Off Topic The Christmas Thread

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dennisboothstash said:
Forgot to answer the drink question.
Plenty I think is the answer!
We tend to have drink in all the time anyway, because as well as liking a drink I also have some self control, so I’m not someone who needs to finish off what’s there…and couldn’t anyway!
So it’s more about having what people who might be here, or visit, like.
We’ll have whatever beer we always have in. Mostly Heineken, but some Peroni, then some bottled ales too, probably Hobgoblin or similar.
Also plenty of non alcoholic beer for someone who doesn’t drink or is driving.
My taste depended on mood, but usually a single malt. Currently on a bottle of Filey Bay which is really nice, but have several other from Scotland and one from Japan. Also enjoy a Havana Club 7 or other rum with a cigar.
Also like a cocktail though. So got some Bulliet Bourbon for Old Fashioneds, Whitley Vodka for Martinis and Tanquerey / Plymouth for Corpse Reviver No2s.
Courvoisier & lemonade for Mrs Tash, but we’ll definitely have Moscow Mules, Disaronno and Cranberry juice, and Salted Caramel Espresso Martinis on the go too.
Champagne for Xmas breakfast will be whatever is on offer really. Think we already have some Moët and a bottle of Taitinger in.
Haven’t made sloe gin this year as have loads left from last year (see I said I have self control!) and they seemed late this year too.
Have lots of bottles of mulled wine from Germany too which I’ll palm off on anyone passing because I don’t like it!
Red wine - Aus Shiraz & Côtes du Rhône
White wine - Coolwater Bay Sauvignon Blanc.
Loads of other random drinks too.
You’d be hard pressed to catch me out unless you want something very unusual.

Stock check complete!

I’ll raise a glass to you lot of course.

Happy Christmas
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WOW,that's a well stocked bar!!

No white Rioja though so I'll pass this year...

P.S,I've never heard of Filey Bay Malt Whisky? Marks out of 10?
 
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dennisboothstash said:
Forgot to answer the drink question.
Plenty I think is the answer!
We tend to have drink in all the time anyway, because as well as liking a drink I also have some self control, so I’m not someone who needs to finish off what’s there…and couldn’t anyway!
So it’s more about having what people who might be here, or visit, like.


Happy Christmas
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Hmm, now which drink is appropriate for which poster?
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Xmas here in Vietnam is largely a non-event, though there are quite a few Catholics here, so it is celebrated. Xmas day is a working day though, so it's a case of making the most of it.

Nevertheless, I have already got up 2 Xmas trees well adorned with flashing lights, which is attracting quite a few passers buy with kids having a look. Have a BBQ chicken ordered for Xmas day, so will do roast spuds, broccoli, pity no sprouts, I love sprouts, are will make a curry sauce as no gravy, unfortunately.

However, I have booked a hotel on the coast for over New Year for 5 nights, $110 for the 5 nights including breakfast, so what's not to like?
 
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John Ex Aberdeen now E.R. said:
Xmas here in Vietnam is largely a non-event, though there are quite a few Catholics here, so it is celebrated. Xmas day is a working day though, so it's a case of making the most of it.

Nevertheless, I have already got up 2 Xmas trees well adorned with flashing lights, which is attracting quite a few passers buy with kids having a look. Have a BBQ chicken ordered for Xmas day, so will do roast spuds, broccoli, pity no sprouts, I love sprouts, are will make a curry sauce as no gravy, unfortunately.

However, I have booked a hotel on the coast for over New Year for 5 nights, $110 for the 5 nights including breakfast, so what's not to like?
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Curry sauce.



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Ric Glasgow said:
WOW,that's a well stocked bar!!

No white Rioja though so I'll pass this year...

P.S,I've never heard of Filey Bay Malt Whisky? Marks out of 10?
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I like Filey whisky.
Slightly unusual taste at first, almost aniseedy but only a slight hint somewhere in the background. Not smoky, a bit of fruit in the flavour
It was a gift but I’ll buy it again for sure.

Like others I don’t think marks out of ten work for whisky. You either like it or you don’t and that even depends on lots of other factors. Sometimes I'm in the mood for a really smoky one like Lagavulin but sometimes fancy something sweeter.
 
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Dear God, people actually put curry sauce on their Christmas Dinner?

Turkey, I like a big leg. Sprouts are a must have, otherwise, there's no point at all.

Brocoli, carrots and asparagus.

Roasties, mash, and although not traditional, YORKSHIRES.

Real Gravy and me not doing the pots, as if that's ever going to happen :emoticon-0106-cryin

Merry Christmas to all <cracker>
 
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Kempton said:
Dear God, people actually put curry sauce on their Christmas Dinner?

Turkey, I like a big leg. Sprouts are a must have, otherwise, there's no point at all.

Brocoli, carrots and asparagus.

Roasties, mash, and although not traditional, YORKSHIRES.

Real Gravy and me not doing the pots, as if that's ever going to happen :emoticon-0106-cryin

Merry Christmas to all <cracker>
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What about stuffing
 
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