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i've been waiting years for this. since 2001, stone brewery has released 1 beer each year of its "vertical epic" series. the intent was for everyone to cellar these beers until the final release of the series on December 12, 2012 and then enjoy them altogether.

my collecting goes back to 2009. with friends we were able to get 'em back to the 2005 release.

oh what a night...

the family at the toy train museum at balboa park. during the park's "december nights" event all museums are free to the public.

Going in, I'd heard and read various opinions that it's the best in the county. The boy ended up having a decent romp through a pretty vast patch of pumpkins.

When the pumpkins get old, they have typical vendor booths dealing in carnival foods, hand made jewelry and everything in between. And off to the side, the farm's animals are accessible to the kids for petting and feeding.

Still a bit early to be sure, but I think we may be done with those temporary pumpkin patch lots. I'd be happy to make this destination a part of the family's October traditions.

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