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Well, I finally made a decision on the bag. Just ordered a Tom Bihn Indigo Aeronaut with an absolute strap, large packing cube, and end packing cube. I plan to also get an Eagle Creek Pack-It Folder 15 and see where things go from there. I was going to get the black or steel colored bag because they looked more professional but then I thought... why would I want to look professional? Isn't that why I went into academics?

Heh

2007 Ch. Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon with steak dinner. Before dinner I made an *Anvil* drink, an Aperol Spritz since it almost made it to 70F. I could see myself drinking a lot of these on a HOT summer days (we have a few of them in Houston), it was very refreshing! Aperol Spritz 1.5 oz Aperol 2 oz sparkling wine (Sofia) Orange slice Splash of soda sparkling water [i doubled the recipe because the glass I chose was too big for a single. ]

Carnivore fax is on Al... seriously that looks very good.

Spent the last 3 hours filling out my 2010 annual scholarly report for the provost (having to use tethering from my phone since Comcast is working like shit today). At least it is done now.

That sounds like it does not suck.

Going a little knife crazy Jacob.

Fried pickles are surprisingly good.

Drool. Finally bought myself a butcher block: 24 x 18 x 1.75, alder wood, end grain.

Must try! Being lazy and having a Wild Turkey rye, Carpano Antica and cherry bitters manhattan. Do try the Norton Reserva Malbec Gene, it is quite the bargain! Nice.

Coffee right now but shared a bottle of Bodega Norton Malbec Reserva 2007 last night with a couple of friends. It liked it a lot (especially for the price of $12.69). I am going to go and 6-12 more bottles of it this weekend.

Glad to hear about the progress Nate! Good luck Todd!

Awesome Brent, I am jealous.

Just read about the infection Nate, ouch, that sucks! I have psoriasis on my big toenail which basically makes it hurt anytime something is touching on it... I have more than once thought of asking to have the nail removed... but maybe that is not such a great idea after all. @Matt: Hope you get better soon.

Celebrating my graduate student's first (of at least six) on campus interview today with a nice little something that came in the mail from Hoboken, NJ!!! [Evidentally, things are going well so that is a relief.]

Heh, normal person slightly. ~$40 vs ~$25. I guess that would be more than slightly though.

Yep. The Cerbois VSOP is much better than the Metaxa 7 star imo but is slightly more expensive too.

A sip of Cerbois Armagnac VSOP before bed.

Nice Al.. but you must be drinking a lot, your drink is out of focus!

Aperol and San Pellegrino

And it's not from France...

2008 Bodega Catena Zapata Cabernet Sauvignon

Nice Vicki! I may try the tri-star after all! I have been looking at the Zephyr a lot, it is nice.

Making some Tikka Masala Chicken tonight (well, I am cheating by using a bit of Patak's Tikka Masala Paste for the spice - which is excellent by the way).