The Coffee House

[JonA_CT]

Consensus: Jonathan James. Not a junior, but he'll probably go by Jack.

 

[Gary A.]

Buenas Dias Coffee Hosers. Another day and another cup of coffee. Overcast and cool again, the clouds should burn off by noon leaving a warm afternoon in the lower 80's. Gary's morning chores are finished, the house is opened up, the pond pumps are up and running (Gary turns them off at night), the paper is retrieved, yesterday's dishes returned to their storage, Gary's coffee and Mary Lou's tea at the proper temps. Yesterday, unscheduled guests arrived, five in total. At the last minute we were scrambling up dinner for all. Leftover smoked Tri-Tip, freshly roasted chicken, watermelon & cantaloupe salad, cole slaw and some mac & cheese were scrounged up. Worked out okay.

As to alcohol in Europe. Having lived in Europe, Gary's initial response was similar to Leo's ... but giving it more thought he realized he really doesn't know/understand the cultural differences between European drinking and American drinking. And, of course, the different countries of Europe will have different drinking customs and tolerances ... but then so do we on a per state scale. (i.e.: A bartender in Lake Tahoe told Gary he could easily differentiate Californians from those from other states. The Californians tend to "sip wine" while non-Californians tend to "hit the hard stuff".)

Initially, Gary's experience of living in France, he saw older French children having a small glass of vino at a dinner. Something most Americans would never do. Again, my initial thoughts were that doing so would lead to a better understanding and consumption of alcohol than waiting until a defining age and saying "Okay, you can drink now ... we know you have no experience will mind altering substances and when you drink now there will be no supervision ...". Gary is sure that many in the French culture find early introduction as helpful ... but then Gary remembers seeing all the mid-week, late night examples of staggering alcohol abuse in major European cities. Which was similar to mid-week, late night examples of staggering alcohol abuse in major American cities. That's when Gary realized that he only has antidotal understanding of drink with no understanding of differences and how those differences relate to abuse.

 

[smoke665]

As a kid I remember well the local Catholic churches would have "Picnics/dances", at which beer was sold in buckets. Don't ever recall being questioned about my age or refused service, but then neither do I recall anyone getting out of line. Different times.

 

[jcdeboever]

Consensus: Jonathan James. Not a junior, but he'll probably go by Jack.

What does little sister think about her new brother?

 

[jcdeboever]

Buenas Dias Coffee Hosers. Another day and another cup of coffee. Overcast and cool again, the clouds should burn off by noon leaving a warm afternoon in the lower 80's. Gary's morning chores are finished, the house is opened up, the pond pumps are up and running (Gary turns them off at night), the paper is retrieved, yesterday's dishes returned to their storage, Gary's coffee and Mary Lou's tea at the proper temps. Yesterday, unscheduled guests arrived, five in total. At the last minute we were scrambling up dinner for all. Leftover smoked Tri-Tip, freshly roasted chicken, watermelon & cantaloupe salad, cole slaw and some mac & cheese were scrounged up. Worked out okay.

As to alcohol in Europe. Having lived in Europe, Gary's initial response was similar to Leo's ... but giving it more thought he realized he really doesn't know/understand the cultural differences between European drinking and American drinking. And, of course, the different countries of Europe will have different drinking customs and tolerances ... but then so do we on a per state scale. (i.e.: A bartender in Lake Tahoe told Gary he could easily differentiate Californians from those from other states. The Californians tend to "sip wine" while non-Californians tend to "hit the hard stuff".)

Initially, Gary's experience of living in France, he saw older French children having a small glass of vino at a dinner. Something most Americans would never do. Again, my initial thoughts were that doing so would lead to a better understanding and consumption of alcohol than waiting until a defining age and saying "Okay, you can drink now ... we know you have no experience will mind altering substances and when you drink now there will be no supervision ...". Gary is sure that many in the French culture find early introduction as helpful ... but then Gary remembers seeing all the mid-week, late night examples of staggering alcohol abuse in major European cities. Which was similar to mid-week, late night examples of staggering alcohol abuse in major American cities. That's when Gary realized that he only has antidotal understanding of drink with no understanding of differences and how those differences relate to abuse.

My parents used to give me a shot of wiskey when we had an ear ache or bad cold. Today, probably not done. Did it help? I don't remember.

 

[JonA_CT]

Consensus: Jonathan James. Not a junior, but he'll probably go by Jack.

What does little sister think about her new brother?

My mom with 2/3 of her grandkids...T wants to look at him, but what she really wants is her momma. It's gonna be a tough couple of days for her as momma heals up, and then another couple tough days while she realizes how much time he is gonna take up...

 

[limr33 2]

My parents used to give me a shot of wiskey when we had an ear ache or bad cold. Today, probably not done. Did it help? I don't remember.

I heard folks would also rub bourbon on a baby's gums for teething pain. Over the past day or so, one of my back teeth has developed a really bad sensitivity to anything even remotely hot or cold. Maybe I just need a few shots of bourbon?

 

[limr33 2]

Dentist appointment made for tomorrow after work. Tonight I'll test the bourbon theory...

 

[vintagesnaps]

Jack, I like that. Glad your wife and baby are doing well and it'll probably be nice to get everybody home.

 

[jcdeboever]

Dentist appointment made for tomorrow after work. Tonight I'll test the bourbon theory...

I like bourbon

 

[smoke665]

I heard folks would also rub bourbon on a baby's gums for teething pain. Over the past day or so, one of my back teeth has developed a really bad sensitivity to anything even remotely hot or cold. Maybe I just need a few shots of bourbon?

We did this with the kids, worked like a charm.

 

[limr33 2]

Dentist appointment made for tomorrow after work. Tonight I'll test the bourbon theory...

I like bourbon

Me, too.

I heard folks would also rub bourbon on a baby's gums for teething pain. Over the past day or so, one of my back teeth has developed a really bad sensitivity to anything even remotely hot or cold. Maybe I just need a few shots of bourbon?

We did this with the kids, worked like a charm.

I'm convinced! *trots off to find some bourbon*

 

[Gary A.]

@ JC: Then you'd like my BBQ sauce.

 

[Crystal Photographic]

My parents used to give me a shot of wiskey when we had an ear ache or bad cold. Today, probably not done. Did it help? I don't remember.

I heard folks would also rub bourbon on a baby's gums for teething pain. Over the past day or so, one of my back teeth has developed a really bad sensitivity to anything even remotely hot or cold. Maybe I just need a few shots of bourbon?

Cocaine was also used quite a bit for teething pain. I don't recommend drugs or alcohol as both are toxic to humans.

 

[limr33 2]

My parents used to give me a shot of wiskey when we had an ear ache or bad cold. Today, probably not done. Did it help? I don't remember.

I heard folks would also rub bourbon on a baby's gums for teething pain. Over the past day or so, one of my back teeth has developed a really bad sensitivity to anything even remotely hot or cold. Maybe I just need a few shots of bourbon?

Cocaine was also used quite a bit for teething pain. I don't recommend drugs or alcohol as both are toxic to humans.

Um. Okay.