On Thu, 9 Oct 2003 16:57:12 +0900, mr.sumo snr.  ...
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>"Brett Robson" <jet_boy@deja.com> wrote in message
>news:bm30mv02488@drn.newsguy.com...
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>> Do what I do, drink straight gin, or gin lime. Calms the nerves nicely.
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>No can do - on the straight gin that is.  Eighteen years old, working in a
>tiny pub called the "Shoulder Of Mutton" in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, I
>had a very bad 'experience' with straight gin and a prawn vindaloo. Or to be
>precise, straight gin, my gaffer, his wife, her mates, and my A-level
>results (or should I say 'lack of results').

My story was Jim Beam. I think the borbourn had 20 years later was at Bryan's
place, probably Jack Daniels. Tasted quite nice but I don't think I could drink
a whole bottle.


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>Even now I over-dilute my G&T's to girlie-like proportions.

Try using vodka to dilute it, that's an Okazaki Martini. (Don't waste good gin)









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