The end of this summer will mark the end of my third year as a “Mead Maker”. It has been an interesting journey to this point, marked by happiness (recently got engaged), sadness (my dad died), and health (cholesterol of 304). Through it all, I have continued to struggle with my obsession on a daily basis, making one mistake after another and never really feeling that I am advancing. I know I have improved, a little, but I just do not feel that I am yet at the point where I can say I am a maker of Mead. Perhaps in 10 years, but not quite yet.
Thank (enter deity of choice) for this site, and for Vicky and Oskaar, without whom I would probably have given up a long time ago. From the advice provided in the forums, the tools provided on the main site (point your mouse at the GM logo at the top and click the mouse button; there is more out there!), and the posted recipes to borrow ideas from, I have changed my methods and improved my skills. I have also increased my ‘toy’ collection substantially. So, I thought it might be beneficial to all of the other NewBees out there if I posted what I have learned so far, in the hopes that what has helped me, can help others as well.
IMPORTANT: I think it would be really cool if this topic is a “lessons” string, rather than a discussion one that helps build on the NewBee Guide. So, if you wish to add your own lessons, just change the title by adding your name in place of mine and go for it.
Angus
Thank (enter deity of choice) for this site, and for Vicky and Oskaar, without whom I would probably have given up a long time ago. From the advice provided in the forums, the tools provided on the main site (point your mouse at the GM logo at the top and click the mouse button; there is more out there!), and the posted recipes to borrow ideas from, I have changed my methods and improved my skills. I have also increased my ‘toy’ collection substantially. So, I thought it might be beneficial to all of the other NewBees out there if I posted what I have learned so far, in the hopes that what has helped me, can help others as well.
IMPORTANT: I think it would be really cool if this topic is a “lessons” string, rather than a discussion one that helps build on the NewBee Guide. So, if you wish to add your own lessons, just change the title by adding your name in place of mine and go for it.
Angus