[at-l] A Spirited, Smoky Whine

[dfaddleton@mindspring.com (David)]

Jan, I'm glad you've pulled up a log and sat down around this campfire.

> New kid, been lurking the last two months, coming out from under my rock
> to comment:

[Snippage]

> Not to take anything from Mags, who is clearly a brick - but -
> complaining about one's trek can be an ART FORM!
>
> A wry wine is uplifting in skillful hands - makes everyone else feel
> superior. Delete the pedantic - I shall drink no whine before its
> time...
>
> Yours in conscious whining,

Despite the protests in recent weeks, I'm certain many among us do indeed
enjoy a fine whine now and then, so I'm glad you brought some. Properly
Toasted Schmaschmelleauxs and whine make a fine desert, particularly with
the "stouter" or "fortified" varieties of whine . . . I took some on my HATT
hike last year

Ibn Sina, the famous Afgani philosopher-physician-lawyer of some few
centuries ago recommened the tart, sweet, Persian variety, aka Shiraz
(pronounced "Shee'-raz) for both creativity and rest (!) whilst 21st century
physicians now recommend a good whine a day to keep the heart doctor away.

I think the subject of the recent protests concerned the bitter, acidic
whines, however. We didn't have anyone to smell the corque or sip a bit
before imbibing, I guess.