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# Draught House aka DH - October 31
| | |
| :------------------- | :---------------- |
| Location | 4112 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756 |
| Beerlist | https://www.draughthouse.com/drinks |
| Attendees | Marcus, Steve, Stephen, Marty, Eric, Dan, Stephen's Neighbor ( I'll ask his name next call I go to ) |
| Notes | Trophy Bitter was good enough we drank two pitchers of it. The cask was rejected by Eric, Steve and Stephen but Iain was fine to drink it. I rambled a bit was not really mentally checked in as much as I'd hoped. I think my snoring has moved back into sleep blocking due to my tremendous weight gain. Warned Iain and Dan I'd be out next week |
# The ABGB (Double Dose) - October 24
| | |
| :------------------- | :---------------- |
| Location | 1305 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704 |
| Beerlist | http://www.theabgb.com/ |
| Attendees | Marcus, Steve, Stephen, Eric, Marty, Linda (Marty's wife), Linda's German realitve, Dan, Francis, Bill's son in Law, Bill |
| Notes | Was a big group with alot going on almost too much had trouble engaging. Stayed behind for music again this time Eric was there too we got to see and hear Rhinestone Renegades https://www.therhinestonerenegades.com/ |
# The ABGB - October 17
| | |
| :------------------- | :---------------- |
| Location | 1305 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704 |
| Beerlist | http://www.theabgb.com/ |
| Attendees | Marcus, Steve, Stephen, Eric, Marty, Dan |
| Notes | Good beer good times. I stayed behind and watched a guy and his wife sing. Bought 2 slices of pizza too. CD is pretty good music Forrest Mccurren https://forrestmccurren.com/ |
# Lazarus 2 - October 10
| | |
| :------------------- | :---------------- |
| Location | 4803 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751 |
| Beerlist | https://lazarusbrewing.com/our-beer/ |
| Attendees | Marcus, Steve, Stephen, Marty, Iain maybe I am recording this on 2024-11-01 brain is fuzzy |
| Notes | Beer was ok. Eric continues his streak of missing out on Lazarus. |
# Austin Beer Works (Sprinkle Valley) - October 3
| | |
| :------------------- | :---------------- |
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| Notes | Flavor Country, Vienna Lager, Floaty, IPA. Had a great time was fun to catch up with Martin. Wish I was keeping up with news more I only had kind of boring tech stuff to talk about. Marty got a cheese sticks order wasn't quite the snack we had hoped for the taco truck was closed bummer. |
# Pint House Pizza Burnet - September 26
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| :------------------- | :---------------- |

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title = 'Texas Craft Brewers Festival 2024'
date = 2024-11-19T02:12:42Z
draft = false
summary = 'A short summary of going to the craft beer festival.'
series = "Luna Juice"
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On November 16th, 2024, the Texas Craft Brewers Festival took over Fiesta Gardens, running from noon to 6:15 PM. VIPs enjoyed early access at 12:00 PM, while general admission folks like me entered at 2:00 PM. With live music, numerous food trucks, and a fantastic variety of craft beers, it was an event beer enthusiasts wouldn't want to miss.
Getting There: A Tale of Tacos and Transit
Despite a less-than-perfect experience with the bus from the Airport when I got back from a recent trip to Seattle, I decided to give public transit another try. Leaving my house around 12:10 PM, I aimed to arrive at the festival by 1:30 PM, well before the 2:00 PM start for general admission. Navigation apps suggested leaving for the bus stop by 12:30 PM, so I figured I had just enough time to grab a quick bite from the taco shack nearby.
Plans changed when I reached the bus stop, taco in hand, only to find two buses parked with no drivers - apparently on their lunch breaks. I made the best of it, eating my food on one of the parked buses and waiting for the driver to return. Eventually, we got moving. After a 45 minute ride, I reached my transfer point, waited 20 minutes for the next bus, and finally arrived near the festival. It was easy to spot - crowds of festival goers and lively energy made it clear I was in the right place. The line was long, it was moving quickly. So I was in by 2:15pm. Kudos to CapMetro for a relatively smooth trip!
For the return trip, I opted for a Lyft, which cost $20 plus tip and got me home without any hassle.
**The Festival Layout**
If you've been to this festival before, the setup will feel familiar, but for newcomers, here's a breakdown:
Each brewery occupies a tailgating-style tent, complete with uniform signage. The signs display the brewery's name, their town, and the beers they're serving, with special offerings highlighted. Breweries are line up in two giant concentric circles around a central pavillion, which hosts live music. Big sponsors like Celis Brewery, Austin Beer Works, Saint Arnold, and Pint House Pizza occupy prime spots close to the stage, while the experimental brewers, like Jester King, were more along the periphery. ( I haven't figured out how to do photos with my posts using hugo yet. I hope I do by the next beer thing and I'll post the photos. )
The food court anchors one end of the festival, offering plenty of sustenance between beer samplings. Just so you know the food trucks were
- Burro Cheese Kitchen
- Crave Hotdogs and BBQ
- Garbo's Lobster
- Shawarma Point
- The Mighty Cone
- Yapa Artisan Empanadas
What sets this festival apart is the sheer variety of breweries representing Texas, from big players to smaller gems. It's a reminder of the vibrant craft beer scene that extends well beyond Austin. You can checkout the full details on [their site](https://tickets.texascraftbrewersfestival.org/e/texas-craft-brewers-festival-2024).
Beer Sampling: My Highlights
The festival operates on a ticket system: your entry includes 10 tickets for 10 beer samples, and you can buy more for $5 per set of 10. Each sample comes in a small 2–3 oz plastic cup. After each pour, rinse your cup at water stations to keep flavors distinct.
Here are some of the beers I tried, along with my thoughts:
Twin Peaks Brewing (Irving, TX): Drop Dead Red. A malty red ale that was enjoyable but didn't blow me away.
Prost Ale House (Pflugerville, TX): Blitzbahn German Pilsner. Crisp with a pleasant hop profile. Prost is celebrating their anniversary on December 21st, so I might stop by for more.
Pecan Street Brewing (Johnson City, TX): Tried both their Resin Project IPA and 13-Degree Czech Pilsner. The Pilsner stood out for its strong yeast flavor, making it one of my favorites.
Jester King Brewery: Their German Pilsner featured their signature yeast notes.
Bird Creek Brewing (Temple, TX): Ghost Beach Rice Lager. This was a surprise hit - sweet, refreshing, and easily my favorite rice-based beer to date.
Saint Arnold's Brewing Company (Houston, TX): 2013 Pumpkinator. A high-ABV delight, full of rich flavors. It was delightful. I slammed it!
Live Oak Brewing (Austin, TX): Death Putt Cold IPA. A straightforward cold IPA that lived up to its name.
Ghost Note Brewing: Foeder-Aged Farmhouse Ale. A high-ABV beer with a balanced flavor - not too sour, not too heavy.
Southern Roots Brewing Company (Waco, TX): New Zealand Pilsner. Crisp, clean, and easily my favorite Pilsner of the day.
Brutarium: Confabulator Doppelbock. Sweet, malty, and dark - a classic Doppelbock at 8.3% ABV.
Vector Brewing: Tamave Pivo 13-Degree Czech Lager. A dark, malty lager with a smooth finish, reminiscent of earlier Czech-style beers I sampled.
**Beer Notes and Brewing Insights**
Chatting with fellow festival-goers and brewers, I picked up some interesting tidbits:
French hops, like Strisselspalt, are worth exploring for their unique flavor profiles.
Higher mash temperatures can leave residual sugars for sweetness, but cutting fermentation too early can lead to diacetyl flavors.
Longer boiling times increase the starting gravity of the beer, impacting its strength and flavor.
Wrapping It Up
After tons of samples, great conversations, and soaking in the lively atmosphere, I called it a day. This year's Texas Craft Brewers Festival reminded me of how diverse and exciting the Texas craft beer scene is. From traditional Pilsners to experimental ales, there's truly something for everyone.
If you're a craft beer enthusiast or just curious about the Texas brewing scene, this festival should be on your radar. Here's to next year!
_Note I left out the names and stories around the people I met and hung out with along the way because I dont like putting people's business out there. I had a great time. Thanks_

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title: 'Terrifier 3'
date: 2024-10-15T00:28:11Z
draft: false
series: "Frank's Couch"
summary: "The Boys get terrified, late at night."
imdb: "tt27911000"
tags:
- ghost theater
- anticipated
- no-pizza
---
{{< imdbposter >}}
| Date watched | October 12th |
|---------------------|-----------------------|
| Show Time | 9:45 pm |
| Theater | Ghost |
| Theater Number | 6 |
| Pizza | No |
| Tickets | Box Office |
| Letterboxd Rating | *** (3) |
| Crew | Me, Science Bro, and Coach T |
{{< /imdbposter >}}
# Early October in Austin and Terrifier 3
There's a special time in Austin when the weather starts to cool, hurricane season comes to an end, and Austin City Limits (ACL) takes over Zilker Park. This music festival keeps growing every year, and its impact on the park grows with it. The ground this year is pounded into a hard smooth dirt floor more suited to heavy equipment than family picnicks. Fortunately the huge revenues are able to pay for a miraculous revory to be complete just in time for the next ACL.
I've been going off and on over the past ten years, but the last two years I've made it a point to attend. Last year, the whole movie crew went, but this year it was just me and Nurse Vegas. I went all day Friday, but when I woke up on Saturday, my feet hurt so bad that I could barely make it to the bathroom. I texted Nurse Vegas to let them know I might skip that day, and I ended up going back to sleep for a few hours.
Later that afternoon, I checked my phone and realized I'd marked the wrong weekend on my calendar. Instead of ACL, I had other plans, like movies and a Master Pancake show. It was a happy coincidence, because my feet were still killing me and sitting down sounded great. So instead, I went to see *Ghost Rider* at a Drafthouse up north. It might technically still be Austin but spiritually it is definitely Cedar Park or some other kind of suburb.
After the movie, I messaged the group chat to see if we were still seeing *Terrifier 3*. It was showing at 9:45 PM, and I was feeling a good bit better, thanks to ibuprofen. I'd enjoyed *Terrifier 2*, so I was excited to check out the third one. I headed down to Ghost Theater, which is in deep South Austin, but hey, beggars can't be choosers. Also we've kind of learned that Gucci Theater is usually worse late at night, so it was the best option.
I met up with Science Bro and Coach T, and we hung around outside the theater for a bit before the movie. The boys didn’t know I skipped ACL that day, but they were cool about it. I was still excited for Sunday’s lineup at ACL, especially to see [Chappell Roan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chappell_Roan) and [Tyler, the Creator](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler%2C_the_Creator).
At the concession stand, I grabbed a *Terrifier* cup and a large Icy, which set me back 8 bucks (wild). I also got some Reese's Thins. Ghost Theater doesn’t have ready-to-eat hot food, so I skipped ordering something that would end up in an awkward wait at the end of the concession line.
Normally, we spread out along row B leaving a gap between us to put our snacks and stuff, but a guy behind me had seat 11, so I ended up sitting next to Coach T. The other guy didn't realize how close Row B was and eventually moved to row three, but I was already settled and didn't wanna bother moving.
Now, onto the movie! *Terrifier 3* is a solid two hours and five minutes of Art the Clown terrorizing the residents of Miles County on Christmas Eve. There are a few returning characters from *Terrifier 2*, like the brother Jonathan, but his screen time was surprisingly short. Sienna, had a much bigger role, and it was cool to see how they’re building out this universe.
One of the more interesting additions was Art’s new sidekick, a woman from a mental ward with some body mutations including no eyelid on one side and the other eye completely gone. I appreciated that they didn't take some known existing medical condition and cast it as horrific. There were adult situations in the movie, but it made me laugh because it was so unexpected.
As for the kills, more than one happened off-screen, which was a bit of a letdown. I loved the chainsaw action, though. If you’re a fan of gory horror, you’ll have fun with *Terrifier 3*. It's got that same wild energy as the other movies in the series, but if you haven’t seen *Terrifier 1* or *Terrifier 2*, you might miss some of the context. Watching *Terrifier 2* is a good litmus test to see if you’re into the series.
After the movie, we hung around outside the theater, talking about the film. It was a good time overall. On Letterboxd, I gave it 3 stars. Coach T didn’t rate it, but Science Bro also gave it 3 stars. Definitely a fun time if you're into the *Terrifier* series!
---
*Other Movie Details:*
- IMDB ID for *Ghost Rider*: [tt0259324](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259324)
- IMDB ID for *Saturday Night*: [tt27657135](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27657135)
Until next time!

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import os
import requests
CONFIG_PATTERN = 'http://api.themoviedb.org/3/configuration?api_key={key}'
IMG_PATTERN = 'http://api.themoviedb.org/3/movie/{imdbid}/images?api_key={key}'
KEY = '9e36fdcf70a4918e0dce327acc437dff'
def _get_json(url):
r = requests.get(url)
return r.json()
def _download_images(urls, path='.'):
"""download all images in list 'urls' to 'path' """
for nr, url in enumerate(urls):
r = requests.get(url)
filetype = r.headers['content-type'].split('/')[-1]
filename = 'poster_{0}.{1}'.format(nr+1,filetype)
filepath = os.path.join(path, filename)
with open(filepath,'wb') as w:
w.write(r.content)
def get_poster_urls(imdbid):
""" return image urls of posters for IMDB id
returns all poster images from 'themoviedb.org'. Uses the
maximum available size.
Args:
imdbid (str): IMDB id of the movie
Returns:
list: list of urls to the images
"""
config = _get_json(CONFIG_PATTERN.format(key=KEY))
base_url = config['images']['base_url']
sizes = config['images']['poster_sizes']
"""
'sizes' should be sorted in ascending order, so
max_size = sizes[-1]
should get the largest size as well.
"""
def size_str_to_int(x):
return float("inf") if x == 'original' else int(x[1:])
max_size = max(sizes, key=size_str_to_int)
posters = _get_json(IMG_PATTERN.format(key=KEY,imdbid=imdbid))['posters']
poster_urls = []
for poster in posters:
rel_path = poster['file_path']
url = "{0}{1}{2}".format(base_url, max_size, rel_path)
poster_urls.append(url)
return poster_urls
def tmdb_posters(imdbid, count=None, outpath='.'):
urls = get_poster_urls(imdbid)
if count is not None:
urls = urls[:count]
_download_images(urls, outpath)
if __name__=="__main__":
tmdb_posters('tt0095016')

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import os
import sys
import time
from watchdog.observers import Observer
from watchdog.events import FileSystemEventHandler
# Class for handling file system events
class WatchHandler(FileSystemEventHandler):
def on_modified(self, event):
if not event.is_directory:
print(f"File modified: {event.src_path}")
def on_created(self, event):
if not event.is_directory:
print(f"New file created: {event.src_path}")
def on_deleted(self, event):
if not event.is_directory:
print(f"File deleted: {event.src_path}")
# Get the watch directory from command line arguments or environment variable
WATCH_DIR = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else os.getenv('HUGO_WATCH_DIR')
if not WATCH_DIR:
print("Error: Please provide a directory as a command line argument or set the HUGO_WATCH_DIR environment variable.")
sys.exit(1)
if not os.path.isdir(WATCH_DIR):
print(f"Error: The provided directory '{WATCH_DIR}' does not exist or is not a directory.")
sys.exit(1)
# Setting up the observer
event_handler = WatchHandler()
observer = Observer()
observer.schedule(event_handler, path=WATCH_DIR, recursive=False)
observer.start()
print(f"Watching directory: {WATCH_DIR}")
try:
while True:
time.sleep(1)
except KeyboardInterrupt:
observer.stop()
observer.join()