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by Liquid Boy
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dave Lang cans
Replies: 26
Views: 2140
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Re: Dave Lang cans

KB- From what I recall around 4-6 dumper Golden Rod Ale's were brought to a Rochester / Syracuse show in the early 80's. They were scooped up by Tommy Leo & then re-sold to Dave, Greenblatt & a couple others. Possible Bill Zimmerman found them who Dave Launt & Greenblatt dug with a coupl...
by Liquid Boy
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal dumping challenge this spring
Replies: 6
Views: 509
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Re: Personal dumping challenge this spring

Agree, so many small breweries that canned for short windows. Have yet to meet anyone that's dug a Rib Mtn, Arrowhead or Ziegler's. Believe many of these were shipped west including Milwaukee Valley which has been dug in CA a few times. Pulled out a Sternewirth Beer King last trip up there....so may...
by Liquid Boy
Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: Can Shows
Topic: Chicagoland Windy City Spring Trade Show - Sat March 23rd
Replies: 0
Views: 270
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Chicagoland Windy City Spring Trade Show - Sat March 23rd

Sat March 23rd, 2023 American Legion # 76 570 S Gary Carol Stream, IL B/S/T - vintage rusty to shiny & craft beer cans, bottles, signs, openers, glasses, coasters, neon signs, mirrors & anything related to beer 8 am - 2 pm food, beer & pop available for purchase nice raffle featuring neo...
by Liquid Boy
Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Dave Lang
Replies: 15
Views: 2249
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Re: RIP Dave Lang

Hated hearing this news. Dave was such a great guy, so humble & made time for everyone. Always looked forward to catching up with him at B/Grey's & Canventions. Whether discussing our passion for dumping, baseball or the beer industry - Dave's comments were always spot on. A more beloved fig...
by Liquid Boy
Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: Can Shows
Topic: Chicagoland Windy City Pre-Thanksgiving Trade Session - Sat 11/18
Replies: 4
Views: 1004
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Chicagoland Windy City Pre-Thanksgiving Trade Session - Sat 11/18

Sat Nov 18th, 2023 American Legion # 76 570 S Gary Carol Stream, IL B/S/T - vintage rusty to shiny & craft beer cans, bottles, signs, openers, glasses, coasters, neon signs, mirrors & anything related to beer 7:30 am - 2 pm food, beer & pop available for purchase nice raffle featuring La...
by Liquid Boy
Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: Dumping Photos
Topic: Creepiest thing You've Run into?
Replies: 8
Views: 5281
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Creepiest thing You've Run into?

Was prowling around the UP w/ Aho this spring when I ran into this creepy mannequin deep off the grid. Was walking back to old set of cabins we targeted & it literally stopped me in my tracks! Once my heart re-booted was able to move the tree brush away & snap this shot. Liquid Boy [attachme...
by Liquid Boy
Fri Sep 15, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Amazing, we found these today..
Replies: 19
Views: 2675
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Re: Amazing, we found these today..

Nice find Jay! I believe Neil K & Andy Caldwell dug 1 up in northern Wisconsin several yrs ago....however that's the last I'm aware of. The brewery has a pretty interesting history altering it's name multiple times post-pro & is still standing in Thornton, IL. Now a cool little distillery pi...
by Liquid Boy
Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Rusty Bunch Chapter took the Triple Crown at CANvention 52 in Louisville KY
Replies: 7
Views: 970
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Re: The Rusty Bunch Chapter took the Triple Crown at CANvention 52 in Louisville KY

Congrats Keith - it was a tremendous display! Found my self in a deep "baseball trance" listening to Terry Cashman's "Talkin' Baseball" while enjoying the entire slide show. Loved it

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by Liquid Boy
Fri Apr 07, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SPRING THAW was a winner!
Replies: 22
Views: 3192
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Re: SPRING THAW was a winner!

It was a great show. Really enjoyed catching up with everyone - especially many of the RBunch guys I haven't seen since the F'Burg B/G days (Bob R, Andy, Dwight, KB, Gary, etc.). Picked up a few things including a dumper Edel Brau goblet glass (thanks Bob - 1st dumper I've seen), some upgrades, a Ox...
by Liquid Boy
Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: Can Shows
Topic: Chicagoland Windy City Spring Trade Show - Sat March 25th
Replies: 1
Views: 754
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Chicagoland Windy City Spring Trade Show - Sat March 25th

Sat March 25th, 2023 American Legion # 76 570 S Gary Carol Stream, IL B/S/T - vintage rusty to shiny & craft beer cans, bottles, signs, openers, glasses, coasters, neon signs, mirrors & anything related to beer 7:30 am - 2 pm food, beer & pop available for purchase nice raffle featuring ...
by Liquid Boy
Thu Dec 22, 2022 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Leroy Art RB #1359
Replies: 8
Views: 930
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Re: RIP Leroy Art RB #1359

Sorry to hear this! Mutual RB friend Dave Launt always referenced LeRoy as "the only man in the BCCA w/ two 1st names". LeRoy specialized in IN cans, specifically Ft Wayne & went way back with the early MW guard - Bert Plew, Al Brand, etc. Spent several evenings at his home prior to 3 ...
by Liquid Boy
Sun Nov 06, 2022 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Esslinger Parti Quiz - South Carolina lids ?
Replies: 2
Views: 622
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Esslinger Parti Quiz - South Carolina lids ?

Was cataloging a few of my Parti Quiz cans last wk & wondered......who found all of the 53'-56' Esslinger Parti Quiz cans with the South Carolina tax stamps & large bar punched lids? Seems like so many of mine came from this find & they still show up at shows from time to time. Let me kn...
by Liquid Boy
Wed Nov 02, 2022 6:20 pm
Forum: Can Shows
Topic: Chicagoland Windy City Pre-Thanksgiving Trade Session
Replies: 0
Views: 1217
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Chicagoland Windy City Pre-Thanksgiving Trade Session

WINDY CITY BEER CAN / BREWERIANA & MANCAVE SHOW CAROL STREAM, IL OUR LARGEST SHOW OF THE YR BUY, SELL & TRADE – all beer items Cans (Vintage, craft), glasses, coasters, signage, openers, SAT Nov 19th, 2022 (7:30 AM –2PM) AMERICAN LEGION # 76 – 570 S GARY AVE – CAROL STREAM, IL 60188 LARGE RA...
by Liquid Boy
Sun Oct 16, 2022 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Charlie Bacon
Replies: 32
Views: 20317
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Re: Charlie Bacon

Echo all that has been posted here. Charlie was such a knowledgeable & humble guy. I always enjoyed chatting about the industry / sharing dumping stories with him @ Blue / Grey yr in / out. My initial DIngle Bay, several Rheingold's, Ballantine's came from several of his trips like Steve. Dan S ...
by Liquid Boy
Fri Oct 14, 2022 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jerry Lorenz
Replies: 5
Views: 1861
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Re: Jerry Lorenz

Very sorry to hear this! Jerry was such a unassuming. down to earth, great guy. Was lucky enough to make a couple Pittsburgh trips & catch up with him at Frank & Jerry's Steinhaus which he owned for several yrs. Cheers could have been modeled on this tavern - blue collared Iron City drinkers...
by Liquid Boy
Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:44 pm
Forum: Dumping Trips and Stories
Topic: Leidig's Deluxe Beer
Replies: 3
Views: 1329
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Re: Leidig's Deluxe Beer

thanks insane!

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by Liquid Boy
Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RB does it again !!!!’
Replies: 18
Views: 3148
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Re: RB does it again !!!!’

Outstanding job gents!

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by Liquid Boy
Sun Mar 27, 2022 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Father Phil
Replies: 9
Views: 2354
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Re: RIP Father Phil

Yes, this is a very tough loss on many levels. "Father Phil" was a unique presence in the hobby for over 55 yrs. The man had boundless energy, gift for gab & an infectious spirit that was unrivaled. He was an active BCCA Playboy member, authored the Great Chicago Beer can book, was a n...
by Liquid Boy
Sun Mar 06, 2022 12:32 pm
Forum: Can Shows
Topic: Chicagoland Windy City Spring Trade Show - Sat March 19th
Replies: 0
Views: 1133
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Chicagoland Windy City Spring Trade Show - Sat March 19th

Sat March 19th, 2022 American Legion # 76 570 S Gary Carol Stream, IL B/S/T - vintage to craft cans, bottles, signs, openers, glasses, coasters, neon signs, mirrors & anything related to beer 7:30 am - 2 pm food, beer & pop available for purchase large raffle featuring neon sign, craft beers...
by Liquid Boy
Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mike Belanger RB #263 Passed away
Replies: 7
Views: 1756
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Re: Mike Belanger RB #263 Passed away

Sorry to hear this. Mike was a retired Ontario postal worker. An easy going, quiet guy who liked to fish, dump & attend Midwest shows. I met Mike thru Uncle Dick & was able to get out in the woods a few times with him. Mike & fellow RBer Jim Mahler were inseparable - whether at Buckeye, ...
by Liquid Boy
Wed Feb 16, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dave Launt RIP
Replies: 24
Views: 3422
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Re: Dave Launt RIP

Dave was special, one of my favorite guys in the hobby & one of the best I've ever had the pleasure to meet. Passionate, knowledgeable, fun & a true wordsmith in every way. He was instrumental in the early growth of our Chapter w/ his networking skills & entertaining articles. The amount...
by Liquid Boy
Sat Jan 29, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Crown Ale - "crown series" set cans
Replies: 16
Views: 2099
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Re: Old Crown Ale - "crown series" set cans

Hey Steve, Thanks for posting - those are outstanding! I checked my shelf & none w/ "Lazy Aged". Looks like I still have some work to do. Not sure if the top right one (almost Silver tone) is another variation or possible faded yellow or faded baby Lt Blue version? Old Crown group.jpg ...
by Liquid Boy
Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Windy City Pictures
Replies: 10
Views: 2412
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Re: Windy City Pictures

We had a full house & plenty out of state visitors including Rusty Bunchers Ted, Aho & John Stenskal. It was great to see everyone & get back in the swing of things since our Hall has been shut down for over a year. Plenty of rust to mint & all in between. 1st time I've ever seen a s...
by Liquid Boy
Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Ron Greenblatt RB#75
Replies: 9
Views: 2143
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Re: RIP Ron Greenblatt RB#75

Hate to hear this. Completely agree with Romine's comments. Ron was initially from NYC & loved sports (specifically the Yankees). He specialized in NY & FL cans. Ron was instrumental in the early growth of the Rusty Bunch. Our paths first crossed at the 86 Canvention. Was lucky enough to see...
by Liquid Boy
Sat Oct 30, 2021 2:53 pm
Forum: Can Shows
Topic: Chicagoland Windy City Pre-TGiving Trade Show - Sat Nov 20th
Replies: 0
Views: 1023
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Chicagoland Windy City Pre-TGiving Trade Show - Sat Nov 20th

Windy CIty pre-Thanksgiving Beer Can-Breweriana trade show Sat Nov 20th, 2021 American Legion # 76 570 S Gary Carol Stream, IL B/S/T - vintage to craft cans, bottles, signs, openers, glasses, coasters, neon signs, mirrors & anything related to beer 7:30 am - 2 pm food, beer & pop available ...
by Liquid Boy
Sun Feb 14, 2021 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John McGuire has passed
Replies: 23
Views: 4713
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Re: John McGuire has passed

Fantastic job Clayton! Long time Rusty Buncher / friend Kirk Wyckoff shared this memory below w/ me - Liquid Boy I met John for the 1st time in 1986 at the Portland BCCA Canvention. John found out I had a cooler full a beer & didn’t want to let me drink by myself. Granted it was 9 am as the trad...
by Liquid Boy
Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the best can you have dumped?
Replies: 39
Views: 8985
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Re: What is the best can you have dumped?

Went with this early MN cone since it was a fairly recent find & think it's flown under radar for a while? Strong FBIR Variation wasn't pictured in the USBC nor the Beer Cans of MN book. Was a single find in the last dump Neil Kanetzke & I dug together - fall of 19'. FitgersFBIR.jpg Liquid Boy
by Liquid Boy
Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John McGuire has passed
Replies: 23
Views: 4713
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Re: John McGuire has passed

Knew this day was rapidly approaching however still trying to come to terms....John was a character, friend since the 80's & had the sharpest wit of anyone I've known. He started collecting in the 60's specializing in tabs & was a pillar within all the Michigan chapters. John was quite an ou...
by Liquid Boy
Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:00 am
Forum: Beer Can Cleaning
Topic: Cleaning Beer Cans by Dick "Uncle Dick" Adamowicz
Replies: 4
Views: 30408
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Re: Cleaning Beer Cans by Dick "Uncle Dick" Adamowicz

Keith - thanks for posting this- haven't seen this since the VHS glory days! Uncle Dick is a "Titan" & so instrumental in formation / growth our RB Chpr as well as mentoring so many younger collectors. Anyone that's dumped with Dick will attest to how meticulous he planned / process / ...
by Liquid Boy
Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Send your RBers prayers out to Lovegun and his fiance Shelley
Replies: 51
Views: 9887
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Re: Send your RBers prayers out to Lovegun and his fiance Shelley

Greg, I'm sorry to hear this - get well soon!

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