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[QUOTE=Slide Hammer;1140401]I got to come out of hiding to ask. These girls see you because they love to bone with you or because you buy them handbags every other week? I read your post and the stories werent very smooth to me. Lots of holes.[/QUOTE]Maybe when you have more than 8 posts, and post useful intel, you can say you've earned the right to challenge a senior member. You should feel free to go back into hiding.
[QUOTE=Hypo Luxa;1140632]I have a 1983 Silver Oak Cabernet. Think it's still good? I've had it since '85![/QUOTE]He said he had a nice Silver Oak for dinner; I thought it was a fancy steak or something. Shows you how refined I am :o.
[QUOTE=H Mobius;1140634]He said he had a nice Silver Oak for dinner; I thought it was a fancy steak or something. Shows you how refined I am :o.[/QUOTE]. No worries. And I even goofed on the year mine was. 1985 was supposedly a landmark year for California vineyard reds!
I too enjoy a beer or tequila shot along with nice wines and single malts! It's all good!
[QUOTE=Uki Eater;1140152]Hehe, yeah I was only acting silly. I was giggling when I submitted that post. I was hoping someone would reply and start bashing negative comments hehe. Shucks. Man, there's no way I would do that. There's one thing that I've learned from mongering here and overseas is that there's a lot of fine ass chicks out there. So. That's why I'm not soo crazy Into 1 particular girl like she's soo special or so hot. I can say that I had one of those already. Women come and go. There will always be another chick who can match her in looks or be prettier and have other traits and qualities over the other.[/QUOTE]I saw through your prank soon as you mentioned $1k but didn't want to spoil it for you in case case anyone bit hehe. I think you need to give more of your mongering lessons because not enough guys was bothered with you spending 1k, LOL It gave me me a good laugh anyway.
[QUOTE=Hypo Luxa;1140632]I have a 1985 Silver Oak Cabernet. Think it's still good? I've had it since '87![/QUOTE]Nope, its spoiled for certain! Give it to me as I recycle bottles, I'll empty out the vinegar to save you the trouble too.
[QUOTE=Hypo Luxa; 1140638]. No worries. And I even goofed on the year mine was. 1985 was supposedly a landmark year for California vineyard reds!
I too enjoy a beer or tequila shot along with nice wines and single malts! It's all good! [/QUOTE]Oh. We Cro-Magnon types can't tell one wine year from another.
Okay Uki, you got me! I used to see bar tabs well in excess of $1000; thought you were one of 'them' :).
[QUOTE=Slide Hammer;1140401]I got to come out of hiding to ask. These girls see you because they love to bone with you or because you buy them handbags every other week? I read your post and the stories werent very smooth to me. Lots of holes.[/QUOTE]BGs are pretty damned smart and appreciate it when they are treated respectfully. They know if you are chasing tail, and will make you pay for it without getting any. My approach works for me as I'm an older guy as perhaps they think I'll settle down or I'm a security blanket. If you read reports by Makana, Hypo Luxa, H Mobius, and some other "older" gentlemen, you will see they get tail without really needing to spend much.
Lunch with one and dinner with another and all I spent was $60 for wine from Costco. Lunch was bi bim bap. LOL.
As for wine, I just go to Costco or Sam's and look at the ratings labels. Other than that, I don't know much about wine.
[QUOTE=H Mobius;1140634]He said he had a nice Silver Oak for dinner; I thought it was a fancy steak or something. Shows you how refined I am :o.[/QUOTE]You were probably think of Sterling Silver steaks that I think Times carries.
[QUOTE=H Mobius;1140648]Oh. We Cro-Magnon types can't tell one wine year from another.[/QUOTE]I thought that was a type of steak also. I guess I'm a Cro-Magnon type. The only wine I know, besides the irratating "whine" bgs did because they didn't getting any Valentines presents, is a bottle of Two Buck Chuck.
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[QUOTE=Oldee;1140647]Nope, its spoiled for certain! Give it to me as I recycle bottles, I'll empty out the vinegar to save you the trouble too.[/QUOTE]Aaaaahhh. Gotacha! * wink wink *
[QUOTE=John Ross;1140663]As for wine, I just go to Costco or Sam's and look at the ratings labels. Other than that, I don't know much about wine.[/QUOTE]Well, you picked a winner with Silver Oak! I think one of the best overall reds in the entire US! It rivals french reds.
Was waiting for hear good things about your $1K romp; wasn't going to ask as it is your adventure. Currently boycotting nekos (and KBs in general) , the Uki Report would have been a good read, if any. Like they say,"Stay Gold" and have fun.
[QUOTE=John Ross;1140664]You were probably think of Sterling Silver steaks that I think Times carries.[/QUOTE]Not actually; I was thinking it was a gourmet item with 11 options, and if you stammer or pick the wrong one, the waiter snobs you off and the KBG leaves you to go flirt with the waiter; ie. Fancy Steak :).
[QUOTE=Hypo Luxa;1140676]Well, you picked a winner with Silver Oak! I think one of the best overall reds in the entire US! It rivals french reds.[/QUOTE]Figure there's going to be a run on Silver Oak so stock up now while you've got a chance. It's like a report on half hour specials and all fellow mongers jump in. Or could this be a shill just hyping their brand? Hmmm the report has many holes in it and the English seems to be a bit off. Perhaps he's got a thing against the French or is a rival of Golden Shower wine. Who knows? One must always take these posts with a grain of salt (which by the way I find is an excellent addition to any steak). . NOT!
Ss
[QUOTE=Hypo Luxa;1140676]Well, you picked a winner with Silver Oak! I think one of the best overall reds in the entire US! It rivals french reds.[/QUOTE]Napa or Alexander Valley? I love'them both but if I had to pick it would be Napa.
[QUOTE=Oldee;1140641]I saw through your prank soon as you mentioned $1k but didn't want to spoil it for you in case case anyone bit hehe.[/QUOTE]I thought he was loaded enough with cash to "Makin' it Rain."
[QUOTE=Buck N Ham;1140703]Napa or Alexander Valley? I love'them both but if I had to pick it would be Napa.[/QUOTE]Silver Oak is Alexander Valley. May be a jewel in the rough.
[QUOTE=Hypo Luxa;1140719]Silver Oak is Alexander Valley. May be a jewel in the rough.[/QUOTE]
[url]Http://www.silveroak.com/wines/current_releases[/url]
I had the 2005 Napa on my birthday last month, followed up by the 2006 Paradigm.
D.
[QUOTE=Datyb; 1140731]
[url]Http://www.silveroak.com/wines/current_releases[/url]
I had the 2005 Napa on my birthday last month, followed up by the 2006 Paradigm.
D. [/QUOTE]Sorry, I meant to say "MY" Silver Oak is Alexander Valley, not that they are in general.
[QUOTE=Hypo Luxa;1140903]Sorry, I meant to say "MY" Silver Oak is Alexander Valley, not that they are in general.[/QUOTE]Napa's are pricey but both SO vineyards produce excellent wines. I'd guess tho that your 1985 Alexander Valley would go for $140-150 for a regular bottle and triple for a magnum so keep it in safe.
[QUOTE=Buck N Ham;1140948]Napa's are pricey but both SO vineyards produce excellent wines. I'd guess tho that your 1985 Alexander Valley would go for $140-150 for a regular bottle and triple for a magnum so keep it in safe.[/QUOTE]Thanks! Unfortunately I haven't stored it in optimal conditions, but I do think it's definitely still drinkable, but it's certainly not "collector" resale quality. Nothing extreme, but it's been in room temperature conditions for 23 years.
[QUOTE=Hypo Luxa;1140632]I have a 1985 Silver Oak Cabernet. Think it's still good? I've had it since '87![/QUOTE]As long as it was stored correctly, MMmmmm. In my past life, one of the wineries I use to sell for was Silver Oak. Was so spoiled, but love wine, well, who doesn't.
[QUOTE=Hypo Luxa;1140676]Well, you picked a winner with Silver Oak! I think one of the best overall reds in the entire US! It rivals french reds.[/QUOTE]Caymus, Heitz, can go on and on. Almost anything from the Rutherford Bench.
[QUOTE=Hypo Luxa;1141077]Thanks! Unfortunately I haven't stored it in optimal conditions, but I do think it's definitely still drinkable, but it's certainly not "collector" resale quality. Nothing extreme, but it's been in room temperature conditions for 23 years.[/QUOTE]If it's been at Hawaii room temperature for that long, it's probably not any good. My suggestion is we have an "oldies" get together at a kb and you bring it to share with all forum members who show up and give up their logon names. LOL
[QUOTE=Hypo Luxa;1141077]Thanks! Unfortunately I haven't stored it in optimal conditions, but I do think it's definitely still drinkable, but it's certainly not "collector" resale quality. Nothing extreme, but it's been in room temperature conditions for 23 years.[/QUOTE]A good cabernet sauvignon will easily last 20 years, but will likely be best after 10-15 yrs. Unless the cork dried out it should be OK. In your case I would drink it soon, but have a reserve bottle if you have company.
Cheers!
[QUOTE=Hypo Luxa;1141077]Thanks! Unfortunately I haven't stored it in optimal conditions, but I do think it's definitely still drinkable, but it's certainly not "collector" resale quality. Nothing extreme, but it's been in room temperature conditions for 23 years.[/QUOTE]Aww man, that might be some expensive vinegar.
[QUOTE=Kalani69;1141135]If it's been at Hawaii room temperature for that long, it's probably not any good. My suggestion is we have an "oldies" get together at a kb and you bring it to share with all forum members who show up and give up their logon names. LOL[/QUOTE]. Just no share with the KBGs unless dey buy us drinkies!
I'll bring a fresh bottle JIC. Costco got the Alexander Valley 2008 (?) for under $60. LOL!
Honolulu Liquor Commission employee arrested in bribery case.
By Star-Advertiser staff.
POSTED: 10:29 pm HST, Feb 16, 2011.
A Honolulu Liquor Commission employee was arrested today on suspicion of illegally selling a liquor card.
Police said about 3 pm the 39-year-old Wahiawa man sold a liquor card at Salt Lake Shopping Center to a person who had not taken a test to receive the card.
Officers arrested the man about an hour later at 3450 Salt Lake Blvd. On suspicion of two counts of felony bribery. A person commits bribery by accepting money to influence his judgment as a public servant.
[QUOTE=John Ross; 1141330]Honolulu Liquor Commission employee arrested in bribery case.
By Star-Advertiser staff.
POSTED: 10:29 pm HST, Feb 16, 2011.
A Honolulu Liquor Commission employee was arrested today on suspicion of illegally selling a liquor card.
Police said about 3 pm the 39-year-old Wahiawa man sold a liquor card at Salt Lake Shopping Center to a person who had not taken a test to receive the card.
Officers arrested the man about an hour later at 3450 Salt Lake Blvd. On suspicion of two counts of felony bribery. A person commits bribery by accepting money to influence his judgment as a public servant. [/QUOTE]Maybe he was thinking about going to a MT, seeing someone on BP, go backroom at a KB / VB. Go AMP and then finish off the night going Downtown. Then, go straight to the airport and catch a flight to Philippines, then a domestic flight to Thailand, then Vietnam, Japan and China. Fly back home and go back work.
So I went Vegas last month with my buddy, and I forgot to bring my prepaid phone. Sucked had to spend money at Walgreens to get another phone. My buddy just says to use google voice, so the number doesn't trace to you. I don't know, because doesn't Google voice still calls your own cell? What you guys think? Plus, hey didn't have 808 numbers when I tried signing up.
How many of you guys use a prepaid even?
[QUOTE=Pok Gai; 1142125]So I went Vegas last month with my buddy, and I forgot to bring my prepaid phone. Sucked had to spend money at Walgreens to get another phone. My buddy just says to use google voice, so the number doesn't trace to you. I don't know, because doesn't Google voice still calls your own cell? What you guys think? Plus, hey didn't have 808 numbers when I tried signing up.
How many of you guys use a prepaid even? [/QUOTE]I have been using Google Voice phone service for my discretionary calls for almost a year now. You are correct that service allows you to direct calls your cell phone but the caller will only see your GV number. If your cell phone is equipped with the Google Voice app, then you can place calls and have your GV number show up in the receiving party's caller I'd. If you are worried about what shows up on billing, so far none of the discretionary numbers called or received are reflected. Just the different numbers that services your Google calls.
Not sure when Google will be offering 808 numbers but right now I have two for two different gmail accounts in two different states It serves a purpose for me and I am pretty comfortable with the privacy of the service. Prepaid gives you 100% privacy but has a cost for it while Google Voice does essentially the same for free.
Anyways, just my two cents. Good luck!
Thanks buck and ham.
My phone has the app, but I still got to find a number I like. My prepaids not expensive, been using so long where it's only $10 / year now. Just the hassle of bringing that damn extra phone. If I travel with my SO, hard to pack that phone into luggage. Not to mention worry she'd find it if she went thru my things. Thought using the google app would be easier. I guess my only concern is that GV still dials your real cell. I worry about the legal part of it. I was taught early in my mongering years to just get a prepaid / toss-away. Tech has changed, maybe time for me to get out of the stone age.
[QUOTE=Pok Gai; 1142148]Thanks buck and ham.
My phone has the app, but I still got to find a number I like. My prepaids not expensive, been using so long where it's only $10 / year now. Just the hassle of bringing that damn extra phone. If I travel with my SO, hard to pack that phone into luggage. Not to mention worry she'd find it if she went thru my things. Thought using the google app would be easier. I guess my only concern is that GV still dials your real cell. I worry about the legal part of it. I was taught early in my mongering years to just get a prepaid / toss-away. Tech has changed, maybe time for me to get out of the stone age. [/QUOTE]YW Pok Gai!
I was an owner of many prepaid phones too. The logistical challenges you mentioned with phones are valid ones that many on the forum share. Not sure about the legal part you refer to but as I shared in another thread, Google doesn't easily submit to requests by local LE and technically its hard to trace without intervention.
To get Google's help would usually requires a court order from them to "open" their books and that in and of itself requires LE to go through a lot of hoops - which may not be worth it. (DISCLAIMER. I am not a Legal expert).
Buck
Thats what I was thinking. I let one of my prepaids expire, and the number was gone. So I had to get a new one. So one of my regular stops was giving me a hard time the other day. I didn't really think about it until I got there. Caller I'd. Duh! But before I was thinking, why am I getting the damn LE check on the phone. I've been here like 10x already.
What is the cheapest pre-paid phone to get? I had a Net 10 phone from Walmart, but that runs out after a few months and I think it was at least $25 to renew. That would add up over a year for me to keep it updated. It worked well for me since I used it for occasional mongering, but mostly for selling stuff on CL.
Is there anything better?
[QUOTE=Magnod; 1142718]What is the cheapest pre-paid phone to get? I had a Net 10 phone from Walmart, but that runs out after a few months and I think it was at least $25 to renew. That would add up over a year for me to keep it updated. It worked well for me since I used it for occasional mongering, but mostly for selling stuff on CL.
Is there anything better?[/QUOTE]I use net10 and always have extra minutes on it so have to buy new card. Thanks in advance for your feedback.
[QUOTE=Magnod; 1142718]What is the cheapest pre-paid phone to get? I had a Net 10 phone from Walmart, but that runs out after a few months and I think it was at least $25 to renew. That would add up over a year for me to keep it updated. It worked well for me since I used it for occasional mongering, but mostly for selling stuff on CL.
Is there anything better? [/QUOTE]I had Net10 before. If you want it cheaper and avoid the 2, 4 and 6 month renewals, get the T-mobile $100, 1.000 minute pay as you go plan. This is good for 1 whole year. The minutes may not be as much with only 1000 min for the whole year but, its definitely cheaper than Net10. Your good for the whole year until you use up the 1000 minutes. Plus, the smaller $10, $30 refill cards have an expiration of 90 days.
Went to a Filipina Hostess bar called Sunset Lounge in Waipahu (by Jack in the Box). Only one cute filipina girl there with fakies and washboard abs. All the old Filipino customers crowding around her like a flies on dookie since she was the only hot one there. Mama was looked like a Filipino-shrek, scared the living crap out of us. All domestic beers are $2. 50 all night (what bar does the cents thing?). Overall the bar sucks, not worth it. Especially with all the chronics hanging around outside. I think all the filipina bar girls were from Best Friends by Westgate.
[QUOTE=Uki Eater;1142806]I had Net10 before. If you want it cheaper and avoid the 2, 4 and 6 month renewals, get the T-mobile $100, 1.000 minute pay as you go plan. This is good for 1 whole year. The minutes may not be as much with only 1000 min for the whole year but, its definitely cheaper than Net10. Your good for the whole year until you use up the 1000 minutes. Plus, the smaller $10, $30 refill cards have an expiration of 90 days.[/QUOTE]Thanks.
That Net 10 one was good until you had to renew things. From your description it doesn't sound like the T-mobile minutes carry over to the next year. So you'd have to renew every year, correct?
Too bad they don't have something that you just pay once and it last however long your minutes last.
[QUOTE=Magnod; 1142824]Thanks.
That Net 10 one was good until you had to renew things. From your description it doesn't sound like the T-mobile minutes carry over to the next year. So you'd have to renew every year, correct?
Too bad they don't have something that you just pay once and it last however long your minutes last. [/QUOTE]I think it does carry over the unused minutes like how Net10 does. But, not sue how much you use the phone as 1000 minutes can he used up easily in a year. But looking at the FAQ, it sounds like the unused min get carried over when you renew it.
[url]http://www.t-mobile.com/templates/faq.aspx?PAsset=Pre_Pop_FAQ#minutesleft[/url]