Booze - Page 2

Rifleman · February 11th, 2017, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliGrrl

Vodka flavored vodka- I approve! Vodka shouldn't come in the flavors.

It's called a neutral spirit for a reason

MrAtom · February 11th, 2017, 09:02 PM

About 6 months until my 21st. Finally I'll be able to apply for a CCW.

Oh, yeah. And I guess I'll be able to buy wine.

CaliGrrl · February 11th, 2017, 09:10 PM

I've been known to drink sake now and then. Mostly with sushi.

Whiskey's been my go-to for a while, though.

Snake · February 11th, 2017, 09:16 PM

I have a new favorite. Grand Marnier. Awesome flavor and so smooth.

Apex · February 13th, 2017, 08:52 PM

A nice shooting vodka, if you all are interested: Shevkoff. That is the vodka I was talking about earlier. Nice stuff. Has less of the rubbing alcohol taste, but a nice and smooth finish. I like it a lot. I actually have a very hard time mixing it with anything. It is quite smooth.

Apex · February 13th, 2017, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliGrrl

I've been known to drink sake now and then. Mostly with sushi.

Whiskey's been my go-to for a while, though.

I can't eat sushi without a hot sake. It compliments the flavor of the sushi so well. It is kind of like great Mexican food, a Dos Equis Ambar works so well with it and really brings out the flavors.

Rifleman · February 13th, 2017, 09:37 PM

nothing quite like a date with an 18 year old

I used to be a sailor you know

Rifleman · February 13th, 2017, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MrAtom

About 6 months until my 21st. Finally I'll be able to apply for a CCW.

Oh, yeah. And I guess I'll be able to buy wine.

not to jack the thread but you can't have the Rifleman screen name and not have a few firearms.

this is what I carry, Colt 1991 Mod 80 stainless, fully modified with a skeleton trigger and hammer, beaver tail. Crimson Trace Coccoloba grips (laser) and Trijcon tritium night sights. 2 extra mags stoked with Hornady Critical defense rounds. ID case with the important stuff in it, "fake" wallet with the junk and some cash. Hopefully I'll never have to find out how competent I am.

MrAtom · February 13th, 2017, 11:20 PM

I'll PM you with my carry choice and my reasoning because maybe you can change my mind if it's a bad decision and I don't want to derail the thread further, but I will say:

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Originally Posted by Rifleman

...Hopefully I'll never have to find out how competent I am...

Great attitude to have. Wanting to be prepared is the right mentality, and wanting to be a hero is the wrong mentality

allanoue · February 14th, 2017, 07:04 AM

How can there be a discussion about alcohol without guns?

Cigars anyone?

Do the Cubans still make the best?

ATF

taz · February 14th, 2017, 07:42 AM

here is my edc with sig sauer v crown ammo

taz · February 14th, 2017, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

Do the Cubans still make the best?

ATF

well back in 2006 when I was over seas and could get one they where vary nice

Rifleman · February 14th, 2017, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

How can there be a discussion about alcohol without guns?

Cigars anyone?

Do the Cubans still make the best?

ATF

IMO the best leaf is grown in Cuba... the best cigar masters are from Honduras or the Dominican Republic...

if we could ever get actual market forces in Cuba, the best rollers and the best leaf would be in the same location... and Cohiba would return to the days when it was king. That being said, Ashton, Aurturo Fuente' Gran Reserva in the 50 (Churchill) ring, or the Baccarat Luchadores in 43 ring are a very good second choice...

you see, when you have no wife, and the kids are adults and on their own... you have time and money for the finer things in life.

Racer x · February 14th, 2017, 03:29 PM

I am a 1911 man myself. My toy is the A1 from Springfield. Full custom hardball gun. My carry gun is an officers ACP.
I like scotch also but not tobacco. So I got the A and the T but never went for old nick O teen.

Apex · February 21st, 2017, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rifleman

IMO the best leaf is grown in Cuba... the best cigar masters are from Honduras or the Dominican Republic...

if we could ever get actual market forces in Cuba, the best rollers and the best leaf would be in the same location... and Cohiba would return to the days when it was king. That being said, Ashton, Aurturo Fuente' Gran Reserva in the 50 (Churchill) ring, or the Baccarat Luchadores in 43 ring are a very good second choice...

you see, when you have no wife, and the kids are adults and on their own... you have time and money for the finer things in life.

Aurturo Fuente is a solid cigar. One of my favorites.

Rifleman · February 22nd, 2017, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex

Aurturo Fuente is a solid cigar. One of my favorites.

It's what I get my brother in law every Christmas

JohnnyBravo · February 22nd, 2017, 06:26 AM

They sell Cubans in the store around here; just saw them the other day

Rifleman · February 22nd, 2017, 09:48 AM

Just be careful, some Cohiba cigars are made in the Dominican Republic and aren't authentic Cuban cigars...

dcj13 · February 24th, 2017, 11:01 PM

Yes, be very careful! Dominican Republican cigars are much less healthy than Cuban cigars.

DISCLAIMER: I don't smoke. I get light headed just putting a cigar in my mouth unlit (not kidding).

Snake · February 24th, 2017, 11:11 PM

Been a rough week. Drinking some Home made Grand Marnier.

dcj13 · February 24th, 2017, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake

Been a rough week. Drinking some Home made Grand Marnier.

Homemade? Whiskey plus what?

Snake · February 24th, 2017, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dcj13

Homemade? Whiskey plus what?

Grand Marnier is an orange liquor.

dcj13 · February 24th, 2017, 11:20 PM

How do you make the homemade stuff?

Snake · February 24th, 2017, 11:25 PM

Oh ok here ya go. My brothers recipe:

Grand Marnier (Vino de Benito)

1 gallon glass jar
1/2 bottle of brandy (1.75 liter bottle)
1 orange poked with cloves
1 and 1/2 cup of sugar
Several sticks of cinnamon

Mix brandy, sugar and cinnamon in jar.
Hang clove poked orange 1 inch above brandy mixture and tighten lid.
Leave jar in cool dry place to age for 22 days.
After aging squeeze the juice from orange into brandy mixture and stain.
Brandy is now ready to drink.

dcj13 · February 24th, 2017, 11:26 PM

Cool! Thx for the recipe.

I always thought Grand Marnier was orange flavored whiskey.

Snake · February 24th, 2017, 11:29 PM

No prop my friend.

CC Cowboy · February 25th, 2017, 09:06 AM

[QUOTE=dcj13;1161039]How do you make the homemade stuff?[/QUOTE

At home!

Apex · March 16th, 2017, 06:11 PM

The vodka I've been sipping on as of lately is Shevkoff. The finish on it is a bit different than what I'm used to.

I got another bottle of New Amsterdam last night. I still have 1/3 of the Shevkoff. For sipping, it works great.

Snake · April 2nd, 2017, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcj13

How do you make the homemade stuff?

At home!

He asked "how" not "where".

Abu_Mishary · April 2nd, 2017, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rifleman

Just be careful, some Cohiba cigars are made in the Dominican Republic and aren't authentic Cuban cigars...

I do not drink but I do smoke.

How to tell if they are made in the Dominican Republic? Just finished smoked a few the other day and it was expensive as hell. Forgotten to check the "made in where" on the covers.

corksil · April 2nd, 2017, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Abu_Mishary

I do not drink but I do smoke.

How to tell if they are made in the Dominican Republic? Just finished smoked a few the other day and it was expensive as hell. Forgotten to check the "made in where" on the covers.

I don't drink or smoke or do drugs. And no caffeine. Definitely not any sugar.

With that said... ^^^ it's a good question.

The south-eastern marlboros are a hell of a lot cheaper than the ones sold stateside by phillip morris. I'm still not convinced that any of them are truly "made in america." I could be mistaken but I'm pretty sure that phillip morris used to be a division of the altria corp, which was associated with the same folks who sold kraft products (mac and cheese!) and nestle products (hersheys!).

Whoops, we are going off topic.

Ghostt · April 2nd, 2017, 11:05 PM

Link to original page on YouTube.

Rifleman · April 5th, 2017, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abu_Mishary

I do not drink but I do smoke.

How to tell if they are made in the Dominican Republic? Just finished smoked a few the other day and it was expensive as hell. Forgotten to check the "made in where" on the covers.

Abu_Mishary · April 5th, 2017, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rifleman

Mine was on the right. Yes!

Rifleman · April 6th, 2017, 05:01 PM

so was mine

CC Cowboy · April 16th, 2017, 01:30 PM

Sailor Jerry Teams With Harley-Davidson

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum has hooked up with Harley-Davidson in a national campaign. The promotion features 22 custom Harleys “designed by high profile artists and visionaries from around the United States including Harley-Davidson's own Styling Team.”

This partnership will come to life in bars, restaurants, Harley-Davidson dealerships and joint celebrations around the country. Consumers can expect a series of shared events leading up to Harley-Davidson's 115th Anniversary in 2018. The participating artists include a range of innovators with backgrounds in tattoo design, mural paintings, street art and automotive design. Acclaimed tattoo artists Jonathan Valena aka JonBoy, Oliver Peck, and Megan Woznicki aka Megan Massacre have designed a selection of bikes as well as popular Miami-based muralists, Alexander Mijares, celebrated automotive designer, Michael "BuckWild" Ramirez and artist L'Amour Supreme. Each artist was tasked with interpreting the infamous flash art style of Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins into their unique motorcycle design.

The motorcycles will be unveiled in a public celebration at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee on May 2, 2017. The bikes will then be available for viewing around the country all summer at liquor retailers, Sailor Jerry's Fleet Week New York celebrations, the Harley-Davidson Museum and more. Fans will have a chance to win a motorcycle through a sweepstakes program kicking off on May 15. There will be twenty-two total bikes available to win. To enter, participants can log on to www.SailorJerry.com/Harley-Davidson and can receive additional information on the sweepstakes.

"Between our shared American roots, values and traditions, collaborating with Harley-Davidson is an exciting and natural fit," said Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum Senior Brand Manager Josh Hayes. "Harley-Davidson shares Sailor Jerry's genuine Americana values for freedom and living outside the lines.“
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum was created to honor Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins, a Navy vet who built his rep inking soldiers and sailors in WWII-era Honolulu where he established his legendary tattoo parlor and himself as the undisputed father of American old school tattooing. For more information, visit*www.sailorjerry.com.

Snake · April 16th, 2017, 02:20 PM

Awesome promotion the two companies are doing together.

I didn't know I would be carded before being allowed to enter the site.

MrAtom · April 17th, 2017, 01:36 PM

Hey! Four more months.

Being under 21, my only experience with beer has been with the nasty, cheap stuff. The first sip is always enjoyable, but after that it's usually not worth drinking. Everyone always talks about hops and IPA and all that other beer jargon. Would someone recommend me a decent "real," beer to try on my 21st? Something that I'll enjoy with a good, disgustingly caloric deli sandwich. Also, for what it's worth, I'm not looking to get trashed like everyone else on their 21st. I've seen too many people wrap their cars around trees to enjoy overindulging anymore.

allanoue · April 17th, 2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MrAtom

Hey! Four more months.

Being under 21, my only experience with beer has been with the nasty, cheap stuff. The first sip is always enjoyable, but after that it's usually not worth drinking. Everyone always talks about hops and IPA and all that other beer jargon. Would someone recommend me a decent "real," beer to try on my 21st? Something that I'll enjoy with a good, disgustingly caloric deli sandwich. Also, for what it's worth, I'm not looking to get trashed like everyone else on their 21st. I've seen too many people wrap their cars around trees to enjoy overindulging anymore.

Guinness Stout

CaliGrrl · April 17th, 2017, 02:49 PM

Guinness is a good choice. I like a lot of beers- Newcastle, Guinness, any of the stouts or porters. See if you can get a tasting of a few beers. Many microbreweries do these and it's a great way to taste several without getting too hammered.

February 11th, 2017, 09:10 PM	#43
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	I've been known to drink sake now and then. Mostly with sushi. Whiskey's been my go-to for a while, though.
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February 13th, 2017, 08:52 PM	#45
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	A nice shooting vodka, if you all are interested: Shevkoff. That is the vodka I was talking about earlier. Nice stuff. Has less of the rubbing alcohol taste, but a nice and smooth finish. I like it a lot. I actually have a very hard time mixing it with anything. It is quite smooth. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

February 13th, 2017, 09:37 PM	#47
Rifleman Old and slow Name: Lohman Location: Aiken, S.C. Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki TL1000R, Honda CBR600F3, Ninja 250 Posts: 889	nothing quite like a date with an 18 year old I used to be a sailor you know __________________________________________________
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February 14th, 2017, 07:04 AM	#50
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	How can there be a discussion about alcohol without guns? Cigars anyone? Do the Cubans still make the best? ATF __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

February 14th, 2017, 03:29 PM	#54
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I am a 1911 man myself. My toy is the A1 from Springfield. Full custom hardball gun. My carry gun is an officers ACP. I like scotch also but not tobacco. So I got the A and the T but never went for old nick O teen. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

February 11th, 2017, 09:02 PM	#42
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	About 6 months until my 21st. Finally I'll be able to apply for a CCW. Oh, yeah. And I guess I'll be able to buy wine.

February 11th, 2017, 09:16 PM	#44
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I have a new favorite. Grand Marnier. Awesome flavor and so smooth.

February 22nd, 2017, 06:26 AM	#57
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	They sell Cubans in the store around here; just saw them the other day __________________________________________________

February 22nd, 2017, 09:48 AM	#58
Rifleman Old and slow Name: Lohman Location: Aiken, S.C. Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki TL1000R, Honda CBR600F3, Ninja 250 Posts: 889	Just be careful, some Cohiba cigars are made in the Dominican Republic and aren't authentic Cuban cigars... __________________________________________________

February 24th, 2017, 11:01 PM	#59
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Yes, be very careful! Dominican Republican cigars are much less healthy than Cuban cigars. DISCLAIMER: I don't smoke. I get light headed just putting a cigar in my mouth unlit (not kidding).

February 24th, 2017, 11:11 PM	#60
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Been a rough week. Drinking some Home made Grand Marnier.

February 24th, 2017, 11:20 PM	#63
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	How do you make the homemade stuff?

February 24th, 2017, 11:25 PM	#64
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Oh ok here ya go. My brothers recipe: Grand Marnier (Vino de Benito) 1 gallon glass jar 1/2 bottle of brandy (1.75 liter bottle) 1 orange poked with cloves 1 and 1/2 cup of sugar Several sticks of cinnamon Mix brandy, sugar and cinnamon in jar. Hang clove poked orange 1 inch above brandy mixture and tighten lid. Leave jar in cool dry place to age for 22 days. After aging squeeze the juice from orange into brandy mixture and stain. Brandy is now ready to drink.
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February 24th, 2017, 11:26 PM	#65
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Cool! Thx for the recipe. I always thought Grand Marnier was orange flavored whiskey.

February 24th, 2017, 11:29 PM	#66
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	No prop my friend.

February 25th, 2017, 09:06 AM	#67
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	[QUOTE=dcj13;1161039]How do you make the homemade stuff?[/QUOTE At home! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
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March 16th, 2017, 06:11 PM	#68
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	The vodka I've been sipping on as of lately is Shevkoff. The finish on it is a bit different than what I'm used to. I got another bottle of New Amsterdam last night. I still have 1/3 of the Shevkoff. For sipping, it works great. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro
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April 2nd, 2017, 11:05 PM	#72
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

April 6th, 2017, 05:01 PM	#75
Rifleman Old and slow Name: Lohman Location: Aiken, S.C. Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki TL1000R, Honda CBR600F3, Ninja 250 Posts: 889	so was mine __________________________________________________

April 16th, 2017, 01:30 PM	#76
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Sailor Jerry Teams With Harley-Davidson Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum has hooked up with Harley-Davidson in a national campaign. The promotion features 22 custom Harleys “designed by high profile artists and visionaries from around the United States including Harley-Davidson's own Styling Team.” This partnership will come to life in bars, restaurants, Harley-Davidson dealerships and joint celebrations around the country. Consumers can expect a series of shared events leading up to Harley-Davidson's 115th Anniversary in 2018. The participating artists include a range of innovators with backgrounds in tattoo design, mural paintings, street art and automotive design. Acclaimed tattoo artists Jonathan Valena aka JonBoy, Oliver Peck, and Megan Woznicki aka Megan Massacre have designed a selection of bikes as well as popular Miami-based muralists, Alexander Mijares, celebrated automotive designer, Michael "BuckWild" Ramirez and artist L'Amour Supreme. Each artist was tasked with interpreting the infamous flash art style of Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins into their unique motorcycle design. The motorcycles will be unveiled in a public celebration at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee on May 2, 2017. The bikes will then be available for viewing around the country all summer at liquor retailers, Sailor Jerry's Fleet Week New York celebrations, the Harley-Davidson Museum and more. Fans will have a chance to win a motorcycle through a sweepstakes program kicking off on May 15. There will be twenty-two total bikes available to win. To enter, participants can log on to www.SailorJerry.com/Harley-Davidson and can receive additional information on the sweepstakes. "Between our shared American roots, values and traditions, collaborating with Harley-Davidson is an exciting and natural fit," said Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum Senior Brand Manager Josh Hayes. "Harley-Davidson shares Sailor Jerry's genuine Americana values for freedom and living outside the lines.“ Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum was created to honor Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins, a Navy vet who built his rep inking soldiers and sailors in WWII-era Honolulu where he established his legendary tattoo parlor and himself as the undisputed father of American old school tattooing. For more information, visit*www.sailorjerry.com. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
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April 16th, 2017, 02:20 PM	#77
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Awesome promotion the two companies are doing together. I didn't know I would be carded before being allowed to enter the site.

April 17th, 2017, 01:36 PM	#78
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	Hey! Four more months. Being under 21, my only experience with beer has been with the nasty, cheap stuff. The first sip is always enjoyable, but after that it's usually not worth drinking. Everyone always talks about hops and IPA and all that other beer jargon. Would someone recommend me a decent "real," beer to try on my 21st? Something that I'll enjoy with a good, disgustingly caloric deli sandwich. Also, for what it's worth, I'm not looking to get trashed like everyone else on their 21st. I've seen too many people wrap their cars around trees to enjoy overindulging anymore.

April 17th, 2017, 02:49 PM	#80
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Guinness is a good choice. I like a lot of beers- Newcastle, Guinness, any of the stouts or porters. See if you can get a tasting of a few beers. Many microbreweries do these and it's a great way to taste several without getting too hammered.