Jesus was taken to a high mountain and offered all the kingdoms of the world. I get offered a beer. Temptation ain’t what it used to be.
You may have noted that Wesley Donehue, after commenting on a recent post, asked me to join him and his opposite number Phil Bailey on a live video-feed program this evening.
He elaborated upon the invitation in an e-mail this morning:
Hey Brad. Here’s the deal.
We launched a live video series last week called Happy Hour. It’s a little point counterpoint between me and Phil Bailey over some beers from a local bar with wifi. We want to start having guests on today. We’d love for you to be the first one. Also, we always invite people to just show up, drink a beer, and be part of the show at anytime.The video is broadcast live over Ustream and then starting this episode, we will post a high quality version the following today.Today’s broadcast starts at 6 pm from Flying Saucer in the Vista. We’d like you to be there at about 5:45.Can you do it?It really is a lot of fun. And I’ll even buy your beer.
Sounds innocent enough, but … I gave up beer for Lent. This, for me, is a sore trial. But I’ve agreed to do the show anyway, and watch Wesley and Phil drink — on the condition that they ask me back again after Easter.
The fun (for them) starts at 6. Here’s the link. That’s a recent show imbedded above. I like it because the quality makes my own videos look very professional.
Kidding aside, I like the sound of this — a Republican and a Democrat actually sitting down and having a rational discussion of politics over a beer. I’ll like it better when the UnParty can have a beer, too. Or two.
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HA! This was our first attempt. Live feeds are always rough. We have the good camera coming this time.
Did you only give up beer, or all similar beverages? Stout, ale, etc.?
I gave up chocolate one year, and “cheated” with a carob brownie after a Good Friday Tenebrae (such a downer). Well, carob definitely doesn’t equal chocolate!
Some people try to do something more for Lent, as in charity work, rather than less…