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Maple Lawn. I think the owners names were the Eiger’s. Some old folks called it The Eiger Farm. Way back in the 80’s, I lived in Burtonsville and there was an awesome Italian farmer that set up shop out of his pickup truck right next to the church across the street from the farm. My training training rides (I was racing bikes back then) would take me through that area several times a week, and I’d stop to chat with the old farmer and he’d stuff my jersey with peaches. He always called me Tony In his thick Italian accent and we’d play a game every time I stopped by where he acted like he was giving me the peaches for free, and I’d always leave a buck or two some place where he’d find it later. He was such a kind and interesting man. In 1994, I got married in that same church across the street, but like the turkeys, it didn’t last.

I have, but it’s been a long time ago. I don’t remember the details, but the turkey was good. I had to be sure it was the same farm because the name has changed, and though I might be being duped because I just read it on their website, I want to say that their turkey was more moist and didn’t dry out. If I was to buy a fresh turkey again, that’s where I’d get it.

A Dogfish Head Sun-Day-Feels Beermosa Sour to kick off happy hour this afternoon, and right into a Peabody Heights Oktoberfest Marzen to keep it going. I've been up and going at it since 3AM so the buzz is creeping up on me.

I’m afraid that that will be a reoccurring theme for the next couple of months.

The stretch from Thanksgiving to just before Christmas was pretty great. Clipper after clipper and snow cover just about the entire time.

I remember that but don’t recall who it was. I also remember thinking that he was joking until he started arguing with people laughing at him. Dude, that sounds so good. We have to set up a meet sometime and exchange brews. By the way, my gf says thanks for the artwork compliment. Here are a few of our regulars we have on hand frequently.

I’m the other way around this time of year. I’m ready for pre 7am sunrises. Most people don’t realize it, but in this area, our latest sunrises of the year happen during the week before the time change. Even the early January sunrises in winter are earlier than the last week of October. I like later sunsets too, but I get more done in the mornings than I do in the evenings.

From what I’ve read, the color in central MD should be fantastic this year. We will know by next weekend as things really get going during this dry, cool stretch.

My girlfriend makes all of our keezer beer signs, so no credit to me for the artwork. I generally go about half of what recipes call for with spices because they can really overpower a beer quickly, so we use 1.5 teaspoon per 5 gallon batch with a combo of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. I might throw a couple of dashes pumpkin pie spice in during the whirlpool for aroma.

@CAPE I’m starting the yeast this evening for the Fear imperial pumpkin beer clone (we call it Ichabod’s Imperial Pumpkin). I’ll pick the pumpkins from the garden this afternoon and roast them to make a pumpkin slurry for the mash, and then brewing on Sunday, Maybe we can meet in a couple of weeks on Kent Island and I can give you a growler.

That’s the Roddy Road bridge, and yes, it’s just outside Thurmont. There are also two others in the area, Utica, and Loy’s Station.

My girlfriend and I raced up to a Frederick coffee shop early this afternoon and did our weekly meetings from there. Then I rode my bike for the rest of the afternoon into this evening going through the covered bridges around the area, and then met back up with my girl at Attaboy Brewery. Enjoying a pressed Cuban sandwich from the food truck (Matto-Press) and a barrel aged cherry sour. Both are phenomenal. And a nice, empty outdoor seating area here too.

Looking at my rain totals from yesterday and today compared to others near me, and it looks like mine might be inflated. I ended up with 1.84". Were there local discrepancies with this event or did the wind cause me problems from nearby trees that don't normally cause issues?

Dude. Rotten Tomatoes 91%??? There are a lot of weird peeps out there.

October is always scary movie month around here and tonight is Gerald’s Game. What a wacky film.

1.45" and nasty out there.

If you believe in the power of prayer, send your thoughts to Alex Smith. He’s playing!

Cigarette burns in the carpet are the worst.

I’m not much into the conspiracy theories that float around these days, but it’s almost as if the Patriots deliberately had a positive case this morning.

Broncos got screwed this weekend.

It’s been awhile since we’ve had a good fall, so this nice to see. https://wtop.com/local/2020/10/get-ready-for-really-good-color-this-fall-foliage-season/

Thanks, Roger! And thanks for running the contest. You too! Thanks. Thanks, man. And you sound sooooo enthusiastic. I'm going to celebrate with a whiskey.

I've never had that. Nepenthe Space Jellyfish here. I've got a sixtel of it, so good thing that I like it.

Rain totals from Delta this weekend keep going in the wrong direction on the gfs for those that want rain. The euro still looks decent.

Really nice evening for sitting on the back of the tailgate in the driveway. I just finished cutting the grass and enjoying an ice cold Bud Light. Not very tasty but very refreshing.