Absinthe

[Circling over Shannon]

Also, I imagine that most people would be fair annoyed if they ordered absinthe and only received "absi."

you know what i meant.

[Omar The Tentmaker]

a bastard frined of mine(if i should call him friend) is trying to discourage me from ordering aaying something about blood poisioning... only things heard about that is from mideval times where twas bootleged

[Palinka (RIP)]

...only things heard about that is from mideval times where twas bootleged

Since absinthe wasn't produced before 1792, I think that both you and your friend may be getting a wee bit confused.
In any case it is extremely unlikely that anything with the alcohol content of absinthe could carry enough bacteria to cause septicaemia.

For more information read the article in our own much beloved MDM: http://moderndrunkardmagazine.com/issue ... sinthe.htm

And if you still thirst for knowledge (booze is a given) you could purchase Mr Conrad's book or any of the books listed in his bibliography: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... 1?v=glance
(or just ask your local library to get a copy).

[Enabler]

II really want to try absinthe but have not really been able to afford it. I looked it up on the internet and found a whole bunch of site that sell it for really cheap or sell abssinthe kits in the US. Most of these also sell mushroom kits and things of that sort. I'm more than a bit leary of trying this, has anyone ever tried these kits or know anything about them.

i did the mushroom thing wheni was nineteen. hard as hell. you would thing a fungus that grows naturally in cow dung it would be a bit more robust. very easy to screw up. just order your absinthe. only undrunk people have the motivation to make their own shit properly.

Just to stay off topic, I found that growing shrooms was easy. Google 'PF Tek'. That is the way to do it. I'm a legitimate business man now though, nothing but martinis and scotch. And a little salvia on the side. And the beer. And home-brew. And the merlot. Just payed the bills and I'm poor again, I need some absinthe. What?

[Barca]

...only things heard about that is from mideval times where twas bootleged

Since absinthe wasn't produced before 1792, I think that both you and your friend may be getting a wee bit confused.
In any case it is extremely unlikely that anything with the alcohol content of absinthe could carry enough bacteria to cause septicaemia.

For more information read the article in our own much beloved MDM: http://moderndrunkardmagazine.com/issue ... sinthe.htm

And if you still thirst for knowledge (booze is a given) you could purchase Mr Conrad's book or any of the books listed in his bibliography: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... 1?v=glance
(or just ask your local library to get a copy).

It's very true, the vast majority of the negative side effects attributed to absinthe are lies started by the temperance community and the French wine industry around the time of American prohibition. Absinthe, as a rule, is no more dangerous than any other type of alcohol.

[Henry Chinaski]

Like DrunkenJackFlask I too was inspired by an ad in Modern Drunkard for the La Boheme/Absinthe Original version. I've ordered from them three times now without a hitch. It arrives in about a week from the Czech Republic and each bottle earned me an excellent (albeit strange) drunk. I've got some of my drinking buddies hooked and we have an absinthe night out at least once a month. Nothing quite like it. Anyhoo, they have a banner up in MDM's link section.

Hank
“When you drank the world was still out there, but for the moment it didn’t have you by the throat.”--Bukowski

[Drunk Injun]

..........how did you all get in my room......?


I picked up a bottle of Absinth in Prauge in 2000. I dont remember what brand it was or how much it was......or falling down a flight of stairs. Im not really up on its legality here abroad, but I was able to purchase it in Prauge and Sweden. I usualy undrunk up with a sixer of Checkvar.

[Omar The Tentmaker]

...only things heard about that is from mideval times where twas bootleged

Since absinthe wasn't produced before 1792, I think that both you and your friend may be getting a wee bit confused.
In any case it is extremely unlikely that anything with the alcohol content of absinthe could carry enough bacteria to cause septicaemia.

For more information read the article in our own much beloved MDM: http://moderndrunkardmagazine.com/issue ... sinthe.htm

And if you still thirst for knowledge (booze is a given) you could purchase Mr Conrad's book or any of the books listed in his bibliography: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... 1?v=glance
(or just ask your local library to get a copy).

mideval hah, i meant older european times round when they started banning it.

[Circling over Shannon]

II really want to try absinthe but have not really been able to afford it. I looked it up on the internet and found a whole bunch of site that sell it for really cheap or sell abssinthe kits in the US. Most of these also sell mushroom kits and things of that sort. I'm more than a bit leary of trying this, has anyone ever tried these kits or know anything about them.

i did the mushroom thing wheni was nineteen. hard as hell. you would thing a fungus that grows naturally in cow dung it would be a bit more robust. very easy to screw up. just order your absinthe. only undrunk people have the motivation to make their own shit properly.

Just to stay off topic, I found that growing shrooms was easy. Google 'PF Tek'. That is the way to do it. I'm a legitimate business man now though, nothing but martinis and scotch. And a little salvia on the side. And the beer. And home-brew. And the merlot. Just payed the bills and I'm poor again, I need some absinthe. What?

I have two very large beautiful Salvias but thus far have not used them for recreational purposes. I've heard it's great---but I'm not sure if I have the heart to start "harvesting" yet

[DrunkenJackFlask]

...I too was inspired by an ad in Modern Drunkard for the La Boheme/Absinthe Original version. I've ordered from them three times now without a hitch...

Yeah! I have someone with the same experience to talk with! I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my order, while a little concerned that I haven't gotten the "email confirmation" they promised.

Thanks, Hank. Good to know you're out there. BTW, you're quote has been a favorite of mine. It resonates.

[Enabler]

I have two very large beautiful Salvias but thus far have not used them for recreational purposes. I've heard it's great---but I'm not sure if I have the heart to start "harvesting" yet

They must be more healthy than mine. Mine are droping leaves all the time. It is certainly interesting, but then there are other boards for such things.l

[deadpuppiesandwhores]

so far tongiht i have learned.. . me ass really stinks. i think i needs to warsh it.

[Drunkard-X]

so far tongiht i have learned.. . me ass really stinks. i think i needs to warsh it.

Lol. I must say I dig the Absinthe. Good stuff. Didn't really learn anything, but music sounded a hell of a lot crisper. Like a heightened awareness. Drink one for me Dpaw. :)

[deadpuppiesandwhores]

and apparently it makes me type with an irish accent, eh boy? i just tried to call winbox but she hung up on me before she evn answered. i think this means the wedding may be off folks. never fear though, they always come back to me.

[WastelessPointOfTime]

and apparently it makes me type with an irish accent, eh boy? i just tried to call winbox but she hung up on me before she evn answered. i think this means the wedding may be off folks. never fear though, they always come back to me.

She just feared the cordful phone.