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Happy Birthday Carl and Peter!!!

The Rethm sounds very interesting but I don't need another amp, right?

I like people who wash (their jeans) regularly.

Hi Brent! I, for one, am hoping that CJ+Britt can score 6+ points against Jacksonville! I mean, someone has to give Jeff some competition, right?

I like the NY times app. The previous limited selection was a bit annoying.

Thanks for all the support guys. Ranger was indeed a great dog!

My family dog passed away this morning. It was tough to see him go but it was his time. He was in a lot of pain for the last week and hasn't been his happy self for a while. I am glad he is at peace now. Here is the web page I made in memory of him. I will miss him a lot.

Looks fun guys!

This sounds like a very good day...especially the massage part. I could use one of those.

Saw this today and I was not unhappy to hear about it.

Fitz, thought it might be useful to recommend some of the products I would start with when getting into mixing on a budget. 1. Gin (an absolute must in my book but I really like gin). There are plenty of good gins around. I really like Plymouth or Bluecoat but they cost around $25. There are plenty of good gins under $20. For a good budget gin, many go with Gordon's which is close to $10 but I haven't had it in a long time so I cannot verify its drinkability. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/02/dining/02wine.html 2. Vermouth (dry and sweet). I might be inclined to get a bottle of Dolin blanc instead of a dry vermouth and just cheat the recipes a little because it is so damn good. However, it cost around $15 and there are certainly cheaper alternatives. Noilly Prat is popular and goes for around $7 per bottle. Again, it has been a while since I have had this so I will let someone comment if they have a better suggestion. I would stay away from Martini and Rossi though. Also, keep these in the fridge and they will last longer. 3. Rye. I love Sazerac 6 yr but it will run you $25-30 and there may be a cheaper alternative that is just about as good. Wild Turkey Rye is also supposed to be very good. Stay away from Old Overholt. It is cheap ~$13 but tastes like "panther piss." You could also substitute bourbon but then Al and others will give you hell for making a Manhattan with bourbon. 4. Bitters (Angostura and Peychauds) 6. Stuff like lime, lemons, tonic water, as needed. 7. Campari, not too expensive ($15) and will allow you to make a Negroni. I would get this after you have the other stuff though as it cannot be used in as many drinks as the other stuff. For the future: Herbsaint or Absinthe if you want to make the delicious Sazerac. Absinthe can be pretty pricey though, it does go a long way though. Brandy Anything else I am forgetting?

Sure. There are some pricey liquors but not all of them are that pricey, and you could just avoid those. You don't have to use really good/pricey booze to make cocktails, in fact in some ways, it is just the opposite.

Yay Jim!

I agree.

When is Mike's BBQ going to start delivering?

LOL, Mikes R Us is my favorite store.

A package arrived from sfwtc today. Torani Amer Thomas Handy Sazerac Green Chartreuse (could have bought the Chartreuse around here but didn't want to buy a 750ml bottle)

Happy Birthday to Vicki and Penger!!!!

Like. I would like to upgrade my rack.

Good news indeed Vicki!

I am going to borrow Al's pair. Thanks Al, your a pal.

Bluetin Shop selling Stax EP-234Limited Earpads for SR-404 Limited and more Might be cheaper elsewhere though.

Yay for Al! :prettyprincess:

Are you sure?

Thanks for the advice. I will definitely wait until I've heard these before jumping in. I am concerned about the weight of the headphones. Also, I hadn't thought about the possible facelift.