Friday Night Wine Buzz. Ask me anything.

[Aristus]

Interesting day in clinic. I worked in our mainstream clinic today in place of my supervising physician, who is on vacation.

Busier than the homeless clinic right now.

I visited with two transgender patients today. That's a pretty rare occurrence. One was female transitioning to male. He seemed relieved to be able to visit with a sympathetic provider. I referred him at his request to transgender counseling, which seems to be a requirement for anyone considering gender re-assignment surgery.

Interesting day. It was good to practice medicine again, instead of sitting around twiddling my thumbs.

Hello to all my Lounge friends.

I love you all...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Wow, good for you, my dear Aristus!

You are to be commended for your sensitive interaction with the transgender patient. Not everyone could do that.

And I am very glad to see that you've changed your sigline back to what it was when I first joined, back in 2005! It made a huge impression on me at the time...

What decided you to change it?

And........nice to see you tonight!

[Aristus]

5. Hi, CalPeg!

I guess I changed it right after the election results. Pretty much says it all right there. I was in such a deep, depressed daze, I could barely function. It reminded me of sElection 2000, all over again. Time to revisit the things that gave me comfort at that time...

[beveeheart]

2. What kind of wine?

Have had to take pain meds and miss my nightly glass of wine.

[Aristus]

6. I forgot the name, but it's an Argentine Malbec, which I have a deep appreciation for.

[Sculpin Beauregard]

3. What kind of music

goes with Cheeto's pResidency?

[Aristus]

7. Preferably, something in the punk genre, where the singer sings with a thick Cockney accent.

And everyone smashes their guitars at the end of the set.

[Sculpin Beauregard]

14. Anarkeee in the USA!! 🎶

[Aristus]

16. You're dang right!

(How did you type those musical notes into your subject line?)

[Raster]

4. Can't wait until 22:00 PT...

...and then I'll get my wine buzz on... 2014 Kendall Jackson Pinot... and a bit o' medicinal herbage (O-pen vape).

[Aristus]

8. Sounds like something to look forward to...

[hibbing]

9. You ever drink scotch?

I gave up beer and don't drink very much but have been splurging on single malts. Still trying to get a grasp of what I like and don't. I have had some of the bigger brands, some were in my sweet spot, some were totally not. So, since the stuff is a bit pricey I drank the stuff I didn't like that much first.


Any single malt fans out there on this thread? I'm open to suggestions but don't want to spend 250 plus on a bottle.

Peace

[Aristus]

11. All the time.

I have a few more shots left in my bottle of Laphroiag downstairs. Next up: a bottle of Lagavulin, the best single malt I've ever had in my life. So peaty, it smells like a campfire when you crack the seal. So smooth, it goes down like oil. Wonderful stuff!

[hibbing]

13. I need more than that

I need more details please, each brand seems to have 10 different ones at least. Years Old? I have enjoyed all the Glenffidich (sp) I have tried, but didn't really care for the Glennlivets. Had some McCalllan tongih, which I did like. I have Laphroiag on my list to get, what one do you recommend? What Lagafulin?

Sorry, don't mean to hog the thread.

Peace

[Aristus]

18. Lagavulin is a single malt from Islay,

one of the outer islands offshore from the Scottish mainland.

I owe my affinity for it to my brother, who travels to Scotland every couple of years, looking for good single malts, popular or obscure. He comes back with veritable treasures to share with his family.

I admit, before his guidance, I drank blends...

I know better now...

[furtheradu]

10. O, Aristus! We love You for who YOU are..

& ALL You do. Thank YOU!

O! I got a question!
What's Your username story?
Happy Friday Night!

[Aristus]

12. Oh, very nice...

Aristus is just a Latinized version of Aristocles, which was Plato's real name. I'm a fan, but I'm not comparing myself to Plato in any way...

I thought I made up the name, but it turns out, there are several Catholic saints named Aristus. Interesting...

[Sculpin Beauregard]

15. Democrats are better lovers: Y/N show your work

😂😂😂

[Aristus]

17. Y!

To say more would be bragging...

[Sculpin Beauregard]

19. 😀

[Aristus]

20. Welcome to DU, by the way...

[Sculpin Beauregard]

21. Cheeto: dementia or personality disorder?

(Some folks might say 'both', but if you had to pick one...)

[Aristus]

22. Personality disorder.

The DSMV-5 lists him as: Asshole.

[Sculpin Beauregard]

23. yep, agreed!

[Aristus]

24. I envy you.

Having a PM like Justin Trudeau.

I'm a guy, so the whole good-looking thing matters a little less; but as a pretty far-left liberal, I really regret that we can't have someone like him in charge right now...

[Sculpin Beauregard]

25. One more before bedtime -

is beer responsible for civilization?

[Aristus]

26. Yes.

And it's proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy...

[hibbing]

27. if it is a PBR tall boy...yes j/k

[Sculpin Beauregard]

28. I have found my people!

Nite all!😊

[Aristus]

29. Good night...

[TexasTowelie]

30. I don't know if I made it in time,

but should I have grapefruit juice or passion fruit juice with my vodka tonight?

[Aristus]

31. Grapefruit juice.

Unless you're taking a statin medication...