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My first choice is Hendricks, but if not be found, then Tanqueray.

I also like Charlemagne's code of chivalry. To fear God and maintain His Church To serve the liege lord in valor and faith To protect the weak and defenseless To give succor to widows and orphans To refrain from the wanton giving of offence To live by honor and glory To despise pecuniary reward To f...

Addressing the original question posed regarding protocol, this from http://www.bizforum.org/etiquette.htm: "Note: Whiskeys are served in a tumbler glass if they are blends or bourbons and can be served with or without ice as you wish. However, both the Scots and the Irish have developed special gla...

All breakfast establishments can be commonly judged on one single criterion: the quality of their home fries.

JamesT1 wrote:This brings back memories of my father telling me to fix my shirt. The gig line, as I understand it, is the lining up of the shirt placket, with the trouser-centre/fly..

And the edge of the belt buckle.

mikepara wrote:It is more important to get a ring your happy to wear for life (if your lucky).

And perhaps most important to have a wife you'll be happy to wear the rest of your life.

I use a rather hefty, natural horn handle badger brush that my beloved gifted me while in Germany a couple decades ago. Can't place the manufacturer, regrettably. My shaving routine includes a sterling shaving cup I inherited, altogether making for a daily aesthetical exercise.

I can see where it easily could be inferred that I was saying that my list of manipulations is in the winemaking. But, as I also stated, I was also referring to work in the vineyard, not just winemaking. Apologies for my clumsily worded sentence. It is not clear to me what "absurd" means regarding u...

To be clear and absolutely correct, there are plentiful "natural" wines that will not have complexity. This will be due to the vintage, vines, and winemaker's skill or intentions. Obviously, many wines, including dry ones, are meant to be light and straightforward. Moreover, wines that are subjected...

For better or worse, the following article addresses the way it is going for right now. --------------------------------- Bordeaux center of gravity shifts from grape-grower to winemaker by Beatrice Le BohecThu Oct 5, 11:56 AM ET The French winemaker's mantra has always been "grow good grapes and th...

I wonder if the invitation specifies this in order to accommodate any Government Service civilians who might be attending. I sill lean toward the suit (but not three-piece, now) or, if you want to bring it down a notch, sports jacket and tie.

My congratulations to your brother-in-law and appreciation for his service. Best of luck to him in his next life in civilianhood.

I'm sure you will find the ceremony uplifting.

Semper Fi.

Army retiree here. It is not necessary to obsess that your "level" of attire correspond exactly to the specified uniform for a daytime ceremony such as this. Think of how a senior civilian official (e.g., Secretary of the Navy) would dress were he attending. The point is to conservatively fit in. Th...