The Islands of the Fraternal Order of Moai

Giving the liver a rest tonight, we're off to a chapter meeting tomorrow.

-Rev

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To taua na Moai!

No drinking tonight for Chiwito. I virtually never drink at home; pretty much all my rumbibing is at rum bars or rum events. The five awesome rum bars in the bay area are all deservedly very popular, so packed nights like Fridays are often worth avoiding. However, I got a head start with a flight of fine El Dorado expression at Trader Vic's at lunch. Now I'll focus on drawing up a pair of check off lists for the new rum society at Rum&Sugar.

Chiwito

Ok folks. TGIF and we got a boat party to plan costumes for. What's mixing?

-Rev

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To taua na Moai!

I don't know what that means but I'll drink to it anyway!

I have not had a decent mai tai in quite a while. That must be remedied.

From there....onward to oblivion since I have no plans tomorrow.

EDIT - just checked email and WOOT for boat.

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What happen here i can't understand.

It's not Barbary pirates. We can't bring the USS Constitution. Disadvantage-Queequeg.

There is some New English influence. Time to read up and confer with the Dutch in New Amsterdam.
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/19396/19396-h/19396-h.htm

If I was not on call this weekend, I would be mixing a oleo-saccharum punch.

That is not true, I'd be on my way to New Hampshire.

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Excrementus Cadaemus

Think more Pirates of the Adirondacks.

Anyway.... making syrups and mixing cocktails for the Queequeg Chapter meeting tomorrow here.

-Rev

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To taua na Moai!

Happy Fat Tuesday!!!!

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A toast to my friend Roger.

everyone eats pork™

I see this in my fat Tuesday happy hour future:

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We take not taking ourselves very seriously very seriously!

Today is pub quiz. So, just a few beers to wash down the nachos while I flex that brainy muscle.

I went exploring Friday night, looking for cocktails I haven't tried yet.

Discovered the Puffer Fish in Tiki Drinks: Tropical Cocktails for the Modern Bar, by Sharp and Weston.

https://www.amazon.com/Tiki-Drinks-Tropical-Cocktails-Modern/dp/1581573022/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1519074467&sr=8-2&keywords=tiki+drinks

Quite tasty!

aged rum, dark rum, lime juice, Allspice Dram, simple syrup, and ginger beer

One of my favorite rum bars, Rum&Sugar in San Francisco, is starting their rum club next Tuesday, but some of us are getting a head start. I helped advise them on it, so I am determined to be first to finish. Off to try a few fine rums there tonight.
Chiwito

Kaniche on a big rock until we get to the Mai Kai in an hour.

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I had my main happy hour last night. On the first Thursday of each month, my rumbiber friends gather at the CapyBar, my rather elaborate home tiki bar (the awesome designer who built Smuggler's Cove also did my garage). Last Night we had some great Paper Planes and tried a few older hard-to-find rums like Sea Wynde, Daniel Finzi Orange (surprisingly very good; I had low expectations, having long ago tried their coconut), and Cuba Libre demerara. Tonight, back to Rum7Sugar to work on the list.

Rugby Matt's post about a Hemingway Daquari with OFTD last night has put one on my radar for today.

Hopefully my Thursday the 12th luck will not carry over to Friday and an evening beverage will complement some relaxing music.

Sent from somewhere exotic

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On the menu for tonight are the two drinks I made for our meeting last week:
A Singapore Sling and a classic Mai-Tai (with Trois Rivières Rhum Agricole and OFTD).

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To Taua Na Moai Mau Loa, Roger, Rob and Matt.

No Luxardo in the bar back. Had to make a packy run.

Packy 1 that has OFTD and knows my name, no joy. Packy 2 near the marina had it.

Bite me 13!

Sent from somewhere exotic

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Not sure the Hemingway needs an overproof since it is already a pretty hard drink... but I’ll try one for science.

-Rev

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To taua na Moai!

I made an OFTD Daquari last year. Love the rum and that drink, but it was a bit much for me.

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If enjoying more than one,do not operate machinery such as turntables or reel to reel tape decks. Let Alexa be your designated DJ.

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It's Friday and within a clock turn of quitting time. The final happy hour countdown is on.

This week, a three bottle set of Jack Ruby tonic syrups was delivered. I think 3 tall gin and tonics will start things off.

A quick stop at the liquor store is still in order to make sure I am ready for tomorrow's zombie Skype day drink-a'thon.

Sent from somewhere exotic

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Sadly, as the work minutes to this week's Friday tick away, I regrate that being "on call" will put a damper on my Happy Hour.

With a clear head I will attempt to cure/brine Spam to see if a pastrami Spam spread is possinle. Following Rocket Betty's lead, I see expanding cocktail hor d'oeuvres research is where the next great break through in tiki culture science will be found.

Sent from somewhere exotic

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Enjoying a Scorpion Bowl on my one day off in 8.

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To Taua Na Moai Mau Loa, Roger, Rob and Matt.

Last night I made a La Florida #4 and JungleBirds. Delicious!

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I have fresh lemons waiting for me at home.

Sent from somewhere

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Wait, I know this one....you're supposed to do something when life gives you lemons....whiskey sours, yes that's it!

When life gives you lemons, get hammered on whiskey sours.

Yes, I am positive that's right.

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