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Aristus

(70,392 posts) Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:35 PM Jun 13

Friday Night Gin Buzz. Ask me anything.

A shot of The Botanist, Islay gin, smooth enough for sippin’. Now a Delmonico. Gin, cognac, sweet and dry vermouth, Angostura bitters, and a dash of orange bitters. That should do the trick.

I’m so unspeakably depressed. I don’t even have the words. I’ll pop into the Good News forum sooner or later for a pick-me-up. But if any of you have reasons to hope, please share them with me.

I love you all…

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Friday Night Gin Buzz. Ask me anything. (Original Post) Aristus Jun 13 OP

Hi, Aristus. I think the best I can give you is that there are a lot of good people here erronis Jun 13 #1

A Delmonico is named after the famed NYC restaurant. Aristus Jun 13 #2

At 78yo it wasn't courage, just had to survive. My sip is a cheap JW Red w branch water. erronis Jun 13 #3

I be got a gummoe busz Captain Zero Jun 13 #4

Drinking champagne myself kimbutgar Jun 13 #5

Hugging my beautiful third grade teacher goodbye. Aristus Jun 13 #6

Dear Aristus, I tried to think of some good news for you. surfered Jun 13 #7

I'll be taking part in those protests. Aristus Jun 13 #8

In season have a Philadelphia Eggnog. Wolf Frankula Jun 14 #9

Sounds delicious! Aristus Jun 14 #10

erronis

(20,570 posts)

1. Hi, Aristus. I think the best I can give you is that there are a lot of good people here

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:41 PM

Jun 13

and out there. That gives me hope.

I recently had to uproot my whole life and get re-established in a brand new place. Lost all of my belongings and much emotional baggage. It's been a journey but I'm finding more kindred people out there like you. Sometimes we need to rip off the old coverings and get some fresh new skin.

Enjoy your wonderful mix (is that a high-end martini?)

Aristus

(70,392 posts)

2. A Delmonico is named after the famed NYC restaurant.

Reply to erronis (Reply #1)

Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:45 PM

Jun 13

It’s its own thing. Not too sweet. Not too dry. Just a perfect cocktail.

Doing a huge move in life shows immense courage and the American can-do spirit. You should be proud of yourself.

erronis

(20,570 posts)

3. At 78yo it wasn't courage, just had to survive. My sip is a cheap JW Red w branch water.

Reply to Aristus (Reply #2)

Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:55 PM

Jun 13

Since I came from a personal place where I liked to volunteer / help others, I really tried hard to do that in my new environment. And it's been very satisfying!