August 3, 2011 at 3:30 pm
mtillman-921105 (8/3/2011)
So Tom, it sounds like what you're saying is, American beer is terrible. Well, I know that I tend to buy imported beer most of the time (and I'm in the U.S.). I like Foster's myself.Also, there is one exception to what I said above about warm beer. Once I was in Ireland and I did like Guinness Stout even though it wasn't served extremely cold. But that's a rich beer, which may help explain why it doesn't give me a headache - the alcohol is absorbed slowly. By the way, alcohol is odd, I understand that it is absorbed straight through the stomach lining. It isn't even digested per se.
Depending on the stength, you may find that as much is absorbed through the tongue and other interior surfaces of the mouth as through the stomach lining.
The main types of beer in England and Scotland tend to have lower alcoholic content than beers which are served cold - typically 3% to 4.5% instead of 4.5% to 7.5% for beers that are usually served close to freezing. If your ever in Britain, try cask beers not keg beers - I suspect somethink like an English dark mild or a Scottish light would not give you an alcohol hit problem. If you drink Scottish Special Ale or English Smooth Ale you get what you asked for - a nasty taste and a headache. We are not as expert as America at brewing really awful beer, but we're certainly capable of doing it.
Tom
August 3, 2011 at 3:30 pm
Tom.Thomson (8/3/2011)
which stopped happening 11 years ago) because US immigration control has deteriorated to the point where no-one in his right mind wants to travel to the USA anyway
Tell me about it. It's about the worst part of each trip - 20 questions, let's see if we can trip you up, how much can we sneer at you - fairly closely followed by the joys of leaving again.
Gail Shaw
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability
August 3, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Grant Fritchey (8/3/2011)
If by American beer, you're referring to Miller & Budweiser & Coors, you're right. It's awful. But there's a whole category of American beer that's so good, when I was over in England they were selling "American Pale Ale" everywhere. It's basically our version of the IPA that's become popular.If you buy stuff from Harpoon or Stone Brewing, it's not good, it's GREAT.
The key to American beer is to go to the micro-brews and then it's fantastic.
My parking garage at work is right across the street from the Harpoon brewery. I should take the tour there sometime.
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August 3, 2011 at 7:23 pm
WayneS (8/3/2011)
LutzM (8/2/2011)
Changing subject:Did you notice you have a sibling? (at least in terms of your avatar...) 😀
For a moment I was confused (more than usual)
Interesting. But since I actually got mine off of a very old post here on an account with no activity for years, I guess I can't complain too much. Now about a year ago, someone "borrowed" Jeff's.
Yep. And I asked him quite nicely to give it up. While the original artwork certainly isn't mine, having the word RBAR in it is. With just a little complaining, he did give it up.
--Jeff Moden
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August 3, 2011 at 11:41 pm
GilaMonster (8/3/2011)
Tom.Thomson (8/3/2011)
...because US immigration control has deteriorated to the point where no-one in his right mind wants to travel to the USA anywayTell me about it. It's about the worst part of each trip - 20 questions, let's see if we can trip you up, how much can we sneer at you - fairly closely followed by the joys of leaving again.
Count me in on this too. San Francisco on my last trip wasn't quite as bad as my previous experiences at LA, but still a big disincentive to travel to the US.
Paul White
SQLPerformance.com
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August 4, 2011 at 12:08 am
Fal (8/3/2011)
Koen Verbeeck (8/3/2011)
If you do try a Belgian beer once more, try one of the trappisten.
And make sure it is server as it should be server, it matters a lot in the taste.
Methinks you've got work on your brain. But then I'm the opposite: always thinking of beer whilst at work. 😉
Steve.
Damn you Freud! 🙂
I was dealing with a rather frustrating issue with SQL Server yesterday. Guess it occupied me more than I thought 🙂
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August 4, 2011 at 12:37 am
Koen Verbeeck (8/4/2011)
Fal (8/3/2011)
Koen Verbeeck (8/3/2011)
If you do try a Belgian beer once more, try one of the trappisten.
And make sure it is server as it should be server, it matters a lot in the taste.
Methinks you've got work on your brain. But then I'm the opposite: always thinking of beer whilst at work. 😉
Steve.
Damn you Freud! 🙂
I was dealing with a rather frustrating issue with SQL Server yesterday. Guess it occupied me more than I thought 🙂
I recall my travel to sqlpass a couple of years ago, I took 6 bottles of Chimay ( 2 white, 2 blue, 2 red ) ... of course I always declare I bring along food/drinks on those pesky cards.
arriving at UScustoms the officer noticed I ticked the items and asked about them.
I replied: "Wel, sir, these bottles of Belgian beer are gifts for a friend I meet at sqlpass every year I get there."
The officers eyes started to glitter, "oh boy ... would that be abbey beers"
me:"Yes, sir. The finest I could find"
The officer: "Wow, did you actually bing Chimay ? Which colors ?"
me:"All three of them"
The officer:"I envy your friend. He 's gonna be very pleased ! Have a nice stay."
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August 4, 2011 at 1:16 am
Man, work has been NUTS! What'd I miss?
Let me see:
Don't like beer. Check.
Like Wayne's avitar. Check.
Oh, I just registered for SQLSaturday #64 in Baton Rouge which will be held in a few days. Plane tickets purchased. Can't wait. I hear this one is a grade-A show.
And we are coming along with the planning of SQLSaturday #97 in Austin, TX on Oct 1st! Call for speakers is still open, but slots are filling up fast http://www.sqlsaturday.com/97/eventhome.aspx.
Finally, we formed a new non-profit that other TX groups can use for their SQLSaturday's sponsorships without having to form their own non-profit: http://www.sqlposse.com.
Jim Murphy
http://www.sqlwatchmen.com
@SQLMurph
August 4, 2011 at 8:30 am
Jim Murphy (8/4/2011)
Finally, we formed a new non-profit that other TX groups can use for their SQLSaturday's sponsorships without having to form their own non-profit: http://www.sqlposse.com.
Perfect name for a Texas group! I have the theme from Walker running through my head now...
Chad
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August 4, 2011 at 8:40 am
Chad Crawford (8/4/2011)
Jim Murphy (8/4/2011)
Finally, we formed a new non-profit that other TX groups can use for their SQLSaturday's sponsorships without having to form their own non-profit: http://www.sqlposse.com.Perfect name for a Texas group! I have the theme from Walker running through my head now...
Chad
[edited - missed a "the"]
Don't get carried away! You don't want to try to kick someone with an easily blockable or avoidable spinning back kick.
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When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
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It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams
August 4, 2011 at 9:43 am
Stefan Krzywicki (8/4/2011)
Chad Crawford (8/4/2011)
Jim Murphy (8/4/2011)
Finally, we formed a new non-profit that other TX groups can use for their SQLSaturday's sponsorships without having to form their own non-profit: http://www.sqlposse.com.Perfect name for a Texas group! I have the theme from Walker running through my head now...
Chad
[edited - missed a "the"]
Don't get carried away! You don't want to try to kick someone with an easily blockable or avoidable spinning back kick.
Ha! Ya, the crafty acronym is from Wes Brown. He loves dreaming these things up. Wait till you see our logo which is currently in draft! I'll tell you when it's up. Yep, Texas theme!
Chuck Norris wanted to be on the board, but we didn't allow it. <insert favorite Chuck Norris joke here>
I'll prime the pump: When the boogeyman goes to sleep, he checks his closet for Chuck Norris. http://www.chucknorrisfacts.com/
For those abroad, Chuck Norris was the star of a cheesy tv show called Walker, Texas Ranger. Not sure how much you know about Texas Rangers, but legend seems in indicate that these guys are invincible.
Chuck Norris didn't want to be a Texas Ranger, Texas Rangers wanted to be Chuck Norris. The network didn't cancel his show, Chuck Norris gave the network back. Ok, I'll stop.
Jim Murphy
http://www.sqlwatchmen.com
@SQLMurph
August 4, 2011 at 10:29 am
GilaMonster (8/3/2011)
Tom.Thomson (8/3/2011)
which stopped happening 11 years ago) because US immigration control has deteriorated to the point where no-one in his right mind wants to travel to the USA anywayTell me about it. It's about the worst part of each trip - 20 questions, let's see if we can trip you up, how much can we sneer at you - fairly closely followed by the joys of leaving again.
Don't worry, we treat ourselves just about as horribly. I'm not looking forward to the travel part of my vacation later this month, what with airport "security" and all that.
- Gus "GSquared", RSVP, OODA, MAP, NMVP, FAQ, SAT, SQL, DNA, RNA, UOI, IOU, AM, PM, AD, BC, BCE, USA, UN, CF, ROFL, LOL, ETC
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August 4, 2011 at 10:32 am
GSquared (8/4/2011)
GilaMonster (8/3/2011)
Tom.Thomson (8/3/2011)
which stopped happening 11 years ago) because US immigration control has deteriorated to the point where no-one in his right mind wants to travel to the USA anywayTell me about it. It's about the worst part of each trip - 20 questions, let's see if we can trip you up, how much can we sneer at you - fairly closely followed by the joys of leaving again.
Don't worry, we treat ourselves just about as horribly. I'm not looking forward to the travel part of my vacation later this month, what with airport "security" and all that.
I take the train from Boston to Richmond rather than fly just because of that in part.
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When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
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It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams
August 4, 2011 at 10:40 am
Stefan Krzywicki (8/4/2011)
GSquared (8/4/2011)
GilaMonster (8/3/2011)
Tom.Thomson (8/3/2011)
which stopped happening 11 years ago) because US immigration control has deteriorated to the point where no-one in his right mind wants to travel to the USA anywayTell me about it. It's about the worst part of each trip - 20 questions, let's see if we can trip you up, how much can we sneer at you - fairly closely followed by the joys of leaving again.
Don't worry, we treat ourselves just about as horribly. I'm not looking forward to the travel part of my vacation later this month, what with airport "security" and all that.
I take the train from Boston to Richmond rather than fly just because of that in part.
I looked into taking the train instead of flying, because of that. Would even save me about $20 on the round-trip costs. The problem is, I'd be at my destination for approximately 1 1/2 hours before I'd had to get on the return train and come back, since I've only got a week off this time. I decided I'm just not that into spending the whole vacation on a train. :hehe:
- Gus "GSquared", RSVP, OODA, MAP, NMVP, FAQ, SAT, SQL, DNA, RNA, UOI, IOU, AM, PM, AD, BC, BCE, USA, UN, CF, ROFL, LOL, ETC
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August 4, 2011 at 10:45 am
GSquared (8/4/2011)
GilaMonster (8/3/2011)
Tom.Thomson (8/3/2011)
which stopped happening 11 years ago) because US immigration control has deteriorated to the point where no-one in his right mind wants to travel to the USA anywayTell me about it. It's about the worst part of each trip - 20 questions, let's see if we can trip you up, how much can we sneer at you - fairly closely followed by the joys of leaving again.
Don't worry, we treat ourselves just about as horribly. I'm not looking forward to the travel part of my vacation later this month, what with airport "security" and all that.
Security's bad enough, but the border control people that act like all visitors are scum and criminals that they have to reluctantly let into the country are the worst.
Anywhere else in the world that I've travelled (from southern africa, far east to europe) the border officers are polite and respectful. In the US I've been shouted at, insulted and told that I should "just turn around and leave right now", and that's not a single example from one trip.
Gail Shaw
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability
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