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Finis to an era

General Discussion
#121

To the Right and Righteous Friar Fred, to TOC and those that believe and support him–

… bourbon is my favorite, though a good pale ale or spring time bock will do near as well… if you can find it, take a glass of Knob Creek with ice and water… my favorite… if it’s not close to heaven’s gifts then I don’t need know…

or if your into blended whiskey’s try some 40 Creek… cheaper than most of the big names P****, and R**** C****,…twice as flavorful and honestly a good taste. much like TOC’s reviews… (no matter what was said)…

Good Luck TOC!! Your writing has helped me with perspectivfge and purchase decisions…I hope this is just a bump in a new and much longer and more storied road as you grow up… which I might be a bit presumptious to ask but by the way what do you want to be when you grow up???

Mark

#122

Lagavulin, unsurpassed…

#123

…along with Highland Park, 12 year old. Of course with a good Whisky, of this standard, you hesitate to add much water, if any. Never ice…the ice dulls your taste buds…if they are dulled, you may as well drink just any old crap you can find.

#124

Ever try “The Famouse Grouse”?

Its a blended Scotch I first tried at the highland games, I’ve been drinking it ever since though I really dont drink much anymore, but I later found out Famous Grouse was the “official” scotch of some people who live in that big palace outside of London. Whudda thunk!!!

#125

McCallen 12 yr. old try it youll like it!!!Says the Regal

#126

Tried them both…I tend towards the Single Malts, rather than blends…I have about 105 different Single malts, here in the abbey…

#127

I have about 105 different Single malts, here in the abbey…

Oh man! Sounds… wonderful. Sigh.

Best,
TJ

#128

It seems that the Chinese have developped a taste for Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky. The company has set aside one billion dollars to rebuild their infrastructure. The only stipulation from the Chinese is that the Scotch must be made in Scotland. Apparently drinking Johnnie Walker has become a status symbol amongst the Chinese to show that one has made it in the business world.

#129

Great, now we got to put up with a bunch of drunk Chinamen. Probably won’t get much track layed this year.

#130
Ric Golding said:
Great, now we got to put up with a bunch of drunk Chinamen. Probably won't get much track layed this year.
Ric,

No problem! Hire the Irish instead! :lol:

#131

How about some Canadiens , Eh?

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#132

John Joseph Sauer said:
How about some Canadiens , Eh?

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Say what?? Have you been drinking a…

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#133

Hoser

#134

Jon,

Yep, comes from “Hoosier” when one doesn’t know how to spell all that well. :wink: :slight_smile: But I’m glad that JJ paid tribute to the bilingual condition in TGWN …hmmmmm perhaps that was a spelling mistake, too. :wink:

#135
Hans-Joerg Mueller said:
No problem! Hire the Irish instead! :lol:
Somehow in the history of the Goldings, my namesake came to this country to make barrels for a booming brew industry. The history of the Irish immigrant truely runs deep.
#136

Ric,

Certainly, I was impressed when reading about the different nationalities (the Irish among them) who built the railways in NA.

#137

And here I always thought hoser was short for hose head.

#138

Jon,

It all depends which pun you want to apply. The one about sppppelllling seemed to fit.

BTW There’s an interesting entry for Hoser in the WIKI.

#139
Ric Golding said:
Great, now we got to put up with a bunch of drunk Chinamen. Probably won't get much track layed this year.
Probably why the k27 has so many problems too much experimenting with johnny the walker before, during, and after the manufacture of the product with all its problems. Will eventually discover dont drink and manufacture LOL
#140

There was an “Era” when “They” tried to ban booze in just about any form, and today there are some that reject booze to the point that they don’t even attend functions where there might be a social drink available.
There are some who have a great problem with alcohol, and are called Alcoholics. These persons do have a temptation that we shouldn’t contribute to, and they need our assistance in some instances.
There are others who, for some religious, or other reason, reject booze of any type on principle.
Most of us, enjoy the freedom to make our own choice, and don’t appreciate the supposed “Help” of those that try to tell us that drinking (In a moderate way) is in some way, going to send us to some place, in the future.
MODERATION is the key word here.

Just because I happen to have a few bottles of Whisky in my home, doesn’t mean that I’m a drunk. It sure doesn’t mean that I’m constantly “Hitting the bottle”, either. In fact; when my friends and I have a “Tasting”; we don’t in any way drink to get drunk. We savour small amounts (Usually about an ounce) at a time, of no more than three different Malts. That means that we consume no more than three ounces of Whisky each, over a period of several hours of conversation, fellowship and comparison of flavours, smell and smothness. We combine this with after tasting food and coffee.
I make a point of making this statement, so that we are all clear on what enjoying an alcoholic beverage can be about.
I felt that I had to say something, because of some “Holier Than Thou”, self rightious TWITS have emailed me and even called me to tell me that I’m going to Hell, and am nothing more than a drunk. Some “Eras” never end, it seems. It happened over on the Big Trains List several years ago also; but at that time it was just one TWIT.
I expect the gang of TWITS to arrive here any time now, to string me up and start the “Tar and Feather” routine…Thank you all for this bit of your time.