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Aristus

(71,944 posts)
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 09:54 PM 6 hrs ago

Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything.

Two shots to get the party started. Now, a Moscow Mule. That’s it. Just a classic Moscow Mule. Vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer in a copper mug. Just needed a comfort cocktail tonight.

Having a wonderful, restful week of vacation.

I love you all…

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Aristus

(71,944 posts)
3. Local restaurants we've never tried. Local attractions we've never visited.
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 10:12 PM
5 hrs ago

Dining out every night. Restful days, quiet nights. Shit. The grind-core you deal with to ensure you will have a comfortable retirement. The fatigue and burnout become background noise until you take some time off.

Good to see you!

niyad

(130,994 posts)
5. It is so good to hear that you re having such a good vacation. Does
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 10:35 PM
5 hrs ago

Mrs. A also have the week off?

Aristus

(71,944 posts)
7. She's had the last two weeks off.
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 10:50 PM
5 hrs ago

She has more time saved up than I do, due to my bout of kidney stones last summer, and the time off I had to take as a result.

We’re loving it…

Tree Lady

(13,157 posts)
10. That's my hubby's fav drink
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 11:00 PM
4 hrs ago

I am still recovering from hip surgery so drinking ginger tea instead of ginger beer

Been two weeks and pain has gone way down and weaning myself off oxy today will be first day without it, did just at night last few nights.

I ordered myself a memory foam special pillow for sitting, I guess I should have waited to lose weight, lol don't have enough padding so my butt hurts to sit.

Also ordered book of adult puzzles, games and crosswords. Tired of being on tech all the time.

Hope you have a great Friday night

3catwoman3

(29,065 posts)
11. I love a good Moscow Mule. I was introduced to those while I was in my NP program...
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 11:35 PM
4 hrs ago

...way back in 1975. I have a Moscow Mule ornament for our Christmas tree, made by The Old World Christmas company. It's quite realistic looking.

https://oldworldchristmas.com/products/moscow-mule-mug-ornament

No questions tonight.

Aristus

(71,944 posts)
13. I have that EXACT Moscow Mule mug!
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 11:55 PM
4 hrs ago

I suppose one could mix a Mule in a plain old glass. But it just wouldn’t be the same.

3catwoman3

(29,065 posts)
14. I guess I do have a question after all. Isn't the alcohol thought to react with the copper...
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 12:01 AM
3 hrs ago

...and influence the taste of the drink? So I was told, anyway.

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