcnews.go.com/US...
edythe, Victor Ganata, Harold and 3 other people liked this
"A Republican supermajority has muscled two of the most restrictive anti-abortion bills in years through the Virginia House, including one that would all but outlaw the procedure in the state by declaring that the rights of persons apply from the moment sperm and egg unite. The bills passed over bitter yet futile objections from Democrats. And one GOP delegate caused the House to ripple when he said most abortions come as "matters of lifestyle convenience." Del. Bob Marshall's House Bill 1 on personhood at conception passed on a 66-32 vote. And on a 63-36 vote, the House passed a bill that requires women to have a "transvaginal ultrasound" before undergoing abortions."
- Anika
from Bookmarklet
"The ultrasound legislation would constitute an unprecedented government mandate to insert vaginal ultrasonic probes into women as part of a state-ordered effort to dissuade them from terminating pregnancies, legislative opponents noted. "We're talking about inside a woman's body," Del. Charnielle Herring, a Democrat, said in an emotional floor speech. "This is the first time, if we pass this bill, that we will be dictating a medical procedure to a physician.""
- Anika
The same group OF MEN who have been whining that their "religious freedom" is being trampled on by allowing a woman to taking birth control are now saying that government should regulate your body. As long as it's a female body. Keep in mind they soundly rejected amendment that men asking for Viagra should be forced to have rectal exams (http://thinkprogress.org/health...).
- Anika
This is so infuriating.
- Katy S
It's disgusting and vile and as long as the men and women of Virginia...or any state sit there, thinking that it will never affect them, these people will continue with their contorted brand of Sharia Law.
- Anika
It's a disgrace.
- John (bird whisperer)
Oh good grief, who pissed in the GOP's wheaties? So sick of the crap. There needs to be more women elected to all levels of government.
- Harold
Wonder how they'll put a twist on the "Virginia is for Lovers" slogan...
- Spidra Webster
Already covered: http://wonkette.com/463639...
- John (bird whisperer)
And amidst the storm, there was a sudden calm. He closed his eyes and turned his face to the sun as a smile spread across his face. Though he knew the storm wasn't over, he felt no fear as love and gratitude filled his heart and tears of joy trailed down his cheeks...
tab, Spidra Webster, Fikisha and 5 other people liked this
I rarely get emotional but damn. I am so grateful right now.
- Rah-PM 2012
from Android
(((hugs))))
- WoH: Minding her Steves
Happy Anniversary! - http://www.youtube.com/watch...
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!lker yoldas. )°(, LB so u no it's real, WoH: Minding her Steves and 2 other people liked this
:)
- Steven Perez
from Bookmarklet
you beat me to it.
- MoTO Bott
You gotta be quick like a bunneh, Barry. :D
- Steven Perez
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Thank you <3
- ☆ Mellyboo ☆
:)
- Steven Perez
Thanks Steven :)
- Benny Bucko <Team Melly>
:)
- Steven Perez
Just got a call from the DA....
Stephen Mack, edythe, SteVe C and 6 other people liked this
Apparently, my DL has been suspended since 12/21 and they sent the notification to my old address. So, I've been riding around for over a month now with my kids and everything and could have been sent to jail had I even got pulled over for anything.
- Rah-PM 2012
?
- SteVe C
I feel nauseous as hell now. I am not street legal. How does this help me pay my obligations, again?
- Rah-PM 2012
Yikes!
- Spidra Webster
Sounds like a new DA. She actually didn't talk down to me like poop she just scraped off her shoe. Gave me a reasonable option to resolve the situation. Not that I actually have the money, but she's being flexible.
- Rah-PM 2012
Good luck, Rah.
- Stephen Mack
A District Attorney called you to tell your driver's license was a month expired?
- Brian Johns
Suspended. Not expired.
- Rah-PM 2012
Do you need help, Rah? What can we do?
- WoH: Minding her Steves
I got 5 on it.
- MoTO Bott
I will have to see what I can do. I may be able to swing it while still keeping the lights on. But, I'm sure you'll find me complaining here if I can't :).
- Rah-PM 2012
This has me feeling so sick right now. Gah.
- Rah-PM 2012
What Brian said
- Jeff (Team マクダジ )
Oh, and Happy Valentines Day to me. LOL
- Rah-PM 2012
I still got 5 on it.
- MoTO Bott
Let us know what we can do, Rah.
- WoH: Minding her Steves
Thanks y'all :)
- Rah-PM 2012
I can help too. please let us know.
- G Dub of the Carolinas
I'm in ... happy to help.
- Shannon - GlassMistress
All I need is a paypal address, Rah. DM me.
- MoTO Bott
I can help, DM me.
- SteVe C
Thank you all so much! I'm just still tripping over this whole situation so I definitely appreciate your help. My paypal is Rahsheen dot Porter at Gmail dot com. Thanks again!
- Rah-PM 2012
done
- MoTO Bott
done good luck
- SteVe C
J Lin only scored 10 and Amar'e only scored 11, but the Knicks still beat the Kings by 15. #linsanity
i'm ready to throw in the towel and i just got to work 5 mins ago. pep talk, please?
Kevin Johnson, LB so u no it's real, John (bird whisperer) and 2 other people liked this
Just think about the awesome dinner we can have one night in Austin :).
- Jaclyn Bedoya
^^^ that helps. :)
- Marie
your job needs your fabulosity and you need to make money to purchase akka-hall.
- MoTO Bott
You're amazing, Marie!
- Kirsten
You would lose a very nice towel, you don't really want to do that do you? :-)
- Todd Hoff
I ease into the day by reading some blogs. And Failbook. Then I can properly get to work.
- Andy
moar cawfee!!!
- Lnorigb
You can do eet!
- ωαřмaiden ☆TeamOtto☆
your comments totally helped today. thanks, ff, you guys are the best.
- Marie
<3
- ωαřмaiden ☆TeamOtto☆
aw crap I'm sorry I didn't see this earlier. McPhee!
- Nikki D.
HI!
Morton Fox, MoTO Bott, Halil and 8 other people liked this
Hola!
- Spidra Webster
Hello!
- John (bird whisperer)
sup
- SteVe C
A good state.
- Laura Norvig
from iPhone
HI!
- ha3rvey (Hugs 50% off!)
from FFHound!
I'm finally ready to walk away from the work computer. It's been a long day, FF.
- Que Sarah Sarah
HOLA!
- imabonehead
Howdy!
- scherbi: bottom dweller
Hai!
- Auntie Buttinsky Botts
Shen Kuo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
Stephan Planken, Arash, Halil and 11 other people liked this
"Shen Kuo or Shen Gua (Chinese: 沈括; pinyin: Shěn Kuò; Wade–Giles: Shen K'uo) (1031–1095), style name Cunzhong (存中) and pseudonym Mengqi (now usually given as Mengxi) Weng (夢溪翁),[1] was a polymathic Chinese scientist and statesman of the Song Dynasty (960–1279). Excelling in many fields of study and statecraft, he was a mathematician, astronomer, meteorologist, geologist, zoologist, botanist, pharmacologist, agronomist, archaeologist, ethnographer, cartographer, encyclopedist, general, diplomat, hydraulic engineer, inventor, academy chancellor, finance minister, governmental state inspector, poet, and musician."
- Eivind
from Bookmarklet
He did some stuff.
- Eivind
What "didn't" he do?? From the description written here, the only thing he was incapable of doing was walking on water!
- آريوبرزن - Aryo
It's argued that this period in history was China's "Renaissance," and this is how Renaissance men roll :)
- Eivind
“You’ve confused 'a war on your religion' with 'not always getting everything you want.'” -John Stewart
Maitani, Iván Abrego, Harold and 21 other people liked this
From this clip: http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch...
- Eivind
ressentiment, Nietzchean term
- sofarsoShaw BAZINGA!
That's a useful term I was unaware of. Thanks, Shawn :)
- Eivind
no problemo, that reminds me I should update my Goodreads
- sofarsoShaw BAZINGA!
Yes, thanks, Shawn. Pull quote: "Ressentiment is a reassignment of the pain that accompanies a sense of one's own inferiority/failure onto an external scapegoat. The ego creates the illusion of an enemy, a cause that can be "blamed" for one's own inferiority/failure. Thus, one was thwarted not by a failure in oneself, but rather by an external "evil." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
- Micah
My mind is blown that they had the gall to put together a panel like this, ALL FREAKING MALE, to discuss something that affects WOMEN'S health. They had to have tremendous balls (many, many pairs of them) to come up with something like this and then televise it. And then they whine about being persecuted. What universe are they living in???
- Kamilah Reed (K. Gill)
Hillarious! Have anybody read "Sexing the body" (http://www.amazon.com/Sexing-...) ? It's about gender politics but based mostly on intersex people problem in USA right now. Many damage done, by the law and common place in our gender culture (supported by all the wrong "science" conclusions) that you have to be either male or female. I wonder what would these guys do when the intersexed come to get their rights? :D
- Cyber Wanderlust
Wow Micah Nitetzsche not easy to "get", you even "get" ressentiment And war rolls on...should I bump my Casus belli? I think that's in order http://ff.im/OPhRj which begs the question how many religions can i blaspheme? A: ____ ____ ___.
- sofarsoShaw BAZINGA!
They had to dilate my pupils. http://flic.kr/p/bubQYn
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Iván Abrego, Kirsten, Joe The Sausage and 4 other people liked this
My what big eyes you have my dear
- SteVe C
O__________O
- John (bird whisperer)
So it could be swelling around my retina or an ocular migraine. But he recommended I see my ophthalmologist to get a closer look at them.
- Zulema ⋅ spicy cocoa tart
John, it's more like @_______@
- Zulema ⋅ spicy cocoa tart
Pete and Helen: Happy anniversary, you two lovebirds. Have a wonderful day!
Lix, Starmama, Marissa and 24 other people liked this
Happy Annimaversary!!!
- ☆ Mellyboo ☆
Ah, thanks :)
- Pete
Happy Anniversary Pete & Helen
- MoTO Bott
Thanks, Bee :)
- Pete
{hugs} to y'all
- Helensleydale
Happy Anniversary!
- Tamara J.
Happy current and post Valentine's day, FF. I was in too much of a funk yesterday to say much. Hubs rescued me with a night at a pub near the Hauptbahnhof and assistance with the chores when we got home. Hence, the smile on my face, this morning. Oh, and did I tell you I love you all! :D
Derrick, Brent, Iván Abrego and 26 other people liked this
Are you wearing a giant sexy heart outfit, Helen? :) I see the tops of the heart there.
- Spidra Webster
Oops! ;)
- Cristal Blue Persuasion
from FFHound(roid)!
;)
- Jyl Bit
♥ ;-)
- John (bird whisperer)
Mucho love, Helen!
- Zulema ⋅ spicy cocoa tart
from Android
you too, hon! :D
- Cristal Blue Persuasion
You know, the nights that I might get upset that I have no one to snuggle with, Otto snugs up against my back or behind my knees and keeps me warm. When I need a hug, he steps all over me and gives me smooches. And when I'm sick, he sits at my feet or beside me quietly. There's lots of love in this little apartment. :)
chaz2b, Fikisha, Yolanda and 27 other people liked this
He really does keep me from being a completely crotchety hermitlady, and he makes me smile every day.
- ωαřмaiden ☆TeamOtto☆
Good Otto!
- Katy S
There is an old saying "The more I know men, the more I love my dog". Seems Otto explains why, very well.
- April
Am seriously thinking about buying a niche small wine retail business. It's a bit of a crazy thing to do, but I could be quite excited about this, and I could grow it too - it's that good a fit! And if one isn't capable of being a bit naive and crazy when it matters, what's the point of life?
SteVe C, SAM, Shevonne and 22 other people liked this
maybe i just want to have an excuse to go around visiting vineyards and eating in good restaurants and calling it research?
- Iphigenie
How would this work?
- Todd Hoff
I will send u some great wines from small Spanish wineries if u do
- Jack Sagel
from iPhone
Jack, that'd be very interesting indeed
- Iphigenie
Todd, it's an online business 10 years old almost, too small to be of interest to any big players but not failing. I am a customer of theirs. Due to other reasons they are planning to close and I am considering making an offer. Since I thought of doing something like this AND I have quite a lot of interest in food and wine and contacts from when I was in B2B publishing in the field for...
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- Iphigenie
interesting that the same thing GapingVoid did with his blog.. http://gapingvoid.com/2008...
- Peter Dawson
and then you can check this out.. http://www.stormhoek.com/blog/
- Peter Dawson
it makes a lot of sense - south african wines were a revelation when I moved to the UK, we'd never seen them on the shelf in Switzerland and there are such awesome wines and grapes there! This business I am looking into is specialised in wines from Europe outside the big regions and big names. Wines from small wineries in great places with stories and people. For expats or people who are looking to try something different, old grape varieties etc.
- Iphigenie
Well, if you need to hire people...put me on your list. :) I'm actually pretty interested in how UK winemaking will go with global climate change. As things warm up, I wonder if the areas where one can grow wine in the UK will expand and if the varieties possible to grow will increase. Of course, the tricky thing is it isn't just warming...cold weather is getting more extreme in some places as well. http://www.flickr.com/photos...
- Spidra Webster
I have the advantage that I helped set up http://harpers.co.uk/ before it got sold to Reed and http://www.iwsc.net before it got spun off - from a tech and ebusiness perspective back then but I learned lots about the business, since I knew much about wine anyway, so I know people who can help me for PR and all :) Getting excited now, something's bound to go wrong and make it not happen :(
- Iphigenie
Spidra - if it happens, I'll let you know :) And you're right, the UK so far seems a winner in the Climate Change lottery, and they have the climate for Champagne already these days. Reds will take a bit longer. I'm totally clueless on UK wine though :)
- Iphigenie
Seriously, the wines in BC are delicious. You should come over here and try them for yourself! I was trying to get my brother to start a wine import business to the UK for them, they need a wider audience :)
- WoH: Minding her Steves
Does the existing biz have a good location, loyal clients, have a wholesale distribution side? If not then you might as well start from scratch in a good location. I used to come over to the UK to do wine tastings of my wines (wines I represent on the export side) so that is a possibility. Where are you in Yorks somewhere?
- Jack Sagel
Sorry just read the comment that explained it's an online biz
- Jack Sagel
Jack, taking over a physical retail location would be another level of risk altogether - and a whole different level of constraints too. This is a business run from home and via events, with the wine in a warehouse which does the fulfilment. The store does have a loyal clientele any of whom reacted rather crushed that this might close (and that includes me), but it really provides a...
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- Iphigenie
PS: do you have a website or some info on your wines, would happily pass this along to my friends who run wine clubs etc. anyways :)
- Iphigenie
Here are a few with websites: http://cellerclua.com/ in the Terra Alta south of Barcelona; http://carballal.net/ is an Albariño the best white area in Spain; http://www.vendrellrived.com/ a small winery in the Montsant next to the trendy Priorat region again south of Barcelona. Anyone interested should contact me jack.sagel@gmail.com Salud!
- Jack Sagel
2 days on the plan is still a plan. wow.
- Iphigenie
Yay!
- Spidra Webster
I'm still excited. Obviously got a lot of small things to check and yet to see the accounts but hopefully there's no surprise obstacle and I can make a win-win offer.
- Iphigenie
still going forward. oh my.
- Iphigenie
you can try to find bit more clientele from Scandinavia - local legislation turns them into "escape to wine paradise" eager tourists ;)
- A. T.
and just FYI - ZuidAfrika wines are long time in Alko in Finland, so it might be .ch local issue
- A. T.
Very exciting to hear things might work out!
- WoH: Minding her Steves
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talked to my bank, talked to my accountants, talking to a lawyer tomorrow. Can't help thinking I don't really know enough to be doing this, but then I *always* would think that. I will be committed to this by Saturday.
- Iphigenie
at the moment, it looks likely to complete by the 15th... no worries i won't spam wine ads all the time in here after that :)
- Iphigenie
Fingers crossed and congratulations! That is incredibly exciting!!
- WoH: Minding her Steves
Wow! Way to go!
- Anne Bouey
This is happening. Money is in lawyer's account. Strange how these things happen - for the past few years I've heard of people doing this, instead of starting from scratch, and since I didnt have the all-overriding passion or energy to tackle starting from scratch then I thought "it'd be nice to buy a business or product that is alreade there, that i can have some interest in, but how...
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- Iphigenie
Great to hear you have things in place and that you have support in taking on this exciting new project. Keep us up to date with what's going on! My brother is in the UK and Certainly enjoys finding new wines, so I'd be happy to direct him to your site :)
- WoH: Minding her Steves
Done. Oh my, I've now inherited a lot of stuff to sort, and a site to bring to 2012... and lotsa wine. Strangely enough this has "unstuck" me - I have ideas for my other work and other business aplenty suddenly. And I have made the previous owner's exit a lot better than he could have hoped, so win win!
- Iphigenie
WOW! Go get um!
- SteVe C
Gratz!
- Lnorigb
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