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Another summer (almost) gone by without a proper vacation. :thumbdown: Things were supposed to be different this year. Sorry to hear about you and the gf, MattPie.

Exposed appendages (take your pick) will also suffice... ;) Very true. I saved an ad from a tanning salon that proclaims "You are probably vitamin D deficient!", with the oh-so-official-looking "meter" being the silhouette of a standing female with only the lower leg shaded. Oy vey. But we need to cut spending on scientific research... ack now you got me making a complaint, lol.

That link is a little over the top, but the general idea isn't bad. FWIW, you really only need 15-30 min. per day of sun exposure to get a sufficient amount of vitamin D, even assuming you aren't getting any in your diet. I'll second Eleven and wish you good luck!

No offense taken... my mom is unemployed and has been for a while, so I do feel a little bad complaining since I am glad to have a job. Doesn't change the fact that I'm grossly underpaid and our institution exploits the fact that there are essentially no other competitors within about 1.5 hours of here to continue underpaying everyone. Yikes! Glad you're alright, kitten.

Saw this special today and thought some of you might want to take advantage: $50 certificate to Buffalo Tap Room & Grill for $25

lol I know... I can't decide if it reminds me of a rapper or a terrorist, although for CSB's sake I'll go with the former.

LOL Buy that kid a bike! :thumbsup:

Thanks, I'll give that a try! Sounds like a great present and a very cool book; thanks for the tip!

Finally got my "raise" (3 months later), and after factoring in my new student loan payments I am effectively making less money than I was two years ago. :( I think it's time to start job-hunting.

lol sorry, I'm still a noob with the whisky and trying to find the best way to drink it. :blush: Adding water to good liquor just feels wrong, but I need something to tone it down for me while I get acclimated. I'll get there!

Nifty soapstone glasses for chilling (but not diluting) your drink: http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/mugs/e9e9/?cpg=165CP&link They look like sake glasses, but neat idea. I've definitely struggled with getting the amount of ice right to chill but not ruin my scotch.

If you ever find yourself in Northern California, check this place out: http://www.eelriverbrewing.com/index.html The bf and I stopped there for lunch on vacation a few years back, and it was good stuff!

Here's to many more of those. :beer:

If you ever find yourself in the vicinity of central PA (Harrisburg / Lancaster), this place has some good brews: http://www.lbcharrisburg.com/OurBeer.html The Strawberry Wheat sounds girlie but it's a nice light beer with more strawberry aroma than flavor (not sweet). The Winter Warmer is a huge seller in the colder months, and it's not listed here but they sometimes make a Belgian Triple late fall / early winter that is insanely popular (and 12% ABV). The Oktoberfest was always a winner, too. I'm not much of a beer drinker personally, but I like learning about the stuff (used to tend bar at LBC Harrisburg).

Yikes. Definitely too much at once... sorry to hear that.

Haha - good shirt. I like this one; I got it for my dad (he's a fair-skinned redhead), and sadly it took him a few minutes to get the joke!

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This song is kinda weird, but the funny dancing and costumes make the video worth a watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ6zr6kCPj8

You might try using it to make a caipirinha -- very limey, but it's meant to be made with cane rum and the lime cuts the sweetness.

teehee

Can't vouch for it personally, but my friend's husband loves FECKiN.

:o LOL

I got home later than expected last night from work, and my dog had crapped on the floor and tracked it all through the kitchen and (carpeted) dining room. So before I could even sit down, I had to spot clean the rug, mop the floor, and give my dog a bath to get the rest of the crap off his feet. It's a good thing I love that little bugger. Why can't he just poop and walk away?

Absolutely! Especially in the off-season, when there isn't nearly enough hockey news to keep everyone entertained. Definitely agree on the drink for every environment, too... I usually go back to vodka (Stoli O) and cranberry when out with friends, and I make mojitos at home when it's hot since they are so refreshing. The whisk(e)ys I generally only do if I have time to relax and sip, and I'll probably have more occasion / inclination once it's colder outside. It's fun learning about all the different types and experimenting with new varieties.

Maybe I have it wrong, but I always thought dry vermouth was for vodka/gin martinis and sweet vermouth was for Manhattans? Never heard of someone using dry vermouth for a Manhattan.