I have been staring at the little fridge in the garage wondering what treasures have been stocked inside. Daughter Ashleigh hinted that I may find an IPA or three in the mix! I am tempted to open the fridge door early…..I have a flight to catch at 9:00 AM on Father’s Day. I need to leave the house at 7-ish to get to the airport with enough time that I don’t stress about lines and waiting. On a positive note I do rise early so I could wait till Father’s Day and treat myself to some cold IPA’s at 5:30 AM – in some circles that may a be a bit early…….

“Hey Geoff, what time would it be in Perth if I cracked the top of beer at 0530 my time? You say it would be 1830, 6:30 PM in Perth…..OK Mate, I’ll have two with you on Father’s Day if that is OK with you?”

Geoff, this is really a sunrise photo taken one morning on your back porch looking across the Swan River…let’s pretend it is 6:30 PM and you are on the porch hoisting a cold one with me, albeit long distance, Mate! Cheers!

I believe I hear small voices tempting me to open the fridge early….”patience little one”….only I ain’t so little nor patient!

FYI, I enjoyed a Longhammer IPA with my honey, my partner, my sweetheart and my wife yesterday at the Brickhouse in Humble, TX. Before you think I am a bit kinky, it was just one woman who is all those things to me!!! Love you Kathy, Forever and Always, 10/2/1982 – and I didn’t have to look inside the wedding band to remember that!

Prepare all y’all, August First will be the Third Annual “National IPA Day”……start planning your activities!

Drinks local and drink responsibly!

Bishop