12string Posted March 3, 2020 Share #1 Posted March 3, 2020 I gave up beer and wine for Lent. Not anything to do with alcohol, it's more that I really enjoy a nice glass of wine with dinner, a beer after a game.... We have been trying for over a year to get reservations at the #1 restaurant in the country. Finally tonight. During Lent. I am granting myself a dispensation, I don't do THAT much that requires repentance. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted March 3, 2020 Share #2 Posted March 3, 2020 Winner winner sinner dinner! Enjoy yourself. The Lord will forgive if you are truly repentant. At least that’s what I hear. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 3, 2020 Share #3 Posted March 3, 2020 Have fun. Drink a Scotch for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen ★ Posted March 3, 2020 Share #4 Posted March 3, 2020 What is the number uno restaurant in the US, btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 3, 2020 Share #5 Posted March 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, jsharr said: Have fun. Drink a Scotch for me. What kind of Scotch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted March 3, 2020 Share #6 Posted March 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Dottles said: What kind of Scotch? The Glenlivet, 18 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 3, 2020 Share #7 Posted March 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Zealot said: The Glenlivet, 18 year. 18 year is good for any Scotch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted March 3, 2020 Oh, Scotch is still legal, but I prefer Bourbon. It's just beer and wine. But I refuse to pay restaurant prices for Bourbon, I can wait til I get home. Going to Zahav, in Philly. It's an Israeli restaurant, I'm thinking Old Testament, they don't do Lent, I'm probably good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 3, 2020 Share #9 Posted March 3, 2020 19 minutes ago, Dottles said: What kind of Scotch? I prefer Highland Single Malts. Dalmore, Oban, Balvinnie Highland Park, just about anything with Glen in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 3, 2020 Share #10 Posted March 3, 2020 8 minutes ago, jsharr said: I prefer Highland Single Malts. Dalmore, Oban, Balvinnie Highland Park, just about anything with Glen in it. I discovered Scotch late in the game. I'm glad a quit drinking because that stuff is pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 3, 2020 Share #11 Posted March 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, Dottles said: I discovered Scotch late in the game. I'm glad a quit drinking because that stuff is pricey. But a little goes a long way and no hang overs. I will not tempt you with some good inexpensive blends.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 3, 2020 Share #12 Posted March 3, 2020 Butterscotch isn’t pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 3, 2020 Share #13 Posted March 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Butterscotch isn’t pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share #14 Posted March 4, 2020 OK, it was still penance. $87 for a bottle of wine. A very good bottle, but - $87. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 4, 2020 Share #15 Posted March 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, 12string said: OK, it was still penance. $87 for a bottle of wine. A very good bottle, but - $87. Yep. I have a hard time buying wine at restuarants knowing I could get that $100 for around $25 or less. My boss for some reason did not realize this. Told me about this great wine he had at dinner, wanted to get it for gifts, so I found some to order. He told me It was not the right wine, as it was not $100 or whatever per bottle.... I just assured him it was the same stuff.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted March 4, 2020 Their menu prices actually were better than I expected, but they sure made it up on wines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 4, 2020 Share #17 Posted March 4, 2020 19 hours ago, Allen said: What is the number uno restaurant in the US, btw? Where he ate! Duh! Maybe Cosme? He is sort of near NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 4, 2020 Share #18 Posted March 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Where he ate! Duh! Maybe Cosme? He is sort of near NYC. Le Bernardin or Eleven Madison are my bets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 4, 2020 Share #19 Posted March 4, 2020 22 hours ago, Old#7 said: The Lord will forgive if you are truly repentant. At least that’s what I hear. Not if you are repentant BEFORE you commit the sin. It doesn't work that way. Ok maybe it does... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share #20 Posted March 4, 2020 42 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Not if you are repentant BEFORE you commit the sin. It doesn't work that way. Ok maybe it does... Lent is more like prepentance. So, if I'm good today, I'll be back where I was on Monday. I've got almost 40 more days to catch up. That extra hour Sunday will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 4, 2020 Share #21 Posted March 4, 2020 2 hours ago, 12string said: Lent is more like prepentance. So, if I'm good today, I'll be back where I was on Monday. I've got almost 40 more days to catch up. That extra hour Sunday will help. You lost me on this one. How is drinking wine/alcohol a sin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 5, 2020 Share #22 Posted March 5, 2020 Well..heads up @12string you lose an hour this weekend I like to think of lent as an opportunity to grow and improve myself...giving up something can be part of it..Our priest on Sunday said "some smokers give up smoking for lent...I think the greater sacrifice comes from the person or persons who live with the smoker" I don't think God keeps a scorecard. As to expensive wine...yeah restaurants charge a fortune...I spent big bucks by my standards when I did the trip to Cali to meet Jaxie, Phoenix and @UglyBob...I think 3 bottles were $50 each..a couple were in the $25 to $35 range..at that was at the vineyard. But man it was smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted March 5, 2020 Share #23 Posted March 5, 2020 As a staunch supporter of fire & brimstone I believe in sinning early and often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2020 Share #24 Posted March 5, 2020 On 3/3/2020 at 4:46 PM, 12string said: I gave up beer and wine for Lent. Not anything to do with alcohol, it's more that I really enjoy a nice glass of wine with dinner, a beer after a game.... We have been trying for over a year to get reservations at the #1 restaurant in the country. Finally tonight. During Lent. I am granting myself a dispensation, I don't do THAT much that requires repentance. Who knew Burger King took reservations or served alcohol😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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