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05-22-2009, 06:05 PM
Emil Miller

[QUOTE=prendrelemick;725177]

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Ricky Valance (born 10 April 1939) is a Welsh singer. He is best known for the number one single, "Tell Laura I Love Her", which sold over a million copies in 1960.[1]

1960! Cawb' where have all years gone.

Absolutely, a lot of beer has flowed down the urinals since then.
05-23-2009, 03:06 AM
prendrelemick

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Originally Posted by papayahed

Hey Scher can you hold this end of the measuring tape so I can figure out hold big these valances need to be?

I wish I'd thought of that one, when trying to lure the ladies into my
bedroom.
05-23-2009, 03:09 AM
imthefoolonthehill

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Originally Posted by Niamh

*spies an aniversary edition of the irish whiskey Bushmills that had been amongst the Scottish Whisky near Fool, picks it up puts in the crate and exits Cold Ale, goes past threads and enters coffee*

* follows
05-23-2009, 06:05 AM
Lokasenna

How do, chaps!

Well, I've been away for a while thanks to a malfunctioning PC and a self-enforced internet exile due to finals... so, what have I missed?
05-23-2009, 06:52 AM
Emil Miller

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lokasenna

How do, chaps!

Well, I've been away for a while thanks to a malfunctioning PC and a self-enforced internet exile due to finals... so, what have I missed?

Well you missed this for a start.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcma31JBwLs
05-23-2009, 08:38 AM
Virgil

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Originally Posted by Lokasenna

How do, chaps!

Well, I've been away for a while thanks to a malfunctioning PC and a self-enforced internet exile due to finals... so, what have I missed?

Welcome back Loka. Hope you did well on your finals.
05-23-2009, 08:58 AM
Lokasenna

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Originally Posted by Brian Bean

Well you missed this for a start.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcma31JBwLs

I'm confused. And slightly scared.
05-23-2009, 09:49 AM
Emil Miller

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Originally Posted by Lokasenna

I'm confused. And slightly scared.

I don't understand why?
05-23-2009, 10:02 AM
LostPrincess13

Hello there! Haven't been here for awhile, and I see a lot has happened since.;)
But to make up for my absence, I thought you guys might like a taste of a native beverage from the Philippines.:) Enjoy!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2317/...9973647cee.jpg
05-23-2009, 10:27 AM
Niamh

Quote:

Originally Posted by imthefoolonthehill

* follows

hehehe :brow:
05-23-2009, 10:36 AM
prendrelemick

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostPrincess13

Hello there! Haven't been here for awhile, and I see a lot has happened since.;)
But to make up for my absence, I thought you guys might like a taste of a native beverage from the Philippines.:) Enjoy!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2317/...9973647cee.jpg

Whats that, bottled water?
05-23-2009, 10:57 AM
LostPrincess13

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Originally Posted by prendrelemick

Whats that, bottled water?

Lambanog is a Philippine alcoholic beverage most commonly described as coconut wine or coconut vodka. The drink is distilled from the sap of the unopened coconut flower, and is known for its potency and high alcohol content (80 and 90 proof). Because of the abundance of coconut trees and the inexpensive distilling process in making lambanog, the drink is known as "the poor man's drink". Farmers often wind down by drinking lambanog after a long day’s work. In most parts of the country, drinking lambanog is usually a communal thing – men sit around in a circle and take turns drinking shots from a cup placed in the middle of the group. Usually, there is also someone singing and playing the guitar to add to the festivities; he takes his turn at drinking too, so the music gets more interesting as the drinking goes on.

For more information on lambanog: http://www1.american.edu/ted/lambanog.htm
05-23-2009, 10:58 AM
BienvenuJDC

HONEST!! It's only water... :rolleyes:
http://www.dinosoria.com/tragedie/prohibition.jpg
05-23-2009, 11:03 AM
papayahed

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Originally Posted by BienvenuJDC

HONEST!! It's only water... :rolleyes:
http://www.dinosoria.com/tragedie/prohibition.jpg

ow ow my eyes! Now that hurts.
05-23-2009, 11:10 AM
LostPrincess13

:lol: I thought I'd give you guys the 'tourists' pack. But I guess you'd appreciate more the Native one:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rBrnSm1Xl0...icture-710.jpg
And here's how they make 'em:
http://www.pinoysites.org/jcm/images...anog-maker.jpg
05-23-2009, 11:35 AM
Virgil

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostPrincess13

Hello there! Haven't been here for awhile, and I see a lot has happened since.;)
But to make up for my absence, I thought you guys might like a taste of a native beverage from the Philippines.:) Enjoy!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2317/...9973647cee.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostPrincess13

Lambanog is a Philippine alcoholic beverage most commonly described as coconut wine or coconut vodka. The drink is distilled from the sap of the unopened coconut flower, and is known for its potency and high alcohol content (80 and 90 proof). Because of the abundance of coconut trees and the inexpensive distilling process in making lambanog, the drink is known as "the poor man's drink". Farmers often wind down by drinking lambanog after a long day’s work. In most parts of the country, drinking lambanog is usually a communal thing – men sit around in a circle and take turns drinking shots from a cup placed in the middle of the group. Usually, there is also someone singing and playing the guitar to add to the festivities; he takes his turn at drinking too, so the music gets more interesting as the drinking goes on.

For more information on lambanog: http://www1.american.edu/ted/lambanog.htm

I had never heard of it. Thanks. Perhaps some day I will get to try it.
05-23-2009, 11:42 AM
LostPrincess13

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Originally Posted by Virgil

I had never heard of it. Thanks. Perhaps some day I will get to try it.

I'm not surprised.;) It's very local and I don't think it's exported. Not really sure though. But I'd love to bring you a bottle if I ever come to visit New York. :D
05-23-2009, 12:07 PM
kilted exile

Looks like moonshine - which probably means it burns both going down as well as coming up
05-23-2009, 12:17 PM
LostPrincess13

Beg pardon? :confused:
05-23-2009, 03:53 PM
The Atheist

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Originally Posted by Lokasenna

Well, I've been away for a while thanks to a malfunctioning PC and a self-enforced internet exile due to finals...

Who won?
05-23-2009, 05:24 PM
Virgil

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostPrincess13

I'm not surprised.;) It's very local and I don't think it's exported. Not really sure though. But I'd love to bring you a bottle if I ever come to visit New York. :D

That's a deal. :)

Moonshine is locally made alcohol down in the American south. Or at least that's where the name comes from. I've had some moonshine and it can be pretty good. :D
05-23-2009, 05:27 PM
papayahed

A coworker's parents used to make moonshine in their basement and boy could that curl your nose hairs.
05-23-2009, 05:56 PM
Virgil

I'm enjoying a Sam Adams, Blackberry Witbier. Never had it before and it's quite nice. I tend to really like wheat beers.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/...ed2bd27424.jpg
05-23-2009, 06:09 PM
Emil Miller

Quote:

Originally Posted by Virgil

I'm enjoying a Sam Adams, Blackberry Witbier. Never had it before and it's quite nice. I tend to really like wheat beers.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/...ed2bd27424.jpg

Yes they're pretty good Virgil, especially on a hot sunny day. Years ago in Germany I used to drink them from time to time and there was one called 'Berliner mit Schuss' which had a shot of raspery juice added to it and was drunk through a real piece of straw.
05-23-2009, 06:25 PM
Virgil

Thanks Brian.
05-23-2009, 06:47 PM
Stargazer86

Quote:

Originally Posted by Virgil

I'm enjoying a Sam Adams, Blackberry Witbier. Never had it before and it's quite nice. I tend to really like wheat beers.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/...ed2bd27424.jpg

ooh that sounds good. Can you actually taste the berry in it? Sam Adams is one of the only American brews that I like
05-23-2009, 07:00 PM
Virgil

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Originally Posted by Stargazer86

ooh that sounds good. Can you actually taste the berry in it? Sam Adams is one of the only American brews that I like

Yes it's subtle but one can taste. Sam Adams has a cranberry wheat beer that is out of this world. I couldn't find it so I got the blackberry. It's not quite as good as the cranberry wheat, but close. :)
05-23-2009, 10:29 PM
stlukesguild

To hell with that Sam Adams crap Virgil. You need the real sh#t: Samuel Smith! Preferably the Imperial Stout. That and some Three Philosophers... a lovely Belgian ale with 9.8% alcohol... thank God for my spell check! I don't know if I could walk from the computer to the bedroom without walking into the wall right now... but it looks like I can actually type.:D After spending the day moving I spent an evening with these lovely beers and Miles Davis (Kind of Blue), Frank Sinatra (Only the Lonely)... and now (you should relate, Virg...) the Rolling Stones... Let it Bleed... and I followed the LP directions and am playing it really loud.:sick:
05-24-2009, 01:51 AM
prendrelemick

Last Night I had ONE Heineken and this morning....splitting headache.
It wasn't even very nice, definately not worth it.

I never get that with Newcastle Brown, or Caffrey's.

Beer and forest friuts, sounds wrong but it works.
05-24-2009, 04:06 AM
Lokasenna

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Originally Posted by The Atheist

Who won?

Mutual destruction, I think!
05-24-2009, 05:04 AM
Emil Miller

Quote:

Originally Posted by prendrelemick

Last Night I had ONE Heineken and this morning....splitting headache.
It wasn't even very nice, definately not worth it.

I never get that with Newcastle Brown, or Caffrey's..

Whatever the virtues of newkie may be, don't you think this is carrying things a little too far?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/2958702.stm
05-24-2009, 05:11 AM
LostPrincess13

Might I interest anyone in some Barako coffee?;) I believe coffee relieves hangovers?:)

http://www.philippineherbalmedicine.org/coffee.jpg
05-24-2009, 07:38 AM
papayahed

Are there less preservatives in Newcastle Brown, or Caffrey's? I've noticed that when I drink local beer I have less if any hangover.
05-24-2009, 10:13 AM
Niamh

If he was on about the hieneken cup final... leinster won... if not... no idea.
05-24-2009, 10:20 AM
Virgil

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Originally Posted by LostPrincess13

Might I interest anyone in some Barako coffee?;) I believe coffee relieves hangovers?:)

http://www.philippineherbalmedicine.org/coffee.jpg

:lol: Lucky for me I don't any longer drink to where I have a hangover. I've learned something in my old age. :)
05-24-2009, 10:27 AM
LostPrincess13

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Originally Posted by Virgil

:lol: Lucky for me I don't any longer drink to where I have a hangover. I've learned something in my old age. :)

So what's the best remedy for a hangover? I don't think I've ever had one yet!:D
05-24-2009, 10:34 AM
kilted exile

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Originally Posted by LostPrincess13

So what's the best remedy for a hangover? I don't think I've ever had one yet!:D

carbonated soft drink
05-24-2009, 10:37 AM
LostPrincess13

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Originally Posted by kilted exile

carbonated soft drink

Really? What's the explanation behind it?
05-24-2009, 10:39 AM
kilted exile

not sure - just know it works
05-24-2009, 10:43 AM
Virgil

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Originally Posted by LostPrincess13

So what's the best remedy for a hangover? I don't think I've ever had one yet!:D

A hangover? Well, I don't recommend drinking to one is drunk, especially for women. Lots of bad things can happen, besides it being unhealthy. And a hangover is horrible. :sick:

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