Word For The Day 9/05/02

9/05/02 | me

[Bella_Bru]

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “word for the day”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....

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invidious\In*vid"i*ous\, a:
In*vid\"i*ous*ly, adv. -- In*vid\"i*ous*ness, n.
1. Worthy of envy; desirable; enviable.
Agamemnon found it an invidious affair to give the preference to any one of the Grecian heroes. --Broome.

Etymology: From Latin invidisus, envious, hostile, from invidia, envy.

Good Morning Class. Welcome to School!

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

What is a bloody Caesar and beer?

[Argh]

Beer is beer. Ben Franklin: "Beer is proof that God exists and loves us." You know the stuff. A Bloody Caesar is Clamato Juice with vodka. Mott's Clamato makes a premixed Bloody Caesar up here in Canada (clamato juice with odds and ends including a little bit of thoroughly mushed anchony) to which I add about 3/4 oz. of vodka plus a freshly squeezed lemon, yum!!

[Argh]

P.S. I invented a drink of half clamato juice and half beer which I called a Bloody Doug. Just one is really delicious! But I later found one restaurant in Montreal that had already dreamed it up.

[Argh]

Actually, a good Bloody Caesar has Clamato Juice, vodka, celery salt, tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce and lemon (or lime). I make great ones. You're welcome.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Oh - I thought you were drinking it "mixed" with beer........'cause I LOVE spicy bloody mary mix with beer...........

Your recipe sounds good though!

[NeoCaveman]

Dang buddy, you sound like my friend Jack...he got hosed in a similar situation...

[Argh]

Clamato Juice with beer, my "invention", is lovely. But only one or two at a time.

[Argh]

Well, actually, I didn't deserve that money, but it was a little disappointing at the time.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Your invention? lol........

There is this amazing BBQ joint in Texas where they bring your beer and tomato juice in a frosted glass.........they call it a "Frosty Red".............

I can still "taste" those drinks..........

[Argh]

HAH! Beer and tomato juice is called a "Calgary Redeye"! It's very good.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Oh Great! I love that name.......thanks! When I order a "Red Draw" or even say, beer and tomato juice, I get the strangest looks here on the East Coast! lol

[Robert A Cook PE]

It must be a girl thing.

Got the a bag of cheapo generico Kroger TP the other day ....

Both the 17-year old and SWMBO practically revolted when they used it ....( though I had felt no problem) and demanded I either exchange it or burn it as hazardous waste.

And the Kroger manager, the checkout clerk, and the two ladies in line behind all agreed that they were right.... That I had no choice but to get a "softer roll" ....

Pronto.

So I brought some flowers back too.

[Argh]

Tell 'em you want a Calgary Redeye. I guess I'd better start figuring out dinner, see you later sweetie.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

You are smarter than you look............. lol

[christine]

for me, only charmin ultra will do.

SWMBO??

[christine]

you're so good to me *

[NeoCaveman]

We might just be related cuz, I've had realtives that came here through the North border (Germans and Irish) ...but then again no fabulously wealthy Shaker Heights types. My dad's family was known for building fotrunes then pissing them away within one generation....Oh well.

[NeoCaveman]

SWMBO??

She Who Must Bring......O

Not sure about the O....(the first O I thought of...didn't need to be asked for ;-)

[christine]

we have great minds that think alike, dubs. :)

[Robert A Cook PE]

Hmmmmmn.

(Ponders the question.....)

Do I publically embarress the young lady by explaining the initials ..... Or send a private freemail so nobody knows I told her?

(Calls for a show of hands from couple of the croquettes....)