Well, the good news is there are some bubbles coming out of the primary fermenter, so at least we've achieved a reaction. Now it just 6 months we'll have delicious barleywine to drink. Here are some pics I snapped during the brewing yesterday, of course there aren't many because once things get going, there's just no time.

And of course the guest of honor was slacking in his duties:

But he makes up for it by being cute other times:

Of course let's not forget about Gizmo....he has his moments as well: