Back when I worked in retail liquor, I was trying to self-educate on liquor, wine, and beer so I could give informed opinions and suggestions should the need arise. I had the impression that tequila was a subset of mezcal, with the key characteristics being that it needed to be made from blue agave entirely and that it needed to be made in Jalisco. (I was tickled to find out tequila and champagne are region-locked, so to speak.) My question is, how wrong was I?
Mismanaged a blow bar in Evergreen Co. in the early 80's. Had some complaints. So I nailed a suggestion box to the wall. Replete with pad and paper for one to express a better way. Forgot to cut a slip in the receptacle to receive positive reinforcement.
Fooled ya, Hoop! No, no Mount Gay, no lime, no ice here: Guinness Extra Stout, the only golden beer-like substance that will pass Mrs. Toomush's mouth. A celebration for the three-week unwrapping of her broken ankle, all the pins and rods neatly sewn inside that poor, gray paw!...
I am buying tequila this afternoon, and gin and Aperol for the lady. I can't make myself buy mezcal, but I appreciate what you are saying about casamigos and tequila in general. I grew up in Guadalajara. Maybe I should be back to my origins; Zausa and Cuervo
It looks yummy, but the doctor made me give up salt. My birthday is on Sunday. I have some Bacardi on hand--I know it isn't your favorite rum, Mr. Hooper, but it's the rum I grew up on. Since I can't have soda anymore--it's on the cardiovascular doctor's NO list, what else can I use to mix it with, so I can, at least, celebrate un poquito? Thanks for your help!
Alcohol is on the NO list as well but I don't think one drink will kill me. I also plan on having chocolate cake on Sunday even though sweets and chocolate is also on the NO list. But it's my birthday and I will enjoy the day!
I have done a very good job of abstaining from everything that is on the NO list. I've lost sixty pounds so far. I still have a way to go but I'm still at it. But Sunday is my special day. So, as long as I only cheat a little that day and go back to following my diet, I should be fine.
Thank you, Uncle Betamax for your concern. I appreciate you!
Now that Artemis is safely down, I'm going to go indulge myself with a shrimp dinner at the luxury Mexican seafood place that, impossibly, just opened up less than a mile from my house in a repurposed Pizza Hut. Later.
SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. -- A Florida school bus driver was arrested after police say she drove a bus full of children over railroad tracks as a train was approaching
The incident was caught on camera.
The video shows a school bus filled with 29 children being clipped by a fast-moving train at an intersection.The bus driver, Yvonne Hampton, is now out on bond...
I don't have all the answers. But the questions go here.
Back when I worked in retail liquor, I was trying to self-educate on liquor, wine, and beer so I could give informed opinions and suggestions should the need arise. I had the impression that tequila was a subset of mezcal, with the key characteristics being that it needed to be made from blue agave entirely and that it needed to be made in Jalisco. (I was tickled to find out tequila and champagne are region-locked, so to speak.) My question is, how wrong was I?
Tekillya and I don't have a happy history. Not sure I can find mezcal here. Is there a #2 mescal?
So basically this gives the lie to the old Terrorvision song?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ8SEt4KMzk&list=RDxZ8SEt4KMzk&start_radio=1
Thank you sir. I have heard about some of the shady dealings in the tequila industry in Jalisco, but you have more information than me
Are you please writing a Recipes for Wonks book?
I’m surprised the drink isn’t something atomic-themed.
I'm waiting for some Fallout-themed stuff.
That looks like a perfect rita. I drink so many ritas and have so few like that.
It’s a perfect day for this drink, I want one.
I want three, a darts match, a pie and a fundantally unpicky woman.
Mismanaged a blow bar in Evergreen Co. in the early 80's. Had some complaints. So I nailed a suggestion box to the wall. Replete with pad and paper for one to express a better way. Forgot to cut a slip in the receptacle to receive positive reinforcement.
Point made.
Yeah, I'll take one.
It's a Tom Waits kind of day.
Tom Waits for no man.
It's always a Tom Waits kind of day
Aint it just?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60CO_PmEHCs&list=RD60CO_PmEHCs&start_radio=1
Fooled ya, Hoop! No, no Mount Gay, no lime, no ice here: Guinness Extra Stout, the only golden beer-like substance that will pass Mrs. Toomush's mouth. A celebration for the three-week unwrapping of her broken ankle, all the pins and rods neatly sewn inside that poor, gray paw!...
I have several questions: Why only questions? What about complaints? Where do complaints go? Do whiney rhetorical questions count as questions?
What, in fact, constitutes a question?
They go in this here receptacle.
I may be marked "bin" but don't let that worry you none.
Most “questions”, aren’t
🤭
first question: why?
second question: why not?
I am buying tequila this afternoon, and gin and Aperol for the lady. I can't make myself buy mezcal, but I appreciate what you are saying about casamigos and tequila in general. I grew up in Guadalajara. Maybe I should be back to my origins; Zausa and Cuervo
How come kids today don't sit up straight and listen when grownups are talking?
6 7
Gen Z has less social skills than 2 cockroaches meeting and flitting their antenas with each other.
Not fair. Their social responses are chicaned and curated- because the previous geneneration failed to protect them.
🌟🌟🌟
Sorry, what? did you say something?
It looks yummy, but the doctor made me give up salt. My birthday is on Sunday. I have some Bacardi on hand--I know it isn't your favorite rum, Mr. Hooper, but it's the rum I grew up on. Since I can't have soda anymore--it's on the cardiovascular doctor's NO list, what else can I use to mix it with, so I can, at least, celebrate un poquito? Thanks for your help!
Happy early birthday, it is Mr S’ birthday too.
Thank you. Happy early birthday to Mr. S. I hope you have a great day.
You're lucky your doc told you to give up salt. Mine told me to quit drinking.
I'll trade you.
Alcohol is on the NO list as well but I don't think one drink will kill me. I also plan on having chocolate cake on Sunday even though sweets and chocolate is also on the NO list. But it's my birthday and I will enjoy the day!
*sigh* Sorry guys, but we don't tell you this to spoil your lives, just to make your lives longer.
Listen or don't. You're free to ignore medical advice.
That's why I don't have a doctor. I trust you but I know what you'll tell me. Fact is, I don't give a shit how long I live. I'll go smiling.
Well, aint our business to curtail your choices. Just to point out what paths will maybe kill you.
I have done a very good job of abstaining from everything that is on the NO list. I've lost sixty pounds so far. I still have a way to go but I'm still at it. But Sunday is my special day. So, as long as I only cheat a little that day and go back to following my diet, I should be fine.
Thank you, Uncle Betamax for your concern. I appreciate you!
Unkie - then how come when we ask the docs for *preventative* advice they look at us like we're speaking Urdu
Because your doctors are American.
I'm not going to sugar coat this. They get paid more if you suffer more. Ours don't.
Now that Artemis is safely down, I'm going to go indulge myself with a shrimp dinner at the luxury Mexican seafood place that, impossibly, just opened up less than a mile from my house in a repurposed Pizza Hut. Later.
Well, nothing like this happened while Obama was president, that’s for sure.
It's been a few presidents since this.
Integrity is in the water, safely.
SOMETHING POLITICAL THAT I HAVE OPINIONS ABOUT!!!
also Artemis made it back okay.
You make just the 𝘰𝘯𝘦 exception to the "no maniacs drive school buses" policy...
𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀
SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. -- A Florida school bus driver was arrested after police say she drove a bus full of children over railroad tracks as a train was approaching
The incident was caught on camera.
The video shows a school bus filled with 29 children being clipped by a fast-moving train at an intersection.The bus driver, Yvonne Hampton, is now out on bond...
https://abc7.com/post/school-bus-driver-yvonne-hampton-arrested-driving-full-children-train-tracks-sumter-county-florida-sheriff/18857316/
It's in the ocean! Yaaaaay!
Where is the Coast Guard ship that's supposed to come and get them?
Guardian has pics of the welcome home team:
https://www.theguardian.com/science/live/2026/apr/10/artemis-ii-return-splashdown-nasa-orion-moon-live-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-69d985ff8f08a86a0e563947#block-69d985ff8f08a86a0e563947
Navy landing ship 'John P. Murtha' is five miles away, but its boats are closing in on it and the helicopters are already overhead.
Welp, I guess they'll have to talk to Trump now.
Hope these spacefarers brought a universal translator that can interpret the "Sundowning Narcissist" language...
Those who've traveled amongst the stars are empowered to tell HIM to go to hell.
That minute long silence when they just didn't answer him is a parable for our times.
Welcome home, Integrity!
Most awesome thing I've seen all week!
BRAVO ARTEMIS AND CREW!
NASA too for that matter.
Fuck yeah America. No matter what, Goddamn if this ain't a impressive motherfuckin' nation.
BULLSEYE SPLASHDOWN!
Whar boat?
they are rowing as fast as they can.
Alright, celebration over.
Now let's get to fixin' that damn heat shield.
Splash!
They're HOME!
(sigh of relief)
I always tear up with this stuff
Every. Single. Time.
The guy operating the IIR is more interested in the chutes than the capsule.