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Red Alert: Israel

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 8th, 2014 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Earlier this week I downloaded the Red Alert: Israel app to my iPhone. Installing the app coincided with the latest ceasefire between hamas terrorists and Israel, so I forgot all about it. That is until early Friday morning when I was awoken by an aler…



Irish Problems

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 8th, 2014 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Apparently, if you are posting bond in Ireland, you better bring your own pen to sign the paperwork.The lack of biros at one of the busiest garda stations in the country has been blamed for a number of recent public order incidents. A number of pe…



Richmond Incentives for Stone Brewing

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 7th, 2014 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We’ve known for awhile that Richmond, VA is on the short list of locations for future Stone Brewing location. This week the Richmond City Council took action to help make that happen.In a meeting that lasted just a few minutes, the Richmond City Counci…



It’s Called a Clue

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 7th, 2014 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Reportedly from the mouth of a muslim terrorist after a sudden wind blew the missile aimed for Israel off course.“We do aim them, but their God changes their path in mid-air.”Take the hint, barbarians.
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Glassware, the Old and the New

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 6th, 2014 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s no secret, we’re fans of beer glassware around here. That fondness is based more on fun than anything else. Yes, I agree that there is truth in the idea that certain beers are better served in specific glasses, but in the end it all comes down to …



Ego Crusher

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 5th, 2014 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Sports

Just as soon as I’m feeling pretty good about my shooting, I come across this video.Yea, that’s a 1,000 yard shot, off hand. With a revolver. On the second try. The man is a machine. I’m pretty jealous of his ammo shelf too. 
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Get Bent Mountain IPA

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 5th, 2014 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

After a quick visit to the range, it was time to enjoy a good beer. (I say that a lot, don’t I?) The selection for the evening was Get Bent Mountain IPA from Parkway Brewing in Salem, VA. This was one of the beers I picked up specifically to mark Virgi…



It Was a Good Sunday

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 4th, 2014 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

After Mass on Sunday morning, we headed to the grocery store to pick up a few odds and ends for the week ahead, not the least of which were a few more Virginia craft beers. An inventory of my beer fridge had revealed a shortage of beers for Virginia Cr…



August Is Virginia Craft Beer Month

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 2nd, 2014 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s Craft Beer Month in Virginia. Any excuse for a party, I guess. There are lots of events planned around the Commonwealth to celebrate the great beer brewed in Virginia. The Virginia Craft Brewers Guild is the driver behind the month-long recog…



Happy Birthday, Faithful Companion

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 1st, 2014 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Our faithful family canine, Colonel Mulholland of the Irish Brigade, or Colonel for short, turns 12 years old today. He’s a Brittaney, and as such a natural hunter, though he’s been solely a house dog. He is however quite adept at catching moles and vo…