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Happy Birthday Mike. Wishing many more birthdays with copious amounts of malted grain beverages. And some hops.

No the palm was only for the fact that she immediately had us wrapped around her paws. We only do rescues. Our current dog is a 14 year old Rottweiler/lab mix, who just happens to also be the world's most laid back canine. When we got him he had mange so bad that his blood went sceptic. At that time he fit in my hand. Now he weighs 92 lbs.

Well even though it is costing a bit, technically we just filled out the paperwork to adopt a female German shorthair pointer from the Coles County animal shelter.

Damn I've been away too long. Congratulations on finishing the list Al. That Zombie picture is epic! When the fuck did they change the software? And what happened to my Last.FM list?

I use the gator as my daily carry bag to work. Holds my iPad, MBA, s95, pico amp/DAC, sunglasses, water bottle, plus an insert for a few pens, MBA power supply, etc. It is a great little bag.

Happy Late Birthday Wishes to You John.

Marc just wants everybody to buy Bihn so his first FOTM gets even bigger.

FFF Alpha King

Nice cake Birgir. Congrats.

Cannot disagree with anything above. Quite disappointed with Hemingway. I think you had a better port for the coffee cocktail than I used Al. Yours certainly does look better. That milk punch is a nice cocktail. Nice skin Al. That image is great. That looks really good Marc. I think that will be my cocktail for tomorrow. How did your Amer turn out? Looks like I know what my second cocktail will be tomorrow. Well since you did not kill him you can be canonized. You didn't kill him, right? Kudos to Marc for bringing the Arnaud's special to my attention. I really like it. Actually made another last night because the first one was so good. Tonight just keeping it simple with a freeform, most excellent, Blood Mar. Started with a Collins glass rimmed with a lime and celery salt. Squeezed a wedge of lime in the glass. Added a dollop of peppercorn infused Russian Standard Vodka. A smidgeon of organic Worcestershire sauce, a wee bit of garlic, a couple of dashes of Cholula hot sauce, a couple of dashes of green Jalape

I have two stacked 25" displays (HP) at work for the Mac Pro. They work great and cost less than one Apple display of comparable size. I have always thought the Apple displays were pricey beyond their worth.

My favorite new drink is still the aviation. I believe I like it better than a gin martini. The biggest surprise to me though was the tropical drinks. They were extremely tasty and well balanced when not made with premixed-high-fructose-drek. I was also surprised at how good some of the lighter drinks were. Like the very nice Aperol spritz that Al mixed up. Thanks again for the Sophia recommendation Al, it works really well in that spritz. Good to see you in the Anvil list mixers group Marc. That looks like a nice louche. I decided to sample a few drinks that came up earlier that looked interesting. Started with the Arnaud's Special Cocktail that Marc mixed up a while ago. 2oz scotch 1oz Dubonnet Rouge 3 dashes orange bitters Orange zest, for garnish Stir in an iced mixing glass, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the orange twist. I think a bit less Dubonnet with the Glenlivet, but definitely has good bones.

I thought that was part of the end user experience

Anvil # 28 Dulchin using the Esquire recipe (which can be found under the recipe for the Hoptoad. 2 ounces pisco 1 ounce dry (Hungarian) apricot brandy (cheated here and used Apricot liquer) 2 teaspoons Grand Marnier 1 ounce lime juice 1 teaspoon grenadine Shake well with cracked ice, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. And DONE!

Anvil # 100 Zombie again using the Esquire recipe 1/2 ounce white rum 1 1/2 ounces golden rum 1 ounce dark rum 1/2 ounce 151-proof rum 1 ounce lime juice 1 teaspoon pineapple juice 1 teaspoon papaya juice (Guava nectar) 1 teaspoon superfine sugar Stir together all these ingredients (the juice in the recipe is what mixologist David Embury calls the "mystery ingredient"; it can be pineapple juice, passion fruit nectar, coconut milk, apricot, or cherry brandy -- just about anything this side of Romilar) except the 151 and pour into a 14-ounce glass three-fourths full of cracked ice. Float the 151 as a lid (by pouring it into a spoon and gently dipping it under the surface of the drink). Then, if the spirit moves you, take a match to this mixture; it will burn. Garnish with mint (either straight or dipped in lime juice and then superfine sugar) and/or fruit. (A particularly fetching touch: On a toothpick, impale a lemon slice or pineapple cube between two maraschino cherries and lay this fruit kabob atop of the drink). Supply a straw and, after two, a hammock. After three: a stretcher. I decided not too light the 151 rum on fire as I could picture my wife asking me why I thought it would be a good idea to set myself on fire as she was driving me to the emergency room.

Actually, we worth quite a bit. But that does not detract from the fact that you are a douche.

Marc, I would focus on these, but not necessarily in this order. Cherry Herring - Totally different than Luxardo maraschino and useful for any drinks calling for cherry brandy Pisco - Unique grape based liquor that makes an excellent sour Ransom Old Tom Gin - a lot of classic recipes call for Old Tom and it is different enough from both Englsh dry and Genever style gins to be worth using. Chartreuse - There is no substitute for it. Buy the green and sub in a bit less in recipes calling for the yellow. creme de cacao - You have to have some chocolate tasting liquor but it doesn't necessarily have to be Creme de Cacao Rothman & Winter Cr

The audioengine 5s are much, much better than the 2s. Those and a set of mopeds and your set. Or wait for the quads.

^^^ This. Unlike others Apple actually pays attention to, and designs for the end-user experience. That is the simple answer. People just want shit that works and they will gravitate to what works best. Oh and they want shit that's cool with unicorns and pixxie dust.

You can't have too much mint in a julep, nor too much Cocchi. I'm probably going to start on the forgotten cocktails book after a short break. I did not really care for the morning glory fizz either Al. It was OK but nothing really stood out. Yay for generous pours of Handy. Back to the list. Anvil # 71 Pisco Punch 2 ounces pisco 1 ounce distilled water 4 teaspoons pineapple gum syrup 3/4 ounce lemon juice Shake well, strain into a thin punch glass and garnish with syrup-soaked pineapple chunk.

Sorry about the bad Sazerac Shelly, especially in NOLA. I would shame him/her into making you a real one. Anvil # 55 Mint Julep 6

Al has the best glasses!

Great Mojito recipe Al and the retro stinger is great. I know what you mean about taking you back. I can see my mom drinking a sickly green grasshopper. Anvil time here is starting with # 29 East India Cocktail 2 ounces cognac 1 teaspoon curacao 1 teaspoon pineapple syrup 2 dashes maraschino 2-3 dashes Boker's bitters Stir well with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass; hit it with a lemon twist and, if you

Congrats to Colin and a late congrats to Chris.

Anvil # 60 Navy Grog using a modification of the Don the Beachcomber recipe 1 oz Ron Zacapa Solero 23 1 oz Smith & Cross Navy Strength 1 oz Gosling Black Seal 3/4 oz Lime Juice 3/4 oz Grapefruit Juice 1 oz Agave Syrup 1 oz Club Soda Mix agave syrup with juices in blender. Stir in rums and soda. Pour into glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with orange slices and lime wedges. This is a damn good drink ... Aaaarrrrgh