Posted on 06/12/2005 7:02:22 AM PDT by pissant
Some of our most cherished memories in life revolve around sharing a drink with loved ones and friends. A fine bottle of Cabernet with your spouse on your anniversary. A 12 year old scotch with your father. Shots of tequila with the girl you've been after for months. Etc, Etc.
There are certainly people in our history and living today, that I would give my left nu.., er little toe, to share a beer and a long-winded conversation with. The following is off the top of my head, and hundreds more could be included:
LIVING:
3. Bob Dylan - my all time favorite enigmatic musician
2. Donald Rumsfeld - A real man amongst girly men
1. Mark Steyn - perhaps the most insightful, wittiest man on the planet
DEAD
3. Ernest Hemmingway - one of the few writers of fiction I love.
2. Ronald Reagan - The hero of our times
1. Ben Franklin - My alltime favorite historical figure.
I got stuck reading his stories for 3 days....first night I read for about 4 hours....my sides were aching.
,,, it wouldn't surpise me. He's a musician and writer. Have you heard his song "Get your biscuits in the oven and your butt into bed"? Plenty of feMANists have heard it and Kinky gained some limelight over that.
And BTW, what do Kiwis know about good beer?!
,,, umm... that's it's not too easy to find in the US.
Clive James? Pissant, you really are going without, ain't ya? Clive is an engaging commentator who I could listen to non-stop. Do a search on him on Google. He's something else. He's Australian but he's been based in the UK for many years.
,,, I'm flattered - back at ya Amigo!
I'm honored to be on your list!
Billy Sunday.
Hank Williams would be a classic. The boy could drink!
Carrie Nation.
Sam Adams! How did it take 400 posts before someone figured that one out! Kudos!
Are you joking or serious?
Another great post Najida. BTW, I saw belly dancers this past weekend performing at a local street fair. I thought of you! :)
I love it!
dreamin' again?
Tucker Max, LOL!
BTW, just wear a tight sweater, and your tab will be picked up!
You mean THE Adam? Before or after the fall?
TJ would answer an emphatic YES!
Just to clarify, Kinky is running fo governor.
The US has more good beers in Washington State than all of NZ and Aus combined! Next time you're here, I'll take you out and prove it!
Regarding Clive: you know us yanks, don't pay much attention to the rest of the world! ;o)
I'm seriously joking.
She's the gal in the temperance movement, correct? She has my eternal disdain! ;o)
Nightmares?
I'll give you nightmares alright!
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