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But his sediment was pretty much the same that it mostly wasn't worth what you got out of it for the time spent.
My Son in Law before Covid was brewing beer with a neighbor. They had quite a set up and while I don’t really like beer it was decent. But as they both told it at a party they sort of realized how much work it was to create.
Now the SIL grows grapes for wine on 100+ acres. But he doesn’t make wine, he sells the grapes to vineyards on contract for them to make wines. This Spring will be the start of year 6 for him
My new book is out for delivery. Looking forward to reading this information.
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TLOC
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Today is Friday, January 30, 2026
The History of Today
1798 - The first brawl in the U.S. House of Representatives took place. Congressmen Matthew Lyon and Roger Griswold fought on the House floor.
1862 - The U.S. Navy's first ironclad warship, the "Monitor", was launched.
1933 - "The Lone Ranger" was heard on radio for the first time. The program ran for 2,956 episodes and ended in 1955.
1958 - The first two-way moving sidewalk was put in service at Love Field in Dallas, TX. The length of the walkway through the airport was 1,435 feet.
1994 - Peter Leko became the world's youngest-ever grand master in chess.
1995 - Researchers from the U.S. National Institutes of Health announced that clinical trials had demonstrated the effectiveness of the first preventative treatment for sickle cell anemia.
1997 - A New Jersey judge ruled that the unborn child of a female prisoner must have legal representation. He denied the prisoner bail reduction to enable her to leave the jail and obtain an abortion
The History of Today
1798 - The first brawl in the U.S. House of Representatives took place. Congressmen Matthew Lyon and Roger Griswold fought on the House floor.
1862 - The U.S. Navy's first ironclad warship, the "Monitor", was launched.
1933 - "The Lone Ranger" was heard on radio for the first time. The program ran for 2,956 episodes and ended in 1955.
1958 - The first two-way moving sidewalk was put in service at Love Field in Dallas, TX. The length of the walkway through the airport was 1,435 feet.
1994 - Peter Leko became the world's youngest-ever grand master in chess.
1995 - Researchers from the U.S. National Institutes of Health announced that clinical trials had demonstrated the effectiveness of the first preventative treatment for sickle cell anemia.
1997 - A New Jersey judge ruled that the unborn child of a female prisoner must have legal representation. He denied the prisoner bail reduction to enable her to leave the jail and obtain an abortion
migalyto
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Jan 30, 1965
State funeral for Winston Churchill at St Paul's Cathedral in London; at the time, the world's largest-ever state funeral.
State funeral for Winston Churchill at St Paul's Cathedral in London; at the time, the world's largest-ever state funeral.
migalyto
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Jan 30, 1958
Explorer 1 became the first artificial space satellite orbited by the United States, marking the country's entry into the space race.
Explorer 1 became the first artificial space satellite orbited by the United States, marking the country's entry into the space race.
TLOC
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Today is Saturday, January 31, 2026
The History of Today
1865 - In America, Gen. Robert E. Lee was named general-in-chief of the Confederate armies.
1930 - U.S. Navy Lt. Ralph S. Barnaby became the first glider pilot to have his craft released from a dirigible, a large blimp, at Lakehurst, NJ.
1940 - The first Social Security check was issued by the U.S. Government.
1949 - The first TV daytime soap opera was broadcast from NBC's station in Chicago, IL. It was titled, "These Are My Children."
1971 - Astronauts, Alan B. Shepard Jr., Edgar D. Mitchell and Stuart A. Roosa, blasted off aboard Apollo 14 on a mission to the moon.
1982 - Sandy Duncan gave her final performance as "Peter Pan" in Los Angeles, CA. She completed 956 performances without missing a show.
1990 - McDonald's Corp. opened its first fast-food restaurant in Moscow.
The History of Today
1865 - In America, Gen. Robert E. Lee was named general-in-chief of the Confederate armies.
1930 - U.S. Navy Lt. Ralph S. Barnaby became the first glider pilot to have his craft released from a dirigible, a large blimp, at Lakehurst, NJ.
1940 - The first Social Security check was issued by the U.S. Government.
1949 - The first TV daytime soap opera was broadcast from NBC's station in Chicago, IL. It was titled, "These Are My Children."
1971 - Astronauts, Alan B. Shepard Jr., Edgar D. Mitchell and Stuart A. Roosa, blasted off aboard Apollo 14 on a mission to the moon.
1982 - Sandy Duncan gave her final performance as "Peter Pan" in Los Angeles, CA. She completed 956 performances without missing a show.
1990 - McDonald's Corp. opened its first fast-food restaurant in Moscow.
migalyto
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Feb 1, 1979
On this day in 1979, homebrewing was officially legalized. In October 1978 U.S. Pres. Jimmy Carter signed HRT 1337, a relatively average transportation bill. Hidden within the bill, however, one amendment made homebrewing beer and wine legal, allowing hobbyists to brew 100 gallons of alcohol on an annual basis. The American craft beer revolution had been underway since the 1960s, and the legalization of homebrewing further spurred the movement along. Vibrant brewing festivals and competitions were established, and the American Homebrewers Association formed at the end of 1978.
On this day in 1979, homebrewing was officially legalized. In October 1978 U.S. Pres. Jimmy Carter signed HRT 1337, a relatively average transportation bill. Hidden within the bill, however, one amendment made homebrewing beer and wine legal, allowing hobbyists to brew 100 gallons of alcohol on an annual basis. The American craft beer revolution had been underway since the 1960s, and the legalization of homebrewing further spurred the movement along. Vibrant brewing festivals and competitions were established, and the American Homebrewers Association formed at the end of 1978.
RhB Michael
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I used to do that for a couple of years until it became a chore and I stopped. It was pretty good beer, but it wasn't worth the effort for the amount produced.
migalyto
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My BIL was on the kick for a while of brew your own at home and got really good results from the sample bottles he would share with me.
But his sediment was pretty much the same that it mostly wasn't worth what you got out of it for the time spent.
TLOC
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My Son in Law before Covid was brewing beer with a neighbor. They had quite a set up and while I don’t really like beer it was decent. But as they both told it at a party they sort of realized how much work it was to create.
Now the SIL grows grapes for wine on 100+ acres. But he doesn’t make wine, he sells the grapes to vineyards on contract for them to make wines. This Spring will be the start of year 6 for him
TLOC
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Today is Sunday, February 1, 2026
The History of Today
1790 - The U.S. Supreme Court convened for the first time in New York City.
1862 - "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," by Julia Ward Howe, was first published in the "Atlantic Monthly."
1884 - The first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was published.
1913 - Grand Central Terminal (also referred to as Grand Central Station) opened in New York City, NY. It was the largest train station in the world.
1976 - "Sonny and Cher" resumed on TV despite a real-life divorce.
1996 - Visa and Mastercard announced security measures that would make it safe to shop on the Internet.
The History of Today
1790 - The U.S. Supreme Court convened for the first time in New York City.
1862 - "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," by Julia Ward Howe, was first published in the "Atlantic Monthly."
1884 - The first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was published.
1913 - Grand Central Terminal (also referred to as Grand Central Station) opened in New York City, NY. It was the largest train station in the world.
1976 - "Sonny and Cher" resumed on TV despite a real-life divorce.
1996 - Visa and Mastercard announced security measures that would make it safe to shop on the Internet.
migalyto
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Jan 2, 1887
On this day in 1887, a group in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, searched for a rodent to predict the weather. They found a groundhog (named Punxsutawney Phil), who saw his shadow, which meant six more weeks of winter were imminent. If he hadn't, that would have meant spring was approaching. Groundhog Day's roots trace back to the Christian holiday Candlemas, a holiday dating to the 4th century which was also based around predicting the weather.
On this day in 1887, a group in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, searched for a rodent to predict the weather. They found a groundhog (named Punxsutawney Phil), who saw his shadow, which meant six more weeks of winter were imminent. If he hadn't, that would have meant spring was approaching. Groundhog Day's roots trace back to the Christian holiday Candlemas, a holiday dating to the 4th century which was also based around predicting the weather.
TLOC
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Today is Monday, February 2, 2026
The History of Today
1536 - The Argentine city of Buenos Aires was founded by Pedro de Mendoza of Spain.
1887 -
1897 - The Pennsylvania state capitol in Harrisburg was destroyed by fire. The new statehouse was dedicated nine years later on the same site.
1900 - Six U.S. cities, Boston, Detroit, Milwaukee, Baltimore, Chicago and St. Louis, agreed to form baseball's American League.
1967 - The American Basketball Association was formed by representatives of the NBA.
1981 - "Late Night with David Letterman" premiered on NBC.
The History of Today
1536 - The Argentine city of Buenos Aires was founded by Pedro de Mendoza of Spain.
1887 -
1897 - The Pennsylvania state capitol in Harrisburg was destroyed by fire. The new statehouse was dedicated nine years later on the same site.
1900 - Six U.S. cities, Boston, Detroit, Milwaukee, Baltimore, Chicago and St. Louis, agreed to form baseball's American League.
1967 - The American Basketball Association was formed by representatives of the NBA.
1981 - "Late Night with David Letterman" premiered on NBC.
TLOC
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1967 the post above shows the ABA established by representatives of the NBA.
My recollection was there were no NBA members involved. These were owners who could not get teams into the NBA so formed their own league. The Red, white and blue ball was a neat marketing trick. It stayed around long enough till 1976 ( my wedding year) when a handful of teams were merged to the NBA
My recollection was there were no NBA members involved. These were owners who could not get teams into the NBA so formed their own league. The Red, white and blue ball was a neat marketing trick. It stayed around long enough till 1976 ( my wedding year) when a handful of teams were merged to the NBA
RhB Michael
RhB Lokführer
My new book is out for delivery. Looking forward to reading this information.
migalyto
Well-Known Member
Feb 3, 1995
American astronaut Eileen Collins became the first woman to pilot a space shuttle, the Discovery.
American astronaut Eileen Collins became the first woman to pilot a space shuttle, the Discovery.
TLOC
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Today is Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The History of Today
1690 - The first paper money in America was issued by the Massachusetts colony. The currency was used to pay soldiers that were fighting in the war against Quebec.
1783 - Spain recognized the independence of the United States.
1815 - The world's first commercial cheese factory was established in Switzerland.
1913 - The 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. It authorized the power to impose and collect income tax.
1919 - The League of Nations held its first meeting in Paris.
The History of Today
1690 - The first paper money in America was issued by the Massachusetts colony. The currency was used to pay soldiers that were fighting in the war against Quebec.
1783 - Spain recognized the independence of the United States.
1815 - The world's first commercial cheese factory was established in Switzerland.
1913 - The 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. It authorized the power to impose and collect income tax.
1919 - The League of Nations held its first meeting in Paris.
migalyto
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Jan 4, 1945
During the final stages of World War II, the Yalta Conference opened with Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin meeting to plan the final defeat and occupation of Nazi Germany.
During the final stages of World War II, the Yalta Conference opened with Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin meeting to plan the final defeat and occupation of Nazi Germany.
migalyto
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Feb 5, 1971
Apollo 14, 3rd US manned Moon expedition, lands near Fra Mauro Alan Shepard & Edward Mitchell (Apollo 14) walk on Moon for 4 hrs.
Apollo 14, 3rd US manned Moon expedition, lands near Fra Mauro Alan Shepard & Edward Mitchell (Apollo 14) walk on Moon for 4 hrs.
migalyto
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