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Subject: Re: [Leica] TRIVIA TUESDAY IS UPON US!
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 19:33:04 -0800
References: <NDEIJCBGJPIEPDFEENCMAEONCJAA.kitmc@acmefoto.com> <012101c2dd46$0d3017a0$c3de8818@earthlink.net>

Julian

Most straight malt aficionados take theirs straight or with a bit of
spring water.  I prefer it on a rock or two, though.

Where do you live that Lagavulin is $50 a bottle?

Jerry

Julian Koplen wrote:

> Brings up a good point.  I've been embarrassed to ask this question before,
> but I'm gonna do it.
>
> >From the single malt afficianodos:  What is the preferred method for
> drinking it?  Neat?  Straight with just a few drops or maybe a teaspoon of
> water?  Ice is a no-no?  This may sound trivial, but at 50 bucks a bottle,
> it's serious.  I generally use a small unscientific splash of water, but is
> there a better way?
>
> Thanks......Julian the (grateful) lurker
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kit McChesney | acmefoto" <kitmc@acmefoto.com>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 10:09 PM
> Subject: RE: [Leica] TRIVIA TUESDAY IS UPON US!
>
> Maybe what I should do is get some really good scotch, and drink a few, and
> then sit down and write next week's trivia quiz! That'd be a fun one,
> wouldn't it? I can't even drink a 1/2 glass of wine without falling under
> the table in hysterical laughter! ;-)
>
> Kit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Greg J.
> Lorenzo
> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 5:41 PM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: Re: [Leica] TRIVIA TUESDAY IS UPON US!
>
> Sorry Kit, my wife doesn't take kindly to me teaching women to drink
> hard liquor anymore. (I can't say why). But get yourself a bottle of  15
> year old Linkwood Single Malt, unscrew the top, place the bottle to your
> lips whilst tipping it back and swallow. If you civilized and not too
> thirsty and a glass with lots of ice and no water.
>
> You can build up to the really good stuff with practice and a bottle or
> two of good Canadian Rye. Do this and you'll be ready to join John C. in
> a Poetry Contest in no time.
>
> Regards,
>
> Greg
>
> Kit McChesney | acmefoto wrote:
>
> >Joe--
> >
> >Great! Now I can learn about Single Malt Scotch, something I've wanted to
> >know much more about (and if someone here can teach me how to drink the
> >stuff, I'll be even more grateful!).
> >
> >Kit
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> >[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Joseph
> >Codispoti
> >Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 10:23 AM
> >To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> >Subject: Re: [Leica] TRIVIA TUESDAY IS UPON US!
> >
> >
> >One of the most enjoyable features of the Sunday radio program hosted by
> >Liane Hansen is the "Sunday Puzzle" by  Will Shortz, crossword puzzle
> editor
> >of the New York Times.
> >
> >I am not nimble minded enough to keep up with the puzzle savants of America
> >but, since I am one who loves to learn something new every day, I enjoy the
> >challange.
> >
> >Also, as many others have pointed out, there are many threads that have
> >nothing to do with photography, let alone Leica, yet they are tolerated.
> >
> >I am in favor of the Quiz. And, while we are at it, lets plan a more
> >complete weekly program.
> >Here is my suggestion:
> >
> >Monday:     The impending war.
> >Tuesday:     The quiz
> >Wednesday: Mini Coopers
> >Thursday:     Single malt
> >Friday:     Swap meet
> >Saturday & Sunday:     All Things Leica
> >
> >Joe
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Replies: Reply from "Julian Koplen" <jkoplen@mindspring.com> (Re: [Leica] TRIVIA TUESDAY IS UPON US!)
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