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We'd have to finish off your open stockpile before heading to Chicago! When do we get back to work?

If Kerry's amp is still available buy it. I am the proud owner of a DIYT2 he built for me and it is amazing. If that doesn't work out, and you cannot afford the HeadAmp BHSE, then go to Mjolnir Audio and see what Spritzer is selling or has coming up.

Or an amaretto sour...

I am not sure of your concern other than space but I don't think there is a health and safety worry on any of it. If there are things you want to pitch to make room for other things, that is totally up to you. But I have creme de cassis (16%) and ginger liqueur (18%) and Allspice Dram (22.5%) that I have no concerns about after years of being open. Velvet Falernum (11%) gets sediment at the bottom after awhile but I have never experienced ill effects of making a Corn-N-Oil or whatever with it.

You don't have to throw away any of that stuff, Shelly. Nothing you described above like pear liqueur and Ramazotti should be pitched for the sake of age. Liqueurs last a very long time without ever being "spoiled" or unhealthy in some way. I have open bottles of my own that are many years old and they taste fine and have no issues other than a possible softening of flavors. I also just recently finished off a Grand Marnier that my grandfather had purchased decades ago. I also kick myself now for throwing away some Galliano and other random liqueurs my grandfather had left in the house.

Do school girls get excited about F1?

Tell me when you reach the end because I am curious what you think.

Our little Ryan is 30?! I can't believe it. I hope to see you soon to toast on three decades of awesome but in the meantime come and hang with your HC buddies online every once in awhile! Cheers!

Bryan's, obviously.

How does it make sense to give away a $4K player if you buy a $6K dac?

Well, I cannot compete with Greg's specially made meal, but my work dinner with some clients did have some pretty amazing food and wine. We ended up ordering family style for the most part, with the sommelier advising on wine and food choices. Here is the list copied from the online menu. Appetizers: “the original” hamachi shot -- truffled ponzu / fresno chili / avocado / ginger / wasabi greens (x24) kobe beef roll -- daikon radish / avacado / sriracha aoli (x4) potato and bacon dumpling thing that I cannot find on the menu online (x4) Half salad choice: furikake caesar salad -- 63 degree egg / furikake / parmesan / garlic / caper-anchovy dressing or iceberg wedge -- point reyes blue cheese / candied bacon / apple / chervil / egg / tomato (my choice) Selection of steaks, shared family style: bone-in filet mignon -- black garlic mushroom purée / beurre blanc / red wine demi / 14 oz. c.a.b prime split-bone ribeye -- house-made kimchi steak sauce / beurre blanc / scallions / 19 oz. (x2) dry aged bone-in new york -- green peppercorn sauce / chives / maldon salt / 22 oz. (x2) hyogo, kobe japan A5 -- lobster risotto / aged balsamic / aromatic basil oil (x2) Multiple Sides shared family style: shaved black truffle brussels sprouts -- flash fried / maple-mustard dressing / spiced pecans truffled french fries -- white truffle oil / parmesan / black pepper uni fried rice -- pork belly / ginger / shiitake mushrooms / quail egg / uni truffle mac ‘n cheese -- black truffle / white cheddar Wine in order of appearance: Corison Kronos 2005 (2 bottles) Meyer Family Bonny’s Vineyard 2004 (2 bottles) Mas Doix Priorat 2008 Hundred Acre Ark Cabernet 2009 This was all for just 10 people, which seems even more crazy now that I spelled it all out.

I'm going to a work dinner at Alexander's Steakhouse in Cupertino tonight, and I ain't paying (directly anyway). They have Wagyu options and traditional steak options. Anybody been to an Alexander's and have any recommendations? More generally, would you go Wagyu or would you go traditional like a split bone rib-eye or dry aged porterhouse?

My particular micro-clime in SF is anything but warm in the summer. I thought you were talking about slippin and slidin, but mainly it just brought to mind the Bat-Turn from first Batman, which I watched recently.

How do you like the album, Stretch? Without Jon King singing it hardly seems like Gang of Four. Very glad I finally saw them a few years ago when he was still in the band. Thanks for the recs, Leonardo.

Awesomeness in a bun!

Miles Davis -- Complete On The Corner Sessions

Mayberry

I prefer mild winters and warm summers.

Happy birthday Mr. DIYer! It seems funny that you and Ray are both retired from the game. Hope you're enjoying your sunset years! Cheers!

Cheers!

Nothing leaked. Nothing can harm you. Nothing is wrong with your sheets. And certainly nothing is wrong with your washer. It's a heart-breaking shame that Tim isn't there to tell you the same, but you know that is what he would say. I'm truly sorry this is torturing you, Shelly, but you have absolutely nothing to worry about and hopefully you can let this go.

Jeez. 40 years seems like along time ago. I remember my brother playing this record around then and not getting it at all.