I approve of everything in that picture Al ^^

I approve of you 100% in general, sir. I hope you're having a decent saturday.

Sorry to rub it in Stretch, but this Supplication is only adding to the nirvana effect of the Staxen parade.

Cheers to the boys at CCB! Wish I was with ya.

Beer and Stax, just needs whisk(e)y for completion.

I approve of you 100% in general, sir. I hope you're having a decent saturday.

Beer and Stax, just needs whisk(e)y for completion.

Alright, just a skosh in honor of your birthday Jim. Here's to your health my friend.

The win is strong today.

Which way does it cut to know that I am still wearing pajama bottoms and the t-shirt I slept in?

That's a Touchdown WITH a 2-point conversion.

Excellent!

Loring Wine Company Rosellas Pinot Noir 2004

2005 Seasmoke Ten, 'jus sayin'

Pliny The Elder on tap at First Street AleHouse in Livermore

nice call on the Pliny..

wine seems in order:

Alban Vineyards - 1999 - Reva (Edna Valley Syrah)

blackened voodoo

Widow's Kiss with G-R Apple Brandy. Loverely.

Bell's Expedition Stout...

An Old Pal with Gran Classico and the last of my Rendezvous Rye that my pal Jim got for me. Cheers on your birthday my Old[er] Pal!

Satan's Whiskers (enroulée)

1 1/2 ounces gin (Junipero)

1/2 ounce dry vermouth (Dolin)

1/2 ounce sweet vermouth (Cocchi Vermouth di Torino)

1/2 ounce Mandarine Napoléon

1/4 ounce fresh orange juice

2 dashes Angostura bitters (Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas' Decanter Bitters)

Place all ingredients in a mixing glass. Add ice, shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add an orange peel as garnish.

Double cheers Al

Edited September 25, 201114 yr by morphsci

Nice! What do you think? I really liked the Napoleon neat and in the enroulée.

Tried some Bulleit Bourbon at a reception tonight. It was pretty good. I think I like it better than their Rye. Of course, I am sick and sleep deprived and was just happy to be done with my talk and having a drink...

Also, went to a place for BBQ tonight. The pork was pretty good but they didn't have any beer there... that would certainly not be allowed in Texas.

Edited September 25, 201114 yr by shellylh

I see your Old Pal and raise you a Boulevardier:

Jim/Al:

Would you mind trying the Napoleon in a 1:1:1 Margarita with a Reposado/Anjeo Tequila? If it isn't horrible, then I can justify a bottle