I'm a little late to the party on commenting on this but I'll add my two cents. I've brewed many batches of beer and 95% of them have been a success. Like multiple people have said, be clean. I will also add that if you don't want a skunky taste, don't use green or clear bottles. Use Amber glass. UV light destroys the isohumulones of the hops and that's what makes beer skunky. Our perfected beer was a honey pale ale. We never went full grain but did half grain recipes and used a malt for our wort. Good luck and enjoy.

Two years ago I spent 9 weeks traveling from Guatemala to Panama. I only used the internet to book a hotel once or twice. No email, no facebook, no cell phones no nothing. This might be a bit easier for me since my wife and I both have no cell phones...never have. It was great although I did get very homesick. The cool thing was when I got home I had a lot of stories to share as well as photos. Nowadays people know all about your trip since they saw the photos, read the blog posts, etc in real time. There is nothing to talk about upon your return. This was how I backpacked Europe in the 90's and I prefer it.

Hey Wil, hopefully with an early start you'll be off early enough to enjoy the beautiful weather today here in Vancity. While in town you and if you find yourself in a pub, you should try a couple local ales... Raven Cream Ale or Driftwood Ale. Good beers 'cause tomorrow is going to be rainy again. Have a good weekend all.

Nice and Sunny in Vancity today...

Your readers have good taste in comics. My reading list runs in a similar vein. Morning Glories is great as was the first issue of of Nick Spencer's other Image book "Infinite Vacation". Invincible is great (the delays suck though) as is all of Kurt Busik's Astro City. I like Superhero books that show the heroes in another light (more realistic?). Irredeemable and Incorruptible are interesting takes on the superhero too (Art is so-so on Incorruptible). John Byrne's Next Men was cool too (Haven't read the new issues yet). I...love...Fables. Willingham is a great writer. Such a great book. I really like Luca Rossi's art on the House of Mystery. I want some of those original pages...can't find them anywhere. Walking Dead is super good too... So much to read, so little time...

Enjoyed your Awesome hour on Friday. I had to dip out early to catch Frank Quitely. I also missed the Guild panel. So much going on. Maybe next time we'll get a chance to meet. Next time you're in Vancouver...beers and board games?

Cool. I will track you down tomorrow. Cheers!

Hey Wil, I will be at ECCC once again this year, making the short trip from Vancouver, Canada with a couple friends. I look forward to partaking in your Awesome Hour. Have a good con!