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I like the bacon.

2-3 hours is pretty much on schedule for Amtrak. Glad you had fun. Last time I rode Amtrak, the train unfortunately hit a truck and killed a person (probably a suicide which seems to be fairly). We ended up 12 hours late (for what was supposed to be a 6 hour train ride). Of course, I cannot really blame that on Amtrak I suppose. Today I spent the day mostly indoors just as I have for the last two weeks. This is our 14th straight day of over 100 degree weather (I believe this is the hottest August on record). The only good thing is that there is a chance that we may get a tiny bit of rain! This year has been really bad. We have had around 5" of rain for all of 2011 and most of that was in January. I think I remember it raining maybe two or three times in the last 6 months. Usually we have around 4-5" per month (and usually more during the summer). Our foundation is really shifting because of the dry weather. I was going to wait for the rain to come back before having it repaired. I just hope all of our trees survive the extreme drought. We have 3 very large live oaks in the front and three other large trees in the backyard. I would really hate to lose the live oaks, they are around 70 years old I think. OK, enough of my complaining.

There is a chance that Monday might be bad for me. I would prefer to not have it on Friday night but could do it if it were the only day available.

Yep, I think I would like this better. Must be part of the heritage.

That sucks Fitz!

Whoa!

Tried out Jim's Matin but decided it was too Vodkaish for me. So I made myself a dirty martini with Citadelle Reserve Gin and Dolin Dry. That hits the spot.

Sorry to hear about Dusty's mom, Al's dad and Scott's Dad. Glad to hear that your Vicki's Dad is continuing to improve. In response to Vicki's "new" temporary kitchen. Why is it that everyone I know in S. Florida has an electric stove? What is wrong with you people?

Happy Birthday Tyll!

Does not compute.

Good stuff Jim and Knuckles! I need to get myself some Oogie - we are lucky to have it here for $65. Jim: I am sure you will share your favorite elderflower drinks with us.

Bonal and Rye 2 oz Wild Turkey 101 Rye 1 oz Bonal 1/2 oz Clement Shrubb Creole Orange Liqueur 2 dashes of Peychaud's bitters 1 dash of Boker's bitters

Enjoying Houston Restaurant Week(s). Just finished a bottle of Orin Swift "The Prisoner" Red Wine with some friends and a nice 3 course meal. Life is good.

That is great news about your dad Vicki!!!

Glad you like the HC Peralta better Jim. The Bonal and Rye is quite nice as well. The Clock Bar sounds fun Marc, have fun! For me, some La Posta Pizzella Malbec with dinner and a Eagle Rare 17yr Mint Julep afterwards.

That is great news Ric (same for Crappy)!

Cannot wait to go!

Or moar whiskey.

That looks so grownup.

Oops, I meant North Carolina (Winston-Salem).

DP bug

Sounds like a lot of fun! My next two trips are to S. Carolina and Nebraska... needless to say, I would much rather be heading to SF.

The Remember the Maine looks very nice (I do have to agree that Al's glasses are awesome!).

Like. I suppose you didn't find that in TX.

Last night's drinks: Triomphe Cocktail for my friend as suggested by Al. 3/2 oz Luksusawa Vodka 3/4 oz Lemon Juice 1/2 oz Green Chartreuse (recipe called for yellow chartreuse) 1/2 oz Simple Syrup Shake well with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon peel. Very yummy Peralta for me - really really good 3/4 oz Wild Turkey 101 Rye 3/4 oz Cynar 3/4 Green Chartreuse 1/2 oz grapefruit juice 1/4 oz lemon juice 1 dash Angostura bitters