Goodbye old friend

**Graham** · 12th September 05, 08:16 AM

yes, tonight while listening to some beautiful celtic music (Loreena McKennitt) I bade farewell to the last drop of my first bottle of Ardbeg Whisky.

We first met at Heathrow duty free, the replacement cost is more than my marriage is worth here in Australia.

So unless a real special deal comes about, an unexpected meeting mayhaps, I must say farewell to Ardbeg, (sponsors of Clann an Drumma).

The good news is that I have an unopened bottle of Bowmores sitting there ready to greet me.

I know, you don't have to say it, I live a sad and lonely life (not) :-D:-D

**Freelander Sporrano** · 12th September 05, 08:28 AM

Here's what to do Graham go to the shops and part with your cash and buy another bottle :rolleyes:
And then drink moderatly until empty.......Repeat .....as mant times as you like.

I'd be sorry too and as my Dad would have said 10years old *sigh* only the good die young

**Graham** · 12th September 05, 08:32 AM

thanks David for the consolation and advice. Mr Ardbeg did last for over 5 weeks, which is a record.

I'll take your words under advisement, I feel better already

**Freelander Sporrano** · 12th September 05, 08:38 AM

IMHO the 10 is better than the 17 YO but not as good as the Very young.
You should take this advice twice a day with a touch of spring water.... ;)

**Dreadbelly** · 12th September 05, 08:38 AM

Speaking of drinking, I have been "officially" dry, sober, since Feb 1 of this year after falling off the wagon. It's been a little rough.

I need to say a long good bye to these old friends and then somehow just forget about them.

**GMan** · 12th September 05, 10:52 AM

Graham,
I feel your pain.

Dread,
Way to go my friend!

**Riverkilt** · 12th September 05, 11:09 AM

Hey Dread,

Was good Skye whisky that introduced me to Bill and Bob. Been friends with them for over 15 years now. Saved my besotted life.

Kilting Sober too,

Ron

**Graham** · 13th September 05, 06:49 AM

Well, obviously, this post was a light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek tribute to the appreciation of good whisky.

If you have had a problem with alcoholism and have given up the drink, then I congratulate you.
Nothing should be allowed to dominate the mind and body (except kilts).

For the record, I get a bit merry from time to time, but never allow myself to get drunk, that would be offensive to my Lord.

God gave wine to Israel to make the heart merry, but warns the drunkard!

**Dreadbelly** · 13th September 05, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by Graham

Well, obviously, this post was a light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek tribute to the appreciation of good whisky.

If you have had a problem with alcoholism and have given up the drink, then I congratulate you.
Nothing should be allowed to dominate the mind and body (except kilts).

For the record, I get a bit merry from time to time, but never allow myself to get drunk, that would be offensive to my Lord.

God gave wine to Israel to make the heart merry, but warns the drunkard!

And I think the people that can do that should. There is enough ill will and bad feeling in this world. A merry heart tis a good thing. To be of good cheer... A cheerful heart is good medicine.

Booze causes sorrow for me, but in it's place I have found coffee, sweet nectre of life, and the cheer bringer for my heart.

**Riverkilt** · 13th September 05, 08:24 AM

Ah yes brother Graham,

Your most wonderful story brought a warm glow of euphoric recall to my heart. I've no interest in changing other's drinking habits, particularly those who are able to enjoy without problems.

Should a man or lady feel they do have a problem would be happy to show them the option that saved this overindulger from oblivion.

And I do truely believe that the Creator showed our ancestors the way to make whisky to keep the Scots and the Irish from ruling the World.

Ron