Hats and Drinks - A Match Made in Heaven

[Rumad]

As I made the 65TH lap around the sun today, I wanted a hat that I knew to close to my own age w/o too much speculation. I decided on this No.1 that has a $13.98 sales sticker behind the sweat dated 1958. A couple of years after my 56 vintage but as close as I could be certain about. There was no question as to what beverage I would be enjoying on this day and night.
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An early birthday surprise at the mail box yesterday. Knowing my work history with Jack Daniel’s and my affinity for the occasional JD indulgence, my other friend Jack sent me these fine glasses. Many thanks to @Hurricane Jack. Soon to be in service.
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Good stuff. Happy Birthday Greg.

 

[BobHufford]

As I made the 65TH lap around the sun today...

Happy Birthday Greg! Hope you enjoyed the day and the JD.

 

[Blare]

As I made the 65TH lap around the sun today, I wanted a hat that I knew to close to my own age w/o too much speculation. I decided on this No.1 that has a $13.98 sales sticker behind the sweat dated 1958. A couple of years after my 56 vintage but as close as I could be certain about. There was no question as to what beverage I would be enjoying on this day and night.
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An early birthday surprise at the mail box yesterday. Knowing my work history with Jack Daniel’s and my affinity for the occasional JD indulgence, my other friend Jack sent me these fine glasses. Many thanks to @Hurricane Jack. Soon to be in service.
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Excellent. Happy Birthday Greg

 

[Snowman]

As I made the 65TH lap around the sun today, I wanted a hat that I knew to close to my own age w/o too much speculation. I decided on this No.1 that has a $13.98 sales sticker behind the sweat dated 1958. A couple of years after my 56 vintage but as close as I could be certain about. There was no question as to what beverage I would be enjoying on this day and night.
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An early birthday surprise at the mail box yesterday. Knowing my work history with Jack Daniel’s and my affinity for the occasional JD indulgence, my other friend Jack sent me these fine glasses. Many thanks to @Hurricane Jack. Soon to be in service.
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Happiest of birthdays to you!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I decided on this No.1 that has a $13.98 sales sticker behind the sweat dated 1958. A couple of years after my 56 vintage but as close as I could be certain about. There was no question as to what beverage I would be enjoying on this day and night.

Happy Birthday BB! You chose your hat & your spirit well. Nothing goes better with a grilled steak than a smoky Islay like Lagavulin 16.

I tip my Peters Bros & toast my 3 finger dram for many more birthdays to come. Enjoy the evening!

 

[dh66]

Visiting some friends in Baltimore this weekend. Friday night I sampled some of the local flavor, National Bohemian and the Guinness Baltimore Blonde. Yesterday afternoon we visited the Guinness brewery, the only one in North America I'm told. I had several offerings including this black and tan that I'm enjoying with the officer (or whatever he is). Later, Jack Daniels helped us watch the Alabama/Tennesee game.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I had several offerings including this Black and Tan...

I like a good B&T but I always mess up the pour even using the back of a spoon. Sounds like a good trip Dale, glad you got to see friends.

 

[Blare]

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Visiting some friends in Baltimore this weekend. Friday night I sampled some of the local flavor, National Bohemian and the Guinness Baltimore Blonde. Yesterday afternoon we visited the Guinness brewery, the only one in North America I'm told. I had several offerings including this black and tan that I'm enjoying with the officer (or whatever he is). Later, Jack Daniels helped us watch the Alabama/Tennesee game.

The good constable certainly appears to enjoy his Guinness. Reminds me of a great line from Mrs Doubtfire on the fate of Mr Doubtfire. Aye it was the drink that killed him (He was an Alcoholic?) No he was hit by the Guinness truck.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Breakfast beer was a Founders Porter.

I stayed with the brewer theme and sipped a Backwoods ba***rd in the afternoon. This is a bourbon barrel aged scotch ale (11%abv). Just a GRAND sipper.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Short Balding Guy]

As I made the 65TH lap around the sun today, I wanted a hat that I knew to close to my own age w/o too much speculation. I decided on this No.1 that has a $13.98 sales sticker behind the sweat dated 1958. A couple of years after my 56 vintage but as close as I could be certain about. There was no question as to what beverage I would be enjoying on this day and night.
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An early birthday surprise at the mail box yesterday. Knowing my work history with Jack Daniel’s and my affinity for the occasional JD indulgence, my other friend Jack sent me these fine glasses. Many thanks to @Hurricane Jack. Soon to be in service.
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Happy birthday BB. I raise my glass and tip the brim of my hat in your direction.

Happy Birthday BB! You chose your hat & your spirit well. Nothing goes better with a grilled steak than a smoky Islay like Lagavulin 16.

I tip my Peters Bros & toast my 3 finger dram for many more birthdays to come. Enjoy the evening!

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Jack I hope your new bottle days continue on! Cheers.

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Visiting some friends in Baltimore this weekend. Friday night I sampled some of the local flavor, National Bohemian and the Guinness Baltimore Blonde. Yesterday afternoon we visited the Guinness brewery, the only one in North America I'm told. I had several offerings including this black and tan that I'm enjoying with the officer (or whatever he is). Later, Jack Daniels helped us watch the Alabama/Tennesee game.

Dale; Now that looks to be a terrific field trip. A worthy stop in your travels sir.

Cheers to all, Eric -

 

[Bamaboots]

Congrats on another round, Cuz, and I sincerely wish you many more.

Thanks, Cuz. Enjoyed the pics of your trip. Looks like a good one.

Good stuff. Happy Birthday Greg.

Thank you, sir.

Happy Birthday Greg! Hope you enjoyed the day and the JD.

Thanks, Bob. The next rounds on you When that Whippet sells.

Excellent. Happy Birthday Greg

Thank you, Joe.

Happiest of birthdays to you!

Thanks, Snowman.

Happy Birthday BB! You chose your hat & your spirit well. Nothing goes better with a grilled steak than a smoky Islay like Lagavulin 16.

I tip my Peters Bros & toast my 3 finger dram for many more birthdays to come. Enjoy the evening!

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Thank you, HJ for the kind words and once again for the great glasses.

Happy birthday BB. I raise my glass and tip the brim of my hat in your direction.

Thanks, Eric.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

This morning a hearty oatmeal and yogurt breakfast was enjoyed with a Guinness.

I enjoyed some cut up beef sausage and a wee bit of Macallan Double Oak Cask 12 early evening.

I am walking over to dock visit with my neighbors. A Guinness is going with me.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Snowman]

Strictly for medicinal purposes.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Monday HH called for a Resistol Waco & a few GC 2-Pulls. They went down like water. I love a Waco.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

This evening I am enjoying some Wee Bestie. "A Monster of a Dram."

Cheers, Eric -

 

[hatophile]

As I made the 65TH lap around the sun today, I wanted a hat that I knew to close to my own age w/o too much speculation. I decided on this No.1 that has a $13.98 sales sticker behind the sweat dated 1958. A couple of years after my 56 vintage but as close as I could be certain about. There was no question as to what beverage I would be enjoying on this day and night.
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An early birthday surprise at the mail box yesterday. Knowing my work history with Jack Daniel’s and my affinity for the occasional JD indulgence, my other friend Jack sent me these fine glasses. Many thanks to @Hurricane Jack. Soon to be in service.
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Wow, 65. I'll be there in another 2 years myself. Nice way to celebrate, Lagavulin and JD!

Happy Birthday BB! You chose your hat & your spirit well. Nothing goes better with a grilled steak than a smoky Islay like Lagavulin 16.

I tip my Peters Bros & toast my 3 finger dram for many more birthdays to come. Enjoy the evening!

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Oh yeah!

 

[hatophile]

This evening I am enjoying some Wee Bestie. "A Monster of a Dram."

Cheers, Eric -

Looks good, Eric.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

A friend left me with a jar of homemade green tomato & chili salsa. After I ran out of chips & being out of tequila it was time for some hand shaken Don Julio margs on HH. My Navy blue VS drew HH duty. Sitting under a blue neon bar light it looks bluer than what it is.

Haven't been here since before the Great 2020 Lockdown, but they must have known I was coming. The RESERVED sign was out at my favorite seat.

My Mood Meter is much better now even though today is National American Beer Day 2021. No Dos Equis, Guinness, or Heinekens allowed.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

I missed Nation Beer Day. I have taken the next couple of days off in order to complete Fall house/property preparations before the first snow. After breakfast , including a breakfast beer, I am starting the list. I pulled a Bent Paddle Black Ale out this morning.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[The Shoe]

A long day, but a good one. The first time since the beginning of the pandemic that we’ve had friends over for a barbecue.
I planned to take a leaf out of Eric’s book and have a breakfast porter. I couldn’t do it. Coffee was my preferred morning drink. But I still opened my “Tokyo Black” porter at around 10 am.

Good conversation and good laughs were had over beer, wine and shochu.
On the menu was Jamaican Jerk ribs and Memphis dry ribs. I should add the disclaimer that I’ve never been to Jamaica or Memphis and I’ve only ever had my own ribs in the style of said places. While the authenticity of the ribs may be questionable, they still went down a treat.

That’s a small slab of homemade bacon on the left.
After everyone had gone home and the cleaning had been done, Etsuko and I indulged in some Knob Creek.

Akubra Cattleman from start to finish.