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Old Oct 27, 2019 | 6:32 am
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Originally Posted by jrl767
went to the dog-friendly Rooftop Brewing this evening


IPA flight ... my fave was the Rye’d (in the middle)


and here’s tonight’s “Couch Potato Pup” pose after we got home
I miss my couch potato pup



Good start to the morning. Today I can also start to put my foot down/weight bearing. And just had an honest to god shower and a hot breakfast....things are looking up.
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Old Oct 27, 2019 | 7:39 am
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Originally Posted by navi_jen
I miss my couch potato pup



Good start to the morning. Today I can also start to put my foot down/weight bearing. And just had an honest to god shower and a hot breakfast....things are looking up.
Good news! Glad you re feeling better!
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Old Oct 27, 2019 | 7:40 am
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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 5:18 am
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What is the best liquor in Asia Airport and Hotel Lounges

Been treated to some Conrad, IHG hotel, and misc airline lounges traveling in Asia. All of the spirits are always the same:

olmec tequila (crap that isn’t a 100% agave tequila)
Jack Daniels
Johnny Walker Black
Bacardi
Gordons from England

Given a choice, it’s Jack straight up.

Wondering if the Gordon’s is the same as the bottom shelf crap in America. I tried it, and did not seem equal to Bombay Sapphire from home. Is America Gordon’s the same as English Gordon’s?

Is there something here that is not boring and mediocre?

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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 7:14 am
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Originally Posted by Bowgie
Been treated to some Conrad, IHG hotel, and misc airline lounges traveling in Asia. All of the spirits are always the same:

olmec tequila (crap that isn’t a 100% agave tequila)
Jack Daniels
Johnny Walker Black
Bacardi
Gordons from England

Given a choice, it’s Jack straight up.

Wondering if the Gordon’s is the same as the bottom shelf crap in America. I tried it, and did not seem equal to Bombay Sapphire from home. Is America Gordon’s the same as English Gordon’s?

Is there something here that is not boring and mediocre?
I'm surprised you go for the Jack and not the JW Black, since that's pretty good IMO. Of the available list, that's what I would drink (or Gordon's).

American Gordon's is not the same as English Gordon's. You'll have to try it and decide for yourself. I personally do not care for Sapphire, and stick with Beefeater or Tanqueray.

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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 7:22 am
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Man it's not even 10am and now I'm ready for a drink. Happy Monday!

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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 8:12 am
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MAEN!

Welcome to this week's first Monday.
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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 9:23 am
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Originally Posted by GW McLintock
I'm surprised you go for the Jack and not the JW Black, since that's pretty good IMO.
um, some people don’t like Scotch, and I’m reasonably sure a lot of others (myself included) far prefer most any single malt to even a reasonably well-known blend like JW Black ... I seem to remember hearing that Cardhu (one of the first single malts for which I developed a taste, but now very far down the favorites list) is the principal malt in JW, but I’m not sure if the blend ratios are the same for all the color varieties
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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 9:49 am
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Originally Posted by jrl767
um, some people don’t like Scotch, and I’m reasonably sure a lot of others (myself included) far prefer most any single malt to even a reasonably well-known blend like JW Black ... I seem to remember hearing that Cardhu (one of the first single malts for which I developed a taste, but now very far down the favorites list) is the principal malt in JW, but I’m not sure if the blend ratios are the same for all the color varieties
Meh. I am equal opportunity. I'll drink just about anything

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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 10:55 am
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Given those options, I'd probably go for beer or wine.
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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 3:58 pm
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Greetings from the SFO SC. I can see the smoke from here, and smell it from both sides of the bay, although not all the time (depending on the wind).
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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 5:34 pm
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
Greetings from the SFO SC. I can see the smoke from here, and smell it from both sides of the bay, although not all the time (depending on the wind).
I picked a good time to visit the east coast.
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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 5:59 pm
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I was thinking about organizing a DO in the beginning of December here in NYC. I wanted to ask you guys first if, should any of you have any desire to come, there was a preference in date. There hasn't been an event here in six months and I could always use an excuse to go to the city. I'd also have to find a good venue... maybe the Second Avenue Deli or the Rock Center Cafe, or maybe even Chinese food in Flushing (which is pretty close to LGA).

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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 6:04 pm
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Originally Posted by GW McLintock
I was thinking about organizing a DO in the beginning of December here in NYC. I wanted to ask you guys first if, should any of you have any desire to come, there was a preference in date. There hasn't been an event here in six months and I could always use an excuse to go to the city. I'd also have to find a good venue... maybe the Second Avenue Deli or the Rock Center Cafe.

-J.
December won't work for me, unfortunately, but sounds fun! There's also usually a Wine DO in late January I think.
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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 8:32 pm
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Originally Posted by mattp1987
Given those options, I'd probably go for beer or wine.
Same.
Originally Posted by Zorak
December won't work for me, unfortunately, but sounds fun! There's also usually a Wine DO in late January I think.
I think so. I'd be hard-pressed to get there in December as it is usually our busy season at work.
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