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  1. Penultimate Porch Sits

    Published: Sat 22 January 2022
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all,

    Today will be the second to last porch sits here at this location. So please come over and see us before we completely pack up. Today the drinks will be mimosas in the morning and extra fluffy eggnog in the afternoon!

    Stay safe out there.

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  2. Peanut Butter Chocolate

    Published: Fri 14 January 2022
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all,

    Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate this Saturday at Porch Sits. Please join us for what is effectively a Resee's cup in a cup.

    Stay safe out there.

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  3. Mulled wine!

    Published: Sat 08 January 2022
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all,

    It's mulled wine this Saturday! We're starting up the heaters. and the heating blankets. Bring a mask to keep each other safe.

    Stay safe out there.

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  4. Happy New Year! Take cover?

    Published: Fri 31 December 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Happy New year everyone!

    Porch sitting is canceled due to storms. Stay safe and happy new year. If you're super superstitious though, let us know. We might be able to arrange some traditional New Years grub your way.

    Stay safe out there.

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  5. Rainy Day Toddies

    Published: Fri 17 December 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all,

    We're gonna make some Hot Toddies to sit out the weather. We'll likely be inside or on the front porch, so we'll see you then!

    Stay safe out there.

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  6. Storm Porch Sits!

    Published: Fri 10 December 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all,

    We're going to be up and we're trying to get rid of our whisky cider. We're likely to be on the front porch or inside. Maybe we'll play some games. We'll see you then!

    Stay safe out there.

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  7. Christmas Party!

    Published: Fri 03 December 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all,

    This Saturday is Christmas party! It starts at 6 pm. Warning, if you come any earlier, you will be pressed into service as party setup!

    Also, the community-decorated Christmas tree is canceled as our Master Porch Arborist has been feeling under the weather. Get better Tree person!

    Stay …

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  8. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Published: Wed 24 November 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all,

    We're going to be taking this Saturday off in honor of the holidays. So y'all have fun, eat some food, and we'll see ya when we do!

    Stay safe out there.

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  9. Hot Apple Cider and a Special Christmas Tree announcement!

    Published: Fri 19 November 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all,

    This Saturday we will have hot apple cider for the porch drink! Also we had a wonderful suggestion from some regular porch sitters to have a Porch Sits Christmas Tree! We will put it up for our Christmas party. If you would like to contribute an ornament to …

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  10. Do you feel that? It's Hot Chocolate on the breeze!

    Published: Fri 05 November 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all,

    That crisp breeze means that it is now hot chocolate season. It's Chai Hot Chocolate weekend so please join us this Saturday! Also we're going to get as much propane as can legally go in my car so we can use the heaters!

    Stay safe out there.

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  11. Halloweeeeeeeeeen

    Published: Fri 29 October 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all.

    Weather is going to be awful for a while, so we will likely just be out in the evening, like after 4pm. We will be sitting on the front porch both Saturday and Sunday evenings throwing candy at trick or treaters.

    Stay safe out there.

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  12. Cosmos!

    Published: Fri 22 October 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all.

    Annalisa has requested that I make a bunch of Cosmos for Saturday. So that's what I'm going to do. Uhhh that's it. See ya there. End transmission.

    Stay safe out there.

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  13. Wine three ways and music!

    Published: Fri 15 October 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all.

    This saturday is the last slushy day of the season. So to phase it out we will be having three different wine drinks! Mulled wine, bottled wine, and Frose. Also in the evening one of our neighbors will be having live music. So if you're in the evening …

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  14. Moscow Mule Saturday!

    Published: Fri 08 October 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all.

    We're going to have a survey of Moscow Mules! By that I mean I'm going to assemble a collection of different Ginger Beers and limes. We're going to try a bunch of different mules. If you have a ginger beer or ale that is special to you, bring …

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  15. Closing at 5!

    Published: Sat 02 October 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all,

    We're going to close today's porch sits at 5 pm today!

    Stay safe out there.

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  16. Intro to Spooky month!

    Published: Fri 01 October 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all.

    In celebration of the start of spooky month it's time for spooky margaritas! This is just a normal marg, but rimmed with black salt. Spooky!

    Stay safe out there.

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  17. Fall is here. I can smell it.

    Published: Fri 24 September 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all.

    In celebration of fall, everything is apples babeeeeeee. We'll have apple cider as a soft drink! In the harder category we will have an apple brandy sidecar slushy and apple pie moonshine.

    Also for your risk assesment, Annalisa wasn't feeling well today (Friday) and tested negative for the …

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  18. Sitting again!

    Published: Wed 22 September 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all.

    We're back this Saturday. Sorry I didn't post that we weren't here last week, but I was out of town and my server is so secure I couldn't log into it. Look I lost the password okay? We're good now. Anyway, I'm not sure what we're throwing together …

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  19. And we're back

    Published: Sat 11 September 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all.

    We're back this Saturday. I'll probaby find something to slam into the slushie machine, but I'm terrible at planning and haven't thought about it much this week.

    Stay safe out there.

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  20. Labor day Siesta

    Published: Fri 03 September 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all.

    We're taking a break for Labor day! So hang out on the unoffical last weekend of summer and remeber the sacrifices made by the people who fought for the rights of workers! Remeber incidents such as the Haymarket Affair where people who were simply associated with the eight …

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  21. End of August Porch sits.

    Published: Fri 27 August 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all.

    We're back at on Saturday! I (Josh) will not be there for the morning shift, but I will be back in the afternoon. Before I go though, I will make sure to whip up a batch of Frozen Vegan Chai Lattes. Why vegan? Real milk is a witch …

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  22. Reduced Service and Informed Consent

    Published: Fri 13 August 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all.

    Annalisa has had contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. She has tested negative today and asked her doctor for advise on porch sits. We are following the doc's orders. Annalisa will be confined to the master bedroom for Saturday and I will be on the porch …

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  23. Dole Whip and Daiquiris

    Published: Sun 08 August 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all.

    Second verse same as the first. We have painted the lines on the backyard so bring a mask for when you leave your square. Also there will be a Siesta again from 12-4. The drinks will be a Dole Whip and daiquiri. The Dole Whip is a non-alcoholic …

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  24. End of July Porch Sits

    Hey y'all.

    We're going to be porch sitting this Saturday (31 July). It's probably just going to be some mimosas and whatever else we wanna make this Saturday. Due to changed CDC guidelines, please bring a mask in case you need to go inside to go to the bathroom.

    Stay …

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  25. Afternoon Porch Sits

    Hey everyone. We have an obligation earlier in the morning. So we will be out around 2 PM. We are likely to be in the back porch due to some of the wonderful volundeers from Troop 400 come visit us! So if you don't see us, come around back! See …

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  26. The Awakening

    We're back baby!

    The Siesta is over! We'll be back out on the porch this Saturday! The drink is going to be the Summer Child. So come over and Chopin us what you've done over the porch break. It's once again time to cast "aside that fictious self which we …

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  27. Summer Child

    Software

    • 1.5 oz Habanero-infused vodka
    • 0.5 oz Lime juice
    • 1 oz Pineapple juice
    • 1 oz Agave nectar
    • 2 Strawberries quartered

    Directions

    Shake everything together except strawberries. Strain into class add and muddle strawberries. Alternatively you can make a strawberry puree and add that to the shaker.

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  28. Summertime Siesta

    TL;DR: No porch sits until July 17th.

    Hey everybody, we're not going to do porch sits for the next four weekends. It is very hot out there so stay cool. We are going to start back up on July 17th, so we'll see you then. As I have said …

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  29. Jack and Coke Slushi and Last Call for a While

    Hey everybody!

    That's right, we've got Jack and Coke slushies this Saturday and Cherry Coke slushies for those that want em! This is going to be our last porch sits for a while, so we hope to see you out here. I also want to thank y'all so much for …

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  30. Memorial Day Siesta

    Hey everybody,

    We're going to take a weekend off to rest and celebrate Memorial Day. Let's mourn lives lost to violence, and let's prevent the sacrifice of others. Also eat a hot dog I guess. Holidays are weird.

    Stay safe out there.

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  31. Slushies and Splashpad!

    Hey everybody,

    Porch sits continue this Saturday! This Saturday we have the maiden voyage of the slushie machine. We'll be making Frosé! Annalisa has also purchased a splashpad! Which is apparently a thing that shoots up some water to help keep us cool. We also have a strawberry black pepper …

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  32. The 15th of May Porch Sits.

    Hey everybody,

    Porch sits continue this Saturday! I (Josh) will be late but Annalisa will be here all day. I'm camping and going on a little hike so I'll be on the porch after that!

    Stay safe out there.

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  33. The Best Lemonade

    Okay everyone, this is my mocktail magnum opus. It is my favorite lemonade. And while sure, you can put whisky or something in it to make it a cocktail, I don't. It's too good on it's own and I haven't found a liquor that makes it better.

    Hardware

    • Pot with …
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  34. Lavender Blueberry Shrub (Fast)

    My mother-in-law got me a book on shrubs, so I finally got around to making one. What's a shrub? In this case, it's a drink made from fruit, sugar and vinegar. Yup, vinegar. Making a shrub usually takes at least a couple of days. Well I'm terrible at planning, and …

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  35. First of May Evening-Only Sits

    Hey everybody,

    Annalisa is busy this weekend and I'll be supporting Troop 400 by helping the scouts run a parking lot. After that, porch sits will begin! So show up sometime after 6pm and I'll be there!

    Stay safe out there.

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  36. Earl Grey MarTEAni

    So I learned this drink from How To Drink on youtube.

    Hardware

    • Shaker Tin

    Software

    • 1oz Simple Syrup
    • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
    • 1.5 oz Earl Grey Infused Gin
    • 1 egg white
    • Some white sugar

    Directions

    First you must infuse the gin. It's about 4 tablespoons to one 750 …

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  37. (No|Mo)jito

    Hey y'all. I've gotten a request for some of my mocktail and cocktail recipes. So here's one of them!

    Hardware

    • Muddler (or back of a spoon)
    • Soda Siphon (or just buy club soda, I'm not your dad)
    • Collins glass (Basically an iced-tea glass. A pint will do)

    Software

    • 7-ish mint …
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  38. 17 April Sits

    We're on for Saturday. The Anderson home has restocked, so it's mostly an open bar. See ya then!

    Stay safe out there

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  39. 10 April Weather

    Hey y'all weather is touch and go here just be aware. We will be on the front porch under porches and umbrellas to protect ourself from the fierce sprinkling.

    Stay safe out there.

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  40. 10 April Sits

    Hey y'all looks like rain in the morning so only come if you're brave or want to be damp. Should clear up later in the afternoon. Those who come will be treated to palomas or mojitos as they wish as it is warm weather drink time.

    Stay safe out there …

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  41. 20 March Sits

    I'm going camping so Annalisa is driving this one solo. Come over and hang out! I did make a pitcher of Cosmos for you to remember me by though.

    Stay safe out there.

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  42. First March Sits

    I'm going camping so Annalisa is driving this one solo. Come over and hang out!

    Stay safe out there.

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  43. February 13 sits

    Published: Fri 12 February 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Sitting is on! You might want to wait until Noon as that's when the chance of rain drops to close to nil. But if you're brave, we'll be here.

    Stay safe out there.

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  44. 30 January Sits

    Published: Thu 28 January 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    We're on for this Saturday. I think due to the recent Tik Tok surge in sea shanties (I know I'm a couple weeks behind, sue me I'm old) we'll do some grog variant. Which is probably going to end up being basically a rum toddy. Get stoked yaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

    Stay safe …

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  45. 23rd January Sits with Caveat from 1-3 PM

    Published: Wed 20 January 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all.

    Back porch sits will resume as normal. There will be an informal gathering of people from our church from the hours of 1-3 PM. Feel free to join as it will be an afternoon of outdoor hangouts. However, if you don't want to be exposed to people you …

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  46. Y'all know what's up

    Published: Thu 14 January 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Saturday (16th). We're hanging out. Beverages will be a repeat of last week. I.e. A hot toddy and Christmas punch.

    Stay safe out there.

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  47. BYOHB

    Published: Sat 09 January 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all. Bring your own heating blanket if you can. We have some, but it's cold out here.

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  48. Sittin' Canceled

    Published: Thu 07 January 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    I'm going camping so Annalisa is going to take the opportunity to sleep in and have the bed all to herself. We'll catch y'all later.

    Stay safe out there.

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  49. Sittin' Continues

    Published: Thu 07 January 2021
    By Josh

    In Events.

    We'll be back at it on Saturday. Our featured drink is going to be the Christmas punch! Bring a mask and wear it if you're not seated!

    Stay safe out there.

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  50. 2020's Final Insult

    Published: Mon 28 December 2020
    By Josh

    In Events.

    New Years Eve Festivities have been postponed to the Saturday Porch Sitting times. So the new time is 1000-2359 on Saturday January 2. 2020 heard we were trying to have a good time and is trying to send tornadoes.

    Stay safe out there y'all.

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  51. Reduced Service for December 19th Sits

    Published: Fri 18 December 2020
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all. It's the holiday season and 'roni numbers are spiking. In order to do our part to protect our friends and family for those of us who are traveling for the holidays, we will not be serving drinks. Please bring and wear your masks when you are not seated …

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  52. First Weekend in December Sits

    Published: Fri 04 December 2020
    By Josh

    In Events.

    PORCH SITS RESUME! With Wassail!

    There will be heaters, there will be drinks. You might not wanna come too early because it's cold. We'd recommend no earlier than 10 AM. But I'm not your porch dad, we'll be here anyway, come when you want.

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  53. November 7th Sits!

    Published: Fri 06 November 2020
    By Josh

    In Events.

    Hey y'all, we're going to have porch sits as normal on November 7th. There will be no open bar since Annalisa and Josh went to a family event that might put us at higher risk for a seconds and we don't wanna be breathing over all your drinks. HOWEVER there …

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  54. Spooky Porch Sits Update!

    Published: Fri 30 October 2020
    By Josh

    In Events.

    On halloween porch sits will end early. We will be closing shop around 6PM. However! This time we will be on the back porch and we will have a fire and heaters! So come round!

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  55. About Josh

    Published: Sun 25 October 2020
    By Josh

    In Blog.

    Hey. I'm Josh. I made this website so that Annalisa and I can share stuff with friends and people about what we're doing. This way, I don't have to run a mailing list or feel guilty when I forget to invite someone. You didn't check the billboard so it's now …

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