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Ted

Smart azz...merry Christmas

I like Woodford- also Bushmills. I read back in June 18 that Bob Dylan was behind a bonded Bourbon-- supposed to be named "Heaven's Door", and pricey-- have yet to see it on the shelves. Have any of you "con-a-sewers" of the many fine sippin' whiskies extant seen any of this offering from "The Zim-Man?"" Before I croak, I'd sure like to see a fifth of JTS Brown whiskey- mentioned by Paul Newman in the great movie: "The Hustler".. Merry Christmas to all- RWTF

Runs, where have you been, haven't seen any posts from you in a long time.

Jail ?

Thanks, Dave. Still recovering from the loss of my good friend and shooting companion, Brad Bachelor. All of us in the shooting and gun collecting fraternity feel the loss of his passing.

He wasn't the only master gunsmith we knew, Jack Rowe will also be sorely missed, a master at his craft and a great gentleman as well- But I knew Brad for 30 years, when he first started as "house gunsmith" for Al & Bob's Sporting Goods, on Division Ave. in Grand Rapids. MI.

Back in 1980, when my late father moved to FL., I took the M21 12 bore he gave me to Brad to have a new recoil pad installed, adding 1/4" more to the LOP the gun had, for a slightly better fit- He did a flawless job, the pad grew out of the walnut, and yet today, after many hunting seasons and barn pigeons dropped behind it, still is the handwork of a master.

I wanted to post something about my late friend Brad in the new sectioned Dave opened up-- but I demurred, after sadly reading the comments about the late President, George HW Bush (41)--I was sad to see that sectioned visited by two gents who seemed to use it to get into a micturation derby- No good form, lads, not good form at all.

Have a nice Christmas Holiday Dave, you and your family. RWTF

Not quite yet, Joe. Not that I am above the law, but 2 of our County Judges are friends, as are most of the Deputies- 3 of which live in my neighborhood, and they all know me to be law-abiding. However, in this day and age, it can often be prudent to have a top-notch defense attorney on your retainer.. It seems to this ol' Fox that the world is going crazy, and that the loonies are trying to take over from the sane and sober. Have a Merry Xmas you old Navy Vet. RWTF

Foxey I hate the water you havve me confused with someone else.

My family in the liquor business goes back into the mid 1800s when my great granddad and granddad owned "Cafes", better known as saloons, in Hazelton, PA and Mauch Chunk, PA. Granddad also entered the distributorship business, and continued on to ten years into Prohibition. I have 29 years in the wholesale and retail beer, wine, and liquor business, retired in 1998 and still invest on the retail level for my own pleasure. I have spent 29 years tasting anything I chose, and see no reason to spend the dollars necessary to procure any bourbon costing more than $12.00 for a 750 ML bottle unless I were going to resell it at a profit. I am on lists for limited purchase of Pappy's various varieties, but never take advantage. I have enough trouble selling expensive shotguns at a profit without worrying about reselling bourbon. Give me a break. It all tastes good and results in the same negative benefits in the morning. Personally, a good six ounce vodka martini made from Bowman's 80 proof and Martini and Rossi Dry in small quantities results in as good a drink at the cocktail hour. I pay $9.99 for a 1.75 of Bowman's and it lasts more than a week if I'm careful. Virginia Gentleman comes out of the Bowman's distillery and it's all the Bourbon I will ever need.

Yeah, now I see the error. Mea culpa, don't know how I had you pegged as a Navy Vet. I like the water, branch water goes well with a smooth sippin'whiskey, just don't add too much- and rocks are OK, but remember, they melt and dilute the whiskey somewhat. RWTF