Author: Brian Allen

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Il Vicino Stops On-site Brewing in Colorado Springs

Il Vicino has removing all of its brewing equipment from its Colorado Springs location. The brewing has been out sourced to Bristol Brewing Company, which is located only 16 block away on the same street.

This situation is good and bad. Il Vicino's brewer is now selling real-estate, which is a bummer. But, Bristol knows how to handling contract brewing and they make a consistent product.

I have always enjoyed Il Vicino's beers. The variety has declined over the years. At one time, I had heard that Il Vicino only had part-time brewer until this recent one.

A new era for Il Vicino.

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Heading to Wonderful Colorado Springs

My work will be taking me back to Colorado Springs, soon. I just hope the weather is good. I heard they are recoving from 2 feet of snow!

I will have to take my camera to capture some snow pictures while I am out hiking.

I hope to stop by the Bristol Brewing for a cold beer and Pikes Perk for coffee, but not on the same day.

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Back from Disney World's International Food and Wine Festival

Karen and I just got back from a wonderful vacation to Disney World. It was our first vacation as Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members. Being a DVC member made the vacation extra fun.

We stayed at Disney's Saratoga Springs, which is our home resort. We had a beautiful view of Disney Downtown.

The only bummer is Karen got a blister on both pinky toes.

I will be posting pictures soon at www.brianallen.com

– Brian Allen

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Huntsville, Alabama ALS Walk Successful

Karen AllenKaren and I set out to raise money for the ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) “Walk To D'Feet ALS”. You may know the disease as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Donna Behnken and Karen Allen

We have dear friend with the disease. He was diagnosed with the disease this year, but they believe he has had it for two years.

We managed to raise $1,800 for the flight for a cure. You can donate to the flight here. Please do all you can.

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Walk To D'Feet ALS in Huntsville, Alabama

ALS WalkI am walking in this years “Walk To D'Feet ALS” to help raise fund to find a cure for ALS. The walk will take place September 30th, 2006.

I have a dear friend that was diagnosed this year with ALS. ALS was no cure and little to no treatment.

I would love for you to sponse me in this years walk. You can do so here. Just click on the sponsor me graphic.