New Year's Day 2004

[BradfordBenn]

This afternoon it got up to 41°F so it was time to go for a ride. Took out the trusty RT and decided to run to the office since I forgot some paperwork there. Got to the office and drat the printer room was locked. You can tell I was heartbroken.

Then figured what the heck might as well go home the scenic route. To the office was 16 miles and about 25 minutes. From the office to home was about 70 miles and 90 minutes. It almost turned into a Minimarshmallow Butt ride as I got lost and I really didn't care I was just having fun; but I did not stop for any site seeing.

Then upon reaching home, where it was now 37°F figured it was time to relax and warm up a little bit.
:idea
http://www.bradfordbenn.com/photolinks/martini.jpg
:1drink So I now toast all of us for a safe and riding New Year.

[kbasa]

Green Apple Martinis!

You booger!

*goes and gets jacket to go to the store*

[BradfordBenn]

And they were good. MMMM Chopin Vodka! Should I take it that I should plan on bring the supplies to the rally?:p

Do me a favor while you are out. I need a small bottle of ginger juice to make some pear martinis.

[kbasa]

Dizamn.

Just got back with a bottle of Tanqueray 10, some Apple Pucker and ice cream.

I'm a gin martini guy. You saw the thread here about martinis, right?

[BradfordBenn]

Proved that the group had my sense of humor, or lack there of.

I don't like gin, but I think part of it is that I have never had a good gin. However vodka and me.... well it is my favorite.

Is it a bad sign when in the freezer there are four different brands of vodka, a box of baking soda, ice cubes, but no food? Oh wait up, that is the bar refrigerator. That is a good sign.:clap

[kbasa]

:rofl :rofl

Was it this picture of our tankbag essentials?


http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/69573-M-1.jpg

[BradfordBenn]

You are correct sir.

[Win3855]

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http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/69573-M-1.jpg Way to travel light.:clap

[kbasa]

Originally posted by Win3855
Way to travel light.:clap

The shaker, toothpicks, vermouth and olives were stashed elsewhere.

:1drink

[BradfordBenn]

So while I was searching for a lap desk, I found something much better: :clap
http://www.bradfordbenn.com/photolinks/smallmartini.jpg Click for larger picture... (http://www.bradfordbenn.com/photolinks/largemartini.jpg)
The direct quote from my wife, "That shaker is nice, it will fit in your tank bag."

So now we are having to break the set in with Appletinis. Still looking for ginger juice for Peartinis.

[knary]

Originally posted by BradfordBenn
So while I was searching for a lap desk, I found something much better: :clap
http://www.bradfordbenn.com/photolinks/smallmartini.jpg Click for larger picture... (http://www.bradfordbenn.com/photolinks/largemartini.jpg)
The direct quote from my wife, "That shaker is nice, it will fit in your tank bag."

So now we are having to break the set in with Appletinis. Still looking for ginger juice for Peartinis.

If only you were going to make it to Death Valley...

[kbasa]

I had appletinis last night and I think I'm going to have to do that again tonight.

See what you did, Brad?

:1drink

:beer

[kbasa]

Originally posted by knary
If only you were going to make it to Death Valley...

Don't worry, Scott. I've got all that stuff, including the assault shaker.

http://fish.smugmug.com/photos/226611-M-1.jpg
Thanks, fish!

[BradfordBenn]

So when is DVD? I have to be in CA for two weeks for busines....

[knary]

Originally posted by BradfordBenn
So when is DVD? I have to be in CA for two weeks for busines....

The weekend of Jan 23rd - 25th

[BradfordBenn]

Originally posted by KBasa
I had appletinis last night and I think I'm going to have to do that again tonight.

See what you did, Brad?

Could be worse. Jennifer now wants a refrigerator upstairs so that we do not have to go downstairs to mix up a Martini.

So what gin would be the recommended one? Under $20 a fifth, please.

[BradfordBenn]

Originally posted by knary
The weekend of Jan 23rd - 25th

Drat I leave CA on Jan 20. Hmm I wonder if I can come up with an excuse.

[kbasa]

Originally posted by BradfordBenn
Could be worse. Jennifer now wants a refrigerator upstairs so that we do not have to go downstairs to mix up a Martini.

So what gin would be the recommended one? Under $20 a fifth, please.

I like Tanqueray 10 and regular old Bombay. There's just a little too much going on in the Sapphire stuff for me.

I've also heard that Citadelle is especially nice, but haven't put any quality time into that one. BMW Gypsy or Moterbiker can probably better comment on those.

For a standard gin and tonic, the Official Drink of Summer, I like regular Tanqueray or the cheapo Seagram's stuff.

[1flyer]

Beefeaters isn't too bad. I've enjoyed a good Gin 'n Tonic or two made with it most any time of the year. Tanqueray just doesn't set too well with me after the first one. And there is always more than just one.

[JULIE]

Originally posted by 1flyer
Beefeaters isn't too bad. I've enjoyed a good Gin 'n Tonic or two made with it most any time of the year. Tanqueray just doesn't set too well with me after the first one. And there is always more than just one. Yeah, I like martinis, but they don't like me!