Old dogs can learn new tricks!

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Pure Old Possum Piss
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Old dogs can learn new tricks!

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Just stopping in to say hi to everybody. Been in the hobby since the '70s when I was introduced to it working for my grandpa. He had me hauling bricks, digging clay, making ovens, chopping wood, tending the fire, etc. He had an old 100 gal sub pot with a slobber box, thumper, and instead of a flake stand he had his worm in the creek in the backyard. He used to make a lot of likker! Anyhow, I mostly used a pot/thump till about 10 years ago until I discovered this "Library of Alexanderia" on distilling. I've made several LM,VM,CM from info here and even came up with a few combo/hybrid types of my own. Prior to finding HD, I thought I knew a lot, but it opened my eyes to the fact that even Old Dogs can learn new tricks if they want to. Seems like I learn something new or gain a better depth of knowledge of some subjects every time I visit.
Sorry if this has been a little long winded for an intro. I'll just wanted to say Hello. :thumbup:
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Welcome, and interesting history. As a hobby we have put limits on the size of still we discuss on the forum at 30 gallons. We do have a commercial section for those that are licensed. In the 15 years I have been involved the evolution at both the craft and hobby level has been amazing. Looking forward to your input.
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welcome, awesome story! I'll probably be learning a thing or two from you!
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Bushman wrote: Thu Dec 08, 2022 6:43 am Welcome, and interesting history. As a hobby we have put limits on the size of still we discuss on the forum at 30 gallons. We do have a commercial section for those that are licensed. In the 15 years I have been involved the evolution at both the craft and hobby level has been amazing. Looking forward to your input.
I ain't got nothing that big, but I just upgraded from a keg to a 26 with fill and drain port. It'll be nice to not have to let it cool to empty and refill. With my age and health I doubt I'd even attempt anything of commercial size. I did step up from a 2" to a 4" to speed things up so I could keep a better eye on my wife, her health ain't so good either. Thanks for the welcome!
If it's got hide or hair, I used to ride it.
Wheels or tracks, I can drive it.
Rotor or fixed wings, I can fly it.
And if it's grain, I'll make a drop outta it!
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Nice to meet you too, Squiggle. I'm always willing to learn as well as help if I can. Have a good one!
If it's got hide or hair, I used to ride it.
Wheels or tracks, I can drive it.
Rotor or fixed wings, I can fly it.
And if it's grain, I'll make a drop outta it!
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Welcome, Looking Forwards to some of your stories and Builds along my Journey,
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Great Intro...
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Nice to meet you!
If it's got hide or hair, I used to ride it.
Wheels or tracks, I can drive it.
Rotor or fixed wings, I can fly it.
And if it's grain, I'll make a drop outta it!
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Welcome 🍻
I drink so much now,on the back of my license it's a list of organs I need.
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