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Good luck Al! Yes. Seems like there is still a long recovery time because of the lack of blood flow to that region. I have been looking around and seeing a lot of variations on how long they expect you to be on crutches, how long you have to go without driving... etc. I don't want to be an invalid for 8 weeks. Also having to sleep on my back for several weeks makes me tired thinking about it. I guess I will be on a lot of drugs... maybe I will be able to sleep better. Sigh. Guess I will have to get that Segway after all.

Shit Brent, guess you are doing well considering! I am thinking that maybe I can cancel one of my not-so-essential trips to do the surgery. That would put me in town for a few weeks. I should be off crutches after that. I'll have to call the doc tomorrow to what I would need to do beforehand and when he has openings. Sorry about your hip pain Al. Sorry about the aging Jim. Thanks for the support guys.

Brugral 1888 Limited Edition Congrats to the Cards - good game! I need to try the Noah's Mill.

Fax is on Al (and Jim).

Marc: Let me know how you like the Springbank and brandy. Having a Maison Surrenne Petit Champagne and Germain Robin Coast Road Reserve taste-off. I prefer the G-R but they are both very good.

Went back to the orthopedic surgeon to find out about the MRI results. Turns out I have a hip labral tear. Options are (1) cortisone injections plus physical therapy plus probably no squats or sports that would cause it to tear more (2) surgery + physical therapy. I am leaning towards (2) becuase I don't want to have to go through life being a sloth and not being able to do weightlifting and play other sports. The problem would be to find a time that I could get it done. I am supposed to travel every other week until around January 10. There is usually about 2 weeks of crutches after surgery. Then I am teaching two classes in spring so it would be hard to take time off. This sucks.

Well, I don't know much about brandy (you may remember me asking for cognac recommendations not that long ago) but I thought it was really nice and would definitely recommend it. I will have to have a little brandy tasting tonight to verify its deliciousness.

No shit.

Sure about that?

Cheers Al!

A little more Germain Robin Craft Road Reserve Brandy for a break. I can tell that this brandy is not going to last very long.

This!!! Nice!

Good looking drinks guys. Wish I could join in more but tomorrow is a big deadline for letters of recommendation. Looks like a long night for me (yawn).

Approved.... but wait, where are the Cherry Bitters?

Germain-Robin Coast Road Reserve - so good and so much better than their Craft Method Brandy (formerly known as Fine Alambic Brandy). This makes me want to try the XO. I am glad I found a supplier that sells more than just the Anno Domini or XO here.

^Yum

Clicking video problem on NEX5n.

Seriously thinking of getting a NEX7. I am just not happy with the speed of my LX5. Opinions? Seems a bit overpriced. I wonder if it wouldn't be better just to get a used NEX5 or new 5n. Does anyone know if the NEX7 will have to same clicking video problem that the NEX5n had? @Jeff: Did you sell your Nex5?

Got my ass kicked in both leagues this week. My teams both suck.

Drinking it (see drinking thread) - I am too lazy to return things. Basically I thought it was perfectly drinkable but not worth its price (perhaps it would be better in the $40-$45 range?). In its price range, I would definitely go for Laphraoig 18yr or Springbank 12yr for example. Not the most refined whiskey but certainly not as bad as you made it out to be.

Happy Birthday Carl!

The Whiskey Barrel-Aged bitters are awesome. Had a mini "shot" of them tonight. Also, I would definitely recommend ordering from the Boston Shaker: good communication, shipped really fast, and packed stuff really well.

Got a little shipment from The Boston Shaker.

Decided to open up the Amrut. I think it is pretty decent but probably not worth its price. For example, I like the Laphraoig 18yr and Springbank 12yr cask better. Still very drinkable though (I did decide to splash a little water in it). Perhaps I have a tin palate though.