I aint dead. But almost...
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- Hillbilly Popstar
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I aint dead. But almost...
Hey all...
Or those who remember me anyways.
I ain't been around in about 2 years.
I went through a divorce.
I was homeless for a bit, then I lived in an apartment for about a year. The whole time my still and equipemnt sat in my shop in the ex wife's backyard gathering dust.
Well I finally got it all back and making a sweet feed run now. And while I was in my shop I found a quart of 125 proof tails that had been sitting for 2 years. It was delicious! Life is good.
Glad to be back at it. Shine on!
Or those who remember me anyways.
I ain't been around in about 2 years.
I went through a divorce.
I was homeless for a bit, then I lived in an apartment for about a year. The whole time my still and equipemnt sat in my shop in the ex wife's backyard gathering dust.
Well I finally got it all back and making a sweet feed run now. And while I was in my shop I found a quart of 125 proof tails that had been sitting for 2 years. It was delicious! Life is good.
Glad to be back at it. Shine on!
"Making likker with a hydrometer and thermometer is like measuring the length of a 2x4 with a clock"
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I am seeing more and more homeless on the streets in the last few years. Not sure what the answer is but glad you are now back on your feet.
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I always suspected it, but your story is proof stilling is therapeutic. Welcome back.
I always suspected it, but your story is proof stilling is therapeutic. Welcome back.
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Welcome back HP. Glad to see you back at it.
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Welcome back.
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If it doesn't kill you
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Experience can make you stronger
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Well, I wasnt really homeless, but I did spend about 6 months sleeping in a sleeping bag, on an air mattress, in my cousin's house that had no insulation and was being remodeled.
She got me for $1200/month in child support. But I am getting all distilling equipement and tools back. Plus the new SOH is younger and hotter, so I guess all's well that ends well.
She got me for $1200/month in child support. But I am getting all distilling equipement and tools back. Plus the new SOH is younger and hotter, so I guess all's well that ends well.
"Making likker with a hydrometer and thermometer is like measuring the length of a 2x4 with a clock"
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That which don’t kill you
Only postpones the inevitable
Double, Double, toil and trouble. Fire Burn and pot still bubble.
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Welcome back HP
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Ouch! Hope you don’t get burned.....again.
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Postponing the inevitable is a good general description for about 80% of the energy we each expend year by year. The other 20% makes it all worth it.
Entropy will outlive us all.
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Welcome back! It's nice to see an old familiar name.
Trying to make it real compared to what?
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welcome back, hope you get to see your kids as much as you want.
as hard as this is/was on you, it'll be many a times harder for the kiddos
as hard as this is/was on you, it'll be many a times harder for the kiddos
Don't be a dick
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Trade in for a new model for the low, low price of just $1200 per month.Hillbilly Popstar wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:31 pm She got me for $1200/month in child support. But I am getting all distilling equipement and tools back. Plus the new SOH is younger and hotter, so I guess all's well that ends well.
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That's steep for a younger model! I traded mine in for 10 German Shepherds, and they cost me approx. 140/month, and they keep humans out of the yard.cayars wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2019 2:06 amTrade in for a new model for the low, low price of just $1200 per month.Hillbilly Popstar wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:31 pm She got me for $1200/month in child support. But I am getting all distilling equipement and tools back. Plus the new SOH is younger and hotter, so I guess all's well that ends well.
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Sometimes it's cheaper to lease than buy.Eire Rider wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2019 4:23 amThat's steep for a younger model! I traded mine in for 10 German Shepherds, and they cost me approx. 140/month, and they keep humans out of the yard.cayars wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2019 2:06 amTrade in for a new model for the low, low price of just $1200 per month.Hillbilly Popstar wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:31 pm She got me for $1200/month in child support. But I am getting all distilling equipement and tools back. Plus the new SOH is younger and hotter, so I guess all's well that ends well.
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LOL, I was thinking the same thing, and started to type but decided I would be quiet. Of course leasing around here could end up way more expensive both physically and mentally. My Shepherds look much better than the leasing options here.Expat wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2019 4:27 amSometimes it's cheaper to lease than buy.Eire Rider wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2019 4:23 amThat's steep for a younger model! I traded mine in for 10 German Shepherds, and they cost me approx. 140/month, and they keep humans out of the yard.cayars wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2019 2:06 amTrade in for a new model for the low, low price of just $1200 per month.Hillbilly Popstar wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:31 pm She got me for $1200/month in child support. But I am getting all distilling equipement and tools back. Plus the new SOH is younger and hotter, so I guess all's well that ends well.
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Far out.
There are three types of people in this world - those who can do maths and those who cannot.
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$1200 a month might seem steep but I guess it depends on the new upgraded model and finances. LOL
I upgrades about 12 years ago for $2200 a month and traded in a +8 year old model for - 10 year old model. Well worth the upgrade price IMHO.
New model is more a long term lease but no longer a lifetime contract.
I upgrades about 12 years ago for $2200 a month and traded in a +8 year old model for - 10 year old model. Well worth the upgrade price IMHO.
New model is more a long term lease but no longer a lifetime contract.
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More than a decade working for NASA & FAA Tech with computer code used on Space Shuttles and some airline flight recorders.
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I haven't done the math on my trade-in but she also squeezes 10th gen corn and barley mash in the basement in the nude so there is that. Pics to follow.
Cheers!
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I was going to raise your bet, but think I'll "see" you're bet instead. LOL
Love a fellow member with a good sense of humor!
But seriously, glad to hear things are working out for you and things are getting back to normal.
PS what type of spirits did you/do you enjoy making?
Love a fellow member with a good sense of humor!
But seriously, glad to hear things are working out for you and things are getting back to normal.
PS what type of spirits did you/do you enjoy making?
Programmer specializing in process control for ExxonMobil (ethanol refinery control), WT, Omron, Bosch, Honeywell & Boeing.
More than a decade working for NASA & FAA Tech with computer code used on Space Shuttles and some airline flight recorders.
More than a decade working for NASA & FAA Tech with computer code used on Space Shuttles and some airline flight recorders.
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Ah, young love. If it gets ta be too much work I’m sure there’s many of of us willin’to lend her a hand.jonnys_spirit wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2019 7:38 am I haven't done the math on my trade-in but she also squeezes 10th gen corn and barley mash in the basement in the nude so there is that. Pics to follow.
Double, Double, toil and trouble. Fire Burn and pot still bubble.
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Hugh Hefner got nothing on you. Waiting for the pics of your new ass press. LOLjonnys_spirit wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2019 7:38 am I haven't done the math on my trade-in but she also squeezes 10th gen corn and barley mash in the basement in the nude so there is that. Pics to follow.
Programmer specializing in process control for ExxonMobil (ethanol refinery control), WT, Omron, Bosch, Honeywell & Boeing.
More than a decade working for NASA & FAA Tech with computer code used on Space Shuttles and some airline flight recorders.
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Onwards and upwards - I traded my nutter ex for a much hotter, but also much more understanding model
The ex berated me all the time for my beer brewing. The new model stood by patiently while I built a brew shed - hell, she even helped me source materials for the build Then we moved house and once again I turned a shed into a brewery - and now she's even happy with this new hobby
Costs a bit in the alimony, but worth every penny I reckon
The ex berated me all the time for my beer brewing. The new model stood by patiently while I built a brew shed - hell, she even helped me source materials for the build Then we moved house and once again I turned a shed into a brewery - and now she's even happy with this new hobby
Costs a bit in the alimony, but worth every penny I reckon
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Not withstandin’ the number of men folks that have gotten in trouble over that, ain’t no “lol” about it. But speaking’ as one that has kept it together neigh on to 50 years I’d have to vote for buyin’ in. Takes the right woman, it does.Sometimes it's cheaper to lease than buy.
Double, Double, toil and trouble. Fire Burn and pot still bubble.
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Ive been down that road. After my divorce i hit the streets so i decided to hitch hike and freight jump across the country. Came back home and jumped up on my feet slowly but surely. Took a few more failed relationships but nothing i could stick with until about a year and a half ago i found myself with a wonderful lady.
Edited for serafinas benefit.
Good ya back on ya feet
Edited for serafinas benefit.
Good ya back on ya feet
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Re: I aint dead. But almost...
Hey gents, I'd like to remind you that not everyone on this forum is male and that some of us think that talking about women like we are machinery is offensive. That is literally objectification.
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When you seek to find offence, you will never fail. No obligation to read it, if you don't like the content.
It's a joke, and shouldn't be taken seriously anyways.
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Current boiler and pot head
Cross flow condenser
Modular 3" Boka - pics tbd
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Current boiler and pot head
Cross flow condenser
Modular 3" Boka - pics tbd
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