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how is that Shelly? Nice pics as always.

The One Pant to rule them all! Actually, maybe this set should be called the ThunderEnts! Congrat Jeff!

Nice, Gene. I have a Victor and a Victoria that I need to crack open!

Duggeh^

I am not sure what you mean by cushioning, but the sole cushion is very thin. The rubber pads on the bottom of the shoe also provide some cushion and separation from the ground. My feet seem to have good support and there is a nice but not aggressive arch. The cross trainer version has more of a thick foam rubber looking sole, with a flatter bottom in case you want to check them out. I find the trail runners comfortable walking on pavement and on dirt but I have not run anywhere with them.

I'm not sure why you wanted to post that pic, Knucks, but I'm going to stare at it awhile to try to figure it out. That talking dogs video is idiotic. I want my 2:07 back.

Read above, Chris. Mentioned several times.

I feel like it always does that. They do not take your password or anything, it just registers your new machine in the Apple universe. Nothing to be alarmed about.

The wenge is remarkable. Nice job Smegs!

Nice thread, V. I will add a new thing that you already love and Shelly will soon. The New Balance Minimus MT20 trail runner shoe. I got the grey version and may well get another. I often do not like sneakers and could not bring myself to wear the monkey feet Five Fingers. These are so light and nicely fitted to my feet it feels like wearing nothing at all. Awesome shoes. I should also have expressed my love for the Gator. I wasn't expecting to like this bag nearly as much as I do. Great daily carry bag and great on a trip for the camera/water/guide books/sweater/iPad/whatever bag.

If you find the Willett Single Barrel 2-year or 3-year rye you will have all the bite and spice you could want for $30 and at 114-115 proof it is a bargain. I only had a half ounce of Cocchi Americano left so I made another of the same. I'm getting all Broke Back with this Mountain Man.

Cheers back at ya, Mikey. I bet you have eaten in that very spot. I would love to find a day when you can come over and help me drink some amazing beers that are piling up -- I did another liquor cabinet reorg and I have some work to do! Maybe we could make some curry bacon. Heck, Grahame would probably even come over if there was bacon! Looks like a great time, John. Have a fantastic vacation with the family.

Good to know, Fitz. The Rendezvous and the Bourye are both good options by High West. And the Boulevardier is a great cocktail in the right moment and with the right rye. I had some Banyan Monterey Gewurztraminer with dinner and now I am having a cocktail from today's Cocktailian column by Gary Regan. It's a recipe from some Parisian bartenders who offered a Manhattan alternative and Regan called it one of the most balanced cocktails he had ever had. I would have to agree. Very tasty and another nice alternative with Bonal. The Mountain Man 1.75 oz bourbon .50 oz Cocchi Americano .50 oz Bonal 2 dashes orange bitters maraschino cherry for garnish

Nice normal Sunday dinner! We just finished smoked pork chop, home made spaetzle and sauerkraut along with a bottle of Banyan Monterey Gewurztraminer. Not quite Dresden, but brought back memories.

Zoe Keating -- Into the Trees (Deluxe)

They won't suffer enough for how badly they handled this situation, but they suck well and truly.

Nice Pimm's Cup! I helped my nephew and his fiancee come up with the "signature cocktails" for their outdoor garden party wedding next weekend and the Pimm's Cup is one of them. The other two are the John Collins and a Lemon Drop Punch I cobbled together from various recipes. She loves the lemon drop but they didn't want all the guests getting hammered out in the sun with the regular shots. Should be good. Wondering how Marc's much more elaborate cocktail list worked out for his friend's party. Marc?

Steve, I miss the MOA crew a ton while I am in Mayberry full time this summer. Any vacation plans that might include the Bay Area? Thanks again to Mike for posting the NB Minimus. I went to the mall to see Bridesmaids with Claire on Friday and we had a little time to kill so I found the Foot Locker. I bought a pair and have been wearing them ever since. Funny about the sizing, though, because mine are a 12 and I rarely ever need over 11 or occasionally 11.5. The guy measured my feet and claimed they were both 12, so maybe my feet are growing.

Good news Jeff! Your Apple frequent buyer club card should come in handy for something! Congrat!

Condolences and sorry for all the struggles, Larry. Ancestry.com may have a lead to resources you might use.

Squire Duggeh brought me a little something from his homeland on his last visit to the States and I finally got around to cracking it today. The full story of the Brew Dog Prototype 27 is found on the Brew Dog Blog, but it is special bottling of Hardcore IPA with fresh Scottish raspberries that was aged in a 1982 Caol Ila cask and resulted in only 150 bottles!!! I think that has to be the most exclusive brew I have had that wasn't made in a friend's garage. I knew it was too cold when I started drinking it but I couldn't wait. The raspberries hit right up front and then the hops bite settles in. Now that it is warming and opening up a bit, the wood and smoke lay across my tongue on the finish. The blog tasting notes are more detailed and flowery. Thank you Duggeh, this a radical brew! Cheers!

Smoking some pork chops and making some home made spaetzle in an effort to recreate an especially good meal in Dresden this summer.

I'm a follower and made myself a Bourbon Dynasty. A big one.

Cherry top sounds nice. Jealous that you are tipsy! >

Well, that's not going to stop him from buying them...