Friday Night Gin Buzz. Ask me anything.

[Aristus]

Enjoying a Chelsea Sidecar tonight. Gin, Cointreau, and lemon juice shaken with ice and served in a chilled cocktail glass.

What’s else is shaking tonight, Loungers?

I love you all…

[brewens]

1. I'll raise you a clam digger, two Mikes Harders and a homemade edible. :)

I'm feeling pretty good. I earned it. I walked three miles in steady rain first thing this morning on my way to and from PT for the shoulder I had replaced almost a month ago.

I love walking in the rain when equipped for it. Especially that first good one after a miserable dry spell. I wouldn't miss it.

I just rocked out to the Foo Fighters Live Wembley DVD. That was fun. I hadn't seen a whole show of theirs before and Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones came out at the end. I can't believe I never knew about that.

[Aristus]

2. Here's to a good evening for all of us.

Question for you: will they ever develop an office test to rule out exposure to Epstein/Barre? I used to give blood regularly for years until they prohibited anyone at risk for exposure to Epstein/Barre.

I’m on the list due to service in Germany and the Gulf in 1991. Every year, I call up our local blood donation clinic begging them to take me back.

But until exposure to Epstein/Barre can be ruled out, I can’t donate.

[brewens]

12. I think you're good to go. In fact I don't remember that coming up at all, it was usually

Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease (mad cow) that people in your circumstances asked about. In that case, I believe you are also good to go now! Man, we waited for that one for a long time and now it's here and I'm retired. I can't tell you how many times people showed up telling me they would donate and kept coming back and checking.

You must be asking me this because of previous posts where I said I was in blood collections. Just so everyone else knows it wasn't totally random.

[Aristus]

13. CREUZFELD/JAKOB!

How did I confuse that with Epstein/Barre? And I’m in clinical medicine!

I’m an idiot…

[brewens]

15. I'll go along with that, but we'll still let you donate blood! LOL Just kidding. Get your

ass in there.

[3catwoman3]

21. I did wonder, when you said...

...Epstein-Barr.

[highplainsdem]

14. Great, great concert.

[OAITW r.2.0]

3. Gin Bloody Mary...

Glass, 2 cubes, a healthy shot of Tanq. V8 Juice, a touch of Squckerpunch, L&P's What's this sauce, celery salt, onion powder, Garlic powder, and Lime Juice. Slice of Lime. Mix well and enjoy.

[Aristus]

4. Enjoy!

[OAITW r.2.0]

6. Will have another,,,then, that's it!

Can only do 2.

[Yonnie3]

5. We had several hogs loose on the street here

A nearby neighborhood is named Hogwaller, a historical name. It is no longer a hog raising area, but the occasional auction is still held down by the creek.

One of the police sent to deal with the hogs, commented to me that it's not often you see "pigs chasing pigs." It was entertaining to see the four legged pigs prevail.

They went away, so now I'm left only with a plain old gin and tonic and the internet.

[Aristus]

7. Hey, nothing beats a nice gin and tonic.

[Yonnie3]

8. Yes, it is a fine drink

I'm lamenting my local live Keystone Cops action being over.

I'll take the edge off my regrets at the loss of entertainment with another New Amsterdam Gin and Diet tonic. It is my regular libation.

[Aristus]

9. May you have a blissfully relaxing weekend...

[Yonnie3]

10. Thank you

[Aristus]

11. Now enjoying a dessert cocktail: a Chocolate Almond.

Irish Cream, crème de cacao, and amaretto.

Mrs. Aristus took a sip and liked it so much, she asked me to mix one for her.

I obliged…

[highplainsdem]

16. I'm trying to unwind after a day of watching

Elon Musk show the world how crazy/stupid he is, but I don't have anything on hand stronger than beer.

[Aristus]

17. The right beer can be sublime.

Enjoy!

[highplainsdem]

20. Thanks! Have a great evening, Aristus!

[niyad]

18. And we love you back. Peppermint schnapps or brandy in my Belgian

sipping chocolate?

[Aristus]

22. Oh niyad...

It didn’t occur to you that both would be lovely?…

[niyad]

23. Oh my, I cannot believe that I did not think of that! And that is AFTER

creating this drink ages ago:

put a package of cocoa mix, or good cocoa, in a large coffee mug. Moisten with peppermint schnapps. Fill mug with coffee, top with brandy, Kahlua, and a creme de cocoa float. Top with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle or shavings.

I ws definiely having an off day yesterday!

[Aristus]

24. Your recipe is very similar to mine.

Dark chocolate cocoa mix combined with milk instead of water, creme de cacao, Kahlua, peppermint schnapps, and whipped cream.

In, I hasten to add, the largest mug in the cupboard...

Perfect for blustery day relaxation by the window...

[niyad]

25. Absolutely!!

[Aristus]

26. I'm so glad it's November, and we have cold, gray, windy days to enjoy.

On a sunny weekend, I always feel guilty that I pretty much stay indoors resting up from a busy week in clinic; it's a nagging feeling that I really should get outside and do something.

On a cold, dark day, I have no such guilt, and can stay bundled up and warm inside the whole time.

Enjoy!

[niyad]

27. You, my friend, have absolutely no reason ever to feel guilty about a quiet, restful weekend.

But it is deliciously lovely to just stay inside warm and cozy when it is not nice outside!

[Aristus]

28. And hang out in the Lounge...

[niyad]

29. That is so very true. Always good company in the Lounge!!

[SKKY]

19. I'm enjoying a Coopers Craft barrel reserve. Neat.

It's how I take my Bourbon. I usually sip Buffalo Trace, but I'm liking this bourbon a lot. Very smooth for 100 proof.