THE THREAD!!!

[Grollub]

Good morning friends.

[USSAmerica]

Good morning - Tithe. [&o][&o][&o]

[USSAmerica]

Happy Birthday to our son Alex, who turns 16 today! He was almost 6 when I first met him. I can't tell you guys how proud I am of the young man he's growing into. [8D]

[Schanilec]

Good morning all. Rainy/snowy out. Happy birthday to Alex. A couple more years and he'll be in goal for the Fighting Sioux.

[Lecivius]

Happy days, happy birth days [8D]

[USSAmerica]

ORIGINAL: Schanilec

Good morning all. Rainy/snowy out. Happy birthday to Alex. A couple more years and he'll be in goal for the Fighting Sioux.

Schani, if he get's his way, he will walk on for the Black Knights. Despite my Navy background, or maybe because of it, his heart's desire is to go to West Point. [:D]

[Schanilec]

ORIGINAL: USS America

ORIGINAL: Schanilec

Good morning all. Rainy/snowy out. Happy birthday to Alex. A couple more years and he'll be in goal for the Fighting Sioux.

Schani, if he get's his way, he will walk on for the Black Knights. Despite my Navy background, or maybe because of it, his heart's desire is to go to West Point. [:D]

Pffft. UND offers ROTC.[;)] Does Army have a D1 hockey team?

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: Schanilec

ORIGINAL: USS America

ORIGINAL: Schanilec

Good morning all. Rainy/snowy out. Happy birthday to Alex. A couple more years and he'll be in goal for the Fighting Sioux.

Schani, if he get's his way, he will walk on for the Black Knights. Despite my Navy background, or maybe because of it, his heart's desire is to go to West Point. [:D]

Pffft. UND offers ROTC.[;)] Does Army have a D1 hockey team?

USS Mike-send him to a real school if he can't get into West Point, whydoncha? The Gophers are always looking for some talent. Oh, and we have a nice ROTC program too. [:)]

Who wouldn't want to be part of the Golden Gopher battalion? [:D] We are allowed to use this title when referring to our program. Other programs nearby have their own NCAA-neutered titles that aren't nearly so interesting. [:'(]

[Chickenboy]

Quite a bit of flooding in the gulf coast. [:(] Stay safe down there, guys.

For an area with 5 straight days of rain or snow, I've heard the most happy sound just now. The sound of a working sump pump... [&o]

[AW1Steve]

ORIGINAL: USS America

ORIGINAL: Schanilec

Good morning all. Rainy/snowy out. Happy birthday to Alex. A couple more years and he'll be in goal for the Fighting Sioux.

Schani, if he get's his way, he will walk on for the Black Knights. Despite my Navy background, or maybe because of it, his heart's desire is to go to West Point. [:D]

Mike , it doesn't matter which service academy he chooses. Upon graduation he can then pick his service. One young man I know went to the USAF academy , then chose USN as his chance to fly improved. [:D]
Also , you might want to purchase one of those world maps of US bases. Show him where the majority of USA and USMC bases are (swamps and deserts) Where the USAF likes to place it's bases (deserts , praire , and big empty places) and where the Navy puts its bases ( big cities with lots of bases , generally in southern climes). Appeal to his hobbies (hard to sail in a desert or a praire) and even JAX has hockey rings and teams). Way back when Lou was considering the choice of service , that map worked for me! [:D]

[AW1Steve]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

Quite a bit of flooding in the gulf coast. [:(] Stay safe down there, guys.

For an area with 5 straight days of rain or snow, I've heard the most happy sound just now. The sound of a working sump pump... [&o]

You might consider the purchase of a back up gas powered trash pump. 1st thing I did when we moved here. [:)]

[AW1Steve]

What just happen here? A UNP? Wow! My 1st in months! [:D]

[nashvillen]

Well, it is still morning here, so: Good Morning!

BTW, I loved it when I had family in the Navy, nothing like visiting and being 2 blocks from a private beach!

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: AW1Steve

What just happen here? A UNP? Wow! My 1st in months! [:D]

You got one two days ago, dumbass. [:'(]

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: AW1Steve
back up gas powered trash pump.

Whatzit? A trash pump? [&:]

[AW1Steve]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: AW1Steve
back up gas powered trash pump.

Whatzit? A trash pump? [&:]

Yes , a trash pump. They are designed to empty lots of water from a pond or basement in a very short time. A gasoline powered one is great for power failures. "DUMBASS".[:D]
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_ ... ash%20pump

[fodder]

Good Evening! [:)]

[Symon]

ORIGINAL: fcharton

ORIGINAL: Symon
I’m making grilled mutton chops with a tarragon/pomegranate sauce.

Mutton chops call for a Pauillac. But with pomegranate, you might be interested in a Beaujolais, the heavier ones, Côte de Brouilly or something, strong enough for the mutton, but with the fruit taste that goes with the pomegranate.

If you feel bold (and you believe the person you invite likes strong wines) you might want to try a Cornas, I'm ready to bet it works with the chops, and the leather taste would probably work wonders with the fruits in the dressing.

Pauillac would need to be around 2007, Brouilly 2010, and Cornas as old as you can afford...

F.

I agree, mouton chops want something chewey. But one can't get decent stuff in Alabama.I 'm using the last of my Domaine Drouhin DDO 2008 Pinot. I had thought of a Malbeck, but you are right about the pomegranate. Mutton, fruit, really wants something in the middle leaning towards cutting the heaviness of the lamb. Best I could do with what's available is the strongest pinot I could find. He makes it in the Burgundy style.; tight, structured, intelligent, woof !!

Tonight's the night. Clouds should open and the Moon should be out. Deeeeeeep breath, John.

[nashvillen]

Go get 'em Symon! Sounds like you are worthy, just need to convince her!

[fcharton]

ORIGINAL: Symon
I agree, mouton chops want something chewey. But one can't get decent stuff in Alabama.I 'm using the last of my Domaine Drouhin DDO 2008 Pinot. I had thought of a Malbeck, but you are right about the pomegranate. Mutton, fruit, really wants something in the middle leaning towards cutting the heaviness of the lamb. Best I could do with what's available is the strongest pinot I could find. He makes it in the Burgundy style.; tight, structured, intelligent, woof !!

Or a white? You'd need something not too dry so that it goes with the fruit, but not too sweet so that you keep the taste of the meat.

A southern alsace (pinot gris, or one of the sweeter rieslings) or a burgundy white (a chardonnay, but a sunny one), sound like good ideas. But I've had Saumur white (Chenin) that would go well too.
In fact, there probably are more possibilities than with reds, all easier to find in your parts. Just something slightly fat, not too dry, and not sweet.

And beside, if you serve cheese, cheese and white is something to behold. An interesting surprise for the end of the meal, just before you move to more serious matters.

Francois