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  1. dcbrown73

    What's in your glass tonight?

    So, I had made my first Chardonnay about two years ago. I bottled it somewhere between six and nine months old. (I did half unoaked, and half oaked) I ended up drinking all but about six bottles (5) 750lm, and (1) 375lm within six months of bottling it. To keep the last six bottles. I...
  2. dcbrown73

    Post a photo, any photo

    I collect two things. Guitars and obelisk. I couldn't seem to fit this one in my pocket to bring home. :(
  3. dcbrown73

    Falcon Heavy

    You need to reset until you understand all the considerations. Most importantly, the Falcon Heavy will only lift HALF as much as the SLS will overall. It only matches it in it's maiden flight. Secondly, for DEEP SPACE travel, (the main idea behind the SLS) you are going to need HUGE capacity...
  4. dcbrown73

    Falcon Heavy

    The SLS Rocket is supposed to launch December of next year. It will be the most powerful rocket ever built. The first test flight is supposed to be around 70-75 tons of cargo, with an expected max of closer to 145 tons (an empty Boeing 757-200 weights 128,840 lbs or 64 tons) of cargo it...
  5. dcbrown73

    New guy in CT

    Welcome <--- Also in Connecticut. So is geek, but beware of geek. o_O:D
  6. dcbrown73

    Post a photo, any photo

    My GF does similar. She has a business called Honey Bee Candies, she makes elaborately decorated candies, cookies, and cupcakes.
  7. dcbrown73

    Bitcoins, anyone?

    Many people try to use the dollar vs bitcoin not being backed by anything, but that is a flawed comparison. The dollar is backed by the US government and it's ability to pay its debts. Which is why US treasury bills / bonds are considered risk free investments. Bitcoin is backed by...
  8. dcbrown73

    Bitcoins, anyone?

    Bitcoin doesn't have any intrinsic value. That by definition should tell you it's not an investment. It's 100% speculative which means you're gambling. Since it's gambling, most will lose at the game. So ask yourself. Are you the patsy, or is it the all other people that are playing the...
  9. dcbrown73

    So what did Santa bring you this Xmas?

    Ha! You're doing it wrong! :D
  10. dcbrown73

    Post a photo, any photo

    Yeah, as an IT guy I was always able to work from home and still can except now that I'm executive management. I have to set the example and come into the office during snow storms! bleep bleep bleep! Of course we only get about five holidays a year too. My company closes for almost...
  11. dcbrown73

    WineXpert Limited Edition Chardonnay / Chenin Blanc

    Anyone else order this Wine Expert Limited Edition Chardonnay Chenin Blanc blend? I just received notice from Label Peelers that it arrived and has now shipped. I really wanted a straight Chenin Blanc, but damnit. Those have been difficult to find in stock. I ordered this one back in early...
  12. dcbrown73

    Post a photo, any photo

    Yes, and as of right now. The office will be open. :(
  13. dcbrown73

    Why bulk age in a carboy?

    This. At least six months in the carboy for whites to ensure all sediment is dropped. Nine to twelve months for reds for both the sediment reason and a keep your damn hands off me reason. Degassing completes within six months, so there is that. Then I just bury the finished bottles so I...
  14. dcbrown73

    Post your labels here

    I did a test blend about two weeks ago. Originally it tasted like cough medicine, but after a few days. It started to meld into something very good. This was a different brandy and I couldn't get the original brand again. This batch was blended with Hiram Walker Cherry Brandy. Now, I love...
  15. dcbrown73

    Post your labels here

    So, I took 13 bottles of my Cherry Chocolate Walnut wine and mixed it with 13 bottles of Cherry Brandy to produce my first port style wine. I have (24) 750ml, and (3) 375ml tasters. Here she is all labeled up! I bottled a single of the straight cherry wine, but I'm lacking corks so the...
  16. dcbrown73

    Post a photo, any photo

    As noted previously. The Astronomical Society of France published my Messier 45 (The Pleiades Cluster) image. They said the cover, but it ended up being a full page images within the magazine and I think I'm happier about that because the Pleiades on the cover was miss-mashed with other stuff...
  17. dcbrown73

    So what did Santa bring you this Xmas?

    Cool story John. My father is still alive, but it was my grandfather that actually raised me. (Mother and father separated and father was in the Navy) Anyhow, I have all my grandfather's watches, pocket knives he collected over the years. I also have his last wallet that includes everything...
  18. dcbrown73

    So what did Santa bring you this Xmas?

    Love Star Trek!
  19. dcbrown73

    So what did Santa bring you this Xmas?

    Oh I will. I take immaculate care of my guitars! As for the Gretsch. For my next electric I've been gravitating towards a Gretsch hollow body too. It's a deep gravity well too! Though since it will be my first. I think I want to start on the lower end to ensure I'm ready to invest heavily...
  20. dcbrown73

    So what did Santa bring you this Xmas?

    Yes, it has the electronics inside. The 414 is the series, string layout, and and body type definition. The ce part at the end defines the extra differences. c=cutaway (so you can get to the high frets) and e=electronics. So, 414ce stands for 400 Series guitar, six string, grand auditorium...
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