I don't remember blob's, but the Aussie White had moved into the realm of urban myth, allegedly it was the tipple of choice for businessmen going down with stress and who could only turn off each evening by mixing this fortified wine with beer in Yates' Wine Lodge until they became blotto. When the Yates' Wine Lodges started opening again, I was somewhat disappointed not to be accosted by alcoholic businessmen. It was somewhat a sedate drinking affair.

Booker Bourbon with unfiltered Ginger ale. Better than it has a right to be.

Sean Minor - I have been able to get it again for < $12.00.  A great value.

Don't be fooled by the 16% volume and the thimble cups, sake is the lowest form of alcohol chemistry and its disturbing hangovers are down to the complex or not so complex chemical make-up.

I had a couple Jopen hoppenbier last night, then I mistakenly let the eldest have a smell of the rich hoppy aroma and the missus went berserk full-on aggro about protecting the kids from the ravages of alcohol abuse and then I turned nasty and had a few more beers and woke up this morning with a mild hangover for the first time in ages. What does this tell you? Marry a russkie who doesn't drink and repent at your leisure.

As punishment, I am going to drop off the Brompton for a service this evening and make my journey home via a couple of drinking establishments that brew their own ale. If I am really bad, I may retain radio silence and not come home to around 9 or 10PM.

l don't have the type of constitution that can handle booze and much hard living. Got small earlobes and all that. You guys must have big ears like elephants to be able to drink regular. lf l drank the tuff stuff l would be very ill within a short time.

Last edited by The_Shooman (2012-08-23 08:19:35)

I have no creases on my face. As i experience no emotion.

A bottle of Morland's Old Speckled Hen ale.