From the depths of Lj-Apr. 30th, 2009

 I have the perfect idea "Teddy Roosevelt, Hunter of the Unnatural". The fictionalised story of T.R.'s life using real events and having him defend humanity from the paranormal and unatural. Example: Leading the rough riders in battle against a pack of chupacabra or stalking the misty streets of the Foggy Bottom neighborhood hunting vampires.

Pity, I can't draw to save my life.

From the depths of LJ-Nov. 7th, 2005

 This weekend was fun. I went down to Maryland to be the besy man in a buddy's wedding. It seemed like all of the SCA household that I'm in was there, along with many other people that I haven't seen in years.

I must say that being the best man is a strange experience. But I can't put my finger on why.


Here's the toast that I gave. It isn't 100% original but I thought it was good.

Before beginning, I'd like to offer my sincerest gratitude to J and M for allowing me to be part of this special occasion. Also, I would like to say thank you to Mr. L for all that you've done to make this the special day that it is. And, of course, my gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. L for all of your support and all that you've done to make this, by all accounts, the perfect day.

In our lifetimes, we are gifted a small number of truly "landmark moments". They start small enough, say, riding a two-wheeler bicycle or throwing your graduation cap high into the air.

They grow in power and significance; some of you have seen the moment when a doctor tells you, "it's a girl," or, "it's a boy," and then hands you that perfect little life that you created. And it must be a perfect moment when you look into the eyes of the most loving, caring, giving, individual that you've ever known and realize you've found true love.

A moment like this and the commitment which follows should be celebrated to its fullest. And so, I contend to all present that it is our duty to ensure that this moment in the lives of J and M does not pass unrecognized.
And in celebrating their happiness we might just make this one of the landmark moments of our own lives.

Here's to J and L, a life of years, free of tears, bottoms up and lots of luck.

From the depth of LiveJournal- Jun. 22nd, 2005

Moving some stuff over for my old Lj account, but just the quality stuff. 

Does this make me geek or a famious game designer?

http://www.sjgames.com/sjgames/in-nomine/articles/new/Gallery/demons/nelson.wedgies.html

The Eight of Clubs -The Boxcar

I went into the office this week and will be going in next week as well.   I don't really understand why.   I can do my job from my desk at home and most of the building is closed.    I'm not going to argue though, I have a job.



The Boxcar

This recipe calls for 2 oz of Gin, 1/2 oz of orange liqueur, 1/2 oz lime juice and an egg white.  Shake with cracked ice and serve in a cocktail glass rimmed with sugar.


I'm beginning the think the guy wrote these drink recipes never tried them.    The shaking makes the drink much too cold and dulls the taste of the ingredients.   After it warmed up to was more favorable but I couldn't taste much flavor.     I might also need to upgrade my ingredients from bottom self to mid level at least.



Next time- The Boomerang. 
(It has nothing to do with New Jersey)

The Seven of Hearts or Gin Ricky

The drink for today was the Gin Ricky.   

1 1/4 oz of Gin

1/4 oz of Lime Juice

Club Soda

Pour the Gin and Lime over ice in a highball glass and fill with club soda.  It's ok. The  gin and lime are very diluted, making the flavor much more subtle then I want in a cocktail.   Maybe I need an actual highball glass for measurement or a Gin with a bolder flavor.

I don't know if I try it again.

The Six of Hearts-The Dry Martini

The Dry Martini, the classic drink.  Simple and elegant yet misunderstood.

The original was the Martinez cocktail from 1887 that evolved in to the three note drink of today.   I prefer them bone dry, that is little to no vermouth, and stirred because if its too cold you don't get the full favor.

But today I used the recipe on the card.   1 1/3 oz of gin and 1/3 oz of vermouth.   Shaken and garnished with an olive or lemon twist.   It's not my thing, the vermouth overwhelms the gin and I am not able to make a lemon twist.   I'll finish it but I won't use these ratios for my next cocktail

Variations: To make a sweet martini substitute sweet vermouth for the dry  To make a vodka martini substitute vodka for the gin. To make a Gibson substitute a cocktail onion for the olive


Oh and while we're on the subject of martinis, just because its served in a cocktail glass does not mean its a martini or -tini.    You're drinking a cocktail be it apple, ginger, or mint chocolates.  There are not in anyway related to the martini.

Cocktail Project-5 of Hearts, New Orleans Buck

The last week has rocked the US with strife.  Protests across the nation, some turning into riots and looting. As a white male, I will never fully understand what African Americans are going through.

Black lives matter.  Don't let anyone dilute this with all lives matter, or anything like that.

I can understand is their anger and thirst for justice.  Most of the protests are peaceful but some valid reports of agitators disturb me.  I pray for everyone to stay safe, and for a peace and justice to come out of this. 

Enough about that, on the the cocktail.

5 of Hearts- New Orleans Buck

A buck is the same family as the trendy Moscow Mule. This one is made with light rum, orange juice,  lime juice and bitters.  It's shaken and served over ice and mixed with ginger ale.

This is a good looking and tasty drink.    My only criticism is I would like more of a ginger flavor.   I can easily correct that with another brand of ginger ale. I will drink this again.

The exact recipe that I used is available by request.