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pnoon 11-11-2013 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut (Post 1898500)
So why post? :sh

So why respond? :sh

icehog3 11-11-2013 10:40 PM

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Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near?

T.G 11-11-2013 10:41 PM

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Maybe they like the smell of pine needles from the gin.

pektel 11-12-2013 06:12 AM

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Gin ain't terrible. Never tried a purist martini. I just mix belvedere, a splash of olive juice, and garnish with a garlic-stuffed olive.

I like gin and tonics, so maybe I should give it a shot. I just can't stand the taste of vermouth.

As far as piney tasting IPA's, I'd have to agree with Tom. I really only like citrus-y hops like Centennial. I'm more of a stout drinker myself though.

icehog3 11-12-2013 08:43 AM

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Sounds like we are on the same page with beer and martinis, Peter. :tu

CigarNut 11-12-2013 08:59 AM

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Not much of an IPA fan myself, but I do love me some stout :D

replicant_argent 11-12-2013 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1898284)
Apparently the restraining order did not reach your lawyer yet, Pete. Ah, yes...it's a holiday.

I would always lend you a hand, however distasteful it might be, ADB.


The circumstances would have to be pretty dire, though. Just sayin'.

icehog3 11-12-2013 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent (Post 1898638)
I would always lend you a hand, however distasteful it might be, ADB.


The circumstances would have to be pretty dire, though. Just sayin'.

So long as you wear a purse hat, Pete, I am in.

SvilleKid 11-12-2013 03:53 PM

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All you haters!!! :noon Remember the "Grapenuts" commercials of the 1970's with Euell Gibbons..... "Many parts of a pine tree are edible!" :):banger

That aside, I must be strange (but most of you know that already!). I love a good martini. Prefer mine "dirty", and with the vermouth poured in, then back out, then add the rest of the ingredients. Since I make mine "dirty" with the olive juice, I have no real preference on the olive as a garnish. Hard to beat Amsterdam brand for taste and price, IMO. But will always take one with Tang or Sapphire. And love gin and tonic. But in spite of that love, I cannot stand IPA's!! A waste of good water and yeast!

But I have also been known to eat a pine tree or two!!;)

icehog3 11-12-2013 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid (Post 1898760)
All you haters!!! :noon Remember the "Grapenuts" commercials of the 1970's with Euell Gibbons..... "Many parts of a pine tree are edible!" :):banger

"Edible" does not necessarily equal "tastes good", Cliff. ;)

smokin5 11-12-2013 06:10 PM

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That's quite true, Icehog
I once heard pnoon say he thought you'd be edible. In a pinch. :ss

icehog3 11-12-2013 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by smokin5 (Post 1898799)
That's quite true, Icehog
I once heard pnoon say he thought you'd be edible. In a pinch. :ss

Oh, it's true. But I'm delicious. ;)

replicant_argent 11-12-2013 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by smokin5 (Post 1898799)
That's quite true, Icehog
I once heard pnoon say he thought you'd be edible. In a pinch. :ss

My guess is stringy as hell and chewy. You would need a huge stew pot and a day or so.

icehog3 11-12-2013 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent (Post 1898809)
My guess is stringy as hell and chewy. You would need a huge stew pot and a day or so.

Put me in a blender with some vodka and a slice of pie. It will make all your dreams come true.

smokin5 11-12-2013 08:18 PM

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That would be a slice of mincemeat pie, I'm guessin?

What, no olives or vermouth?

qwerty1500 11-12-2013 10:17 PM

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Some say that martinis are an acquired taste. Well, I seem to have acquired it from my very first sip in the martini bar at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis years ago. And yes, it DOES need to be gin ... a good London Dry please ... and don't spare the vermouth. Now, for the ultimate gasp ... I can't think of anything that pairs better with a good cigar ... not whiskey, not scotch, not beer.

Jet fuel, pine trees, whatever ... I've heard them all. My problem with martinis ... other than the one my liver doctor might mention ... is I wish I could drink more than two without wanting to take a nap.

Felixcigar 01-27-2014 12:46 PM

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I'm no expert, but I've been told that Beefeater combined with a dry vermouth measured in drops, not shot glasses, makes the best martini.

icehog3 01-27-2014 01:23 PM

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Beefeater vodka?

Felixcigar 01-27-2014 01:56 PM

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The Vodka Martini: the only thing James Bond ever got wrong.

icehog3 01-27-2014 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Felixcigar (Post 1928167)
The Vodka Martini: the only thing James Bond ever got wrong.

James Bond was NEVER wrong.

Felixcigar 01-27-2014 02:28 PM

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I know, hard to believe I even typed that.

ironchefscott 01-27-2014 03:02 PM

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I think Bond got this one wrong.......

icehog3 01-27-2014 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ironchefscott (Post 1928210)
I think Bond got this one wrong.......

Refer to Post #70.

Thank you.


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