Homemade Irish Cream 
What are you drinking?
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So, my "boy," which is to say, may youngest, who is nonetheless 21, is home from college and living at home. He struggled last semester in college, so instead of going back to school this Spring, he got his prior employer to bring him on for an 8 month, full time co-op. Totally great plan for the Spring and Summer. He now gets up in the morning like we do, and goes to work, and then has dinner with us every night. Kind of fun to have a "kid" in the house who is a working man, with stories from the job site every night.
But, his buddies are all in college still, and they "game" all the time. So, during his free time, he's almost always in his room with the headset on, gaming...which kind of drives me crazy, just because it is not my thing. I realize it is how their generation socializes, but to me it is extremely unhealthy...at that age, I would have been out looking to meet girls every chance I could.
Anyway, today was a beautiful day, if a bit chilly, but that never bothers me. I set up on our deck with a cheese and cracker plate, and a glass of white wine...and I invited him to join me. Lo and behold, he came out of his dungeon, and he joined me on the deck. I grilled some bratwurst and hotdogs, and he and I chatted the whole time, sipping the wine. Great father-son time.
We moved in to the dinner table to have dinner with my wife, and he brought the wine bottle to the table and asked if it was ok, and I said, "Of course." So, over the course of dinner, we finished of the bottle. He was still going strong, showing every intention of sitting at the table and continuing to talk with us (he's usually the first one to jump up to clean his plate and leave), so I got the nod from the wife, and I opened up a second bottle.
So, what are we drinking? White wine (white Bordeaux, and then a New Zealand sauvignon blanc). Funny to see him let loose a bit with us...on a Sunday night, no less. He's usually a very reserved kid. Hopefully he'll be able to get up for work tomorrow....
Maybe we can do this on a Saturday night next time. That would probably be a bit smarter.
But, his buddies are all in college still, and they "game" all the time. So, during his free time, he's almost always in his room with the headset on, gaming...which kind of drives me crazy, just because it is not my thing. I realize it is how their generation socializes, but to me it is extremely unhealthy...at that age, I would have been out looking to meet girls every chance I could.
Anyway, today was a beautiful day, if a bit chilly, but that never bothers me. I set up on our deck with a cheese and cracker plate, and a glass of white wine...and I invited him to join me. Lo and behold, he came out of his dungeon, and he joined me on the deck. I grilled some bratwurst and hotdogs, and he and I chatted the whole time, sipping the wine. Great father-son time.
We moved in to the dinner table to have dinner with my wife, and he brought the wine bottle to the table and asked if it was ok, and I said, "Of course." So, over the course of dinner, we finished of the bottle. He was still going strong, showing every intention of sitting at the table and continuing to talk with us (he's usually the first one to jump up to clean his plate and leave), so I got the nod from the wife, and I opened up a second bottle.
So, what are we drinking? White wine (white Bordeaux, and then a New Zealand sauvignon blanc). Funny to see him let loose a bit with us...on a Sunday night, no less. He's usually a very reserved kid. Hopefully he'll be able to get up for work tomorrow....
Maybe we can do this on a Saturday night next time. That would probably be a bit smarter.
My son and I try to get together for adult beverages, too. He showed up last week with this. Decided to have one while cooking dinner tonight. Good if you like sours.
Raw cows milk... icey.
The time spent together is priceless!!
I drink tons of water ... either from the filtered fridge, or bottled. I always like to have Limeade on hand as well. Then there is tea ... have like a dozen different brands. Also have an occasional beer. Lastly, I have quite a collection of Whiskeys, Bourbons, and Scotches.
But without question, WATER, first and foremost.
But without question, WATER, first and foremost.
My favorite drinks :
Water - hot coffee with cream - tea very warm with honey or nature -
Red wine : Shiraz ........or..... Vodka....or.... Samuel Adams
Water - hot coffee with cream - tea very warm with honey or nature -
Red wine : Shiraz ........or..... Vodka....or.... Samuel Adams
Normally coffee 2-3 pots a day.
Then gallon of lemon water.
Today 1 pot of coffee
Gallon of lemon water
1/2 gallon of unsweet tea.
Treat for me Diet Coke.
Then gallon of lemon water.
Today 1 pot of coffee
Gallon of lemon water
1/2 gallon of unsweet tea.
Treat for me Diet Coke.
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Ice cold well water. Later today for a treat, I'll have a Ruby Red Squirt.
Just finished making another week of dog food.
5 pounds of chicken breasts, sweet potatoes, mixed veggies, chicken broth, and turkey gravy (expiring can left over from Thanksgiving). Of course we'll add Nutro dry food to it.
I presume they will devour it. Will let ya know!
5 pounds of chicken breasts, sweet potatoes, mixed veggies, chicken broth, and turkey gravy (expiring can left over from Thanksgiving). Of course we'll add Nutro dry food to it.
I presume they will devour it. Will let ya know!
It's been a long day. A couple days early, but a Guiness Extra Stout and a Drew Estates Java Mint cigar.
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Yerba Mate, Revel Berry
Right now .....Shiraz
I will be sleeping like a log very soon
I will be sleeping like a log very soon
Gonna be a Crown Royal highball glass straight, three turn ups and a light hit of water.
Last thing of the night.
Man I miss that 151 Bacardi Rum. That was my nightcap for years!!!! it was like lighting a fire in your head for a bit and then it just smoothed out and went mellow.
40 years of everything from Old Heaven Hill to Chivas Regal and 1/2 gallon White Port to Boones Farm Strawberry Hill!!!! HEHEHEHEH.
And 22 years of just an occasional round.
Last thing of the night.
Man I miss that 151 Bacardi Rum. That was my nightcap for years!!!! it was like lighting a fire in your head for a bit and then it just smoothed out and went mellow.
40 years of everything from Old Heaven Hill to Chivas Regal and 1/2 gallon White Port to Boones Farm Strawberry Hill!!!! HEHEHEHEH.
And 22 years of just an occasional round.
I have a bottle of special occasion rum. A local small, small distiller crafts it and uses three different barrlels to age it in. He claims it is 120 proof but as you mentioned it tends to light a fire in your head then bliss out to a nice mellow buzz. I keep it around for medicinal uses.....physical or phychological..
Water! We have god's babbling brook we draw water from. It comes out of a National Park so there's no livestock or farming, upstream.
Spicy V-8 /w/ a hint of apple vinegar.
2020 Tahbilk cab sauv....
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Makers mark, clean
That's my go-to whiskey. Funny story. I used an empty bottle to make sun tea in it out in front of my place. I live EXTREMELY rural so...eh...the place has stuff pretty much lyin' around, everywhere. It was early in the morning and I went out to get it. I was nekkid, of course...and decided to chug down some cool tea. Just to my left was the lady meter reader. I winked at her and she got the heck outta there!
I was going to say vast quantities of coffee today, but thats every day
Jameson, neat. I am almost out of Bushmills 10 year old black.
It's a water morning, straight from the well, full of natural electrolytes and minerals!! No coffee for me today, gotta get out and mow!!
Carnation Instant Breakfast, Strawberry Flavored with Whole Vitamin-D Milk...!!!
After-all, it is Mooning Here :
After-all, it is Mooning Here :
7-up spiked with cherry extract.
Bushmills used to be my drink of choice. Dont think I ever tried the black label.
Today so far just water. Give my stomach a break
