[tinman]

Only one glass in that gift set?

 

[Long]

Only one glass in that gift set?

I guess the purpose of the glass is if I choose to share with someone as I normally drink straight from the bottle.
Responsibly, of course.


The whole set is pretty friggin' cool. The 1.75 bottle was ordered right from the distillery complete with custom label while the glass has my name etched into the base so I don't forget have less of a chance of forgetting who I am.

 

[Long]

Copy that.

My father was born in Ireland - where St. Patrick's Day was not a big deal (back in the day) so he HATED the day. He was super proud of Irish accomplishments in the arts and its economy, etc. but couldn't stand the stereotypes of the Irish as a bunch of drunken leprechauns. For years, he forbade us to wear green on St. Paddy's - he reasoned that we didn't need to prove to anybody that we were Irish.

He was a complicated man and I miss him. I never wished him a happy St. Patrick's Day but I really wish I could this year.

I say it is most fitting that today we raise a glass to Walter.
You set the time.

 

[tinman]

Copy that.

My father was born in Ireland - where St. Patrick's Day was not a big deal (back in the day) so he HATED the day. He was super proud of Irish accomplishments in the arts and its economy, etc. but couldn't stand the stereotypes of the Irish as a bunch of drunken leprechauns. For years, he forbade us to wear green on St. Paddy's - he reasoned that we didn't need to prove to anybody that we were Irish.

He was a complicated man and I miss him. I never wished him a happy St. Patrick's Day but I really wish I could this year.

I completely understand. I have 'our' bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue. I used to buy him one every year and only he and I shared it, and only at an appropriate time. I have our last bottle that we shared when he was in the hospital. I broke it out last Tuesday on his birthday and poured myself a (measured) shot. He and I had a toast "together". You need to do the same with your Dad.

 

[NorthernSRX]

I completely understand. I have 'our' bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue. I used to buy him one every year and only he and I shared it, and only at an appropriate time. I have our last bottle that we shared when he was in the hospital. I broke it out last Tuesday on his birthday and poured myself a (measured) shot. He and I had a toast "together". You need to do the same with your Dad.

I will. It's why I bought a bottle of Power's Gold Label (Irish) last week. It's my personal favourite and my father seemed to like that I had a favourite Irish Whiskey and I'd buy him a bottle of it every once in a while and it brought him joy. The Liquor gods up here sold out their stock the year before my father died and they only recently relisted it. When I saw it in the store last month, my first thought was to buy him one.

 

[Long]

 

[tinman]

Good stuff. Especially on a cold night with a friend. And that bottle looks like it will run "hot".

 

[FTSS]

I heerd of this one before, but you made me look. And criminny it comes with a letter of registration signed by the CEO and the farkin' build sheet!

 

[Padgett]

Sounds like time for a stagg party.

 

[Long]

I heerd of this one before, but you made me look. And criminny it comes with a letter of registration signed by the CEO and the farkin' build sheet!

Yeah, I was pretty stoked to bring home a bottle from the BTAC (Buffalo Trace Antique Collection) which is a once/year release compared to Stagg Jr. that usually has 2-3 releases/year. Check out that evaporation rate after over 15 years of aging!

Here's a father & son pic:

 

[TheFlash]

Well, it's a sad day when an Irshman does not have a drink, but Barry Allen is still standing. And it's even more painful when an adopted Jewish boy has to fight out of a bar, in Boston no less.
Good thing my Jewish father was a pro-fighter that taught his good-looking son that looks Irish how to fight, not just fight but street-fight his way out, so he still looks good.

But I have been fighting the street fight with this f**king cancer.

You remember all the sh*t I have gone through so far. Every day, well cancer hits again. this time the wife has pain in her lower stomach.
It began on Sunday and did not go away till Tuesday morning she asked me to take her to the quick care for an exam. They tell me to take her to the hospital she has: Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency that needs prompt medical treatment.

• The infection can be fatal
• Diagnosis of peritonitis
• Treatment for peritonitis
• Adhesions often follow pe

They do some tests and say we need to treat her for a day or two. They treat her with Antibiotics and pain meds and the pain stops in the lower section and moves to above her rib cage. The pain is now worse than the stomach pain.

The doctors now ask me to leave because they have more work to do. They want to do CT scans.
The next day I call in and they want to keep where one more day, more tests.
I do not know what pain pills to take or where they are.
I have pain all over so I take pain pills, maybe too many.
I call my 24-hour Hospice center, they tell me to take one morphine pill every hour (I think) When in doubt take more pain pills.
OOPS.

I take her home Friday at 2PM in the afternoon. She says she has no pain now.

Her stomach has stopped leaking, the Poison fluid has stopped leaking into her body.

But that is not the end.

I get this PAIN in the right side lower right ribcage. I take more morphine. The pain is still there I take one more morphine pill. OOPSS.. TOO much morphine.

The pain is still there and I can't think. OOPS.

I have not taken any morphine liquid and I can't think straight it's Sunday 3:15 PM I have to use a walker so I don't fall down.

DRUNK boy am I.
I suggest sticking with Booze.

 

[tinman]

Thinking of you my good man. Fight the f**kin fight.

 

[Tripwire]

We all care about you my friend - your courage and outlook is inspiring....

steve and monika

 

[Long]

Well, it's a sad day when an Irshman does not have a drink, but Barry Allen is still standing. And it's even more painful when an adopted Jewish boy has to fight out of a bar, in Boston no less.
Good thing my Jewish father was a pro-fighter that taught his good-looking son that looks Irish how to fight, not just fight but street-fight his way out, so he still looks good.

But I have been fighting the street fight with this f**king cancer.

You remember all the sh*t I have gone through so far. Every day, well cancer hits again. this time the wife has pain in her lower stomach.
It began on Sunday and did not go away till Tuesday morning she asked me to take her to the quick care for an exam. They tell me to take her to the hospital she has: Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency that needs prompt medical treatment.

• The infection can be fatal
• Diagnosis of peritonitis
• Treatment for peritonitis
• Adhesions often follow pe

They do some tests and say we need to treat her for a day or two. They treat her with Antibiotics and pain meds and the pain stops in the lower section and moves to above her rib cage. The pain is now worse than the stomach pain.

The doctors now ask me to leave because they have more work to do. They want to do CT scans.
The next day I call in and they want to keep where one more day, more tests.
I do not know what pain pills to take or where they are.
I have pain all over so I take pain pills, maybe too many.
I call my 24-hour Hospice center, they tell me to take one morphine pill every hour (I think) When in doubt take more pain pills.
OOPS.

I take her home Friday at 2PM in the afternoon. She says she has no pain now.

Her stomach has stopped leaking, the Poison fluid has stopped leaking into her body.

But that is not the end.

I get this PAIN in the right side lower right ribcage. I take more morphine. The pain is still there I take one more morphine pill. OOPSS.. TOO much morphine.

The pain is still there and I can't think. OOPS.

I have not taken any morphine liquid and I can't think straight it's Sunday 3:15 PM I have to use a walker so I don't fall down.

DRUNK boy am I.
I suggest sticking with Booze.

Jeez, man--You two need a break.

Extra prayers tonight heading to Vegas.

 

[TheFlash]

Thanks, I need them. I feel much better now, but my new saying is "when in pain screw it, NO pain liquid" that morphine is a killer.
I don't know how much I have taken. I could not think for 2 days.

 

[silversport]

pulling for both you and your wife...prayers as well

Bill

 

[FTSS]

Barry, it's always a plus-up hearing you check in. And damned reassuring that even given your fight you've still been able to get your wife the quick and correct treatment to put her pointed back on the mend.

 

[NorthernSRX]

Thanks, I need them. I feel much better now, but my new saying is "when in pain screw it, NO pain liquid" that morphine is a killer.
I don't know how much I have taken. I could not think for 2 days.

Geez, Barry. I'm so sorry. Morphine and pain is a vicious combo. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Dan

 

[NorthernSRX]

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Amber perfection.

Five years in a row, I've been on the LCBO's lottery for this stuff and have come up goose-eggs. The latest was last week. I'm guessing that they only get a few cases for the entire province. They swear that the selection is random.

 

[Long]

Amber perfection.

Five years in a row, I've been on the LCBO's lottery for this stuff and have come up goose-eggs. The latest was last week. I'm guessing that they only get a few cases for the entire province. They swear that the selection is random.

If you want a bottle, they are available online at a great price- this one is on sale!

George T. Stagg Bourbon 2022 138.7 Proof

The 2022 release of George T. Stagg is bottled at a staggering barrel strength of 138.7 proof (69.35% ABV). This bourbon was distilled in the spring of 2007 and aged in Warehouse K for 15 years and 5 months prior to bottling. It’s described as having notes of “toasted pecan and chocolate sauce”...

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