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Subject: Re: [Leica] TRIVIA TUESDAY IS UPON US!
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 21:57:16 -0800
References: <NDEIJCBGJPIEPDFEENCMAEONCJAA.kitmc@acmefoto.com> <012101c2dd46$0d3017a0$c3de8818@earthlink.net> <3E5C3570.11EC7178@pacbell.net> <01fa01c2dd4a$3b652d00$c3de8818@earthlink.net>

Julian

I did say I like it on a rock or two.  That means on an ice cube or two.
I guess that the expression  "on the rocks" has not gotten out of
California yet.  Sorry.

Wow,  Lagavulin here is about $35 for 750 ml   Talisker is less.
Laphroig is $29 at Trader Joe's.  Bowmore is $20..

Jerry

Julian Koplen wrote:

> I live in South Carolina, and the 50 dollar reference was a generality for
> many of the single malts around here.....OK, 49.95.  I'd have to re-visit my
> local emporium to get an exact figure for Lagavulin.  Myself, I kind of lean
> towards Talisker, but Lagavulin rates my OK, too.  And thanks for your
> answer--neat or with maybe a small splash of water.  No vote for ice, I take
> it.  Even in South Carolina?
>
> Regards..........Julian
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jerry Lehrer" <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 10:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] TRIVIA TUESDAY IS UPON US!
>
> 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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In reply to: Message from "Kit McChesney | acmefoto" <kitmc@acmefoto.com> (RE: [Leica] TRIVIA TUESDAY IS UPON US!)
Message from "Julian Koplen" <jkoplen@mindspring.com> (Re: [Leica] TRIVIA TUESDAY IS UPON US!)
Message from Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net> (Re: [Leica] TRIVIA TUESDAY IS UPON US!)
Message from "Julian Koplen" <jkoplen@mindspring.com> (Re: [Leica] TRIVIA TUESDAY IS UPON US!)