CONVOY!!!

The mother ship is telling me I need to spend less time on board, so it's time to plan a vacation.  My current workplace tracks vacation by hours, and once you reach your given allotment, you stop earning and essentially "lose vacation time."  I'm losing, or about to so I need to start planning the next great adventure.  I had been holding off on any big trips as I am saving for the business, but figure it can't hurt to do a research vacation and do a beer tour of the west coast.  Thinking of taking a week, or two maybe.  Driving up or down the coast and hitting breweries, bars, parks and seeing a few friends as well.  I'll work a day here and there to stay afloat and extend the trip.  I've got miles, hotel and AMEX points so we're going to supplement the trip where possible.

So far the initials list of stops are as follows:

• Russian River

• Rouge

• AleSmith

• Port Brewing/ Lost Abbey

• Green Flash

• Stone

• Hair of the Dog

• Descheutes

• Lagunitas

I'm sure there will be more. I'd also like to stop at Pebble Beach, Redwood forest, and some other places.  I have friends in LA, San Fran, Seattle and Portland - so it'll be nice to have some company for the ride and beers at local beer bars.  If you are interested in joining me for a leg, or the whole trip - let me know.  I haven't set dates yet, but I'm aiming for this fall at some point.

Ultimately, the goal will be to fill up on beer for the cellar, experience some cool breweries, research bars, brewery set up, styles, etc.  Also, just to disconnect and explore. 

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[M&G]

planning a vacation without us... where's the love?