Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple.

First official meeting of 2008 was held at Our Gang's Lounge thursday night. The dogfish 60 min IPA kicked early with no reinforcements. The old Yule log remained lit as we chewed on the remaining St. Nikolaus bock and Mad Elf for the remainder of the evening. Although our next Repeal Day Celebration is some 328 days, and a leap day, 329 days away, it became clear that we must find a way to observe our Icelandic brothers repeal of prohibition of March 1st, 1989. March 1st is only a month a way. Let us tip one for our friends in Reykjavik.

It was a good time for sure. Thanks for all who came out and took such the oath. Cheers.

The Race Was On

The Frostbite Foot Race was a success, dampened only somewhat by the rain. Margie dogs, pizza, and endless varieties of fried cheeses were just some of the fare greeting us at the various stops. Complimentary Penn Dark was served at the last stop. Enjoy some of the pics of the event. It will be time again next Thursday (1/17) for the BOARD to gather and start operationalizing some dreams and hopes into the valley's next Repeal Day Celebration. Location to be announced.

Frostbite

It's been awhile but the BOARD is getting back together and the blog will be updated again. Sort of. Many of us are meeting for the annual Frostbite Foodtaste Footrace. Hope everyone has been training because it can be a long one.

Participating in this year's event are the ACT, 804, Billy's Black & Gold, Our Gang's Lounge, Side Pocket Cafe, The Wave, The Marigold, Chestnut St. Café, Quaker Steak & Lube, an outdoor "Tailgate Stop" catered by Penn Pilsner and Basilone's of Farrell and Tully's. The final destination of the event will be Tully's where participants can warm up and watch the awards ceremony at 10 p.m.

For more information, check out the Vindy article.

http://www4.vindy.com/content/entertainment/334614225774059.php

Remember it's not a sprint, it's a marathon. Good Luck to everyone running in the event and may you all make it to the finish.