Brady and Eric discuss National Eat Anything You Want Day, re-seeding the yard, Hog Fences and the rest of the Farm Report for Longmont.  Just kidding there is no farm report...just a lot of discussion on improvement projects and yard work. In the Buzz Around town the guys discuss some recent closings including Aloha, Swimming at Union Reservoir and the opening of Tangerine to take out and delivery. 

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Business mentions In this episode
Tangerine
Longmont Greenway and Trails

Events
Online Lego Building
Longmont Museum online Summer Camp

Music
Music of the week "Metropolis" by Native Station
Find more about Native Station and their Debut Album, Morningstar Drive

On Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/nativestation/

Yes, we know the Dylan Album is Highway 61 but the similarity was too close to let it go. 

The guys discuss a new news source in town, The Longmont Leader, the opening of the Cheese Importers, Browns Shoes and refinishing the floors at Luna Cafe.  Eric's rants to the owner are finally rewarded as refinishing of the floors at Luna Cafe are finally coming!  We're joined by our special guest, Teresa Storch, local musician who explains her love of songwriting, Longmont and her calling to music.

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Business mentions In this episode
Longmont Leader
Cheese Importers
Brown's Shoes
Luna Cafe
Longmont Florist

Events
Highway 61 Revisited - online discussion on May 18th

Music
Music of the week "Paris" by Teresa Storch
Find more about Teresa on the following sites and Socials

Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/teresastorch
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/teresastorch

socials:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teresastorchmusic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tstorchmusic

The guys discuss the proposed development (the Spoke) across from The Hub on Coffman Street, parking around town, the cost of automated litter boxes, and gardening.  We're joined by our special guest, Harris Rollinger from Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll), who discusses the small business scene and EforAll's programs that support business development.

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Business mentions In this episode
EforAll Longmont
Moray Inca Products
Crummies Meatless Crumble
Mini Money Management
DEFY Wear

Events
Bikes and Beers Virtual Rides
Virtual Cheesemaking with the Art of Cheese

Music
Music of the week "Ghost Chair" by Taylor Shae
Find more about Taylor on the following sites and Socials

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Sam8KoIWaj3ZuJCsOvH4c
Bandcamp: taylorshae.bandcamp.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC3d7CDCXZaPK8F2kz4oCvA

socials:
Facebook: facebook.com/taylorshaemusic/
Instagram: instagram.com/taylorshaemusic
Twitter: twitter.com/taylorshaemusic

Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro

The guys discuss the project on the Colorado Stone property, railroad crossings and the St. Vrain Greenway developments.  Phil Greenwald, Planning Manager for the City of Longmont who provides details on new long range developments in Longmont, and updates the guys on the Coffman Street project.  Lots of great new things happening in Longmont! 

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Business mentions In this episode
City of Longmont
St. Vrain Greenway

Events
Boredom Bingo at Longmont Public Library
Lego online build challenge

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "Until the Harvest Comes" by Tim Ostdiek
Tim has a live concert on Facebook every Wednesday at 6pm on Facebook (facebook.com/timostdiek)

Brady geeks out on The Hobbit.  The guys discuss new apartments on Nelson and 75th, how businesses are bringing Zoom to their operations.  The guys are joined by Nels Wroe, Co-Founder of Dry Land Distillers who describes how Dryland is adjusting to business conditions in our current environment, their awards, and their new online store.

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Business mentions In this episode
Dry Land Distillers
Longtuckey
Spirithounds
Robin Chocolates
Longmont Yarn Shoppe
Ziggis
Twisted Roots Yogurt



Events
Howl at the Moon at 8 p.m each night (no link but sounds great!)
Grey Havens Group Covid-19 Philosophy Discussions

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "On Your Own" by Jessica Carson of Clandestine Amigo

Eric and Brady discuss some normal activities in the community that are going on to give us a sense of everyday living -- including tree limb collection.  The guys are joined by Brian Coppom, Director of the Boulder County Farmers Markets who describes how the Market will adjust to live during the COVID-19 outbreak.  They are still providing fresh foods but doing it virtually.  Eric is still pushing for Kohlrabi to be the break out vegetable of 2020.

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Business mentions In this episode
Boulder County Farmers Market
Simply Bulk
Nextlight

Events
Howl at the Moon at 8 p.m each night (no link but sounds great!)
Longmont Museum History on Facebook Live April 9th

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "Long Gone" by Jessica Carson of Clandestine Amigo

Eric buys a microphone which helps with the audio quality of the podcast...now if he could only get the music to stop.  Thankfully, Brady comes to the rescue with his own version of tech support.

The guys are on their own, talking about ways to occupy yourself during COVID-19.  They also discuss what's open around town. 
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Business mentions In this episode
Brewing Market
Ozo Coffee
Luna Cafe
Flower Bin
La Momo Maes Bakery

Events
Take-Out Takeover

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "Long Gone" by Jessica Carson of Clandestine Amigo

In their second week of conference call/podcast, Eric and Brady are proud to have special guests, Jean and Dan Ditslear - owners of 300 Suns Brewing and Nate Say, owner of Scratch Kitchen.  Jean, Dan and Nate discuss how local businesses are coping with the new business environment in the wake of the COVID-19.  The major theme is go out and support local restaurants, breweries and businesses.  Please get a take out order or purchase a gift card. 

The guys also talk about Brady's shut-in mentality, fighting for the last egg and limiting meat purchases to three...lots of pulled pork in Brady's house.

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Business mentions In this episode
300 Suns Brewing
Scratch Kitchen
Longmont Chamber of Commerce
Longmont Downtown Development Authority

Events
Take-Out Takeover

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "Nothing but the Moon" by Andy Eppler

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The guys find ways to cope during the Social Distancing that is Covid-19.  Not much in the Buzz around town to discuss with the disruption but you can count on Brady and Eric to lighten the mood or attempt to.  Please be patient as we work through our audio difficulties.  This is our first remote podcast and we'll get a better mic for Eric next time.

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "Bouncin" by Michael Bellmont

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Sorry for some distortion on this episode.  We'll fix it for next time.  The guys discuss the coming of Moe's Bagels, a new apartment complex The Farm Haus, closing of Old Chicago, and the opening of the Taco Palace.  The guys welcome Dan Jones, Executive Director of the St. Vrain FC who discusses the rise of soccer in the St. Vrain area. 

Business mentions In this episode
Moe's Bagels
Farm Haus Apartments
Taco Palace
Old Chicago
St. Vrain FC

Events
Firehouse Arts Center Press and Fold - March 5 - April 5
Birding through the Seasons - March 23 Longmont Library
Senior Fish-Off - April 17 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Rattlesnake Hike - May 16

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "Bouncin" by Michael Bellmont

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