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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy 36th Anniversary to my lovely bride @gamj90.bsky.social . I miss you.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

It would be great if we could all relax this well!

Picture of a ginger kitty stretched out and snoozing on a lap.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

A delightful brew named after 2 delightful people brewed and sold by the delightful folks at @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social . The word for the day seems to be delightful.

A poured glass and can of the delicious Dynamic Duo from 2nd Shift Brewing

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

@lonesometoast.bsky.social are you still using the SymphonyBand or have you discovered something better?

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the beautiful and incomparable @gamj90.bsky.social . I miss you so very much.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

07:30 in the morning standing outside in the shade felt like standing in primordial ooze. 84% humidity and 79F already and this is one of the better weather days forecast for this week.

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Let's Be Careful Out There - Hill Street Blues

Alt: Let's Be Careful Out There - Hill Street Blues

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

If you like the @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social ESB, and why wouldn't you, there are still a few 4 packs in the to go fridge but rumor has it that is all that's left. Grab it while you can!

Poured glass and can of 2nd Shift Brewing ESB.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

One year ago today @gamj90.bsky.social and I were vacationing in Niagara Falls on the Canadian side. It was to be our last vacation together. I miss her so very very much but I am very grateful for the years we had together.

Picture of a couple in a "barrel" at Niagara Falls in 2025.

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2nd Shift Brewing @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

🍻 MUG CLUB 🍻 We are trying this out with our membership and thought we would see how it is received by the non-members! It’s a way to get some of the benefits without fully committing 🤍 There are 4 different branded designs to choose from! Start today 🎉

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Another hit from @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social that I highly recommend folks try when they can.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Went and walked around @mobotgarden.bsky.social for a while and then realized how close I was to @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social so had to stop in!

Glass of 2nd Shift Brewing Hibiscus Wit. Very tasty.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Six months today since @gamj90.bsky.social left this world. It was a much better place before that and I miss her terribly. To anyone else mourning someone they love, one moment at a time and smile at a happy memory every chance you get.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Howdy people, the good folks @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social still have some Shiftmas boxes available and priced to move. This is a great representation of the many brews they make including two barrel aged stouts. Grab one before they are gone! You will not be sorry.

Picture of a 2nd Shift Brewing Shiftmas box. 12 different quality beverages inside including 2 barrel aged stout. Great deal!

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

@kzieff.bsky.social was by to visit Crown Candy today and was good to hear you were not covering your nuts with chocolate! Of course there were all those strawberries demanding attention though.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Folks, @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social still has a few of these left for sale. It is a great representation of their offerings. It was a great value before they priced them to move to create space. Now it is an absolute steal! Grab them quick.

Picture of the 2nd Shift Brewing Shiftmas beer selection.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Pretty well set for the upcoming weather. Firewood? Check. Good beer from @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social ? Check. Stay safe and warm everyone!

Poured glass and can of 2nd Shift Brewing Living Millenially imperial stout with coffee and maple in front of a fire.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Not sure I am doing dry January the way it was intended and I am good with that. Thanks @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social

Poured glass and can of 2nd Shift Brewing bourbon barrel aged stout. Aged 34 months in Still 360 Rally Point Rye barrels.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

For the twelfth and final night of Shiftmas @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social gave to me

Poured glass and can of 2nd Shift Brewing Technical Ecstasy Czech Style Pilsner.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

3 months is a very long time when you are mourning and missing the hell out of someone who was enormously special.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

On the ninth day of Shiftmas @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social gave to me ( sensing a theme yet folks?)

Poured glass and can of Wild Turkey bourbon barrel aged Liquid Spiritual Delight stout.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

I'm a little early on this but Happy New Year! May 2026 bring us all pleasant surprises and continued good friendships and new ones to boot. Be well folks!

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Yikes! Forgot to post this yesterday but on the sixth day of Shiftmas @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social gave to me

Poured glass and can of 2nd Shift Brewing Liquid Spiritual Delight.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Was out hiking at Riverwoods Park today and cannot remember the last time I was hiking in late December in a T-shirt.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate and Happy Thursday to everyone who doesn't!

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Was looking and saw a light at the end of a tunnel. Thought maybe it was a train but it was Two Trains from @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social . ( I will go stand in the corner now )

Picture of a can and poured glass of 2nd Shift Brewing Two Trains Imperial IPA.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Just when I thought this little guy wasn't good at hiding, today he found a spot that took me hours to uncover. Here was an example of a previous hiding attempt to lull me into a false sense of security.

Ginger kitty glaring from under a small table hiding spot.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Chag urim sameach! Technically a little bit early still.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Was outside and I'm not doing that again until Monday. Rewarding my lack of desire to be the proverbial "brass monkey" with this lovely brew from @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social

Glass and can of 2nd Shift Brewing Silhouette Imperial Stout with Coffee.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

@socitygirl.bsky.social as promised here is the Christmas tree minus the tree skirt which I have to find soon.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Are you a fan of hazy IPA? Give this one a try if there is any left. A great anniversary brew from @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social

Picture of a glass and can of 2nd Shift Brewing 16th Anniversary "16" hazy IPA.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Wish me luck folks. Picking this little guy up Wednesday evening. He is 11 years old and has Feline Leukemia. He is the exact kitty @gamj90.bsky.social and I had talked about adopting after she recovered from surgery. Will often tell him what he missed out on with her not being here.

Two pictures of a handsome senior ginger kitty.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Looking to reward yourself for avoiding the shoveling of your driveway today? This little beauty from @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social is what I am going with.

Can and glass of 2nd Shift Brewing Cat Spit Stout.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

It's going to feel like forever until spring.

Picture of a backyard with leaf covered ground, barren trees and patio containing a swing, fire pit and table.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Sigh, well my daughter's ACA based healthcare almost doubled in cost. Our elected officials should have the same healthcare and costs as their constituents and it should end when they leave office.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Not a bad afternoon for a 5 mile hike through Forest Park. Always amazed at the number of things I never noticed there before.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Hmm, meditation app tells me to practice grounding myself so I can't go anywhere until tomorrow I guess.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Thinking about breakfast for dinner? I was so I decided a @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social Silhouette breakfast stout should be part of it.

Picture of a can of 2nd Shift Brewing Silhouette Imperial Stout with coffee next to a glass of same poured.

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Garden gnome @dontfearthehops.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Ever wonder what beer is a good choice after hours talking to insurance people? Here is my choice today, thanks @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social

Picture of a glass of 2nd Shift Brewing Art of Neurosis and the associated can.

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