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in reply to a message by Jessica
Hey Jessica,
If you name a kid Champaine, there's a gal named Tequila works down at the local cable TV place who'd be a perfect match for him. Bit of a difference in ages, but we're getting into technicalities...
Or maybe we could fix him up with my daughter's friend Brandy.
If you name a kid Champaine, there's a gal named Tequila works down at the local cable TV place who'd be a perfect match for him. Bit of a difference in ages, but we're getting into technicalities...
Or maybe we could fix him up with my daughter's friend Brandy.
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And here I thought "Champaine" was a girl's name -- with maybe "Bubbles" as the nickname.
Speaking of champagne, I wonder if "Cristal" ought to be added to our list of "Names for High-Maintenance Girl Babies"? Like "Mercedes" and "Tiffany"?
-- Nanaea
Speaking of champagne, I wonder if "Cristal" ought to be added to our list of "Names for High-Maintenance Girl Babies"? Like "Mercedes" and "Tiffany"?
-- Nanaea
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And you accuse ME of gender-typing! Why, Champaine could be an equally bad name for a girl OR boy...but it would best fit a male transvestite entertainer in a gay cabaret.
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I guess the ultimate high maintenance ambisexual name may be Armani...which actually is a recent top 1000 US names to boot.
Btw, the guy I *really* miss from my US stint is Samuel Adams! How you fellows drink *anything* else?
Btw, the guy I *really* miss from my US stint is Samuel Adams! How you fellows drink *anything* else?
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You've touched on one of my MAJOR off-topic areas of interest! After nearly 40 years of research and experimentation (beginning with Black Label, Hudepohl, Iron City and then clawing my way upward in the beer strata), I've settled on Newcastle Brown Ale as perhaps the finest this planet has to offer that's also readily available in larger US markets.
However, I find Bass Ale and Negra Modelo to be fine substitutes when Newcastle's not on sale. And surprisingly, Budweiser has brought out a Killian's Red clone called Killarney's that's actually better than the Coors product and a commendable brew for the little they charge.
However, I find Bass Ale and Negra Modelo to be fine substitutes when Newcastle's not on sale. And surprisingly, Budweiser has brought out a Killian's Red clone called Killarney's that's actually better than the Coors product and a commendable brew for the little they charge.
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Newcastle Brown Ale is too one of my favorites :) My favorite US beers are, as mentioned, Sam Adams, as well as Anchor Steam from San Fransisco. My everyday staple beer is the Czech Budweiser (light years apart from the US version...is it still illegal in the US?). I also enjoy Belgian Duvel and any good German Heffe Weisse.
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Guys
Have any of you tried Gray's Oatmeal Stout or Guiness Extra Dry Ale? How about Carlsbourg Elephant Malt? I haven't tried any of the other Irish ales or bitters, and I'm not sure if any other brewery makes an oatmeal stout, but...
Phyllis
Have any of you tried Gray's Oatmeal Stout or Guiness Extra Dry Ale? How about Carlsbourg Elephant Malt? I haven't tried any of the other Irish ales or bitters, and I'm not sure if any other brewery makes an oatmeal stout, but...
Phyllis
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Samuel Smiths (of Tadcaster, England) make an Oatmeal Stout, but like all their excellent brews, it's a bit pricey for us mortals (50% higher than even Newcastle), even when you can find it.
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Oh, I'd forgotten your addition of "Armani" to the list! Okay, so the list now includes 4: Armani, Cristal, Mercedes, and Tiffany. They could start an all-girl singing group and call themselves "Rich Chix". Spice Girls and Destiny's Child, watch out! :)
Sam Adams is a nice brew, but here on Long Island we've got to support our wineries (which are winning international awards these days for their wines). One of the earliest, and biggest, of the L.I. wineries is Pindar -- started by a Greek doctor as a hobby and tax write-off. I've got in-laws from England visiting in a couple of weeks, and we'll be taking them on the obligatory L.I. wineries tours and taste-testing. Also gotta find out what bands may be scheduled at the wineries over the next few weekends.
-- Nanaea
Sam Adams is a nice brew, but here on Long Island we've got to support our wineries (which are winning international awards these days for their wines). One of the earliest, and biggest, of the L.I. wineries is Pindar -- started by a Greek doctor as a hobby and tax write-off. I've got in-laws from England visiting in a couple of weeks, and we'll be taking them on the obligatory L.I. wineries tours and taste-testing. Also gotta find out what bands may be scheduled at the wineries over the next few weekends.
-- Nanaea
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Nanaea
I usually try to get some Cedar Creek Winery or Door County Winery wines. Too bad they're somewhat difficult to get here, too (pricewise and otherwise.) Popularity, I guess. ;) Cedar Creek Winery gives tours and has connections to historic landmarks/shops. A tad out of the way from Milwaukee, but... I'm gonna open my next to last bottle of Cranberry Apple wine tonight.
Phyllis
I usually try to get some Cedar Creek Winery or Door County Winery wines. Too bad they're somewhat difficult to get here, too (pricewise and otherwise.) Popularity, I guess. ;) Cedar Creek Winery gives tours and has connections to historic landmarks/shops. A tad out of the way from Milwaukee, but... I'm gonna open my next to last bottle of Cranberry Apple wine tonight.
Phyllis
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Greek wineries in Long Island? Wow :)
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Mmmmm -- Pindar! My sis-in-law in Setauket took us on a trip out to the L.I. wineries a coupla years back. Toured Pindar (her favorite)and bought several bottles of their product. My wife still raves about some sort of a Summer Blush(?) they had that tasted almost like strawberries! Your in-laws surely will enjoy themselves!
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Pindar is our favorite winery, too, and I think they've had the most award-winning wines. We live a whole lot closer to L.I.'s Wine Country than your sis-in-law in Setauket, so everyone who comes to visit gets the winery tour. That, and having lunch at Gossman's Dock out in Montauk are two of our favorite things for visitors. Did your in-laws ever take you out there? And, of course, there's the Stephen Talkhouse. Can't miss a night at the Talkhouse. Did you get to go there when you were on L.I.?
-- Nanaea
-- Nanaea
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They've never hauled me out to either place, but my wife THINKS she went to Gossman's with them on a trip out to Montauk when she visited alone.
My sis-in-law's husband's a senior administrator at SUNY-Stony Brook, and we tend to end up at some nice eatin places around there and Port Jeff when we visit, but not much further afield, alas. I'll have to bring up the ones you mention next time we're up.
My sis-in-law's husband's a senior administrator at SUNY-Stony Brook, and we tend to end up at some nice eatin places around there and Port Jeff when we visit, but not much further afield, alas. I'll have to bring up the ones you mention next time we're up.
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