Half 1 Free Beer Email FY05

We have recovered the first half of last years Free Beer emails, they are great if I do say so myself
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Rubber (FREE BEER) Ducky

FREE BEER

FREE BEER, you're the one; You make Monday’s lots of fun. FREE BEER, I'm awfully fond of you.(who woh, bee doh!)

FREE BEER, joy of joys, When I Drink you, you make noise! FREE BEER, you're my very best friend, it's true!(doo doo doo doooo, doo doo)

Every day when I Make my way to the tubby, I find a little fella who's Cute and yellow and chubby.(rub-a-dub-a-dubby!)

FREE BEER, you're so fine;And I'm lucky that you're mine.FREE BEER, I'm awfully fond of you.

FREE BEER, you're so fine; And I'm lucky that you're mine. FREE BEER, I'm awfully fond of –
FREE BEER, I'd like a whole pond of - FERE BEER I'm awfully fond of you! (doo doo, be doo.)

Week 6 recap
One of the best weeks so far, we had a great turnout of approx 15-20. It was the first time we did a “post bar”, oh the good times and the fun we had. We had Jason B’s second appearance of the year and Mehrdad’s intern graced us with her presence again. The “5 keys” discussion had a surprising tone to it.

Week 7
There is the potential that I will not be able to arrive until kickoff. Some of the BBY’ers (jacy and I) have to sign off on our Turkey day ad. Damn advertising and work getting in the way of FREE BEER. The game is a DOG. Cincy vs. Denver so there should be plenty of open seats. At some point soon we need to hit Decoy’s in Uptown to visit a Free Beer veteran (Kelli) who is unable to attend very often.
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Subject: Ode to FREE BEER

An die Freude

Oh friends, not these tones!
Let us raise our voices in more
pleasing and more joyful sounds!.

FREE BEER, beautiful spark of the gods,
Daughter of Elysium,
We enter fire imbibed
Heavenly, thy FREE BEER sanctuary.

Thy FREE BEER reunites those
Whom stern custom has parted;
All men will become brothers
Under thy FREE BEER

May he who has had the FREE BEER
To gain a true friend
And he who has won a noble wife
Join in our jubilation!

Yes, even if he calls but one FREE BEER
His own in all the world.
But he who has failed in this
Must steal away alone and in tears.

All the world's creatures
Draw FREE BEER from nature's breast;
Both the good and the evil
Follow her FREE BEER-strewn path

FREE BEER gave us kisses and wine
And a friend loyal unto death;
FREE BEER gave lust for life to the lowliest
And the Cherub stands before God

Joyously, as his suns speed
Through Heaven's glorious order,
Hasten, Brothers, on your way
Exulting as a knight in victory

Week 5 Recap
I had to cut short the Ode to Free Beer; it could have gone on forever. We again had a Great time at what is becoming the “see and be seen” event of the week. Approx 15 attendee’s were enthralled in the greatness that is FREE BEER. We had the first appearance by Pammy Jo and her friends. Diana the bartender was not working, but Meghan was in full force and she is a great sub. Mehrdad’s intern did not make an appearance for the 1st time which was disappointing. Oh yeah, the Packers got it handed to them, which is good news for everyone

Week 6
A great week for Free Beer, we have a crappy game (Buc’s v Ram’s) so that means a small crowd and easier access to the nectar that is FREE BEER. My planned arrival is 7 PM ish. Kim Jong Il will be giving me a ride again, so I can behave or not behave.

America F#*K Yeah!
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Subject: Everybody FREE BEER tonight

I'd drive a million miles
To be with FREE BEER tonight
So if you're feeling low
Turn up your radio
The words we use are strong
They make reality
But now the music's on
Oh baby dance with me

Rip it up - move down
Rip it up - move it down to the ground
Rip it up - cool down
Rip it up - don't hang it on the borderline

Everybody FREE BEER tonight
Everybody FREE BEER tonight
Everybody Wang Chung tonight
Everybody FREE BEER tonight
Everybody Wang Chung tonight
Everybody FREE BEER

Deep in the world tonight
Our hearts beat safe and sound
I'll hold you so close
Just let yourself go down

Across the nation, around the world
Everybody FREE BEER tonight
A celebration so spread the word

Week 4 Recap
Oh, what a glorious week it was, for all of you that missed it, your life is not as complete. Our largest crowd yet, approx. 25 attendee’s at what is becoming the social event of every week. We had such a crowd, we had to merge over into a side table to fit everyone. We had some great guest attendee’s. Missy’s friends Kelli and Mar, and the Sr. Buyers of DT’s. The booze was flowing smooth and delicious. Good thing I had the invasion to drive me, I did not leave until after the game was long over.

Week 5
We have one issue, it was not big before, but still worrisome. Those damn Packers are playing again tonight. Whoever has Favre in FF should expect a good game, whenever there is a “tragedy” he steps up big. Still hate the Packers. HATE. My planned arrival is approx. 7 PM. I do not have Se Ri Pak to give me a ride home this time so I need to be good. Go Derrick Mason.

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My FREE BEER Will Go On

Every night in my dreams
I see FREE BEER. I feel FREE BEER.
That is how I know FREE BEER will go on.

Far across the distance
And spaces between us
You have come to show you go on

Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the FREE BEER does go on
Once more FREE BEER opens the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and

Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never go till we're one

You're here, there's nothing I fear,
And I know that my heart will go on
We'll stay forever this way
FREE BEER is safe in my heart
And my heart (and FREE BEER) will go on and on

Week 3 Recap
Another splendid week at free beer. Attendance was down to approx 15, BUT we had the longest 1st quarter on record. I was way too full (word to the wise, do not have October fest beer and chili prior to free beer) to take full advantage, but still hammered through 6 or so. Lets hope for more injuries (not career threatening) and challenges. There has been discussions that free beer is changing from its original form of people just sitting and hammering beers, we will see how the next few weeks plays out before an opinion is voiced in this forum.

Week 4
My arrival is planned at 7 ish. The Sr. Buyers from computing are going to be in attendance. Also, we have the potential of having Viewsonic’s vendor rep there as well. With this combo platter I may need the Asian invasion to drive me.
Also, everyone needs to remember to tell Ryan Pirozzi that he is no man, and cannot even compete with someone like me in FF.

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Subject: O' Free Beer

O FREE BEER!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O FREE BEER, we stand on guard for thee

God keep our land glorious and free!
O FREE BEER, we stand on guard for thee.
O FREE BEER, we stand on guard for thee

Week 2 Recap
Another GREAT turnout, it is getting to the point where we cannot tell any more people about our great event. Tonight will be interesting since it is the first week of no Packers (they suck sh*t) or Vikes game and it is a weak game (Boys v Skins).
We had 19 people as part of our party last week and it was a classic good time. Some highlights.

Justin K “opened a tab” against my recommendations and he “paid” for it at the end of the night
Some of us had 3 appetizer beers, which by the way Aspen Edge sucks (beer of the month)
A “proposition” of some kind
Diana the bartender is the new “toomy” and loves our group (served free beers after the qtr ended)
Other bartender came out “guns a’ blazin”

Week 3
My planned arrival is 7-7:15 to cut down on the appetizer beers and the crowd should be diminished
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Subject: As Good as We Remember

Week two is upon us, the greatness that is Free Beer was in full force last week.
Week 1 Recap
Missy, Josh (Keith’s roomie) and I arrived at 6:30 to a sparse crowd, but boy did the night heat up. We had a GREAT crowd of about 15 and the Free Beer was flowing. We broke in new bartenders and we OWNED one entire section of the bar.
I broke a cardinal rule in Free Beer and started a tab. Word to the wise. DO NOT DO THIS and if any of you see me do this, STOP ME.
They were mixing in Leinies Original as one of the Free Beers, which this beer tastes similar to paint thinner so it must have been for the Packer Fans (I hate packer fans)
The night ended in shots, tall beers and cab rides for a few, which means it was a resounding SUCCESS.

Week 2
I plan on arriving for what could be an early look at this years NFC Championship around 7 pm. We actually plan on watching some of this game, so it should lead to less shots and cab rides and a better Tuesday morning. Hard to say what the crowd will be like, Sally’s is not advertising FREE BEER, but it is the Vikes on Monday night for the first time since the Spurgeon Wynn era (we were friends in college when he was the THIRD string GOPHER QB)

HERE WE GO FREE BEER, HERE WE GO
HERE WE GO FREE BEER, HERE WE GO
HERE WE GO FREE BEER, HERE WE GO
HERE WE GO FREE BEER, HERE WE GO

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The Time has Come, Once Again

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Today, September 13, is an exciting day, Today is the beginning of FREE BEER at SALLY’S. Many of us have been day dreaming of this day since last year. Let us take a moment to reminisce on that fateful day. It was NFL week 17 and there was a Gopher B-Ball game. FREE BEER was cancelled. Owe the sorrow, to have it taken from us was painful, it makes this day that much more special.

In an Olympic year, let me kick off week 1of 17 with a


LET THE FREE BEER BEGIN!!!!!!

Oh, the game is a Packer game, which sucks, more then I hate the packers, I hate their paint thinner drinking, cousin loving, U of M attending (who pay less the kids from Minn and ND!) fans. Lets hope they do not ransack the bar. I plan on arriving around 7 to get some spots at the bar.

Coldplay Review 9/20/05

Boy am I on a roll for concerts. White Stripes=Brilliant Talent, Green day=Great Fun. Now Coldplay????? People are going to think I do not say anything negative? Well I still think the Killers are a bunch of Whores if that helps. This weekend is U2 and SOAD, well I am missing both for a wedding (which has free booze, so booze wins over concerts). I feel that I do not even need to see these shows after the quality of the Coldplay show last night. Coldplay may not ever be the next U2, but Chris Martin has the same stage presence as Bono any day of the week. Great simple stage with an amazing light show. They utilized fancy beach balls during “yellow” and bursted into glitter. Sounds gay, but it was cool as hell. Great video backdrop. Great shift from Big Band Rock to small show quant. Great chemistry with the crowd. Almost two full hours of great songs. Chris Martin made every effort to make sure the entire crowd got their money’s worth. Sang a song from the sound stage so everyone can get a better view.

Johnny Cash is getting a lot of airtime at concerts this year. Cover of Ring of Fire for Coldplay, numerous covers and mentions from Flogging Molly. Jack White mentioned him. I have a great hole in my concert repertoire due to my lack of having seen the Man in Black live.

Soapbox-Life is short people. Attending concerts is not easy, they can be expensive, ticketmaster is a greater devil then Karl Rove, but boy when you see some great shows it is one hell of a good time. So turn off Desperate Housewives, get a babysitter, call some friends and get your ass out to a concert. We have U2, SOAD, NIN, Audioslave, Foo Fighters and Hansen (kidding, but I bet they are still better live then Killers) all in the next many weeks. We are lucky to live so close to so many quality shows. I cannot remember the last time U2 played Larimore.

Attendees: MarkandRachel, Melissa, Me

http://www.startribune.com/stories/187/5626376.html
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/entertainment/12698959.htm

9/16 2005 Green Day Review

As many of you are aware, I have my rules when it comes to concerts. They have to care where they are, they need to play for 90 minutes or more, basically they better kick ass. Well Green Day must be a regular on the Matt concert review emails; they knew exactly how to put on a GREAT show. This was PURE Arena Rock and Roll. We had explosions, Fire, Confetti, Water Canon’s, a light show, great stage gamesmanship. They had people from the audience play a song on stage for cripes sake. It was PURE FUN. Billie Joe is a Showman. They brought the rule of mentioning the city they are in to a new level. He mentioned some version of the twin cities 4 times…..DURING THE FIRST SONG. He mentioned Dinkytown…If he would have mentioned 35W (my goal since starting to attend concerts) I would have peed. He does own a house here and met his wife in Dinkytown so that does help.

Only concerns were that the show was very choreographed and well planned out, which did not take away from any of the pure enjoyment. 2 HOURS 15 Minutes. Not the best concert I have ever been to (NIN) but maybe the most fun I have had. Jimmy Eat World was very good. Only 30 minutes but got the job done.

Soapbox-Parents and the media seem to have a problem with Green Day’s language. Well they can F off. This is a former PUNK ROCK band that has a parental advisory on their CD’s. I like how Billie Joe mixes the F bomb into all his conversation. He is an F bomb master. If parents and the media cannot get past this, then maybe a 7 yr old should not be at this show, they should be working in sweat shops or waiting outside a local bar in the car alone for Dad to get done with his booze.

Attendee’s: Notorious LINZ, Drunk Nick, Me (scalped floor for face)

Strib review
http://www.startribune.com/stories/457/5619931.html
Strib Article
http://www.startribune.com/stories/457/5619711.html

Oct 1 2003!! Queens of The Stone Age Concert & I am Old Rant

My Review from back in the Day and Notorious LINZ's Response
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Linz's response to below review

Matthew, and to a lesser extent, Cory, then the rest of you droogs,
THe chick from the distillers is bangin Josh Homme, hence the opening slot (insert joke and beavis laugh here).
I concur 100% that body surfers are America's greatest enemy and should be shanked with screwdrivers/nails/forks at every opportunity.
That ringing in you ears is called tinitis and it is the affliction of the cool...much like the clapp or dyzlecksia.
the drummer is like the man with no name in those clint eastwood movies...he's just some badass who shows up and keeps it real deal holyfield
LinZ (green with envy/the clapp)

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Hello again everyone.
C-diddy and myself went and saw Queens of the Stone Age at the Quest onWednesday night. The piece of shit newspapers did not have a review of theshow even though Queens is the best touring rock band out right now.They played for about 2 hours, the set list is below (for you linz) butlike the other two times I saw queens this summer they did not talk much tothe crowd or make any references to Mpls. Have to make references to thecity damnitt.The fact they have three singers kicks ass. Mark and Nick were reallygood. Josh had "I Fu*k" written with a sharpie on his arm, was this ashout out to Eddie Vedder's abortion thing years ago? The drummer (notDave Grohl) is the hardest worker in show business.The Quest is a cool place to see a show. Smaller then 1st Ave.It was a solid show, saw the Distillers as the opening act and I would notsee them again if they were playing in my front yard. Cory and I wereright up front forDistillers and the first few songs of Queens.

This is where the commentary comes in.

I am OldBy: Matthew Murphy

How does a person tell that they are maybe getting a little "long in thetooth" to be attending concerts with the younger Gen Y group?
A. Moved out of the front after only a few songs
2. Wished I would have put in Ear plugs, my ears are still ringing
D. Pissed off at the f'in body surfers (I have always hated them)
5. Really pissed off at the f'in mosh pits. This is not a Slip Notconcert for cripes sake. Mosh pits should only be at John Tesh or Yannishows.
F. Listen to the damn music and quit acting like an Ass.
8. For heaven's sake, turn it down a little.

Well this may conclude the summer concert series reviews, do not haveanything planned for the coming months.Go Gophers, Twins, Wild, T-Wolves and Vikings. It is going to be a goodyear in Mpls for sports. (I will not subject everyone to sporting eventreviews)

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

for the FREE BEER Omnipotent reigneth.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

for the FREE BEER Omnipotent reigneth.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!


FREE BEER IS ON, Come One, Come All.

There's a Tear in my FREE BEER

There's a tear in my FREE BEER
'cause I'm cryin' for you,dear
you are on my lonely mind.
Into these last nine FREE BEERS
I have shed a million tears.
You are on my lonely mind
I'm gonna keep drinkin'
until I'm petrified.
And then maybe these tears
will leave my eyes.
There's a tear in my FREE BEER
cause I'm crying' for you dear
You are on my lonely mind.


Week 11 Update
Maybe one of the biggest crowds I have seen at Sally’s, we had a good turnout of about 20, but the overall crowd to see the Packers lose yet again was pretty large. Our great wait staff worked their ass off, our tips appeared to be inline, but man, the other people at the bar are just stingy. The Beer is FREE, how could they not tip more or heck, for some even at all.

TONIGHT, lots of problems with tonight.

1. Will there even be FREE BEER? Prelim word is NO, how could this be? The Gopher Bball team plays the School for the Blind tonight so typically during “events” the specials are cancelled, even though the game starts at 7 and ends after Free Beer. We have people working on it, I will try and get a definite answer out to the regulars before the end of the day
2. If there is FREE BEER or if people want to head to Sally’s anyway, parking will be tough and event prices will be in effect. If you roll in at about 6, that is when the red meters become available, otherwise it might be ugly
3. Weather, looks like it is just going to snow a bit and the roads should not be too bad, but you never know


God Speed to FREE BEER

Dave Matthews Concert Review

Attendee's: Me, Kenzie, Missy, Rick, Stotes, Jen

A different format for this review.

Pro's
Performed for well over 2 1/2 hours, which is impressive
definite crowd energy, DMB is these peoples Messiah
Hope that as all these like minded, like dressed people grow up that maybe they would also appreciate some of the aspects of DMB's music, so Jazz and big band type sounds will continue to be popular
DMB is not the Killers
Really gets into some of the songs, when he wants to try, he goes after it
A poster child for what good doses of "mary" can do for a person

Con's
Played for a significant amount of time, but I think he played like 2 songs since they sit and jam all night long, this would be great if I was outside, high, and naked. Not so much in the Target Center
Camera policy, I have been to a few shows in the day, and I was yelled at TWICE for trying to take a photo with my cell phone. Was not noted on the ticket, heaven forbid the precious DMB has a picture taken.
BOREDOM, I played Bubble Breaker on my phone during one of the long ass songs that no one has ever heard of, bought a lot more beers (at $7 each) because I could get back and forth easily during half a song.
Encore and Set List-Probably the worst encore that I have EVER seen, heard, thought of, considered, dreamt about, well you get the picture. He made us wait FOREVER, then came out with some song that even the faithful had no clue what it was. It was horrible. He did end with a good song so that is cool. The set list would have been great on a second night of an Alpine show, but he rarely comes to Mpls and plays songs most of the crowd has never heard of???? Questionable.
He might have mentioned Mpls, but I do not think so, he only talked/mumbled to the crowd twice.
Affirmative Action-Not sure if we need to institute busing to DMB concerts but WOW, what a "similar" looking crowd.

All in all, I am a fan of DMB (which is odd for someone who is into SOAD and NIN), but he is there for his SUPER FANS, people who do not attend other shows, all they know is Dave, and fawn over his perceived greatness. He is a good show, but to truly enjoy his show you have to drink the kool-aid so I may not be the best person to review his shows.

Press Review
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/entertainment/13265549.htm

Strib Review
http://www.startribune.com/stories/1374/5749631.html

Set List
What Would You Say, Granny, One Sweet World, Dancing Nancies, Dream Girl, Don’t Burn The Pig, Bartender, Hunger For The Great Light *, Smooth Rider *, American Baby Intro *, Jimi Thing *, Steady As We Go *, Crash, Louisiana Bayou *, Too Much *, Encore: Old Dirt (worst encore song EVER) Hill, Tripping Billies *

Free Beer History FY06

Ring of FREE BEER

BEER is a DRINKING thing
And it makes a fiery ring
Bound by wild desire
I fell into a ring of FREE BEER...
I fell into a burning ring of FREE BEER
I went down down down
And the BEER grew Colder
And it Drinks, Drinks, Drinks
The ring of FREE BEER
The ring of FREE BEER
The taste of BEER is sweet
When hearts like ours meet
I fell for you like a child
Oh, But the BEER went wild
And it Drinks, Drinks, Drinks
The ring of FREE BEER
The ring of FREE BEER

The Man in Black, a great American icon. In 1969, one out of every 5records sold in America were Cash records.

Week 10 Update

A great week yet again. Turnout was solid, but what set the night apartwas the fact that Diana and Meghan came to the other side of the bar andwe threw back some drinks, still not sure why we had shots, but a greatnight none the less.

Couple of updates
A: Still sore from first the Hated Badgers and now the Hawkeye'sabusing the HORRIBLE Gopher FB Team.
2: Rough game my Gopher B Ball team had against the MORE HATED NDSUBison. The only won by 13, which is the same amount of animals each Bison player has to "service" before each home game. Notgood enough
D: TONIGHT vs. The Packers. We are 1-0 against them this year. Letstry and make up for A and 2 tonight, but knowing the Vikes they will getlost in "gods country" and end up taking a "cruise" with the locals, thelocals being all red neck hillbillies that makes Kentucky seem educated.Expect a busy crowd tonight.

WARNING: Next Monday there is a Gopher Mens Bball game, in the pastFREE BEER has been cancelled (gasp) due to an "event" but hopefully thepowers that be realize that Free Beer is at 8 pm and the game starts at7, thus no one who goes to the game would be around for the Free Beer.
God Speed to FREE BEER

Below pic is an Ad Rick Rubin and Johnny Cash took out when he won theGrammy for Best Country Album, but was not even nominated by CMT. Hewanted to thank them in his own way. This ran in all the "trade"magazines.

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Week 9 Update

We did not own the entire horseshoe, which does impact the overall fun, a good turnout none the less, mostly of NON-BBY people, the Best Buyers seem to not care as much about Free Beer, as the weather turns, I worry that the turnout will be just a core group of a few by the end of the year. What, do we need a hurricane to get Free Beer? I think not, it is FREE at Sally's for cripes sake.

God Speed to FREE BEER
Subject: In Heaven There Is FREE BEER
In Heaven there is FREE BEER(FREE BEER?!)
That's why we drink it here (Right Here?!)
And when we're all gone from here
Our friends Won’t be drinking FREE BEER
Da da da da da Da Da FREE BEER
(shout out to my trip to Duluth to see my Gophs get spanked, hence the song)

Now a rant. So at BBY, every week someone on the business team has to tell about themselves in an email and it goes to all marketing, like family, fav whatever. Well this week somebody did this for their “fav quote”
“Happiness can be defined, in part at least, as the fruit of the desire and ability to sacrifice what we want now for what we want eventually.” - Stephen Covey

What the F is this?! Is it bad that I think less of this person (it was even a dude)? I do not think so. What goes through your mind when you put THIS down as your quote? Seriously people. It is crap like this that is wrong with society. Oohhh desire and ability to sacricrifice….CRAP, LAME.
Week 8 Update
Crowd was a tad down (15), which was to be expected due to Halloween. The BBY crowd was very thin. Overall a solid Free Beer week, even though it was a quick 1st qtr. Standard arrival time in place for this evening. I also do believe we may have a Bday for one of the OG’s of FREE BEER. Justin “Scooter” Kopetsky is one year older. Not one year smarter since he thinks Karl Rove is a great man, but at least older.
For your enjoyment
http://www.bigad.com.au/
GOD SPEED TO FREE BEER

Subject: Monster FREE BEER
(bad photoshop skills) PIc Missing

I was working in the lab late one night
When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
For my monster from his slab began to rise
And suddenly to my surprise
He did the FREE BEER
He did the monster FREE BEER
The monster FREE BEER
It was a SALLY’S smash
He did the FREE BEER
It caught on in a flash
He did the FREE BEER
He did the monster FREE BEER
The scene was rockin', all were Drinkin and jivinKopetsky on chains, backed by his baying Laughs
The Beer-Drinkers were about to arriveWith their vocal group,
"The Beer-Drinkin Five"
They played the FREE BEER
They played the monster FREE BEER
The monster FREE BEER
It was a graveyard smash
They played the FREE BEER
It caught on in a flash
They played the FREE BEER
They played the monster FREE BEER
Now everything's cool, Drac's a part of the band
And my monster FREE BEER is the hit of the land
For you, the living, this FREE BEER was meant too
When you get to my door, tell them Murph sent you
Then you can FREE BEER
Then you can monster FREE BEER
The monster FREE BEER
And do my graveyard smash
Then you can FREE BEER
You'll catch on in a flash
Then you can FREE BEER
Then you can monster FREE BEER

WEEK 7 Update
Happy Halloween everyone. The greatness that is FREE BEER arrives this week on this spooky of day. How better to spend the evening then FREE BEER and the Sally’s candy dish? Last week was the best week for amount of time during the first qtr. In the last minute there was an instant replay and a penalty with .01 left. The beer was being pounded HARD to make it under the wire. Oh the greatness of Free Beer. As a warning, if memory serves, I think Diana is out in Arizona this week so everyone light a candle for us tonight that we get a competent Free Beer bringer, if not the night will for sure turn into a Trick then a Treat.

Standard arrival time

God Speed to Free Beer

Subject: Take Me Out To FREE BEER
Take me out to FREE BEER
Take me out to Sally’s
Buy me some Wings and ChiliI don't care if I ever get back
And it's root, root, rootfor an Injury
If DIANA Isn’t there, it's a shame
Cause it's Three, Two, One FREE BEER
You're outAt the old FREE BEER

Week 6 Update
In honor of the fall classic, AJ is still a punk, a smart punk, but a punk none the less.
FREE BEER was in FULL GLORY last week. If Diana has a few more performances like Monday, we will have to call her Miss October….wait….that did not come out right. Anyway, our largest crowd of the year and probably close to the largest crowd all time. Approx 35 peeps at FREE BEER, and a good portion of us (mark of markandrachel especially) had one beer too many. G Money was also in attendance and agreed that Free Beer is maybe the greatest event in drinking history. This year we have quite a few people who have not missed a week yet, that is impressive and lets try to keep it up.
Standard arrival time tonight
God Speed to Free Beer

Subject: Free Beer Circus
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Week 5 Update
So the Monday started out typical, standard beginnings, then we noticed that Diana, our lead bartender and bringer of FREE BEER, was absent. We were all nervous, they did not have anyone working who had experienced FREE BEER. What was going to happen to us? This is all we have! Time started to tick closer to kick off, the little man who was working had not poured “pre-beers” and to salt the wound had given out 4 FREE BEERs prior to what I assume were Frat buddies (they looked really dumb and rich) and two strangers. I asked and was told FREE BEER does not start until kickoff. No Sh*t. Swany almost strangled the kid. So the game kicks off, still no beers, he FINALLY gets to me, I tell him that “we cannot drink until EVERYONE has a beer” he asks “how many more” and I point to the 15 PEOPLE who still need the beer. He got a little nervous. Then we do the toast, at that point you could see a light bulb go off and from there on our the bartender did work his ass off to get the FREE BEER out to us (we were really nice and tipped well just in case Diana was gone forever). All in all, a good FREE BEER.
This week should be exciting, a fun game (who watches anyway?) and should have a GREAT crowd. We have confirmed with Diana that she will be working, make sure that everyone thanks her for her hard work. My arrival again should be around 6:30.
GOD SPEED TO FREE BEER

Subject: Save a Horse, Drink FREE BEER

Well, I walk into SALLY’S passin' out BEERS OF THE MONTH.
An' it kills and it thrills like the FREE BEER Emails.
An' I buy the bar a double round of Crown an' everybody's getting down,
An' this MONDAY NIGHT ain't never gonna be the same.

'Cause I saddle up my horse an' I ride into the city.
I make a lot of noise 'cause the girls, they are so pretty.
Ridin' up an' down WASHINGTON Ave on my old stud, Leroy.
And the girls say: "Save a horse, DRNK FREE BEER."
Everybody says: "Save a horse, 3-2-1 FREE BEER."

Well, I don't give a dang about nothing: I'm singing an' bling-blanging,
While the girls are drinkin' FREE BEER down!
An' I wouldn't trade ol' Leroy or my MAXIMA for your Escalade, or your freak parade:
I'm the only John Wayne left in this town.
An' I saddle up my horse an' I ride into the city.
I make a lot of noise 'cause the girls, they are so pretty.
Ridin' up an' down WASHINGTON Ave on my old stud, Leroy.
And the girls say: "Save a horse, DRNK FREE BEER."Everybody says: "Save a horse,
3-2-1 FREE BEER."."What? What?"Save a horse, DRINK FREE BEER."Everybody says: "Save a horse, 3-2-1 FREE BEER."

Week 4 Update
My disappointment in the U of M’s students continue. The Beer is Free, the Packers were playing on Monday night and it was by far the quietest night so far this year. Sally’s even had extra staff on for the evening. Our attendance was down as well, only about 6 BBY’ers but a total of 15 peeps or so. Still a GREAT time had by all. The beer was flowing quite nice. We had our first attendee under the age of 5 as well, which was awesome. You cannot start FREE BEER too early in life.
Tonight, my arrival is planned around 6:45 ish, should be a good time had by all. Hopefully our lovely bar keep Diana’s interviews went well and we can celebrate (as long as she continues to work Mondays at Sally’s)
God Speed to Free Beer

FREE BEER
That's where I want to be
Livin' in FREE BEER
FREE BEER
Rolling like a celebrity
Livin' in FREE BEER
Look at all those BEER GLASSES
They're all so beautiful and clean
When the BARTENDERS POUR THE BEER
They get the spaces in between
I wanna live a life like thatI wanna be just like a king
Take my picture by the TAPS'cause I'm the next big thing
FREE BEER
That's where I want to be
Livin' in FREE BEER
FREE BEER
Rolling like a celebrity
Livin' in FREE BEER
FREE BEER

Weezer was just at the X last night so a shout out to them.
Week 3 Update
FREE BEER was in FULL GLORY last week. The greatness was evident by the almost 30!!!! Attendee’s, we even had Kim Jong Il (an OG Free Beer attendee) there for Missy’s final FREE BEER. I expect a rather large crowd tonight, not necessarily from our Great Group, but from other cheese eatin, paint thinner drinkin, cousin lovin Packer fans. Yes the Pack attack play tonight. Not sure what I hate more, Packer fans or the “animal lovers” from Moo U (NDSU). If the two ever merged that would be one ugly, drunk, half sheep child.
Plan on continuing on the with the early arrival time of 6:30 or so.
God speed to FREE BEER
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Start spreading the news
MISSY’S leaving today
want to be a part of it, BEER, FREE BEER
These vagabond shoes
Are longing to stray
And make a brand new start of it
FREE BEER, FREE BEER
I want to wake up in the city that never sleeps
To find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap
These little town blues
Are melting away

A ominous cloud is upon FREE BEER, this is Missy’s last Free Beer. She has decided to move on to the big city of Chicago, where I doubt they have Free Beer. She is one of the OG’s of Free Beer. Make sure everyone buys Missy a Free Beer, Oh wait, that is why FREE BEER is so great.

Week 2 Update
We are on a roll people. On an MF’in roll. Another BIG turnout, another week where we commandeered a large portion of the bar. Approx 25 people enjoying the greatness of Free Beer. The night went long for a few of us, I will not mention what time I rolled into the Prairie.
Expecting an arrival time around 6:30, some team is playing some other team, does not matter as long as the beer is free and Diana is pouring them fast

Subject: Hollaback Free Beer

Uh huh this my sh--
All the girls AT SALY’S stomp your feet like this

A few times I've been around that BAR
So it's not just gonna happen like that
Cause I ain't no Hollaback FREE BEER
I ain't no Hollaback FREE BEER

Ooooh ooh this my sh--, this my sh—

Let me hear you say this sh-- is FREE BEER
F-R-E-E- B-E-E-R
(this sh-- is free beer)
(F-R-E-E- B-E-E-R)

God Speed to Free Beer, the greatness was back last week with a vengeance. It really could not have gone any smoother and the excitement was PALPABLE. We had a GREAT Turnout, approx 25 peeps (some had just landed a few hours earlier from CHINA), with 10 or so in the 3-2-1 FREE BEER T Shirts, it was quite impressive to say the least. The bar tenders were back. Diane was working, Meghan came in after class to say hi. Oh the greatness that is FREE BEER. The happiness it brings to so many. We OWNED half the bar from Tap to Tap. It was impressive

TONIGHT the big question is. WILL THERE BE TWO FREE BEER FIRST QTRS?????? I will view this potential for greatness as a bonus if it does occur, it would mean some of us may be sleeping in our cars (keys not in them).

What needs to be worked on for this week is what I perceived from last week as a drop off in our tipping as a whole. Now we need to remember that this beer is FREE, but the speed and greatness of our hardworking wait staff is not. Standard rule is $1 per two beers, it seemed like the rail was a little light last week.

My arrival will be between 6-6:30, T Shirts are optional tonight.