Friday Night Vodka-Buzz, Social Isolation Edition. Ask me anything.

[Aristus]

Tonight's spirits brought to you by: Yellow Tail, Absolut, and the local cannabis artisans of Pierce County, Washington.

[Ohiogal]

1. How are you all managing up there in Washington?

Your area was hit so hard. Is it getting any better? Sending good thoughts from the Buckeye State.

[Aristus]

4. Thank you to the great people of the Buckeye State.

Including my step-son and daughter-in-law in Dayton...

We're doing all right. Washington State is trying to flatten the curve, although the state-estimated date for that was yesterday...

Still, Governor Islee announced that he is sending surplus medical care equipment to stats that need it more. And there was a field hospital set up at Safeco Field for overflow hospital patients. They've dismantled it and sent it out of state, as well...

[Ohiogal]

8. I believe Seattle

Got a mask sterilizing machine that was invented in Ohio recently .... hope it helps!

[Aristus]

11. Thank you.

Ohio did well for inventions. The plane, etc. etc. .etc. Three weeks ago, I visited the National Cash Register Museum in Dayton.

[chillfactor]

31. Hope you are enjoying your vodka......

I am enjoying mine. Hope you are well and safe!

[OAITW r.2.0]

2. Here's my isolation story and remedy.

Central ME - middle of nowhere, just got 28" snow. Natural isolation. Power goes out for 38 hours....

Power back and enjoying a Sam Adams moment(s) with the music I love.

[cilla4progress]

5. Very

nice!

Classy substances make all the diff!

[OAITW r.2.0]

12. Sadly, I think I am OK with total isolation.

Got lots to think about, but I WhattApp with those I need to stay in contact with.

[Aristus]

6. That sounds like ideal isolation, provided you're warm enough.

Being snowed in is a fantasy of mine. Being snowed in with the right people helps...

[OAITW r.2.0]

19. Had my LR woodstove running and I was fine. But I have no "right' people to hang with.

No one.

Point is, I need a new catalyic combuster for both stoves (Consolidated DW -1990 vintage)) - Upstairs and downstairs. Would increase my wood energy to heat by 30%.

[Aristus]

20. I was in love with a Jersey girl, once.

She lived in a small cabin in Cedarville, New Jersey. She had a wood stove. I liked to chop the wood that fueled the stove. Nothing makes you feel more like a man than chopping the wood that keeps your honey warm...

[OAITW r.2.0]

25. Plus, the smell, Jersey Man!

Don't forget the Smell!

[Aristus]

26. That's Northern New Jersey.

The toxic waste dump with a ZIP code.

Southern New Jersey is idyllic...

[cilla4progress]

3. Howdy, Aristus!

Tildio (Chelan), Tito's, and Top Shelf cannabis outta NW Washington... things could be worse!

How's it hanging, Aristus?

Hubs' 65th today. Officially senior citizens!

[Aristus]

9. Mrs. Aristus's 60th birthday was a week ago.

When did we get this old??

[cilla4progress]

17. Grateful

to make it this far!

Congrats!

[Aristus]

18. Thanks

[TexasTowelie]

7. Sigh.

I'm having grapefruit juice with my vodka while nearing the end of my cannabis supply until I restock again.

[Aristus]

13. No question about it...

[mr_lebowski]

10. When I leave mushrooms too long in my fridge, and mold starts growing on them ...

Am I witnessing a form of cannibalism?

[Aristus]

15. Molds and funguses are similar in some ways. But there are enough differences,

as between man and cow, that eating them would not be cannibalism.

[efhmc]

14. I do not drink or have any of those but wish you a good evening.

[Aristus]

16. Where in Texas?

San Antonio, born and raised.

Now: Proud Washingtonian!

[efhmc]

21. Close to Kleen now. but Sherman born, Dallas area raised and Houston adult.

Lived in SA for the first few years of my marriage then off to the big time in Houston.
I miss that city so much. Good to see it turning blue. Beautiful spring here.
Lots of rain for a change. We all say if not for horrible virus would be lovely. Blue bonnets and wild flowers are prolific.

[Aristus]

23. I've heard stories about Houston's blue credentials.

I lived there for about a year around 1982. It was a hellhole then. As a deep-blue liberal, I made a welcome escape to the Pacific Northwest.

I look forward to seeing Texas turn blue...

[efhmc]

27. As much as your political climate is fantastic, I could not take all of that rainy weather.

To each his/her own. Have a wonderful weekend.

[Aristus]

28. You too.

It doesn't rain here as much as they say. We just say that to keep the Californians away...

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

22. I hope you are well and enjoying your vodka.

I have a bottle of Stoli that came with my house when I bought it 30 years ago. Would it still be drinkable? I might need it at some point.

Right now I'm watching a Swedish murder mystery series to lighten my mood.

[Aristus]

24. I haven't really thought much about vodka going bad.

But after thirty years, anything is possible. You might want to be careful...

[nolabear]

29. Hi neighbor!

We’ve been inside since March 2nd—out maybe five times just to drive. But we feel very responsible and are proud of Inslee and our friends and family. That said I’m eating and drinking more than usual and I’m going to come out of this looking like one of the humans in Wall-E.

[Aristus]

30. Hey!

Good to see you...

I've gone to clinic every day. Work days are slow, and usually quiet. The people with worrisome respiratory symptoms are going to the emergency rooms and urgent care centers.

[nolabear]

32. Good to hear. Apparently non-COVID emergencies are way down.

Stay safe and rest.

[Aristus]

33. You too..

[Wolf Frankula]

34. A Movie Question

What three '80's movies had this line? "Who is this bimbody you speak of?" Hints: There were three, two only were released, one was a hit and one was a flop.

Wolf

[Aristus]

35. I give up...

[Wolf Frankula]

36. The Movies Starred Farrah Fawcett

They were Bimbody Raped Her Husband, (the hit) Bimbody Bopped Her Teeny, (the flop), and Bimbody Slopped Her Dripper. (never released.) I am sure you never saw Bimbody Bopped Her Teeny, and Bimbody Slopped Her Dripper.

Wolf

[Aristus]

37. Yeah, no.

Is this a joke?...