Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/09/28

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Subject: Re: [Leica] you say Slivovica, I say Slivovitz, let's call the whole thing off
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2003 22:23:18 -0700
References: <000001c38643$ed159010$2002a8c0@main>

Sam

I checked at the local "slivovitz shop", and it was 140 proof,
which means about 70% alcohol. (YSMV). [your slivo may
vary]

Jerry


Sam Krneta wrote:

> Jon,
>
> Slivo was the only thing that could overcome the smell from the mills.
> It was and probably still is very popular around the letter streets. :-)
> I have some great childhood memories of the village getting together
> yearly to make Slivo. As I was young and had not yet started my drinking
> career, I became the official "hydrometer inspector." After the first
> few batches, I was the only one that could see the hydrometer or see it
> as one.
>
> Sam Krneta
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-
> > users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Jon
> > Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2003 9:16 AM
> > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] you say Slivovica, I say Slivovitz, let's call
> the
> > whole thing off
> >
> > Having grown up on the far South East side of Chicago I have  strong
> > memories of Slivovitz. I remember it as a special bottle hidden in the
> > back
> > of the bar...that stuff was 190 proof!!
> >
> >
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In reply to: Message from "Sam Krneta" <skrneta@mindspring.com> (RE: [Leica] you say Slivovica, I say Slivovitz, let's call the whole thing off)