We can bobble up against each other for support.

I'm liking what I hear, more and more.

Hee, bobble-heads wobble but they don't fall down.

They don't run the B2B, either. I'm afraid I'm going to have to bail on doing that. I've been having bad back and hip problems lately. I've been dosing myself with Aleve, but I'm afraid it may require doctoring if it doesn't ease up in a day or so.

I've been thinking I might have to do the walking course, but I don't want to skip it altogether.

I was only planning on walking, but the way my hip feels right now, it's not happening. And I'm not sure if, even if what's bothering it goes away, it will be in any shape for a 12k, even at walking pace.

Oh, shit - BEER. Will send her an addendum.

Thanks so much, Deb. I know it would be hard for Tom and myself to only have prom choices of hard booze and wine. I really appreciate it. And everything you've done and continue to do!

Do we have a short list of beers that Deb can use, since she's not a beer drinker? Say Sierra Nevada, Newcastle, stuff like that? Ooh, is Fat Tire out in Cali? (Colorado beer, finally just hit Chicago, which has all my beer peeps in raptures.)

Alternatively, I'd say just ask that they lean towards local microbrews rather than the Miller/Heineken class. (Though I would personally not object to a Budweiser or two, but that's my own shame.)

There's lots of good microbrews out that way, I just don't know their names. Everywhere I go, I try something new. Maybe Deb could ask Lilibeth if she could recommend some good ones.

Yeah, I think I would say to just let Lilibeth make the picks, just to let her know to go local and funky over the big brands. That should be easiest on Deb and probably get us the best selection.

I'd mentioned specifically the other day, Bear Mountain, because I know it's local (and I had just had a great one the night before). But Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is some good shit, and I think pretty accessible for all sorts of beer preferences. Also local, right?

Alternatively, I'd say just ask that they lean towards local microbrews rather than the Miller/Heineken class.

I mean, I know a lot of people like the Miller/Bud/Heineken class, and that's cool. That's why ever bar generally stocks such lager styles! But an alternative would sure be neat, if possible.

Maybe Deb could ask Lilibeth if she could recommend some good ones.

Lilibeth sounds like she knows her stuff, I'm sure this would be a great way to go about it.

NOTE: I'm trying to be specific because I am hoping it's helpful to Deb, but the last think I want to do is sound totally picky and demanding and be overwhelming.

I'm not a beer drinker but local microbrews would be Anchor Steam, Pyramid, Pacific Coast Brewery...and more. (BTW - they don't bottle it but Pacific Coast makes the rockin'est root beer I've ever tasted. You can only get it at the brewpub in Oakland, more's the pity.)

eta: Also just trying to be helpful. As I don't drink beer, I have no dog in this...thing.