Saturday coffee July 29

[Phloating Phlasher]

Last time I was over, my Euro pals were amazed how much water I drank. I was amazed how little they seem to get by with. My main man's wifey, Natasha asked what I drink with dinner. "Water!" sez I. "You don't have wine with dinner?" she asked in amazement.

The amount of wine consumed over there flat astounded me. After touring the big museum in Liege, we had dinner in a nearby Italian restaurant. I noticed EVERY table consumed no fewer than 2 bottles with their meal, and nobody was walking funny when they left.

After my 2 tours in beautiful S.E. Asia (where having enough was problematic), I keep 2 gallon xxxx in the fridge. Water is good, and colder is better! SW

Yep! I remember being in France when I was a teen, I got 1/2 & 1/2 wine & water, same wine as the family adults just cut.
I was there for my 21st & they had a celebratory dinner with all sorts of local (small town) "celebrities" like the Monsignor & the Mayor.
I got my usual 1/2 & 1/2 then it was removed, a fresh glass laid out & filled with wine.
I was given the (rather nice & fancy) glass & had it for better than 50 years as a cherished memento.
I think we miss the little "coming of age" things here & cheat the kids out of markers in their growth.
I still drink European style, giant cups of "cafe au lait" made in an espresso machine & wine like soda.

I don't seem to be suffering for it I'm 72 & only take one pill for BP, the Mrs has a pharmacy!
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