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Spirits, what you drinking...

ps The peyote I've used has definitely been like clean your own cactus stuff :)
Hehe. Sounds organic...lol.. Some people love that organic stuff...lol :D To get any form of cacti I must go far to the south of The Province of Alberta and there's rattlers there so I am not going. :D No idea if they have psychedelic cactus there.
 
Hehe. Sounds organic...lol.. Some people love that organic stuff...lol :D To get any form of cacti I must go far to the south of The Province of Alberta and there's rattlers there so I am not going. :D No idea if they have psychedelic cactus there.
yeah you're just a bit far north for that kinda stuff :) Rattlers aren't bad, I've run over several and they weren't quick enough to get me.
 
your suggestion is very economically priced.

Is not that the idea? In the spirit of ASR. :)

I can definitely suggest significantly more pricey stuff. And much 'oilier', in a single malt realm...

Yet, (1) The Famous Grouse was the Scotch my snobby Cambridge prof introduced me to (and I have to agree that among 'supermarket' blends it's undoubtfully one of smooth-yet-flavorful's). And (2), if I were you, I would skip Scotch and move straight to Irish Whiskeys. :)

EDIT: Another one - probably more popular in the US than back home - would be Dewar's (from White Label, to 12 yrs, to Double Double...)
 
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yeah you're just a bit far north for that kinda stuff :) Rattlers aren't bad, I've run over several and they weren't quick enough to get me.
I cycled the Okanagan for 2 summers and in some places the rattlers are supposed to be common. Took my hybrid bicycle into the dirt and hardpack muchO. I do know the dog was going berzerkin' but I saw nothing and was as confused with the snappers/large noisy grasshoppers. Most anything where I live that has teeth has 4 legs or more and stays away from humans pretty much altogether although coyotes are becoming brazen and biting people in some areas.
 
Is not that the idea? In the spirit of ASR. :)

I can definitely suggest significantly more pricey stuff. And much 'oilier', in a single malt realm...

Yet, (1) The Famous Grouse was the whiskey my snobby Cambridge prof introduced me to (and I have to agree that among 'supermarket' blends it's undoubtfully one of smooth-yet-flavorful's). And (2), if I were you, I would skip Scotch and move straight to Irish Whiskeys. :)

I've had some good irish whiskey experiences.....but not as much as with good scotch....but am always willing to do additional testing...and did pickup some Bushmills Black I haven't opened. I have had the Famous Grouse but so long I think I'll just have to buy another bottle next trip out.....you know, for science and all :)
 
Is not that the idea? In the spirit of ASR. :)

I can definitely suggest significantly more pricey stuff. And much 'oilier', in a single malt realm...

Yet, (1) The Famous Grouse was the whiskey my snobby Cambridge prof introduced me to (and I have to agree that among 'supermarket' blends it's undoubtfully one of smooth-yet-flavorful's). And (2), if I were you, I would skip Scotch and move straight to Irish Whiskeys. :)
I have your suggestion in my Need StuFF folder awaiting the next trip to a liquor store. At that price it's a no-brainer to taste test it.
 
I cycled the Okanagan for 2 summers and in some places the rattlers are supposed to be common. Took my hybrid bicycle into the dirt and hardpack muchO. I do know the dog was going berzerkin' but I saw nothing and was as confused with the snappers/large noisy grasshoppers. Most anything where I live that has teeth has 4 legs or more and stays away from humans pretty much altogether although coyotes are becoming brazen and biting people in some areas.

When I was up your way it was more grizzlies on the backcountry singletrack and we were concerned every bit of trail....lots of loud conversation, bells and singing to go along with that concern. It was more the rutting males we were advised to keep clear of rather than the mama with three cubs hanging out near the lodge at one particular place (Tyax/Tyaughton).
 
And I've edited my post, added: :)

"Another one - probably more popular in the US than back home - would be Dewar's (from White Label, to 12 yrs, to Double Double...)"

My dad's go-to brand was Dewars. I still like it among the blends.
 
When I was up your way it was more grizzlies on the backcountry singletrack and we were concerned every bit of trail....lots of loud conversation, bells and singing to go along with that concern. It was more the rutting males we were advised to keep clear of rather than the mama with three cubs hanging out near the lodge at one particular place (Tyax/Tyaughton).
Yes, the black and grizzly bear populations in recent years tripled then quadrupled and then I lost track of the numbers. So there should be many of them out there rooting around and trying to stay outta trouble. :D I think in some places bow hunting and rifle hunting both are banned now for grizz and so the populations are wayyy up and there is little to no fear of humans some people say.
 
Yes, the black and grizzly bear populations in recent years tripled then quadrupled and then I lost track of the numbers. So there should be many of them out there rooting around and trying to stay outta trouble. :D I think in some places bow hunting and rifle hunting both are banned now for grizz and so the populations are wayyy up and there is little to no fear of humans some people say.
Wow tripled and quadrupled....what the heck is feeding such an expansion (or was the hunting that over-done)? Where are your stats from?
 
Wow tripled and quadrupled....what the heck is feeding such an expansion? Where are your stats from?
I got those numbers from a Gov of Alberta study that was available online in <.pdf>. The study was done over like 14 years I think and it was fairly current maybe 10 years ago. In the meanwhile guided hunts for grizz are banned and no local hunting either if memory serves me correct in some areas of the synopsis for British Columbia. I also knew the facts and figures on attacks. The overall majority of attacks occurred in the parks where people where pressuring the beasts and the overall majority of it was women attacked. So... don't pressure bears in parks and watch the women... lol. :D
 
I got those numbers from a Gov of Alberta study that was available online in <.pdf>. The study was done over like 14 years I think and it was fairly current maybe 10 years ago. In the meanwhile guided hunts for grizz are banned and no local hunting either if memory serves me correct in some areas of the synopsis for British Columbia. I also knew the facts and figures on attacks. The overall majority of attacks occurred in the parks where people where pressuring the beasts and the overall majority of it was women attacked. So... don't pressure bears in parks and watch the women... lol. :D

Meh, bears are better than people in most cases. Glad to see they're given at least some room with the "great white hunters" LOL
 
Meh, bears are better than people in most cases. Glad to see they're given at least some room with the "great white hunters" LOL
I've never shot or killed one. I've seen many of them though. Back in the day we would go to the garbage dump in the dusk and watch black bears climb on the windshield of the car and lick the glass.
 
I've never shot or killed one. I've seen many of them though. Back in the day we would go to the garbage dump in the dusk and watch black bears climb on the windshield of the car and lick the glass.
I've had one break into my house a coupla times, the last time a big steaming present on the living room rug. He didn't come back, apparently that was his final comment on us.

ps that wasn't my current location, altho bears have been known to check our garbage once in a while, that was in the Tahoe Nat'l Forest in Norcal
 
I drink too little Scotch to need to economize much--for me, my Bowmore is the economy choice (though it's been climbing lately).

If I'm out of Scotch and not prepared to spend $65 for a new bottle, I resort to bourbon, where my favorite is still Elijah Craig Small Batch at less than half that. Fancy bourbon is really climbing in price, though, and even EC isn't as good as it was a few years ago.

I see why Russians resorted to Vodka.

On bears: We have black bears here only, but not that I'd want to tangle with one. They've been sighted on our road, so when I run (which I'm not doing outdoors at the moment--too cold), I do pay attention. But I have hiked in Alaska in places were brown bears were common (in addition to black bears) and I am extraordinarily attentive. Late summer is the worst time--undergrowth is thick and tall from three months of near-continuous sunshine, and that's where bears can be invisible until they are right on top of you (or you are right on top of them). In one hike on the Kenai, we saw an extremely fresh and clear bear print in soft soil, right in the middle of the trail. Yes, I do bells and yes, I carry bear spray and no, I don't think either one will make that much difference, so I always hike with people I think can't run as fast as me (which is a pretty demanding requirement, come to think of it).

Black bears around here have been coming down from the Appalachian highlands into lower country. But I think there are enough small mammals to keep them busy when in carnivorous moods, and they seem to avoid people if people avoid them.

Rick "whose cat lives indoors" Denney
 
If I'm out of Scotch and not prepared to spend $65 for a new bottle

Are you postulating that - just like in hifi audio - the Scotch quality is defined by its price?


And why do Russians resort to vodka? (I've known a few oil-oligarch billionaires who consumed ungodly amounts of vodka...)
 
Are you postulating that - just like in hifi audio - the Scotch quality is defined by its price?


And why do Russians resort to vodka? (I've known a few oil-oligarch billionaires who consumed ungodly amounts of vodka...)
The last Russian guy that I drank with apparently liked me so he was showing me how to drink vodka Russian style. With a half full cocktail glass of vodka and shoot it down in one gulp. Then repeat as long as the drinking buddy is doing it still...lol. It was a bit much but I played along and managed to contain myself and my stomach's contents. :D We drank a 750ml bottle of vodka in short time that way compared to what I would do if making caesars and sipping those.
 
I drink too little Scotch to need to economize much--for me, my Bowmore is the economy choice (though it's been climbing lately).
This Bowmore stuff?

On bears: We have black bears here only, but not that I'd want to tangle with one. They've been sighted on our road, so when I run (which I'm not doing outdoors at the moment--too cold), I do pay attention. But I have hiked in Alaska in places were brown bears were common (in addition to black bears) and I am extraordinarily attentive. Late summer is the worst time--undergrowth is thick and tall from three months of near-continuous sunshine, and that's where bears can be invisible until they are right on top of you (or you are right on top of them). In one hike on the Kenai, we saw an extremely fresh and clear bear print in soft soil, right in the middle of the trail. Yes, I do bells and yes, I carry bear spray and no, I don't think either one will make that much difference, so I always hike with people I think can't run as fast as me (which is a pretty demanding requirement, come to think of it).

Black bears around here have been coming down from the Appalachian highlands into lower country. But I think there are enough small mammals to keep them busy when in carnivorous moods, and they seem to avoid people if people avoid them.
We have black bear and grizzly bear attacks yearly. Black bears have also been known to go after dead human bodies and drag them off into the bushes to eat at their leisure. I don't trust them one bit because if they ever do attack the results are so grim.

Rick "whose cat lives indoors" Denney
We have lotsa coyotes here to eat pets and they do eat them when they can find them.
 
There used to be a fairly inexpensive Bowmore I liked then it somewhat disappeared, I want to say it was a 10-year old. I do still pickup the 12yr old on occassion (and the Oregon liquor price list only shows this 12yr as formerly 10 and currently the 12 is the sole Bowmore offering)....but @Doodski, it's kinda peaty and could well be considered astringent
 
erm... This Bowmore stuff? :D

There used to be a fairly inexpensive Bowmore I liked then it somewhat disappeared, I want to say it was a 10-year old. I do still pickup the 12yr old on occassion (and the Oregon liquor price list only shows this 12yr as formerly 10 and currently the 12 is the sole Bowmore offering)....but @Doodski, it's kinda peaty and could well be considered astringent
There's only one way to find out. :D
 
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