tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post3370407055256826857..comments2024-03-29T08:54:05.713-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Brewery Tours and Beer MemoriesMisadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-90761742878304337082016-02-18T07:51:13.522-05:002016-02-18T07:51:13.522-05:00What a terrible experience! But I'm jealous th...What a terrible experience! But I'm jealous that you got to pet the Clydesdales. They came to town once in the last years of Don's life to do a parade but with a wheelchair I didn't want to tackle the crowds. Instead, we went out to the horse range where we knew they were staying and watched them in the field just being horses, not celebrities.<br /><br />One of the reasons I don'Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-86160185398133270352016-02-18T06:17:38.405-05:002016-02-18T06:17:38.405-05:00Years ago, when we were visiting my sister in New ...Years ago, when we were visiting my sister in New Hampshire, we decided to visit the Anheuser Busch brewery. My sister and B-I-L took us to a local diner for breakfast. We ate bacon and eggs. On the way to the brewery, I started to feel sick. I was feeling pretty bad by the time we took the tour. The tour took us through a couple of climate changes, one was very warm. I barely made it through theBella Rumhttp://bellarum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-12213861632852688912016-02-15T20:41:49.601-05:002016-02-15T20:41:49.601-05:00I kind of get the impression that "tasting&qu...I kind of get the impression that "tasting" different kinds of beer in mini glasses is more the goal in these places than getting drunk. Who would have ever guessed it could be a yuppie thing to do? <br /><br />I know several people with "teeny, tiny problems" with drinking wine, but they don't know it. So good for you for recognizing yours. Sugar is my downfall too.I'Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-16493211626251602872016-02-15T19:42:29.277-05:002016-02-15T19:42:29.277-05:00My husband and sons are beer drinkers and love try...My husband and sons are beer drinkers and love trying all the microbrews and taking brewery tours. They would love to visit the one you visited. Me? I have ALWAYS hated the taste and even the smell of beer. When I drank, I drank wine (preferring Chardonnay), but when I felt I was maybe developing a teeny, tiny problem with drinking more than I intended to on occasion, I quit drinking donnajurenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799559087972759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-12663004411825462332016-02-14T18:33:44.955-05:002016-02-14T18:33:44.955-05:00I was surprised when the tour guide talked about a...I was surprised when the tour guide talked about anti-oxidants and B12 in beer. I didn't think there was anything redeemable or healthy about beer. LOL<br /><br />My mom's upbringing has a serious influence in how she raised me to be independent. As for Don I have written about the "ghosts" he dealt with when we first met but I never put a name to those ghosts before now.<br /><Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-67552756102791093432016-02-14T18:19:04.647-05:002016-02-14T18:19:04.647-05:00Kentucky Breakfast Stout. I can smell it from her...Kentucky Breakfast Stout. I can smell it from here, and my, how rich and smooth. I adore stout - Guinness, any stout, loaded with flavor, vitamin B12 and anti-oxidants. Best on tap in a pub. So-so from a bottle. Not my go-to drink at home.<br /><br />Alcoholism in families sure does deprive the kids. I'm glad your Mom grew up to pick a good husband and raise a daughter who didn't GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-35818575355878439912016-02-14T16:43:44.720-05:002016-02-14T16:43:44.720-05:00I don't think they even have wine in their tap...I don't think they even have wine in their tap room but you can get sodas. I like wine, too.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-48004905726769076222016-02-14T16:15:49.699-05:002016-02-14T16:15:49.699-05:00I'm glad you had a great time. I would have l...I'm glad you had a great time. I would have loved that tour, but like you I'm not a fan of beer. Now a nice glass of wine is another thing.<br /><br />Have a terrific day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-80856842364448077502016-02-14T12:46:45.342-05:002016-02-14T12:46:45.342-05:00I don't plan to be dead. I'll only be 90! ...I don't plan to be dead. I'll only be 90! LOLMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-1587124738916184462016-02-14T11:07:16.056-05:002016-02-14T11:07:16.056-05:00Don't worry--we will be dead before the 20th y...Don't worry--we will be dead before the 20th year sadiversary! Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-34482076291911852812016-02-14T09:33:34.497-05:002016-02-14T09:33:34.497-05:00That's too bad! Hope you're all back to no...That's too bad! Hope you're all back to normal soon.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-42288923256948693982016-02-14T09:09:27.358-05:002016-02-14T09:09:27.358-05:00Hi Jean. I'm back from my cruise or should I s...Hi Jean. I'm back from my cruise or should I say a week ago. I've been sick since the Thursday of my cruise. There were many people hacking and coughing on the ship. The cruise was OK but being sick doesn't make it good. maybe next year will be ready. See you soon my friend.<br /><br />Cruisin PaulCruisin Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137904435537645207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-36488332385488524402016-02-14T08:16:28.118-05:002016-02-14T08:16:28.118-05:00They have a sign in the brewery that says, "I...They have a sign in the brewery that says, "It's not how many beers that you drink, it's about enjoying the drink in your hand. They make 21 different beers with only 7 of them available year-around. I think it would be fun to try the sampler sizes. Trays of samplers have become a big deal in this area and I can see why. Sam Adams is what I buy if I'm having company over. I just Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-13149015417309510622016-02-14T03:24:09.133-05:002016-02-14T03:24:09.133-05:00Was your assumption that the poor widow had been h...Was your assumption that the poor widow had been having a very difficult time for the past twenty years? That really is very sad.<br /><br />I am a beer drinker and I have been on a few good brewery tours including the Anheiswer Busch factory in St Louis. That was historically interesting because the buildings were very attractive with old pictorial tiles and iron decorations. I have never Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-72190912369669622922016-02-13T08:31:32.755-05:002016-02-13T08:31:32.755-05:00I don't know how people recover from the thing...I don't know how people recover from the things you mention in your last paragraph. But they do. I would imagine a veil of sadness follows them around though, well hidden at times and not so others. You are right: if they can do it we can too.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-66074491799323882792016-02-13T08:27:08.342-05:002016-02-13T08:27:08.342-05:00The ladies who had raspberry beer all loved it. If...The ladies who had raspberry beer all loved it. If I were ever to go back that's the one I'd try next. I do love hard root beer and hard cider and will get that with dinner when available. (I do love my "new" bedroom!)<br /><br />My senior hall is growing so populate I'm worried it won't be as great in the future. One, they are looking for another building and the one weMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-89229119761035925642016-02-13T06:30:19.848-05:002016-02-13T06:30:19.848-05:00In regard to the last sentence of your blog, peopl...In regard to the last sentence of your blog, people seem to be different. I look at Sheryl Sandberg, back to work after less than a month after her husband's death. I cannot imagine doing that. I couldn't. Strong character, family support, whatever - at the end of the working day, its just you and the young children. I then think of Queen Victoria's very long grief in widowhood - the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-42484612154081951652016-02-13T02:40:30.813-05:002016-02-13T02:40:30.813-05:00I've said it before, but will say it again: I ...I've said it before, but will say it again: I envy you the Seniors Club greatly! <br /><br />I acquired a taste for alcohol late in life. I like ice cold beer and wine - used to become cross eyed/giggly after one glass, but now a bit better! Like drinks with good food and company. Sometimes, will get a bottle for myself and have a glass with dinner, especially at the end of a day spent on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com