Great Divide 17th Anniversary Party

Final hauls before summer?

Lost a 6 pack of New Belgium 1554 to John in New York for a fantasy baseball bet! Sucks, but made it fun. Ended up costing I think $8.50 for the beer + $13 for the shipping= $21.50 for a 6 pack of 1554 to give you an idea of how expensive this hobby can be. I still believe it beats going out for dinner and drinks, cost wise. I plan on taking a break, with Megan going back to Chicago end of month. We also will be taking our summer vacations to Illinois and Oregon in July/August. Have some other fun events planned as well!! Expecting to receive 3 packages this week.
Thursday received a package from Rob in Boston. This is my second trade with Rob!! I guess a regular now? I sent him a 6 pack of Avery IPA and 6er of ODell IPA. Still awaiting the ODell Hiveranno to ship out. In return, a 4 pack of New England Gandhi-Bot (Megan's favorite!), 6 pack of Leatherlips IPA ***1/2(very nice summer session beer: IPA at 5%) from Massachusetts, Allagash Odyssey Ale Aged in Oak Barrels, and extras- New England 668 Belgium style Gold Ale**1/2 and St. Arnold Divine Reserve #11 (DIPA)*** out of Texas. I believe it is one of the oldest breweries in the US.?
Friday package #2 from Nate in Chi-town. I sent 2x Ghost Face Killa's and 3x Myrcenary. (these last 2 trades today have outdone any expectations!). He sent 3 bombers- Three Floyds Blackheart English IPA**1/2, Troegs Flying Mouflan*** (double up today) and Flossmoor Pullman Brown***. All wants! Thanks Nate.
Package #1 Probably my #1 trader and only my second repeat trader, Vince from Philly. Usually kills my wants. Something about Philly and Colorado that have some good stuff to share, otherwise unavailable. Flying Mouflan!! Founders extras-Backwoods Bastard, Imperial and Breakfast Stouts, yummy! S. Tier Jahva, Smuttynose Baltic Porter *** from NH, Pretty Things American Darling **1/2 out of MA Pale Lager , AleSmith IPA ***out of CA (Top 10 Want), Big Black Voodoo Daddy Double Imperial Stout out of PA, Troegs Java Head***, Ballast Sea Monster Imperial Porter and Long Trail DIPA **1/2 out of Vermont. All these beers were from my wants!! And quite diverse areas and styles as well. You can tell this guy has done this before and get a feeling he is this kind to everyone and the type of person that makes the trading so much fun.