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Happy Birthday Fitz!!!

I do miss Tri-tip! I bet Bordeaux and Tri-Tip does not suck. Jim, that Navy Grogish drink looks tasty.

I do need to try some of this.

Hurray for JP, Mike, and Dan... I cannot pretend that I am not jealous.

Today's drinks: Started off with FFF Behemoth - whoa, this was fucking awesome (completely agreeing with Al), seriously seriously good. Thanks Mike! Next up was an equally truly awesome red wine (2009 Orin Swift Abstract - a blend of Grenache, Petite Sirah, and Syrah) - so good. I really need to try a bottle of their "Prisoner." Lastly, an after dinner Picon Punch: 1 tsp grenadine 2 1/2 oz Torani Amer 1 oz Cerbois Armagnac San Pellegrino sparkling water (sub for soda water) Good stuff but I think I will save my Torani Amer for the Liberal.

Please do.

I thought he was getting in touch with his Sonny Crockett side.

White? Seriously? I have kept myself from ordering the iPad 2, so far.

Dusty: If you are looking for good and under $20 bottles of Malbec, I would highly recommend trying Durigutti Malbec Mendoza 2008 (even has a Dusty approved black label and black "cork") and Norton Malbec Mendoza Reserva 2007.

There is so much sadness in this thread. Al: That really sucks about your wife. Nate: I am really sorry to hear about Zachary. I cannot even begin to imagine what his family is going through. Mike: I am glad you shared with us. I wish the best for you and your family. Driftwood: Sorry to hear about your loss.

No fair.

It is as awesome as I imagined: fast fast fast, quiet, doesn't get that hot (the fan has only turned on once but I haven't pushed it much yet), long battery (not compared to the ipad but certainly compared to my old non-unibody MBP) so I can actually use it as a laptop for the whole day, beautiful display, etc. Of course I do wish it were 1mm thick and weighed 1/8 oz but I guess I cannot get everything. I am glad I got the matte display as well. I like the look of it better than the glossy. I do wish they had a hi-res display quad core 13" <- that would be the awesomest!

Water. Too much work tonight and I am already exhausted.

I should have modified my proportions, the Carpano Antica kinda took over my Vieux Carre (not complaining though)... next time.

You could always mix a few scotches together. Mmmm, I have all the ingredients for a Ramos Gin Fizz but only pasteurized eggs. I want to try the Redbreast in a cocktail, I am sure it would be lovely.

Never had Vya. Nice drink Jim! I'll have to try some cognac in my next Sazerac. I say you choose exercise more and eat and drink the same. That is what I would choose. Of course, I haven't made so much progress on my weight loss. That rum looks good Mikey. Vieux Carre! Laissez les bon temps rouler!

I totally forgot it was Fat Tuesday and made myself a Jap-a-lac (at least it has rye in it). I think a Vieux Carre is in my future. Jap-a-lac This was a quite nice and fruity drink. Not a favorite but certainly a keeper (maybe moar rye and less orange juice next time). Juice of 1/4 an orange 3/4 oz Wild Turkey Rye 3/4 oz Dolin Dry 1 tsp Monin Raspberry syrup Cheers!

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Good stuff Mikey! You must have a very large liquor cabinet (I hope you keep it under lock and key ).

Hope everyone feels better. I woke up with a sore throat this morning but I am feeling better now. Spent the late afternoon "playing" with my new quad-core MBP ... now I have to finish all the work I was supposed to do then before going to bed.

Great picture Al! I'll have to add the Monte Carlo Cocktail to the list to try, it looks good (although I do really like the Old Pal so I am not sure will beat it ) Today I got a nice little package full of Awesomeness from Mike the ThreeFloydsZealot . The glasses are even nicer looking in person that in the picture! Thanks Mike. I didn't have a cold FFF beers to pour so I had to make do with a Dale's Pale Ale. Cannot wait to try the Behemoth. Now I am sipping some Metaxa Grand Fine while trying to finish up work for the day.

Had the Redbreast 12 in Tampa (I think that was the 12) which is what convinced me to buy the 15. I think the 15 is slightly smoother but that could be my imagination. I obviously should have bought the 12 and 15 to compare. Marc is kicking my butt on the Anvil list I imagine. How many left Marc? Nice Blood and Sand!

A healthy pour of Redbreast 15... I do like. Cheers!

Damn, I forgot to resize again... I will fix it.

Marc: What does your weird concoction taste like? Al: How do you like the Perucchi vermouth? Cooking with Shelly (a Cooking with Colin spinoff) A glass of 2009 Parker Estate Cabernet Sauvignon with dinner. Tonight I made some Tuscan Lemon Grilled Chicken, with roasted sweet potatoes (sprinkled with oil oil, brown sugar, salt and pepper), and roasted green beans (with onions, garlic, sprinkled with olive oil, salt, pepper and a little parmesan at the end). Tasted much better than it looks in the picture.