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I have been thinking of getting a macro lens lately. I know the Nikon 105mm is supposed to be the shit but don't want to spend 1K. Some complain that you have to get too close with the Nikon 60mm (scaring bugs away) so I have been thinking about the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 and Tokina 100mm f/2.8. Anyone have any experience with either of these lenses (or just Tamron/Tokina lenses in general)?

I would think the ads would be quite distracting for leisure reading. Might be ok if she is just using it for work.

I hope you can find a bottle. Al: That would make anyone want to drink.

I like those boxes.

^Good stuff!

Thanks for the suggestion Marc. The Amargo Cocktail 1 oz Casa Noble Crystal tequila 1 oz Campari 1/4 oz fresh lime juice 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice Much better.

I wanted to stick with tequila and found a drink called a Jaguar. It don't think it is the best use of any of its ingredients. 3/2 oz Casa Noble blanco tequila 3/4 oz Green Chartreuse 3/4 oz Torani Amer (calls for Amer Picon) 3 dashes of Regans' orange bitters

Margarita with dinner. What to drink next?

Good for you.

I put a bunch of roasted Hatch peppers and kielbasa in my spaghetti sauce last night - it was really good.... kinda reminded me a bit of jambalaya. Green chili stew sounds good (well, not right now since it has been over 100 degrees for the last month but maybe once October hits). I am trying to figure out how many chilis to freeze to use during the rest of the year.

Happy Birthday!

Just got back from Chuy's where they are having their annual green chili festival. Have I mentioned how I love Hatch green peppers (the spicy ones)? I do. They are awesome. The Bang Pow Enchiladas were full of spicy goodness.

Yep, thanks Steve!

Manhattan

Festivo Malbec

Nothing wrong with Wild Turkey Rye (except if it is empty ).

That is too bad, guess I'll have to send back that bottle of 1964 Gold Bowmore.

^Yep

Very nice Dan (glass and drink)!

That is an expensive ring... I would be afraid to wear it. Mark: That drinks sounds good... not sure about the peach brandy but Smith and Cross + Shrubb sounds good. I happen to find some fresh mint and bourbon in the house so I decided to have a Mint Julep*. It was not a bad decision. *Although this does not live up to Al's Mint Julep with a punch (and I don't have any fancy glasses.... yet).

I am sure a mint julep with rye wouldn't suck.

No cream in the house. Al: That julep looks nice!

I bet!