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Headed to the store for limes right now!

I am trying to figure out what bags to use for Maui. I was thinking of using the Gator/Mountainsmith Cube for a Camera/Ipad bag but I may go with a Think tank Digital Holster + Pro Speed Belt for the camera so I don't have to have so much weight on one shoulder when hiking. Unfortunately, I think we are going to have to check some bags and I am not so keen on checking any of the Tom Bihn and Red Oxx bags (because of the way they treat them). I may take the Sun Chaser on board with some clothes in case of lost luggage. It should also be good for taking to the beach. I don't know why I am writing this, I guess I am just thinking "outloud." Oh yeah, the Absolute Strap so really so much better than the Claw.

Quite the contrary, the game was very close the entire time which was fun. Too bad Wallace made an error giving the Sox their first run - I would have been nice to Lyles win a game, poor kid. The weird thing about the game was how many Red Sox fans were there. I would guess about 1/3 of the fans were RS fans. I think they might have been louder than the home fans.

St Arnold Amber at the Red Sox @ Astros game

They claim to have it at Specs downtown! I'll be sure to pick up a bottle of that the next time I am there.

I will have to scientifically test that tomorrow. I ran out of limes tonight.

That looks good. I need to get some Clement rum.

Yeah, I suppose I would have to go through a lot of Febreeze that way.

Interesting, worth trying?

Nice, Colin! I finished putting together my compost tumbler.

After some thought, I decided to go back and get some more Cointreau, it just works in a margarita.

Another margarita, this time with Senor Curaçao, not nearly as good.

Sounds like a lot of fun Al! I had a margarita with my new bottle of El Tesoro Platinum tequila with dinner. It was magically delicious! Hopefully the bottle lasts til Monday. 3/2 oz El Tesoro Platinum tequila 1/2 oz Cointreau 3/4 oz lime juice Agave syrup (not really measured)

Bought some El Tesoro Platinum and just opened the bottle to sip a bit. It is really quite nice! I thought I had a bunch of Cointreau left but just found out that it is almost gone. I have plenty of other orange liqueurs to use however: Gran Gala, Senor Curacao, Paula's Texas Orange Liqueur (and GM which I will save for myself) so I should be ok there. Gene: I will be quietly rooting for the Red Sox this Sunday in Minute Maid Park. Actually, the Stros suck so bad this year, it doesn't actually hurt to see them lose anymore... it is just a fact of life.

Absolutely classic. I can't stand the stuff made with mixes.

I would like to make margaritas for a 4th of July BBQ we are having on Monday. As much as I like my guests, I don't think I want to use $50 tequila in their margaritas (just because I don't really think they would appreciate it). Any recommendations for budget "party" margarita tequila? Let's say under $35. I was thinking maybe El Tesoro Platinum ($35) or Cazadores Blanco or Reposado ($23/$27). I have had these in bars but don't remember them that well. Any suggestions?

Congrat Stretch! I bought two tickets to the Red Sox game for Sunday.

Thanks for the suggestions Gene and Nate and Dusty. Will definitely drink lots of rum and do Hana and Haleakala. This will be my first time to Hawaii. Hope to get some time planning the rest of the vacation this weekend. Today I finished a two week math program for 20 high school girls that I have been running during the summer (this will be year 4). The group of girls we had this year was really fantastic, the best we have had so far and it is sad to see them go. On the other hand, it will be good to be able to get back to research again.

Happy Birthday Greg!!! I'll drink some wine in your honor tonight.

We are staying at the Honua Kai Resort and Spa (in a studio ocean view room) in Kaanapali. It seemed to get good reviews on tripadvisor, the rooms looked very modern, and they have kitchens. Unfortunately, I don't eat any seafood so I probably won't rush right over to the sushi place. We haven't really figured out what we are going to do while we are there but I am sure some hikes and snorkeling will be in the agenda. Should I smuggle some wine/scotch in my suitcase?

It is a sipping rum for "special" people. Didn't know they made it in a can or exported it. Having some 2009 Nieto Senetiner Reserva Malbec - not bad.

Congrats on the raise Brent, that is a nice number. Hubby and I "bought" (ok... we used ff miles) business/first class plane tickets and made hotel reservations for our trip to Maui this summer!

Last night: Lagunitas Undercover Investigation Shut-down Ale on draught

Happy Birthday CJ!