It's Saturday night. What are you drinking?

[Lucian]

I'm drinking Four Loko watermelon flavor. I wanted to see what all the fuss was about this week so I bought two cans. So far, so good. It has the ingredients of Red Bull, but with 12% alcohol. :)

What's your poison?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Aitch two oh, my dear Lucian!

I very rarely drink alcohol...but I will next Saturday!


It's my birthday, and I always have a glass of wine with dinner!

[applegrove]

2. Happy Early Birthday Peggy!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. I thank you, my dear applegrove!

[Lucian]

4. Wine is good.

:)

What is your favorite? My favorite wine to drink anytime is Rutherford Hill Merlot 2002. I love the nice aftertaste of cherry and chocolate. :)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. I'm not fussy...I prefer the white zinfandels...

Merlot is also wonderful...

You sound like a connoisseur!

:hi:

[Lucian]

15. I'm far from a connoisseur.

I hope to be one someday. :) I read and research wines before I purchase them. Ultimately it comes down to personal preference, but I like to see what other experts say about a particular wine first.

I like cheap wines and expensive wines. My favorite "cheap" wine is Red Bicyclette French Rose. It's good, with a taste of strawberry and raspberry. It's kind of dry with the finish, but it's great anytime. :)

[Broken_Hero]

5. Nothing....

its been a long day, haven't had the sauce for quite some time.

[Lucian]

13. That's fine.

Hopefully you're having a good night otherwise.

[flvegan]

6. Amstel Light.

How far into the Four Loko are you? I'm curious about the hype as well.

[Lucian]

8. I finished one can already.

I feel buzzed, but nothing else. I'm used to drinking energy drinks (Amp Overdrive) every day, so this is nothing for me. But it's 23.5 oz, so there's plenty of alcohol to go around. :)

[Lucian]

21. Ok now I'm really feeling it.

I've never felt this messed up on alcohol before. I have a strange buzz. Unusual. But nothing to worry about, I'm sure.

[flvegan]

24. What do you mean by strange?

[Lucian]

25. Like a feeling of disconnect.

I don't know...it's hard to describe. It's like I'm on the verge of freaking out, but I'm not...

[WilliamPitt]

7. Oh dear God.

:hi: Bye. :hi:

To answer your question: Jameson.

[Lucian]

11. Why'd you type "bye?"

Jameson is good stuff. Top notch Irish whiskey. It's smooth, something you drink to enjoy, not to get shitfaced.

[WilliamPitt]

14. "Bye"

...is the proper response to anyone drinking that Four Loko shit. You're here now...you won't be later.

:hi:

[Lucian]

16. Ah. Gotcha.

:hi: That's what I want, to be gone later. lol

You ever try Glennfiddich 15 year old single malt scotch? Great stuff. It's $50 a bottle, but it goes down really smooth and the taste is earthy and oaky. But it leaves you feeling warm. :)

[fishwax]

10. irish wake

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_d_KbzqXIJkI/TKHxw7Kbm1I/AAAAAAAAD9c/wiyJG1OFBPM/s1600/irish+wake.jpg

[Lucian]

12. I'm intrigued.

What is it?

[fishwax]

35. 151, Bacardi Gold, Blue Curacao, and Orange Juice

1 shot of the first three (some people put a second shot of blue curacao) and then 8-12 ounces of orange juice. I often substitute orange soda for orange juice--the green isn't quite as brilliant, but I like the taste just a bit better.

I first encountered them at McGuires Irish Pub down in Florida ... good times: http://www.mcguiresirishpub.com/

[Lucian]

43. That'll mess you up quick!

:)

[fishwax]

44. ayup -- at the restaurant, apparently, they limit you to two

It definitely packs a punch :)

[Lucian]

45. I need to make some sometime!

I'm going to be drinking hot mead (which equates a hot toddy) all next weekend. It's my Thanksgiving and Christmas favorite. :)

[IMATB]

17. I was given some

homemade plum wine. It is THE best wine I have ever tasted. And the buzz is warm.

I'm going to hit up the guy that made it for a gallon or two. I thought Old South muscadine was the best until tonight.

[Lucian]

18. I love plum wine.

My favorite is Japanese Umeshu (Choya). It makes for a great aperitif or as a standalone drink. I could consume a bottle of that in one night. :)

[IMATB]

28. I tried some of that Choya

It has an unusual taste. Nice, not harsh.

Every once in a while I like Hennessy. It burns but the taste is great.

[Lucian]

31. It took me a long time to drink Choya...

after I puked it up one night. But it's good. It goes down smooth, and the taste is fantastic. It even tastes good coming back up. ;)

I LOVE Hennessy. Cognac is really good in the winter time.

[IMATB]

37. Coming back up ?

LOL !!!!!

I will say this, I have never had a wine hangover in my life. And I drank a bottle by myself one time. I was spinning but never threw up or had that nasty stomach the next day.

I do however get very drunk very quick on wine.

[Lucian]

38. Oh we all do.

:)

wine is about 15% alcohol, on average.

[kentauros]

19. I think I'm going to have a bottle of Shiner "Holiday Cheer"!

Gotta keep that War on Christmas going, yanno :P

[Lucian]

20. I did a google search on that and it seems intriguing.

I wonder if they sell it in Minnesota? :shrug:

[kentauros]

22. I don't know if Shiner "exports" outside of Texas,

or if they do, it's only to neighboring states. They're not a very big brewery, but big enough to supply the state :)

Come down here and we'll give you plenty of Holiday Cheer!

[Lucian]

23. I have no plans on going down to Texas in the next several months.

I could see if they deliver out of state. :shrug:

[fishwax]

41. I can get it here in Illinois -- you may be able to get it up there

It's only within the last 2.5 years that they've been available here -- used to not go farther than Missouri. But since they're in Illinois now (you can find Shiner Bock at all the grocery stores here, and other varieties, including the Shiner Cheer, depending on the store) they might be up there as well ...

It's good stuff :toast:

[Lucian]

46. Thanks.

I'll check the next time I'm at the liquor store. :hi: :toast:

[fishwax]

42. for whatever reason, I didn't like the Shiner Cheer as much this year as last

I remember really liking it last year, but I had my first bottle of the season last week and though it was just okay. It left me wishing I'd gotten a family pack instead, so that I could be sipping on the Shiner Black. That's some good stuff. :)

I'll probably give the Cheer another shot here in a bit, though ...

[WCGreen]

26. Cough medicine....

[Lucian]

27. I was on that last weekend...

but at least you'll sleep...

[WCGreen]

29. Like a BaBeee

[Lucian]

30. I'm wired right now.

I feel like running a marathon. Maybe it's the Four Loko...

[IMATB]

32. LOL

Ya think ?

[Lucian]

33. I'm never going to drink two cans in one night of this ever again.

:puke:

[one_voice]

34. My daughter went away with her...

"friend" and he had two of those, she said he was sitting in a chair in the hotel room one minute and just got up without a word and left the room. She fell asleep and when she woke up, he was sitting in the same chair naked, sweating, she asked him why he was sitting there naked and he said he was tired he went and played basketball cuz his heart felt like it was gonna leap out of his chest. The next morning he didn't remember he'd done that.

[Lucian]

39. I had two of them tonight...

and I'm feeling really buzzed and wired. I feel like running, but I'm afraid I'll die of a heart attack.

I feel weird right now, but I'm sure it'll pass soon...I still have my clothes on, at least. :)

[RandomThoughts]

36. Alchol is not poison.

Although saying that could be.


Side note, I am still due beer and travel money and many experiences.

[Lucian]

40. It's not poison until you die from it.

Many people have. :(

[RandomThoughts]

47. A few questions.

Is high cholesterol foods poison?
Is high sugar foods poison?
Is driving a car poison?
Is being in an attacking army poison?
Is being in a defending army poison?

[Chan790]

49. Answers:

1.)Yes.
2.)Yes.
#s 3-5.) I generally consider violent deaths to be homicidal rather than poisonous.

Note that I don't drink, I'm a vegetarian (mostly vegan at that), advocate for banning HFCS and don't eat a lot of sugar, don't drive and have never engaged in military service. (The US Navy: wouldn't take me.)

[cherokeeprogressive]

48. White Zin. From a box. A tea glass at a time.

I'm a cheap date.

[CatholicEdHead]

50. To relax on Sunday night a New Glarus Back 40 Bock beer