...And I'm back!!

Well, I finally got the internet and cable hooked up, and let me tell you it couldn't have come any sooner. Don't get me wrong there is plenty to do around here (mostly house work, still). I could check out the local pubs, go to the beach, find a trail to hike on, go to a pub, head north the San Francisco, go south to Monterey, did I mention go to a pub.

When I moved up here I was worried. I was worried about the type of beers, breweries, and fellow beer drinkers I would find. I was used to what I had in San Diego and I liked it. I had my homebrew club, the local german place where I could find great beers, and awesome breweries that were more than happy to see me (they didn't know who I was, but they were happy to have the business.) I was very content there and I was concerned that I wasn't going to be able to find the same quality of zymurgy that I was accustomed to, well I was wrong.

There are some amazing beers and breweries along the northern coast. I haven't had an opportunity to experience the breweries yet, but I have been trying out their beers. Lagunitas, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery, Boulder Creek Brewery... and the list goes on. I must say I am impressed, in fact I am having an Organic Dread Brown Ale from Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing whilst I am writing this. I am excited about the potential that lay ahead of me and as I discover them I will share them with all the world, or at least the people who are reading this.

If you know of any good breweries in Northern California please share them with me. I want to find them all and with your help I think I can. So tip one up, shoot me an email about a brewery, and help me out in the hunt.

Cheers!!

I'm still here!!

Hi everyone,
I haven't written in a few weeks, I feel like I am letting down my millions of fans, maybe not. I recently moved to Capitola, CA. This is a small beach town just south of Santa Cruz. It is quite a change from where we came from. It is beautiful here, but it is also very unfamiliar. It will take some time to get used to it. I also started a new job last week that is very demanding, but it is also a very good step for me, us, and out future, just have to keep telling myself that.

We haven't had internet for the past 3 weeks, and it is starting to wear on us. It will be installed on Monday and we cannot wait. It has been very difficult for Carol because her business is based on the web. She has been having to go to local coffee shops, buy coffee or tea, and get the code for the wi-fi for two hours. It's been interesting to say the least.

One good thing, though is that there is a Whole Foods just down the road. It has just about everything that we need. Once we finally get completely unpacked and downsize our belongings I am going to cook a fantastic home cooked meal. I can hardly wait.

On a funny note, we went to the local "mall" and looked for stuff for the house. It really felt like it was straight out of the 80's. I am not a huge mall fan, but this was ridiculous. I think there were around 30 stores, all useless, and four department stores, 2 of which were shut down. Quite a culture shock coming from southern California.

Well I just wanted to let you all know that I am still around, and when I get internet in the house, and I have an opportunity to venture out and get local beers and food I will let you know all about it. Until then, don't forget a bout me, I will return.

Cheers!