brewfest: clarification
Yet another one of those terms that has changed with age. Boys who were frat boys back in the day, and many who weren't, might think "kegger" "loud music" "dancing - perhaps even on tables or minus articles of clothing" ...and would be wrong. Not sadly or regrettably so, just a different flavor of enjoyable.
This was 20-30 friends in a large backyard recently terraced by the resident newly minted[sic] Master Gardener. Lawn on one level, raised planter boxes of veggies on another level, and a perennials garden near the patio. Couple of large oak trees to round things out. Music? In the house, at a reasonable level, and therefore unheard since it was too gorgeous to be inside.
Assorted yummies on the grill, including some yellowfin caught by our Party Commissioner (he's in his 60s). Group warmly discussing the latest fin prototype, custom-made for us! Nearby, "no shit, there I was..." dive stories are being told, and I noticed my friend's 15-year old sprog in that circle. Wow. I remember my friend not even *having* children!
THAT kind of brewfest. With sodas and wine being consumed right along with the beer, and tomato-planting tips being exchanged next to fish stories.
Yep, I'm sure I've not seen the last of wild parties, but...this too is good in its own way.
Happiness.
This was 20-30 friends in a large backyard recently terraced by the resident newly minted[sic] Master Gardener. Lawn on one level, raised planter boxes of veggies on another level, and a perennials garden near the patio. Couple of large oak trees to round things out. Music? In the house, at a reasonable level, and therefore unheard since it was too gorgeous to be inside.
Assorted yummies on the grill, including some yellowfin caught by our Party Commissioner (he's in his 60s). Group warmly discussing the latest fin prototype, custom-made for us! Nearby, "no shit, there I was..." dive stories are being told, and I noticed my friend's 15-year old sprog in that circle. Wow. I remember my friend not even *having* children!
THAT kind of brewfest. With sodas and wine being consumed right along with the beer, and tomato-planting tips being exchanged next to fish stories.
Yep, I'm sure I've not seen the last of wild parties, but...this too is good in its own way.
Happiness.