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Welcome to G's
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Opening Specials:

Nummer 10

Kahlua
Raspberry Vodka
Schweppes Russian Water

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Haschi Baschi

Gin
Campari
Schweppes Russian Water
(I got a deal on the tonic water)

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Grolsch Blonde Lager (bottle)

Amstel Light (on tap)

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Amarone Italian Red

Pinot Gris (Italian house white)

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Featured incense:

Gonesh #8


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Candles for the ladies

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Featured music:

Chick Corea's Return To Forever
with Flora Purim and Airto


Warren Zevon (various)

Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown

Johnnie Johnson on piano ("Tanqueray")

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Live after-hours:
The X-Pensive Winos (with guests)*

*allegedly

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Hours:

Late

Payment:

Gold or Comp

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Established:

March 31, 2011








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The following comments are for "G's *Liquid Offerings*"
by Bobby7L

This is a Thread, not a Blog
This was submitted as a Thread. It is intended as a place for members to interact..stop in for a libation..a place to relax after a tough day at the office..a place to meet an old friend or a new one..

visitor-friendly..



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

I'll come back
I don't wanna be the first one there when a place just opens...but then again...I need to continue listening to Warren Zevon as I have not yet acquired the taste, so...

Also, while I'm here, I have a coupla bottles of Mondeuse de Savoie. Where I come from, we bring our own wine. Here, you take this bottle for the house. Maybe somebody will walk in who's never had it and wants to try.

OMG! I just had an idea for a poem! Maybe a sestina, even!

Gimme a dark corner and a minimum of three napkins. Oh, and a pen!

Lucie

( Posted by: windchime [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Lucie!
I've got your table set. Here's your VIP pass. Code inspectors are looking around at the moment. We should be up and flying shortly.

S. Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water is now available.

Grazie, for the bottle of wine. You are most kind. Here's your requested pen.


( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

any sangria?
I could make it myself if I'm not 'banned' from the 'bar'. heh heh .. Love sangria on hot days when it's time to kick back ..

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Penelope's here!
Of course, made fresh..Here's your VIP pass. Lucie was just here. She may have stepped out.

Would you care for a complimentary plate of fresh cheese, with sliced Anjou pear and Braun apple?

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Lucie and Penelope
You both have VIP- All-Access Passes. If the bartender (me) is not in, feel free to make yourself comfortable..and have something refreshing to drink.

Please excuse me, the fresh Italian Biscotti delivery just arrived. There will be Almond, Lemon and Anise available today, compliments of the house..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

dipping biscotti!
The almond just tastes so yummy dipped in sangria .. Salut! Slaite! ... um ..

Did you hear the one about that fellow who couldn't find his elbow?

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

G's Hideaway
Love the candles G! I think i'll join Pen and enjoy some sangria (although the "nummer 10" sounds interesting)...and chilled strawberries. thanks for the invite!

( Posted by: cmsmuse [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

easily muddled
Slainte! I'm already slurring my words and thinking up bad jokes ...

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Ladies..
Tina,
Welcome to G's..The scented candles are handcrafted by a local artist.

Stick around. I'm creating a new drink. You'll love it.

It's early. Pace yourselves..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

French Creamsicle
Tina,
Here's your all-access VIP pass.

I've got a treat for the ladies. I just created this one.

French Creamsicle

Combine in blender:
Grey Goose L'orange flavored vodka
Orange Sherbet
French Vanilla Ice Cream*
Crushed ice

Blend and serve..

*For less calories, substitute vanilla frozen yogurt

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

A writer walks into a bar...
...and says, ''Rats! Here I stand without a punch line! Blasted writer's block!''

I'll have a Robitussin toddy, please, as I seem to have picked up some form of upper respiratory crud that's going around. Lacking that, I'd happily settle for something strong enough that I'll no longer care! **COUGH COUGH!!**

Nice place! Do I come here often?

( Posted by: LinnieRed [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

under a dim light
Hello, there... I see Kahlua...can I trouble you for a White-Russian? Feeling the vibe, here- may I smoke?

( Posted by: pablowilliams [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Abel!
Welcome to G's. White Russian, with Vanilla Stoli..compliments of the house.

Smoking..yes, virtually...and yes, the lighting is always low at G's.

Join the ladies. They've started without you.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Creamsicles!
I LOVE Creamsicles! i'll take mine made with frozen yogurt..

( Posted by: cmsmuse [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

You got it..
Tina,
We aim to please.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Linnie!
Welcome to G's. You must have come in while I was checking something in the office.

This is a poetico establishment.

Join the ladies. Just look for the candles.

S. Pellegrino with fresh lemon, should soothe the throat..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

on their way
I've invited a few friends via Cell- hope you don't mind, my good man. Swagger of the poetic sort, soon to arrive.

Please, I'll have another...

( Posted by: pablowilliams [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Vibe Poetico
Abel,
Cool. Got a mic good to go. PA is on.

Perhaps, Ken will bring his guitar later.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Sestina's done!
Okay, napkins all written on now, wine finished, and I really have a real sestina which is going into vorpal and the final sestet references this new place!
Great place for creativity, Bobby, the vibe is magic!

Lucie

( Posted by: windchime [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

limerick from bar stool 2
There's a fish monger who goes by Fred.
He posts chewed gum on his bedstead.
Because bubbles are mood kills
purple Thrills give him chills
for each gummed drop is a recollected hotbed.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

More napkins..
Lucie,
I was just talking about your upcoming sestina with a mutual friend.

I'm glad you like the place.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Virtual Innovative Poetico
VIP

Penelope,
It would appear the spirit(s) of the place are at work..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

poetico portico
a terrasse (fr spelling) for warm nights out back of your place, eh? There's nothing like a night sky for poetry.

I remember one August night a few years ago: Pen and I were returning from somewhere and there was a low-slung full moon and I remember saying to Pen "there's a poem in that".

So anyway...with lampadaires, and bistro tables...if I use my VIP pass, can I stay until daybreak?

Lucie

( Posted by: windchime [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

two already!
Posted a triolet over at Bob's to advertise your opening too!

How on earth did Lucie write a sestina so quickly!? Wow!

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Spot on
Compliments on the men's room- lit nicely; aromatics, stimulating; Chic coming through nicely over the speaker system.

The ambience of the place is far reaching.

My friends have arrived...

( Posted by: pablowilliams [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

a gazebo
is available, as well, for expression..

Cafe seating..We've got it. Would you like a view of the Koi pond?..The Nymphaea "Colossea" are blooming.

Thanks Penelope..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

of writing at G's
The muses are heard, here- just shy of buzzing...I'm liking it.

( Posted by: pablowilliams [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Vanilla Stoli
..makes the Russians

grazie

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

won't hug the china bowl
been there ... done that .. and it wasn't pretty

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

One more for the road!
Hey Bobby...congrats on your new establishment...is there an age limit...will I be carded?

I've been known to sling back a few whiskey sours in my time...but father time and a bunch of pills has me quaffing a nice merlot these days...but I'd love to try the creamcicles with frozen vanilla yogurt if you please.

By the way...I'm a lousy tipper I'm afraid!!

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

fresh spanakopita
..compliments of the Greek deli down the boulevard.




( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Bea!
Tante grazie. Welcome to G's. Your money is no good here.

A figure-friendly French Creamsicle..join the ladies by the pond. I'll bring it out to you.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Cheers
Where everybody knows your name! Fun piece!

( Posted by: jonpenny [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Brought the guitar
Okay I'm in! Sozzel the Jongleur and lets line up shots for Bobby behind the bar - Wild Turkey and Peppermint Snapps. On many occasions as a young minstrel this drink disappeared the last set for me - I was told often my best. To bad I wasn't there to hear it! ;)

( Posted by: jonpenny [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Ken!
Thanks. Welcome to G's.

Here's your all-access VIP pass. Did you bring your guitar?

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

The Lit Ladies..
..have moved outside to the deck overlooking the Koi pond.

Ken,
I've got the PA and mic set to go in the gazebo by the deck.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

can I bring my rod & reel?
We could have a fish fry? Yes? No?

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Lit Liquidology
Penelope! No eating the Koi! You can stroll down to the water (just a block away), and cast off the pier.

Here, have a Pellegrino, with a lemon wedge.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

invitation accepted
Thanks for the invite to your soiree! Who will take the mic and recite a poem, tell a joke or sing???

( Posted by: sandra [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Flying visit...
Thank you for the deliciously tempting invite to enjoy the party... I would love nothing more :)

However, I would be poor company, likely dropping my head into some concotion and salting it with tears of sadness and frustration.

I wanted to come back to Lit when I saw the beautiful familiar names/faces that have inspired me since 2004 - but sadly my mother has cancer and we are in month 9 after being told she had only 6 months... tough and very demanding times. (strangely... much as it was in 2004 when my father too had cancer and it was Lit that was my sanity, my haven and my solace).

Not beaten, not giving up and not without hope - but entirely without time :( Italy beckons for a final shot at treatment (within the next crucial 2 weeks) that I have some faith in... when we return, I will visit Lit again and hope to find the bar still open, a stunning cocktail at the ready and a handsome waiter to serve me.

Till then I bid you farewell and cheers, I will toast you from Rome.

Namaste,

Tina Louise
xxx

( Posted by: tinalouise [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

pierless
last time I fished off the pier I caught a sunbathing Pekinese and the owner chucked me into the brine ..

There once was a swain name of Howell
who spread his charm thick with a trowel.
At both ends he burned bright
night after night
until the ladies had to throw in the towel.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Sandra!
Thanks for coming. Welcome to G's.

Ken is about to sing some tunes on the gazebo stage. Join the Lit Ladies out on the deck. I'll bring you something refreshing.
Here's your all-access, VIP (Virtual Innovative Poetics) pass.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Tina Louise
Tina,
My heart goes out to you and your mother. I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say our thoughts and prayers are with you.

You are one of the most respected and respectful individuals I've been lucky to meet here. I really hope you will be able to return. We'll be here.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Out on the deck
I offer this tune - from my archives.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Ken19423#p/u/14/iSCH4NI-KRE

( Posted by: jonpenny [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Bobby7L
Thank you Bobby... that means so much & hit right at the soft-close-to-tears part of me... that meeded it the most
Namaste xxx

( Posted by: tinalouise [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Pen & Ken
Penelope's been hittin' the hooch
She's now told us of hookin' a pooch

Ken's about to rip this joint
With hooks that make his point

Gettin' pretty thirsty myself
I'm reachin' up to top shelf

As Lit ladies sing along
To Ken's heartfelt song

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

2 Tina
My folks are well up in years and concern for them is often daunting - my prayers are with you and with your mother - miraculous things can and do happen I am an example. Stay strong and be sure to care for yourself as well as caring for your Mom.
I 2nd Bobby's thoughts. You are missed and we will be here!
ken

( Posted by: jonpenny [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Tina Louise
As with Ken, my parents are getting on in years, as well. ..and, yes, take care of you. I have missed your voice here.

Big hug..

Peace and Love Forever

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Ken...
xxx

( Posted by: tinalouise [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

sein gesund!
I take Kahlua, Gonesh No. 6(!), and Chick Corea

"a place to meet an old friend or a *new one*.."

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Victoria!
Welcome to G's.

Altered State

Golden Pear
Irish Cream
Kahlua

Everyone's gone out to listen to Ken. Enjoy.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

twirling my pony tail
absolutely love this on the Play List 82 that You know Who gave me with that iPod
"Like Minds"-Jazz-New Age - Gary Burton, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Roy Haynes, Dave Holland
here it is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=763Cfu6wGNI

i give free hugs ;-)

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

G's Root Beer
Galliano
Kahlua
Coca Cola
Club soda

A nice blend of artists..have always dug Chick Corea..Love Flora Purim..

Sade is always good after-hours..with candles burning..lights way down..Remy Martin VSOP..Miles Davis.."Red China Blues"..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Nursing. Hugging. Blogging.

Nursed the twins for the night.
Slowly working my way back to Golan Heights Merlot 2005.
Tomorrow - Tepperberg's Malbec from Argentina. Surfed Tinalouise's site - I think I am in love.
I am in the girlie phase.

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Cherry Fluster
Tina Louise is a class act..

Here's one for the ladies:

Cherry Fluster

15ml Campari bitters
20ml Cherry brandy
1tsp Honey
1tbsp Cherry conserve
1dash Lemon juice
90-120 ml champagne

Shake-double strain

Pour into champagne flute
Top with champagne
Garnish with halved strawberry
Enjoy

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Liguid offerings
Francisco walks in and immediately walks out when he realizes he's overdressed. Having removed a few layers of clothing, he waltzes back in and heads for the bar. Orders a Long Island Iced Tea and walks away without leaving a tip. Blames it on Lucie's recent rant. He then makes his way to the table with the least dressed ladies and proceeds to make a fool of himself hoping one will take pity and then take him home. He laughs at their hip jokes and looks around bored, tempted by the empty stage. He gives up on the pity fuck and returns to the bar where the bartender eyes him suspiciously. Orders a second Iced Tea and leaves without tipping. Yells out "someone please put on some Zeppelin!" and gets a hell yea from the lady who didn't put out. He spots Bea hitting on Ken - whose wife does not look amused. Bea gives Francisco the ol' granny eye that says "don't you dare ruin what I got going on" and then looks away. Francisco downs his drink and heads for the bar again. The bartender smiles as he hands him his drink. Francisco suspects foul play and makes his way to Ken's table where he proceeds to switch his drink with Bea's because that's what she gets for being mean. But he's caught by Lucie who gives him the no no no finger. Francisco shrugs innocence and walks to the restroom where he hears moaning from the next stall. He spots snake skin shoes that he is convinced belong to Bobby but you didn't hear it from me. After a few shakes he leaves the restroom without washing his hands and heads back to the bar where he apologizes to the bartender and shakes his hand. He gets a drink on the house and is suddenly distracted by a woman dancing on a table. Her heads whips from side to side, out of sync with the music, and he suddenly realizes it Pen! Smiling, Francisco makes his way back to the woman who didn't put out. Eh, he figures why not. He tries making small town but is drowned out by Pen's hooting and hollering - which suddenly stops when someone new enters the bar. A tall, thin man enters as if he owns the place. The woman Francisco was trying to woo suddenly dismisses him and a moment later is draped on the tall stranger's arm.

Before leaving dejected, Francisco is heard mumbling, "...that damn, Shannon."

( Posted by: toscano [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Francisco!
Welcome to G's.

Note #1: I'm the bartender/proprietor.
Note #2: Always tip your bartender.
Note #3: I have a private bathroom in my office.
Note #4: Please, wash your hands.

I haven't seen Lucie and Penelope for awhile. They may have strolled down to the pier. Pen wished to fish.

Ken was playing some tunes out in the gazebo. A newcomer to Lit, Victoria, may be out on the deck.

Note #5: I make a killer Long Island Iced Tea.

Thanks for stopping in.



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

drinking
I can advertize myself as a fearless girl who can mix Long Island Iced Tea and Tequila sunrise, all the while remaining sober though getting naughty.
Bathrooms - I love them - here is me and a beer and a bathroom (very PG rated version) http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gvYCxZpWOr0/StIWTVc6UiI/AAAAAAAABek/jBfdwTWoGhs/s1600-h/toiletpaperseat.jpg

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Just stopped by
Bobby L opened G's down by the docks
Kinda nice been there twice
A place to let your hair down

The Man's okay and pours an honest one
got a gift, he can riff
Makes you feel like you matter

The frequenting Ladies are a little rowdy
No tears in their beers
No wool pullin' over those worldly eyes

They got this singer out on the deck
Old leather hard weathered
Likes to sing a song to make you cry

All in all I'll probably stop back by
Old man playing and Bobby's saying
A new kinda grace over a shot and beer

I bow!





( Posted by: jonpenny [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Stoned Sunrise
1oz Tanqueray Gin #10
2oz Patron Silver Tequila
6oz Orange juice
1/2oz Grenadine


Pour gin, tequila and OJ over ice in tall glass
Top with grenadine
Garnish with orange segment

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

no T-shirt contests, because
My husband "who hiked across France just to see David Bowie live in concert" looks over my shoulder and is, like - a "Je suis crevé, je vais me pieuter" husband. I done with this virtual girlie girl's night out for now :-)

I think I am in for a night of French -
Nous avons bu la bouteille chacun notre tour -
*We took turns drinking from the bottle till it was empty*

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Let it flow..
Ken,
Thanks for stopping back. As Lit, the crowd here is an eclectic one. I hope everyone feels at home.

Stop back after-hours. I'll be around.

Victoria,
Your Blog is quite extensive. I tried to access the Israeli radio station, but it wouldn't connect..Perhaps, I'll try later.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

Slipping away now...
in hopes of returning. Please, keep my tab open. I'll settle-up at sunset or at the next gathering...

Milieu was fantstic today. Evening well spent.

Thanks you, Bobby!

( Posted by: pablowilliams [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

"Late.."
Abel,
It was cool having you and your friends stop in. They were pretty quiet.

I've got you covered this evening.

Ciao

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 31, 2011 )

No You Don
Hey Francisco...stop raining on my parade! There's a shortage of Mature, sophisticated men of the world around here and a girls got to have some fun!

But its a solemn rule with me...don't poach on someone else's property! Johnpenny and I were just discussing putting some other poems to music...HONEST! (But he is real cute I must admit!!)

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Tina Louise
Darling Tina Louise...my dear friend...My heart goes out to you as you walk this terrible journey.
I thought you were just busy with all you new great activities and didn't have time to join us at this time.

As it was with your father...know that we are here for you to give you courage, or a respite from all your stress. It goes without saying that we are all pulling and praying for you both.

God's will be done, but there is always hope!
Will e-mail you privately.

Love ya as always,
Bea

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Bea after-hours
Bea,
These kids can't keep up with you. They just can't/don't pace themselves..

I'd say this calls for a special concoction.

Raspberry Lemon Drop

2oz Absolut Vodka
1/2oz Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
2tsp Lemon juice
2tsp Sugar
Several fresh raspberries
Lemon slice


Moisten rim of chilled cocktail glass with a little lemon juice and dip in 1/2 the sugar to frost. Mix vodka and remaining lemon juice & sugar in shaker with ice. Shake and strain into the glass. Float Chambord on top. Drop in a couple fresh raspberries. Garnish with a lemon slice.

Enjoy.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

I need a drink!!
After staggering home [when I found my left boot that some scoundrel with a foot fetish absconded with] I discovered my abode had been invaded by one irrational mouse! What mouse in their right mind hides out under the cat food bowl??? I knew there was at least one mouse holed up in the air ducts because Pandora [my Siamese] would sit by the register at intervals .... mesmerized by inaudible [to me] noises and undetectable [to me] smells. Last night ... mouse decided to go on a safari and the food it choose was cat food! Says a lot about my floors being bereft of crumbs I suppose. So .. here's Panda .. chasing the damn mouse all over the place and not knowing what to do with it when she'd catch it. Mouse would scamper along the walls and make valiant attempt to dive back into the ducts but couldn't remember, in its panic riddled state, the proper method of accessing them. Panda would chase the mouse .. then mouse would 'hide' .. in the curtains .. behind the TV ... and .. of all places .. under the cat food dish! This mouse had a death wish I'm sure. I finally gave up on Panda's ability to dispatch said mouse and joined in the chase using ingenious methods of entrapment which had nothing to do with peanut butter or sticky tape .. or those stupid mouse traps which are useless. This mouse was a field mouse variety so it's house habits were pathetic. I finally .. after a couple of hours of planning ... got the mouse pinned by it's tail and then .. is anyone squeamish here ??
well .. I grabbed a facecloth and gently picked up the mouse using a towel buffer. Panda and Calamity were both there completing my hunting party .... then I carried the facecloth .. after inspecting the feet of the mouse to make sure she/he had them all .. and opened the door and released him/her on my porch. The mouse was so relieved it ran right off the porch and dived into the ground cover and scurried under the bird feeder platform. In my salad days I would have killed the damn thing! What's happened to me??? What's happened to cats???? Are they totally without the skills to deliver the coup de grace?

*pours myself a tumbler full of Connemara Irish whiskey that I brought from home and will donate to the bar.*
Author's Note:
This is a true story and the names have not been changed because nobody is innocent or needs protecting.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Fat Cat
2oz Vodka
1/4oz Peach schnapps
1/4oz Apple schnapps
1/2oz Grenadine


Shake with cracked.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with lemon wedge.

Penelope,
While behind the bar, I've heard many tales of tail and tails, but haven't heard that one.

Being on the dole too long, perhaps..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Tale of Chasing Tail
Penelope,
That's cracked "ice"..I'm still getting the place organized this morning.



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

slainte ....
I didn't get a wink of sleep last night and sobered up quite rapidly what with the cat and mouse capers ...

Always drink my whiskey neat and in moderation so I'm nursing this one ... a sip at a time ...

thanks for the kind ear Bobby .. sometimes .. that's all that's needed ...

I never could depend on the males in my life to battle invaders ... well .. maybe I never gave any of them a chance because I was too busy reacting in useful ways ...

Once when one of my better hunting cats .. Mocha [another Siamese] was doing a number on a bird she'd brought in ... the bird got away from her and flew ... sorta .. into the bathroom .. I shut the door with me inside to 'rescue' said bird and the stupid thing plastered itself against the door ... Mocha .. being on the other side ... was mauling the poor thing by sliding her clawed paw under the door ... that 'rescue' didn't have as happy an ending.

Then ... my prize hunting cat .. Sam [Samantha] she killed an owl that mistook her for a morsel. Sam was so brave she even took on the neighbor's curious Clydesdale when it stuck its nose a little too close and got it seriously scratched .. now .. all I've got are a pair of wussy cats.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

G's Bloody Mary
3 parts Stolichnaya vodka
6 parts Tomato juice
dashes: Worcestershire sauce, Tobasco & fresh ground pepper; 1tsp fresh horseradish (to taste)

Garnish with celery stalk, lemon & lime wedges and a spicy green bean.

Good morning.

Penelope,
A bumper sticker, circa early-80's:
"A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle."

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Bobby. 88FM. Blog.
"Your Blog is quite extensive. I tried to access the Israeli radio station, but it wouldn't connect..Perhaps, I'll try later."

extensive, i. e. "honest, open, shameless"
it's a diary, really, and I add to it every day

Fridays 88FM features classic rock. 1AM Albums In Entirety. Thurs. night Happy Hour -which you have here, I am sure! Have to run - sabbath, family, husband, children, step-children call, and twins need Tori milk. Make White Russian? and with the surplus, I could master Munster cheese. Yum!

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Toots & The Maytals
Victoria,
Good morning. We're enjoying some classic reggae: Peter Tosh, Bearning Spear, and of course, Bob Marley and the Wailers.

Be safe..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Tina Louise
Virtual hugs for you my dear friend .. remembering .. fondly .. Blackpool nights when lights were bright and laughs were plenty. Sharing a coffee on the pier and thinking how lucky I was to know you ...

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Fortunate, we are..
Penelope,
Tina Louise is a voice of heart. I hope she'll visit us again. I follow her activist efforts, over on fb.

The Koi are active this morning; lilies are looking good..

Heading back inside..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Day 2 of new found joint
Bobby,

Hello again.

Still a few ounces of vibe, I see- Excellent... the usual please.

Also, how about a house cigar? Will you smoke with me, good man?

Where have the ladies gone?

( Posted by: pablowilliams [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Of good vibes
Feeling like Jack Torrence, at the bar in the Overlook Hotel. I'm casually dressed; I hope you don't mind the snickers- couldn't stay away.

( Posted by: pablowilliams [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Vanilla Stoli White Russian
Abel,
Good morning. It's a new day..

Na zda-rov'-ye!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Dominicana
Abel,
la Flor de Selva..I don't partake, but you are welcome to enjoy it out on the deck.

Penelope and Victoria have stopped by..Pen may have be out by the Koi pond.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

ah, yes...
Cheers! *half-smile/half-wink*

( Posted by: pablowilliams [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Hello
Mines a pint of lager ta.
Quick bar joke
2 peices of tarmac(asphalt for the colonials)
walk in the bar one says to the other one dont look at that green tarmac he,s mental
why?
says the other one

He,s a cyclepath.

( Posted by: Gordon [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Gordon!
Welcome to G's

A pint of lager..

Cheers

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Burton upon Trent
Sorry Gordon, had to take that call in the office. Another Carling?


( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

toasted
Pardon the misspellings- the drinks are talking.

Robert, who's on the mic this evening?

( Posted by: pablowilliams [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Sex on G's Beach
Abel,
If you'd like to host a showcase night, Tuesday is open. Tonight, on the gazebo stage, it's The Conniptions, with specail guests. They play a mix of reggae/ska and funk.

Tonight's featured cocktail for the ladies:

Sex on G's Beach

2oz Grey Goose Vodka
1oz Peach Schnapps
3oz Orange Juice
3oz Cranberry Juice

Shake with chipped ice.
Strain into chilled martini glass.
Serve garnished with fresh lime wedge.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Is there a Doctor in the house?
Hi Bobby...I think you are doing such a good job here helping is get our daily dose of Antioxidents and vitamin C!

Those citrus and berry libations are just what the Doctor ordered! Now I'm sure the vodka and schnapps are an added bonus.

Actually, other than the good company, lively atmosphere and good looking guys, that's the only reason I come here! You know...health reasons!

I get we should be calling you Doctor Bobby!
By the way...do you take Medicare patients??

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Not My Fault!
Sorry folks...those typos are not my fault...I think Bobby put a little extra lemon juice in my drinks tonight!

A little lighter hand please sir...I am not as young as I used to be!

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Liquid Assets
Bea,
Dr's wives must have patients- I got over marriage at a young age.

Cryptomixologist, at your service..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

On the town!
Come to Bobby's
The invite said
On Lit.org's
Brand new thread.
I love to party
So lead the way
But I'm broke this week
Hope I don't have to pay!

Wow...look at this place
A classy joint
(Mind my manners
I musn't point!)
Soft low lights
Flowers galore
A lovely terrace
I must see more

Oh, here's our host
Dear Bobby L
"Great job here Bobby
You've done quite well
I like what I see
The place looks fine
But the real test comes
When I taste the wine!"

Who is that sitting
On the bench
Oh it's Pen
My favorite wench
Here comes Lucie
With Sam in tow
I'll ask where the bar is
They will know!

There's Pablo and Brian
Chugging it down
Chris and Erin
Out on the town
Francisco's chatting
With a sexy babe
And Bobby's pouring drinks
With Gordon and Abe

Well good night folks
I've had a ball
Chatting and getting
To know you all
But those antioxidents
Are pounding my head
So I think I'll leave now
And go to bed

I hope we meet
Again some time
Tonight for me
Has been sublime
A toast to Bobby
You are the best
And your wine my friend
Passed the test!

So call me cab
Lest I fall
Until the next time
I love you all!







( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

Bea's singing
Bea,
G's VIP shuttle will transport you home. For the lovely lyric, much thanks.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

G's VIP Gin & Tonic
Welcome Gina to the G's staff. She'll be serving drinks to the deck and patio areas.


G's VIP Gin & Tonic

3oz Tanqueray Gin #10
4oz Schweppes tonic water
1tsp Fresh lime juice

Fill a tall, narrow, chilled glass with Schweppes 4-5 tonic water ice cubes.*
Pour gin, tonic water and lime juice into glass.
Stir.
Serve with fresh lime wedge garnish.

*Keep trays filled with Schweppes tonic water in the freezer.

**For summer drinks, frozen trays of cranberry juice, limeade and lemonade cubes also come in handy.



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 1, 2011 )

drinking alone...
Well, that's what happens when everybody's at facebook...
Tina, be well and stay close to your "meaning" even at this difficult time. Offering prayers!

Lucie

( Posted by: windchime [Member] On: April 2, 2011 )

24-33R-23
I would really go for Labatt's or Rolling Rock "33"

I am a tireless and lucky optimist. My wife and SALT have both like the song, "Robert DeNiro Speaking Italian" and deep dish Sicilian Pizza.

( Posted by: Teflon [Member] On: April 2, 2011 )

Lucie!
I had to run down to the produce market. We've been going through lemons and limes.

Would you care for a nice plate of fresh cheese, with apple and pear slices?

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 2, 2011 )

Beatrice Boyle
Hey Bobby...thanks for the lift
But I must tell you
I'm a little miffed
You're driver, that handsome
Old grey haired guy
All the way home
Gave me the eye
Now I don't flirt
With just any gent
Especially when
He hasn't spent a cent
I've got my pride
My standards are high
But he WAS cute
I won't deny!
But next time Bobby
Try to see
If you can find a guy
Much younger than me!



( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 2, 2011 )

Teflon!
Welcome to G's..

Ahh, Latrobe's finest..'33', The pledge of quality..Those 7oz ponies were a mainstay back in the day..

I'll have Gina run across the boulevard to Carini's. Lorenzo makes the best Sicilian pie.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 2, 2011 )

viva Italia!
Bea,
I assure you, Alberto is a gentleman. He would protect you with his life. Having said that, I could introduce you to his nephew, Paulie.



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 2, 2011 )

Hat's off
to Bea composing poetry at will every time she takes a swig on her Virgin Mary. Lucie and Tina and Pen make me feel all fuzzy and warm like ...a Thanksgiving weekend. Swisher Sweets, college football.

( Posted by: Teflon [Member] On: April 2, 2011 )

G's Blue Maserati
G's-
..an eclectic array, to be sure.
We are poetico.
VIP- Virtually Innovative Poetics

Saturday's Featured Cocktail:

G's Blue Maserati

2oz Mezzaluna Italian Vodka
1/2oz Campari
1/2oz Blue Curacao
1tsp fresh lime juice
3oz Schweppes soda water

In tall, narrow, chilled glass, place 4-5 Schweppes soda water ice cubes.
Add above ingrediants.
Serve garnished with fresh lime wedge.
*for sweet version, add 1/2oz bar syrup

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 2, 2011 )

Beer Me
I'll take the Grolsch Blonde

Can't hear the music with all the talking, but if Gatemouth is playin' turn it up.

Q. What lies at the bottom of the ocean and twitches?
A. A nervous wreck.

BURRRPPP!... AH!

bw

( Posted by: BWOz [Member] On: April 2, 2011 )

Brian! Blues You Can Use
Brian,
Welcome to G's!
For aural enhancement, the speakers on the deck fill the bill. Gina will cheerfully bring your next Blonde out to you.

It's "Blues You Can Use" night at G's

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 2, 2011 )

Singapore Breweries
Well, in my mail
I heard a tale
that while I was away
a Bistro, Bar or Public House
was where Lit's poets play.
While soaking up the devil's brew
which they feel is their right
as they relax from pushing pens
througout their darkest night.

I am not sure if I should pass
through alcohol's domain,
as Englismen drink mainly tea
their status to maintain.
But if you're serving 'Tiger Beer'
(a habit from Far East)
then I'm afraid I must succumb
and join your liquid feast!

My reputation will be shot
if spirits you supply,
brandy also is my tickle
(for most wines are far too dry).
But I hope you'll keep my secret
if I enter in your door
for next to 'rhyming' poetry
tis 'TIGER' I adore!

( Posted by: ivordavies [Member] On: April 2, 2011 )

After half a pint.....
"I dont care how much I love you", said Tes to Fred Tickle, "I am not marrying you and having your surname"!

( Posted by: ivordavies [Member] On: April 2, 2011 )

Ivor!
Welcome to G's

One Tiger, coming up..slingin' Singapore's finest brew your way..

Cheers!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 2, 2011 )

Apologies to Willy Blake
And as I float into the arms of relaxation I think I may have been influenced by William Blake???

...............................

Tiger! Tiger! nectar bright
In Bobby's G's served every night,
This writer's dry and rusty throat
will always get the best beer's vote

In what distant cans or kegs
awaits the brew that my thirst begs?
On what wings dare one aspire?
When filling tastbuds with desire?

And what flavour, and what head
could twist the passions that are lead?
as each pint washes all we eat
to find we float above our feet .

What the hops? what the malt?
made perfect beer without a fault?
Fine tankard or pint glass to clasp
to keep it safely in our grasp.

When jungle folk threw down their spears,
and water fell from heaven like tears,
Did they smile their work to see
when brewing beer as good as thee?

Tiger! Tiger! burning bright
From the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Dare frame thy fearful symmetry?

...................................

G's the beer's gud here, hic.....

( Posted by: ivordavies [Member] On: April 2, 2011 )

G's Cranberries
"Another mother's breakin', heart is taking over.
When the vi'lence causes silence, we must be mistaken."

"In your head, in your head.." - Zombie

Another Tiger for Ivor..

********
G's Cranberries

3oz Mezzaluna Vodka
4oz Schweppes tonic water
4-5 Cranberry juice ice cubes

In tall, narrow chilled glass, place 4-5 cranberry juice ice cubes.
Pour vodka and tonic water.
Serve garnished with a fresh lime wedge.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 2, 2011 )

I wasn't here
Author's Note:
thinking in the wee small hours when the mind isn’t on remote control


shush! well .. nobody’s here but I shouldn’t create a disturbance anyhow ... lucky for me Bobby gave me that VIP pass and the door’s never locked .. where’s that bottle of Connemara Irish whisky? ... aha! Now one of those beautiful tumblers that Bobby chose that are grey smoke glass at the bottom ... eureka! Now for a couple of fingers and out to the deck where the air is clear and the stars are bright

Author's Note:
talking to the koi


I’ve left Panda and Calamity at home not that you’d be at risk because neither of them have any predator skills and both seem to believe in the catch and release practice judging by the mouse mayhem the other night. sip ... sip ... small shudder ....

hang on .. I’m going to slip off my gumboots and dabble my toes so we’re both somewhat in the same element which is more conducive for conversing..... I’ll sit on that rock ... over there .. won’t you join me?

ahhhh ... lovely! Now, I suppose you know that Island dwellers are slightly odd .. not the whacko weirdness of wilderness folks of course but they’re a mite off kilter in a quirky sort of way. Take my mayor for instance. Don’t know where he came from but he’s got pointy ears and I’ve become convinced he’s other worldly. When the feds implemented the economic stimulus offers back in 2008 and offered incentives to communities across the country our town chose to build a sports field and cleared acres and acres of land close to where I live. I now have a view which would reveal the ocean if I was tall enough. Well, they told us it was a sports complex but I’ve got serious doubts due to unexplainable decisions which rival the water conservation choices the council made a few years ago. Conserving water in a rain forest seems illogical because whatever we save won’t be exported to arid regions and what with the polar ice caps melting sea levels will be raised which will cause global havoc in the decades to come.

oh .. back to my alien mayor .. see .. this sports complex is on an elevated area of our community and it’s close to the transmission lines that carry power to heaven knows where ... there are towers with banks of high intensity lights which are programmed to turn on each week night after dark for two hours. Two of these towers, which are a couple of blocks away can be seen from my front window .... I’ve become convinced they are emitting subliminal ‘messages’ to the heavens and that the mayor got his orders from extra terrestrials to build a landing pad for his ‘people’ to come and invade earth. When the town circulated a self congratulatory blurb about the complex which they enclosed in the quarterly water bill mailing they located it at the end of ‘Fourth Avenue Extension’ .... I didn’t know how they could do that because that end of town is developed to the inth degree so I was confused. It took me two days to discover that the town had erred and it was at the end of Fourth Avenue which is close by. When I called the town hall I was cheerfully told it must have been a ‘typo’. How can a nine letter word be a typo? It took me a few months of being exposed to rows of high beams night after night to realize the mayor had gotten the quadrants for the development from earth gazers and he’d known to switch it around so it matched but had left the original work order lying around and some poor plod had used it for cascading information to residents of my town. I wrote the mayor a letter about the wasted electricity and asked why that was okay when our resources weren’t limitless and probably cost us a great deal of expense. That was months ago and I still haven’t gotten a reply even though I was assured by the staff that he enjoys receiving letters and will respond. No! Of course I didn’t call him an alien!

So, now all I’m waiting for is the influx of scientists with high fidelity boom boxes and the reams of ‘tourists’ who are ‘believers’ in ‘close encounters’. It’s only a matter of time and thankfully they can’t simply drive here so the ferries may be a deterrent for the less convinced.

hey .. thanks for listening and of course this is just between me and you fishies ... strictly confidential and all that jazz ....

night ... I’ll make sure I turn the patio lanterns off when I leave and wash my glass too ...

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 3, 2011 )

Tori on French drinking
Avez-vous déjŕ essayé le vin de pommes ?
Have you ever tried apple wine?
(I llllove apple wine. My favorite question to ask when drinking with women)

L'éponge a absorbé toute l'eau.
The sponge drank all the water (i.e., all the drinks).

Elle s'est imbibée de toute la beauté qui l'entourait.
She drank in all the beauty surrounding her.

(thanks to one of my ex-boyfriends.
Maybe this thread can be supplemented with image URLs of aesthetcial settings contextually to a comment?)


Il but de la bičre pendant toute la soirée, mais je bus du vin.

He drank beer all night, but I W(h)INED.
-play on words in French too

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 3, 2011 )

Holy Cannoli!
Penelope,
Sorry I missed you. I was over @ facebook, posting a note..You may get a kick out of it.

Victoria,
I often tandem pieces on fb with visuals. Here, it's not so simple- I've had the same avatar here since 2004.

Alla goccia..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 3, 2011 )

Tori's Berlitz of drinking
"Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker"
-Ogden Nash, Reflections on Ice-Breaking

basically an advice on how to seduce a young woman.
independently of the above, the French - not yoru typical fans of English literature - have been known to say:
"Les bonbons, c'est très bon, mais avec le champagne, ça magne !" and
"Les chocolats (et les fleurs), c'est (très) bien, mais l'alcool, c'est mieux".

the French thought must have permeated into English-speakers' consciousness

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 3, 2011 )

G's Choclate Kiss
2oz Mezzaluna Vodka
1 1/2 oz White Creme de Cacao

Vigorously shake vodka and creme de cacao and ice.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass rimmed with cocoa.
Serve garnished with a Hershey's Kiss

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 3, 2011 )

after Ogden
a hatteras is handy
but cessna's faster

compression of possession


choclate = chocolate

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 3, 2011 )

talk about being late...
You are all wasted... and I am just getting here! Pour me a tall one please!

I want my MUDSLIDE! Vodka, Baileys, Kahlua, and throw in a bit of half and half...over ice please!

Man this place is rocking! Even Teflon is here!

( Posted by: nae411 [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

Nae! Yay!
Welcome sweet sister ... I'm so freaking happy to see your beautiful face!

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

Renae!
Welcome to G's!
In your honour, today is:

Mudslide Monday

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

Mudslide Monday!
NOW we're talking! WOW... what will I do for Tuesday?

Hey Pen! Better late than never huh? Whatcha having?

( Posted by: nae411 [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

VIP Pass
Renae,
Here's your all-access VIP Pass (Virtual Innovative Poetics)

Now, let's get it poppin'!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

I'm staying sober .. sorta
Hot chocolate with a dash of Tia Maria ... no whipped cream or shavings ...

Nae .. read your five o'clock somewhere and knew you needed a friendly spot to settle into.

here's me thinking you'd choose mojhitos .. or however you spell it ..

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

A Chocolate Maria
..for Penelope
Is it still cold up there?

Remember, we're a block from the beach. The palms are swaying to a light breeze this morning.

We're "Jammin'" with Bob Marley..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

Island paradise
Don't mistake my quadrants for the rest of Canada .. it's somewhat like Camelot here with a few flakes of snow to remind us which country we hail from .. but .. this morning .. it's gloomy and wet .. rain forest don't you know ..

I love it here ... I'm sure I've said so .. often.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

of "paradise"
Your requesting "Hot chocolate.." has me ordering some fancy cups. We aim to please our VIPs.

I've not yet trekked to your region of Canada..Perhaps, one day..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

adopted home town
My folks moved here in 1970 and my son was born here -Ladysmith - in 1971. Lucky bloke that he is .. he actually is living in the house he first lived in all those years ago. Got married there on Valentine's day 2011 too! B.C. is my province though .. just a lot more inclement climate of Fort St. John which is a great place to be shut of. heh heh ...

No worries about fancy mugs Innkeeper .. I'm not fussy ... see my gumboots?

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

About those boots,..
the sandal-clad patrons around you appear to be enthralled with them.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

Pen...
Actually.... Mojitos were my favorite for a long time and I still love them BUT I was just introduced to the Mudslide the other day and MMMM MMMM MMMM... can I have another?

( Posted by: nae411 [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

Slidin' and Jammin'
Another Mudslide for Renae..

Have you gone out to view the Koi pond? The steel drum band is setting up on the gazebo stage.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

fake toenails
I think it might be the boot embellishments I've glued on or maybe the dayglow tatts in smarmy glitter orange or maybe the hot pink high top tassels ... who knows ..

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

Boots in the Pond
..I guess I don't have to worry about you wading in the Koi pond, as long as you're stylin' those pimped-out kicks.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

Nae?
Did you hear about my mouse hunting escapade? I credit you and Tina Louise for imprinting me with a less blood thirsty technique. My cats too I suppose for neither of them could do the dastardly deed either.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

Lucie? Bea?
How would you deal with a field mouse invader? Now I'm curious as to other methods just in case it returns ..

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

hip waders
I've left my long legged boots at home .. hanging in the shop ...

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

Sun block
Noon: It's currently sunny..81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 Celsius)..with a light breeze.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

boots begone!
If you don't mind I'll stash my boots behind the bar and go barefoot .. is there a dress code for feet?

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

Complimentary Flip Flops
Here you go, Penelope. We do require foot covering..exception being in the volleyball sandboxed area, out beside the deck.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

thongs
well .. that's what we used to call them ....

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

Here we go!
That's right. That's funny..

Alright, you guys, settle down.

Penelope,
Now, you've got a couple of them wound up.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

Penelope's mouse habits!
I for one am happy that you have let up on your "PREVIOUS" mouse executions! I had a flashback of you saying what the "sure way" of taking care of mouse problems was and I had that same icky, nauseous feeling again!!! Laughing...

Now about that thong...

( Posted by: nae411 [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

Tori's Berlitz: Champagne
champagne sundae (ice or sorbet) - berries, served in a high glass in equally high style with Cafe Liege. or, champagne aromatisé à la lavande, - un kir royal à la lavande - lavender-scented champagne

I am such a... a champagne socialist - la gauche caviar - "une bobo" (bourgeois-bohème)

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

G's Mimosa Sunset
2oz Orange juice
4oz Champagane
1/2oz Grand Marnier

Pour orange juice and Champagne into large fluted champagne glass. Top with Grand Marnier.
Serve garnished with fresh strawberry.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 4, 2011 )

rosé
Blush wine, vin amarant, vin gris - I use it for cooking - the grapes are grown in light sandy soil - vin des sables - rosé wine...

Chardonnay is a white grape and they make it into rosé and even red by adding Chambourcin grapes. The taste is definitely thorny ;-)

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 5, 2011 )

of thorny bush
Victoria,
Gina just brought me a nice Greek salad, with Pep-per-awn-CHEE-nee. Would you care to share?

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 5, 2011 )

olives. main street.
I'll swap feta for mozzarela, and go for extra olive oil. I am still debating which I'd want to share - the salad or Gina

anyhow, why do I get the feeling things are stuffy and boring in this Lit pub? Definitely not Italian, nor Mediterranean. I want to be entertained. I want Gina. Who is she, anyway?

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 5, 2011 )

kalamata olives
...Olive oil over fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, and fresh sliced tomato. ..with baguette ..and of course, old vine red.

Gina is our friendly server, here at G's..(smiling)

Look for, "Tre" ..next up at poetry

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 5, 2011 )

olives. capers. things Italian.
capers as wild weed around our property
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gvYCxZpWOr0/TIOSq2nv6dI/AAAAAAAAEQU/Z0fTBkSu2qs/s1600/Capers.jpg

for lox and bagel

and olives from our own garden best when pickled in small jars
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gvYCxZpWOr0/TIOWPz7xvtI/AAAAAAAAEQc/dVL1p0U9gCc/s320/MyOlives.jpg

and my husband's favorite anchovy-cheese-flattened focaccia pizza with our own ripened olives
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r3NHN_tpJkk/TZtaHf3A1NI/AAAAAAAAFNA/PNP8Vxbhg7A/s1600/oliveanchoviecheeseidea.JPG

already consumed at tonight's family dinner. Report with wandering train of thoughts tomorrow morning of course

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 5, 2011 )

of Pep-per-awn-CHEE-nee
..and infatuation

Victoria,
Fresh olives..yes

My offering @ poetry: Tre .. a diversion for.. ..of/from male POV.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 5, 2011 )

British puzzles. Byron.
"My offering @ poetry: Tre .. a diversion for.. ..of/from male POV."

- I can't keep up with you. you're being British. Do you do British crossword puzzles, like my brother Eijuszik?

and now from a woman's POV, my - and You know Who's favorite Lord Byron, every line so yummy:

Whilome in Albion's isle there dwelt a youth,
Who ne in virtue's ways did take delight;
But spent his days in riot most uncouth,
And vexed with mirth the drowsy ear of Night.

Ah, me! in sooth he was a shameless wight,
Sore given to revel and ungodly glee;
Few earthly things found favour in his sight
Save concubines and carnal companie,
And flaunting wassailers of high and low degree.

- Childe Harold's Pilgrimage: A Romaunt. CANTO THE FIRST, II

I love the language, that soft bastard Latin,
Which melts like kisses from a female mouth,
And sounds as if it should be writ on satin
With syllables which breathe of the sweet South.
Share

Beppo, st. 44 (1818).

--- from my latest post of today

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 5, 2011 )

Paternally Sicilian
..maternally Scot and Irish

I do not do British crossword puzzles.


( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 5, 2011 )

dropping in for a chin wag
Sangria today ...

the other day when I dropped by the PO to buy another express envelope for my passport app .. I was standing in the line up and this fellow began making enquiries as to who owned the truck parked outside ...

I thought .. oh hell .. what have I done now

the clerks, all of whom I know well, were not helpful so I finally piped up and asked him how come he was doing a who owns a red truck survey

he confessed it was exactly the kind of truck he wanted except for the colour ..

he was astounded to discover the truck he was coveting belonged to a woman even though it's one sexy non gender specific vehicle ..

he followed me out and .. began quizzing me .. I told him all there was to tell about year.. price .. and how I'd factory ordered it to get exactly what I wanted [except for the colour - I wanted that copper shade but it wasn't available and now they won't do a custom colour for free]

When I told Wendy about the conversation she said she'd seen me talking to him and did I know his wife was sitting in their sedan all the time. Actually I hadn't because I wasn't all that interested in whether he was 'spoken' for .. I figured any man who pined after a truck instead of getting in gear wasn't a viable option.

going out to the koi pond to say hi to the fishes and give them an update on my mayor ..

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 6, 2011 )

Bunga Bunga Wednesday
Today's featured cocktails:
..G's Berlisconi & Tonic
and Ruby Heart-Stealer

Pen!

G's Sangria, coming right up..

Koi are good listeners.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 6, 2011 )

truck enquiries
I did notice he was wearing a Sannich police windbreaker .. not uniform issue so .. here's me thinking .. probably retired officer ... not very good at doing 'investigations' either .. another island trait .. no clandestine skills whatsoever .. no get up and go .. gawd .. it's a wonder they ever solve anything ...

have you fed the fishies today?

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 6, 2011 )

Gina,
Did you feed the Koi?..

Penelope,
No, she hasn't. You may, if you wish.

Your next Sangria is on me. Gina will bring it out to you.

Sun is shining..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 6, 2011 )

Ruby Heart-Stealers
and G's Berlusconi & Tonics

1/2 Price

It's Bunga Bunga Wednesday!

Tonight, Keri & the Konniptions {Funk and Junk}, will be appearing out on the deck stage.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 6, 2011 )

i'm back!!
Oh! I've been so busy lately and haven't been able to drop in! I'll have a generous shot of goldschlager to warm my tummy and get me ready for some funk and junk ;-)

( Posted by: cmsmuse [Member] On: April 6, 2011 )

Tina!
You got it.

The Konniptions are about ready to go..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 6, 2011 )

thanks!
the dance floor is a bit small, but cozy. plenty big enough for me to dance to the Konniption's groove!

( Posted by: cmsmuse [Member] On: April 6, 2011 )

Kick off your shoes
and dance in the volleyball sandbox..right off the deck.

The tiki torches are lit.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 6, 2011 )

barefoot
dancin' in the moonlight....

( Posted by: cmsmuse [Member] On: April 6, 2011 )

Stopped in G's

The place has liven-ed up a bit
A boisterous crowd all so endearing
I'll pull up a stool and sit awhile
To watch drunken poets intercalating

Bobby, I'll have a Gin and infused tonic
While I try to absorb the pontifications
Every word sublime like golden dewdrops
Magically born from your artful libations

I have been out of town and unconnected
To stand on the sunny San Fransico bay
Family concerns weighing on me heavily
'Tis nice to have another place to play

I'm sure I'll write another lamenting tune
I'll play and sing it here at G's, Bobby's room



( Posted by: jonpenny [Member] On: April 6, 2011 )

Tina and Ken
Tina,
That's right!

Ken,
Thursday is open. The ladies have been asking when you'll be playing again..

Here's your VIP Berlusconi & Tonic..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 6, 2011 )

evening's haiku
liquid offerings
entice playful dreams to dance
in moonlight's music

( Posted by: cmsmuse [Member] On: April 6, 2011 )

VIP Haiku
Virtual Innovative Poetics..

That's what we're talking about.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 6, 2011 )

Vodka
What do I have to do to get a drink? I'm easy when it comes to drink. Poor Vodka in a glass, usually over ice, and that's it. Though I'm on the lookout for something else. Much prefer just a straight drink. I don't drink often, but when I do I want something nice.


( Posted by: Chrispian [Admin] On: April 7, 2011 )

Chrispian!
Welcome to G's
Here's your all-access VIP (Virtual Innovative Poetics) Pass..and a Mezzaluna Itlaian Vodka on the rocks. Your money is no good here.
Salute!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

Cheers!
Raise your virtual glass in thanks to our host!

Cheers!

( Posted by: Chrispian [Admin] On: April 7, 2011 )

WHY???
Does it have to be virtual??? SHOOT I will get my drink on for ya! Laughing... a toast to the host!

Cheers!

( Posted by: nae411 [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

Chrispian and Nae @G's
Chrispian,
Thank you
Salute

Renae,
Thanks!
Cin Cin

Inspiration comes in varied forms..and places.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

missed Nae
I want to drink only with Nae

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

Tori's drinking
Tori you are so cute! Pour me a drink and let's chat...

( Posted by: nae411 [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

Intimate Thursday @G's
featuring:
Soft jazz
Candles
and
Gonesh #6 Incense

Hours:
Late

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

Welcome Chris!
Here comes Chris
With his lovely wife
Now this party
Will come to life
Vodka's please
All around
The host is paying
For this round
Toscano's no longer
Feeling bored
He went home with (blank)
And finally scored!
Pen's in the corner
Drink in hand
Flirting with the leader
Of the band
Nae said she was going home,
But I saw her in the corner
Writing a sexy poem.

Here comes Ken
Straight off the road
Drinking gin and tonic
To lighten his load
Gina is really busy tonight
And Bbby's bouncers had to
Break up a fight!

The drinks are flowing
Like they're almost free
And whose the best customer?
Old Granny Bea
The barstool feels shaky
And Grandma's achy
So it's home to bed
Sweet dreams to all
See ya tomorrow
In the same old stall!





( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

let's TNT?
I really would like to cheer you up. Toscano too. with something Amaretto, and you could teach em about some Cuban drinks. I wish Toscano joined us, Because I have a haiku for the three of us.

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

G's Yummy Amaretto
1oz Amaretto almond liqueur
1oz Brown Creme de Cacao
1oz cream

Pour into shaker over ice
Shake
Strain into chilled rocks glass

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

Natural Haiker
That's you, Bobby!

I know that you too see haikus in drink recipes! All that's left is do some syllable math and voila!

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

Amaretto
My Cuban bar-tending skills are pretty limited I'm afraid. Grew up watching the old men play dominoes on the corner with "una cerveza fria" or just the very common rum and coke blowing that marvelous cigar smoke at each other as if they could hide their opponents next move without missing a puff. Ahh... the good ole days.

I'll take my amaretto with Orange juice... hey hey not so much oj young lady!

( Posted by: nae411 [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

Virtual Innovative Poetics
@G's *Liquid Offerings*

..where inspiration comes in varied forms..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

How to make TNT:
goes great with Bloody Mary and things like that.
With one boyfriend, who I refer to as My Baseball Professor, I tried a cigar, which he enjoyed watching more than i did managing a puff!

here's to us:

take Nae hot peppers
add Tosco pastrami, SALT -
threesomes are yummy!

You like? Yes?

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

G's VIP TNT
2.5oz Tanqueray gin #10
4oz Schweppes tonic water
1tsp fresh lime juice


Pour gin and tonic water over 4-5 Schweppes tonic water ice cubes in tall, narrow, chilled glass.
Stir
Serve garnished with fresh lime wedge.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

Tori Tucking in
all the liquor has made me drowsy...and also having nursed the dynamic duo an hour ago, it takes the the rest of the energies out of me. I really wish the place had more zing to it. Hopefully Nae and Toscano or whoever else can be inspired by the TNT recipe and write something.

*nightie* night

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

Peaceful dreams
..to Victoria

Ken,
Are you bringing your guitar this evening? That showscase video was pretty cool. Looked like a cool group of musicians.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

hanging out in quiet bars
softer nights with sweeter stars
melted ice and cool guitars
patio lights and tiki flares
koi swimming by with liquid stares
kick backs and who cares
for it's a hideaway from cranky moods
a place to drop the attitudes
too friendly for grumpy feuds
so here I am just being nice
don't pester me with a new vice
or I'll leave and not think twice

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

Bea and Penelope
Bea,
There's never been a single fight at G's. It's virtually impossible. The atmosphere is cool and the patrons are respectful.
Do you want Alfred or Paulie to drive you home?..
For stopping in and for the Virtual Innovative Poetics, thank you.

Penelope,
You are always welcome at G's. If anyone gives you any trouble, just let me know.

Thanks for the poetics.

Inspiration comes in varied forms..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

yo Innkeeper
Quote:
Inspiration comes in varied forms..


Indeed!

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

Beatrice Boyle
Sorry Bobby...this was not a physical fight, but a war of words between two good poets, on the merits of free verse over rhyming, and drinking booze straight up vs. mixing it with "antioxidants"!

You staff handled it with aplomb after voices rose a few decibles.

You're doing a fantastic job here Bobby...fame is spreading all over the net...but let's keep it cozy just between us Lits!

Oh, by the way...on second look Alberto is beginning to grow me! He'll take me home tonight!

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

of Bea and ..
..Alberto is a gentleman, I assure you. Cool..I only suggested Alfredo or Paulie, after you mentioned Alberto being a little old.

Thank you, Bea.

Penelope,
Roger that.
Thanks

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 7, 2011 )

Being Extemporaneous
Note:
Everything after the original post here was extemporaneous. We created a virtual reality/place of our own.

Everything I said was made as I went along, mostly in reaction to what was being offered. Nothing was planned ahead.

There are a number highly creative people here at Lit.
Special thanks to-

In order of appearance:
Lucie
Penelope
Tina
Linnie
Abel
Bea
Ken
Sandra
Tina Louise
Victoria
Francisco
Gordon
Teflon
Brian
Ivor
Renae
and
Chrispian

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 8, 2011 )

that Tori kinda feeling
I get a feeling - I used to get with Teflon Sam - that I am a tad too free spirited (i.e., wild), for this place and Lit org in general. I know I am not the "terrorist" but certainly a "firecracker" - hot to handle? - I think I have made several people blush...
Are you (Toscano) avoiding me? I still think Bobby and you are the party dudes here - I come from a real sheltered background, I need to break out :-) my husband lets me have the car keys...

Toscano, Nae, - Tori loves you

xoxoxoxo

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 8, 2011 )

Things that make you say G's
Good morning Victoria,
It's 0700 hrs here..

Chrispian, Lit's founder, is working on some changes. He's a cool guy- even stopped in for a couple.





( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 8, 2011 )

g'morning to all you supermen
goody! Does he play? I like my men open-minded and still mature though.

Slowly, at the rate of my babies' future steps, I am getting back to wine. Merlot seems to always be fine for me. I used to have a glass with lunch and supper, and sometimes breakfast.

So yes, I definitely like people who lead busy lives and know how to handle party life and daytime responsibilities. people who get up early turn me on.

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 8, 2011 )

Rare Levitation Photo
see: @my homepage link here @bio

Ahh, Merlot..deep and rich..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 8, 2011 )

apple wine. Foo-book.
I also lllove, really wuv - apple wine!

I could not make heads or tales on Facebook. I actually written about Facebook on Windchime's post about leaving, and my comment has mysteriously disappeared (:-p) quite a personality club here! - to reiterate what I have said there – it takes so much time for me to get the setting right for my page, account, and then to learn hope to navigate other people's individualized pages and albums and friend lists – that I feel like a slave to Facebook. Like Teflon Sam used to be – he was one of the first ones to use it, when people were still buzzing with mySpace. I remember telling him – Sammie, I am too young for this.

I see that it is a powerful social tool for actors and artistic types who should be visible online too. But most people do not really need it, and certainly teenagers or Tori's fetishists and other married men who see no further than glib and flip writing on Facebook walls.

so - call me too young or too old-fashioned or a paradox therebetween - I could not find out the levitation thing.

I wonder if I should keep exploring in Teflon's foot steps. I know where he moved on from here, and many of the places are not sexy or yummy. But literary places seem to be worthwhile.

meanwhile - to all you fun-loving supermen - good morning's hugs from S.A.L.T.

G(^_^)(^_^)D
M(~_~)Rning

mwuah!

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 8, 2011 )

fomenting bedlam
another reason I can't be on facebook is that I got confused with my facebook account email and password, then started a second one, did something wrong, and got locked out. ever since the system would not let me get a new account using any of my two email accounts. And I am definitely not interested in getting a third email acct just to get on that Facebug.

From what I ve seen on other Lit people's pages open to visitors, that it is bo-ring.

so i'll wait for a major change and drink virgin Maries. I'd like to re-virignize for my husband.

yummy smooches

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 8, 2011 )

Frangelico Fridico @G's
1oz Frangelico hazelnut liqueur
1/2oz Amaretto almond liqueur
1/2oz Bailey's Irish cream


Shake with cracked ice.
Srain into a chilled old-fashioned glass. (with two ice cubes).

G's *Liquid Offerings*

Where inspiration comes in varied forms..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 8, 2011 )

Exotic concoctions.
Always been facinated with the exotic names given to cocktails. Here are a few. I've never tried them, except for the Pink Lady eons ago!


The Pink Lady – Stoli Citros Vodka, Fresh Strawberry Lemonade and a Sugar-dusted Rim

The Suffering Bastard – Malibu, Meyers Dark and Captain Morgan Spiced Rums, Exotic Juices and Bacardi 151 Flaming Floater

The Juanito – Clove-infused Herradura Silver Tequila, Fresh-squeezed Grapefruit Juice and Sweet and Savory-spiced Rim

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 8, 2011 )

Bea's @G's
Alberto was late today.
{smiling}

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 8, 2011 )

None of your business!
Yes...the dear man helped me bring in some packages.

Was he smiling??

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 8, 2011 )

I don't know nothin'
Bea!
He was wearing a turtleneck and it was 88 degrees today. That's the first time he's ever been late.



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 8, 2011 )

Don't count us out Bobby!
As my dear husband used to say "Just because there's grey on the roof, doesn't mean the fire is out!"

You young 'uns weren't born by osmosis!

Now go tend to your customers!








!

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 8, 2011 )

We aim to please.
Bea,
Alberto did have a spring in his step when he finally showed. He also asked if he could have tomorrow night off.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 8, 2011 )

Lush-us
bailey's irish cream for breakfast.
fuzzy navel for lunch.
merlot or $100.00 port for dinn dinn.

and black jack later on

{for my stomach's sake} or is it sake' ?


conclusion.

possible sot.

Hey Hey Hey Robert.

charlie.

( Posted by: williamhill [Member] On: April 8, 2011 )

Charlie!
Welcome to G's!

Here's your all-access VIP (Virtual Innovative Poetics) pass.

Have a look around. The ladies are out on the deck, just beyond the Koi pond.

Arigato

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 8, 2011 )

yo Padrone
quiet in here currently .. oh well .. the koi are still lurking in their silent pond ...

I'll pour myself the last of the Connemara ... happy knowing I'm not the only Irish whiskey fancier. ...

got an amusing story for you .. a true one which makes it so ... nobody would believe it if it weren't ... I call it the segregation nation landfill episode ...

Victor and Kevin [my son] used to go camping and fishing together a few years back and Kevin has always had an open house policy where friends of all stripes drop by frequently. He's much more of a social being than I am and he thrives on company. Anyhow .. Kevin phoned me to let me know about this or I'd have been none the wiser.
Victor, who's native and his wife Rachenda, also native, dropped by one afternoon for coffee. Rachenda had her nose totally out of joint about a sighting she and her friend had experienced. Her reserve had their own dump and Rachenda and her friend had spied a white man picking through it for treasures. Rachenda told Kevin that they'd chased the fellow away telling him that he should stick to his own dump instead of infiltrating theirs. I mean .. the nerve! Imagine that! A white man trespassing into the native dump!
I asked Kevin if she'd been kidding and he said .. emphatically .. no! She was totally serious!

Off to say hello to the koi .. more later ..

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

Morality Play @G's
Penelope,
Unexplainable phenomena, to be sure.

G's *Liquid Offerings*
where inspiration comes in varied forms..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

Hey y'all
Robert William found me lurking on the outskirts and invited me in; nice place here Bobby. Its great to see so many familiar faces. I'm a fan of simpler drinks myself, ale, scotch and hearty reds, but the mixed drinks seems so fun I brought along a bottle of Aperol.

Aperol Spritz
2 parts Aperol
3 parts Prosecco
splash of soda or seltz
Ice, half a slice of orange.

Perfect for the sunny piazza, and koi contemplation.

To Tina Louise: where we meet may be virtual, but our community is real, as are our thoughts for you and your family.

Someone tell a story!

( Posted by: Philo [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

*Liquid Offerings*
Philo,
Inspiration comes in varied forms here @G's..Thanks for joining in. Penelope has been telling some stories..and there have been some creative poetics, haiku and lyrics shared, as well.

Indeed, Tina Louise, we are with you in spirit..

Thanks

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

collaborate?
Anyone want to share a bottle of Bobby's wine and collaborate on a poem? Its been forever since I've written a poem.

I have a vague idea about a woman who is plain during the day, but lights up at night to the point of radiance, like a firefly. I think there is old jazz tune like this, actually, but it seemed like fun.

Bobby can I get a nice bottle of Valpolicella and couple of table glasses (so we don't spill on the notes.)

( Posted by: Philo [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

of Vine and Verbs
Philo,
Here you are..

Feel free to offer a poetic..

VIP- Virtual Innovative Poetics

The stage is yours..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

Better Late Than Never Philo!
Hey Philo...good to see ya here.

Where ya been? I assume you're going to hang around for awhile now. Better late than never!

I don't know how Bobby does it...but when you think there isn't an empty stool at the bar...voila!...one magically appears! But we haven't reached capacity yet...I think there are a few laggards out there who haven't heard about this place yet...could put an ad in the local paper...but word of mouth is always the best.

Come on former Liter's...you know who you are!!

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

Plain Jane
She can't look in a mirror by day
in the evening her beauty's at play.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

Lit @G's
Bea and Pen are here, everybody..

It's:
Get Lit @G's Saturday

*Virtual Innovative Poetics*



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

scotch that!
I'm all poemed out I think .. perhaps someone else can take up Phil's request ... such a great idea deserves better than where my head is at ...

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

OK Pen...here's a limerick!
There once was a fisherman's daughter
Who did things her
Dad hadn't taught her
She cast her net
For the men she met
Then threw them
Back in the water!

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

Bea & Pen
That's a great name for a bed and breakfast: The Bee & Pen. I can imagine their logo, maybe its next door to Gs, so those who have one too many can crash and do a little writing when they awake.

You've got the idea Pen. Here's a sketch:

Our heroine is pale to the point of being unsubstantial. The sun shines right through her, so that she's faded, washed out, or even ghostly during the day. The narrator looks on her and can see her latent beauty, but wonders why no one else can. But is surprised how she transforms at night.

Here are some scraps:

In perihelion sun, her pale attire
willows beneath its weight

Translucent skin, pellucid eyes
arise at night, among the stars

The Valpolicella is good. I still have an empty glass. I'll try and stick around a while, but I have a party tomorrow to prepare for.

I'll just leave my notes here, with the wine. Maybe someone will leave me a love note.

( Posted by: Philo [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

Scotch & Irish
Bobby jumps on the bar..


We've got some fine Scotch
and plenty of Irish
We're a lively bunch at G's

Don't worry about money
or singing too loud
Come and go as you please

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

Philo pasty plain Jane
something about my lead in comment just tickles me .. heh heh

anyhow .. thanks for the sketch .. I knew my rhyming couplet was too .. simple .. even for me! I'll post whatever I might come up with here if anything at all.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

Philo musing
Philo,
It would appear your creative juices are flowing again.

Bea,
Should I reserve Alberto and the shuttle for you?

Penelope,
I like your "Pla..in Jane" couplet.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

Yo Bea!
I just wrote a Limerick for a contest .. which goes to show ya .. great minds think alike ...

Slainte!

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

Philo man:
anyone who has picked Valpolicello gets a drink on the house. I can't find where I wrote about it.

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

Valpolicella
Amarone della..
We've got it.

How about a nice allegini 2009? Classico.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

For Pen
By day she's as interesting as a wire tie.
Steamed Rice. Small order. No Mai Tai.
When the day is done,
And down goes the sun,
She shines among stars like a firefly.

I obviously need a hand here!

Vickie, help yourself. This bottle is almost gone. When Bobby brings the Amarone, we'll have to switch to stemware.

Slainte, e cin cin!

( Posted by: Philo [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

Allegini Bikini
Sorry. I was distracted by the girls in the volleyball sandbox.

We have a nice Allegini Classico.

By the way, The X-Pensive Winos will be on the gazebo stage tonight.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

Fedora: goosebumps factor 8
what language is that? It gives me goose bumps. Do you know what that means? - i have to go!

Tori. Having changed my avatar accordingly.

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 9, 2011 )

yo Philo
Got it .. and I'm still in the loop so to speak ..

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 10, 2011 )

The love letter to the bartender
i feel a certain kinship when the bar is nearly empty and among the few that are left there are no souls who are brave enough to share a last call drink with me. The kinship draws me to the slightly worn out looking bartender who is still sharp witted and remember all of the drink recipes. And he is single?

If ...i could help it, I'd marry you in a jiffy...maybe as a part of a mutual agreement, we'd have an open marriage...and we'd enjoy entertaining real life literary and art types, we'd have a real art gallery in our loft-style sun room with a spiral staircase leading to the bedroom. I'd cook you healthiest and yummiest dishes, Italian for sure, - so delicious you'd fish out all your koi and ask me to cook you my prize-winning gefilte fish-

-where was I?- so for now, you know i have to follow my girlfriend Nae and you to another literary gathering. Mwuah!

yor hungwy Tori

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 10, 2011 )

snowflake between dreams
epic poems in her eyes
beyond last embrace

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 10, 2011 )

yo Philo
We need a title .. so I can tag you ...

In perihelion sun, her pale attire
casts shadowed willow wisps.
She lacks a gait beneath its weight
and limply lingers in an amorphous state.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 10, 2011 )

Collaboration #1
Penelope and Philo,
I'm back from my morning walk on the beach.
Your collaborative piece appears to be taking shape.

Time for a banana protein shake..




( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 10, 2011 )

more for Philo
In perihelion sun, her pale attire
casts shadowed willow wisps.
She lacks a gait beneath its weight
and limply lingers in an amorphous state.
Translucent skin, pellucid eyes
an apparition in veiled disguise.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 10, 2011 )

sun. Byron. 8
"perihelion sun"

within the rest of the poem is so classy...and astrophysical while modernistically Byron!

goosebumps factor 8

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 10, 2011 )

Perhelion Parrot
2oz Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
5oz Cranberry juice
Fresh lime wedge

In tall, narrow, chilled glass, pour coconut rum and cranberry juice over ice.
Serve garnished with fresh lime wedge.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 10, 2011 )

yum, rum, ttt
thoughts of coconut - I like Pina Colada - though that and Margarita is very easy to handle as a woman. Perhelion Parrot should be easy too. Would drink anyone under the table

so how about that koi gefilte fish?

TTT - (retire the TNT?)
Torrid Terrorist Tori

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 10, 2011 )

The Koi
..are off-limits. {smiling} Their home is the pond, where they swim amongst the lilies and other aquatic plants. The cast iron fountain creates a soothing sound and shower, which they appear to enjoy.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 10, 2011 )

Friday night Jewish haiku
aquatic plants! -

on bed of lettuce
with purple horseradish, mayo -
my gefilte koi

I wuv it!

Tori

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 10, 2011 )

Luciolina (Firefly)
Thanks Pen! I think we have something going here. I've put in a working title, let me know what you think.

Bobby, thanks for the encouragement. I'm about to step out to the grille. I think some cool white wine is in order.

Vickie, the toast is Irish Gaelic to begin with,in response to pen, and followed with Italian. And its the second time someone has said Byron to me on this site. I HAVE to read that guy.

My take:

In perihelion sun, her pale attire
casts shadowed willow wisps.
Beneath its weight, a wearied gait;
Lingers limply in amorphous faint.

Translucent skin, pellucid eyes;
An apparition in veiled disguise,
She floats among the souls adorned,
Just maintaining her delicate form.

( Posted by: Philo [Member] On: April 10, 2011 )

A Pinot Gris for Philo
..Grigio..light and crisp

Philo,
Your collaboration with Penelope appears to be bearing fruit.

Victoria,
I'm glad to see you have been inspired, as well.

Ciao

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 10, 2011 )

@ Philo
Not keen on the title .. I was thinking along other lines .. but hey .. it will work

Love the changes you've made .. pared it down beautifully.

In perihelion sun, her pale attire
casts shadowed willow wisps.
Beneath its weight, a wearied gait;
Lingers limply in amorphous faint.

Translucent skin, pellucid eyes;
An apparition in veiled disguise,
She floats among the souls adorned,
Just maintaining her delicate form.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 10, 2011 )

Luciolinae = firefly?
That's what I found .. will that small alteration work for you? It's amazing how one letter can shift my perspective radically.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 10, 2011 )

Byron+Luciolina=Tori
Philo, Bobby and Pen generate such a warm and cuddly classic rhymes - my morning is unusually cuddly - having read the above Luciolina workshop. Can't wait...to... nurse :-)

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

Luciolinae
In perihelion sun, her pale attire
casts shadowed willow wisps.
Beneath its weight, a wearied gait;
Lingers limply in amorphous faint.

Translucent skin, pellucid eyes;
An apparition in veiled disguise,
She floats among the souls adorned,
Just maintaining her delicate form.

I slipped in a couple of changes - wearied felt too substantial a word [to me] - I liked the link between amorphous in final line of quartet I and diaphanous in final line of quartet II. What do you think?

In perihelion sun, her pale attire
casts shadowed willow wisps.
Beneath its weight, a withered gait
Lingers limply in amorphous faint.

Translucent skin, pellucid eyes;
An apparition in veiled disguise,
She floats among the souls adorned,
barely sustaining her diaphanous form.


Lo, comes the night; she takes flight.
Sprightly beaming vision of delight.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

or perhaps this?
Lo: comes the night, a sprite takes flight.
A beaming vision of delight.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

Tori the Meter Maid
you are probably aware of the meter building up in the first three lines, but getting disrupted by the "delicate" and "diaphanous". Besides,- in the spirit of Byron and Orwell's "Politics and English", - these places beg for something Anglo-Saxon, whatever that meter is- compliant word: airy, gauzy, fairy, dainty etc

Translucent skin, pellucid eyes;
An apparition in veiled disguise,
She floats among the souls adorned,
Just maintaining her delicate form.

or

Translucent skin, pellucid eyes;
An apparition in veiled disguise,
She floats among the souls adorned,
barely sustaining her diaphanous form.

and so it happens in other stanzas. Maybe the meter is not important, no?

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

re: meter
It depends on the poem. If a sonnet ... then meter is crucial .. otherwise .. not so much .. but I'll wait and see what Philo makes of it .. seeing as it's his idea to begin with.

ps .. not a big fan of Byron .. found him slightly limpid for my tastes. I prefer Blake - Keats - Tennyson - Frost - and Robert Service for Northern flair.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

TT is learning

I meant to comment on your opinion of Teflon's Trophy (or prize) reference to his wife -

I think the system of values that was the basis for the respect - which you lost – is probably your particular socio-political outlook. Any systems of values wider than that have been intelligently discussed by Camille Paglia as a way of our (women's) defense mechanisms, because the reality is – most wives are not Trophy- or Prize-grade.

I have nothing against the terminology, even though I have been called that, - even if I wasn't – because any man concerned with climbing his corporate-social ladder, whatever that maybe – naturally, I'd say – thanks to Darwin, to be intellectually honest – deserves, needs and ultimately attains his own woman of high sexual capital (see Wikipedia for the definition) – i.e., a trophy wife.

His wife also was not the kind that liked to be called that term, and as it always goes with the women of trophy look that is superficial – are the kind that lose their husbands to the Trophy Tori.

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

of Meter and Man
Penelope,
Your compilation with Philo appears to be coming along nicely. Tres cool..

Victoria,
Since 'Man' first marched into conflict, the most desirable women have been taken as prizes of conquest. In all corners of this little orb, to this day, men of power and means do the same-
relative, by degree, to their economic position and enviroment.

To many women, the term "trophy wife" has a pejorative, belittling connotation added to it.

Example: Anna Nicole Smith married an eighty-nine-yr-old billionaire. To him, she may well have been a trophy. To many men and women, she was seen as being an opportunistic gold digger..and worse.

Powerful women do the same. They often have much younger, attractive males as lovers and/or husbands.

Now, would you ladies care for a banana protein shake..or perhaps fresh carrot juice?



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

A Trophy Case
What do you get when a rich man's trophy wife hooks up with a powerful woman's trophy boy-toy?

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

bar banter
Nice weather we're having today Padrone .. I think I'll mosey on out and say hello to the koi ... could I have a couple of fingers of Laphroaig? I see you've got it displayed front and center and I'm impressed by your talent to have absolutely every classy libation stocking your shelves.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

Single malt #10
..coming right up

The Koi will be happy to see you..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

bananadrama
because of Robert DeNiro Talking Italian
Il sait faire plaisir.
banana protein shake with Bailey's - possible, non?

"What do you get when a rich man's trophy wife hooks up with a powerful woman's trophy boy-toy?"-

the teenagers are adopted by the distinguished couple and are supported through college





( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

One Banana Bailey's
..coming right up

Alla Salute!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

Little Lucia (Firefly)
Ah, what fun! Taking a moment (or two) from work to stop in for a quick one, and to say hello.

Bobby can I get an espresso, a Sambuca, and a glass of water? Thanks for the kinds words, and please feel free to chime in. We all know bartenders have the best advice.

Cheers to Pen (and to Vickie) for the help. Pen, you're right about the name of the firefly. I took the last 'e' off to make it more like a woman's name. More correctly, that move should have been LuciAlina, as Lucio is a man's name, and the 'lina' is a female diminutive.

I've played with it a little and came up with this. I fooled with 'wearied/withered' again too, and plugged in 'fragile' for the meter problem.

In perihelion sun, her pale attire
casts shadowed willow wisps.
Beneath its weight, a wary gait;
Lingers limply in amorphous faint.

Translucent skin, pellucid eyes;
An apparition in veiled disguise,
She floats among the souls adorned,
Just maintaining her fragile form.

The ebbing sun loses its power
To quell this Hesperantha flower
Among the stars her eyes seek peers
[?]


On comes the night; she takes flight.
A shining vision of delight.
Her radiant smile a welcome boon
Awash with light from healing moon.

What is that tune I'm hearing? Is that Getz & Gilberto?

( Posted by: Philo [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

Philo hears the voice
very pleasant meter, I don't even want to know its name
I am sure it is the meter from the song you are hearing, "Tori de la Rue Turbigo"

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

"The Girl From Iponema"
Philo,
You've got it.
Here you go..

Alla Salute!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

Little Lucia
In perihelion sun, her pale attire
casts shadowed willow wisps.
Beneath its weight, a wary gait;
Lingers limply in amorphous faint.

Translucent skin, pellucid eyes;
An apparition in veiled disguise,
She floats among the souls adorned,
Just maintaining her fragile form.

The ebbing sun loses its power
To quell this Hesperantha flower
She scans the stars in search of peers
to sparkle with for countless years.

On comes the night; she takes flight.
A shining vision of delight.
Her radiant smile a welcome boon
Awash with light from waxing moon.

Waxing moon .. to me .. sounded more fitting ..

Did a slight shift of scanning stars line too.

Back to cat house renovations ... will check in later

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

*Happy Birthday *Nae!
Renae,
Happy birthday wishes!


Alla salute!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 11, 2011 )

Hugs for Nae
Happy birthday feliz cumpleańos and many comforting girlie hugs from your Tori

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 12, 2011 )

Mesmerising gathering
Glad to see old friends like Nea , Beatrice , Ivor , Windchime , Tina

Tina , my heart goes for you and your family .Stay strong and be well .


Cheers for the new and old friends

Thank you Bobby =)

( Posted by: fairgrace [Member] On: April 12, 2011 )

Hiba!
I'm really glad you're here.
Penelope and Philo have been working on a poetry collaboration.
..and lots of friends have been stopping in.
(smiling}



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 12, 2011 )

Thank you!
Well gee thanks!!! ;0)

( Posted by: nae411 [Member] On: April 12, 2011 )

breaking my habits
Seeing as it's you ... Happy Birthday!

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 12, 2011 )

VIP Appreciation
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..where inspiration comes in varied forms

Special thanks, in order of appearance, to:

Lucie
Penelope
Tina
Linnie
Abel
Bea
Ken
Sandra
Tina Louise
Victoria
Francisco
Gordan
Sam aka Teflon
Brian
Ivor
Renae
Chrispian
Charlie
Philo
and
Hiba

The Koi are growing..The lilies are blooming..The Sun is shining

Never a cover charge, come on in..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 12, 2011 )

koi
i brought some food for the koi (we have a koi pond in our yard)! and a poem...

wind chimes
carry soft breezes
to life in lilt
for pond koi
who listen and flow
but will never
breath air...

( Posted by: cmsmuse [Member] On: April 12, 2011 )

my view
star magnolia
soft pink splashes dot branches
leaves arrive later

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

kallah of anniversary
spring is brazen sprout:
wild shady new spot sports new
purple kalla lily


from my parents' garden a year ago - the image - http://ow.ly/4z6v6 - it's my first anniversary soon. From the post http://ow.ly/4z6xj


"Kallah" is bride in Hebrew

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

Koi Pond Club
Would you ladies care for zen green tea or espresso with anisette?
I've brought fresh biscotti from Carini's.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

design
braided hibiscus
subtropical storm endured
blossom peeks at clouds

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

gefilte sushi
somehow I am such a purist - I can't use modern sci-tech terminology in haiku (re. subtropical)

I love gefilte fish, so...have been eying those koi...they are lucky, for I have no patience for fishing

I'd rather go for Zeb relaxation music, sushi and a wine cooler

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

of being senryupsyched
Victoria,
I reference my 3/5/3 and 5/7/5/ offerings as being senryupsyched poems- having dozens of them posted here. I don't submit/post them @ Haiku- I post them @ Poetry.

As for "subtropical" being "modern"..perhaps in 1842 it was considered modern, but it's pretty old-hat these days. Btw, "yummy" was first beiieved to be used in 1899.



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

I didn't get lost
I've got myself a spring cold. On the mend. Can I get a hot toddy and a warm blanket? I'll go sit outside and get some sun.

( Posted by: Philo [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

thriple fun!
well, tropics are certainly yummy. Tropicana too.
Windchime was on to something - Lit org is affected by Facebook and things like that - the place is downright slow and boring.
Maybe you and Philo and me can think of something to do together?

:-)

yummy Tori!

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

Philo
Philo,
Warmed Remy Martin V.S.O.P.
with Lemon & Honey

Alla Salute



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

convalescing
dinna fash yourself man .. it's all good and I'm not feeling poetically jilted in the least .. how kind of you to drag yourself in ...

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

VIP Therapy
Gina,
How is Philo doing out there? Did you give him sunblock?


Penelope,
How's that "winners win" lyric coming?



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

Writing Lyrics @ G's.
Hi Bobby...need a nice merlot...soft and mellow to tempt my muse today. I'm sitting by the koi pond, listening to Rachmaninov (her favorite!) trying to flesh out my offering for the Song Challenge this afternoon.

It's a tough challenge this month...think I may need more than one...so alert Alberto I'll need chauffering this evening.

Chow, Bea

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

Bea's musing
Good afternoon, Bea..
I'll have Gina bring you a nice Merlot. Philo was out by the Koi pond. Make sure to put on sunblock- and I will let Alberto know, per your request.


( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

Stopping by
My time is being eaten up by family concerns and I haven't been around as much as I would like. But I brought my guitar on this fair afternoon and if you don't mind I'll offer a tune. Booby I'll take you up on that grand gin and tonic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo3M3HRCb5o

( Posted by: jonpenny [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

Ken's Live!
Ken,
One VIP Tanqueray and Tonic, coming right up.

Alla Salute

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

Rob Roy?
Bobby,

I was a bartender in San Francisco for a little while, back in the 80s. I like your place here. Are you in need of some help?

I must say that I'm not up on the more current drinks, but do know how to do the classics.

~ John

( Posted by: Flonigus [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

John!
Welcome to G's *Liquid Offerings*
..where inspiration comes in varied forms
Here's your all-access VIP (Virtual Innovative Poetics) pass.

Alla Salute!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

G's VIP Rob Roy
2oz Blended Scotch
3/4oz Italian Vermouth
1 dash Angostura bitters


Shake with cracked ice
Strain into chilled martini glass
Serve garnished with lemon twist

Alla Salute!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 13, 2011 )

un rouge for lunch
I am slowly getting back to wine with meals. Merlot is the best for me, with soft cheeses or meat.
By the way, I see that most people do not know Merlot, I wonder why. Is it because it grows so well in Israel, because of its terroir?

However, after the meal I need a liquid dessert, like a margarita, or pina colada, but sweet - something girlie. Yummie bartenders, by the way :-)

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 14, 2011 )

of Merlot
Victoria,
Here in the States, the medium-bodied Merlot is quite popular. California (Napa Valley) offers a wide selection of Merlot, available in all price ranges.

Clos Du Val (Napa) 2004, is a fine medium-priced example.

Perhaps, it's the hint of chocolate..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 14, 2011 )

refreshed and breathing
Bobby - so thank you! - I am all breathy - for using my name Victoria - because there is -Tori- in it...and it appears next to my favorite wine...and I have never met you -
- tonight I simply feel like a weight has flown off my shoulders,,,thank you all.

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 14, 2011 )

Yippeee!!!
Padrone! I now can celebrate with a large scotch .. three fingers tonight .. in one of those smoky glasses that fit my fingers just right ... love those glasses .. which scotch .. hmmmm ... Talisker 10 tonight if you please. yes .. I know they have 18 - 25 & 30 year old but I like it a bit less deeply mellow ... a bit more cheeky as long as it's an Islay scotch ..

See? I can't drink and write at the same time .. never could .. so now I've got the April lyrics challenge wrapped up and I was able to avoid the idea that was plaguing me I'm celebrating!

*looks furtively around the bar*

It's quiet? Wonderful! Once I've knocked back an ounce or two I'll be toned down.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 14, 2011 )

Pen's chillin'
Cool..Ken could do a complilation recording..

Yes, it's a lovely evening..There's a light breeze coming off the Atlantic.

Alla salute

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 14, 2011 )

Big Sister and the Wikipedia Poets
direct from their extended return-engagement, at Merton College, Oxford- Live tonight @ G's

No Cover Charge for VIP Members

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 15, 2011 )

tgif
ah g-man, pour me a chilled pinot grigio. been a long week....

( Posted by: cmsmuse [Member] On: April 16, 2011 )

Tina
Here you are..
I just read your latest creative offering.

Alla salute

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 16, 2011 )

Lucialina
Ahh! Bobby, your koi pond and libations have done me a world of good. And the company is wonderful. How nice it was to see Nae and John too after so long.

Pen, I hear rumors that after a 5 year absence, Cardhu is now available in the states. I haven't seen it yet, but I'll bet Bobby has some. Can Pen and I get a few of those heavy glasses and a little tipple, Robert? It doesn't have that Islay tang, but its got a lovely smokey smoothness.

In perihelion sun, her pale attire
casts shadowed willow wisps.
Beneath its weight, a wary gait;
Lingers limply in amorphous faint.

Translucent skin, pellucid eyes;
An apparition in veiled disguise,
She floats among us thus adorned,
Just maintaining her fragile form.

The ebbing sun loses its power
To quell this Hesperantha flower
She scans the stars in search of peers
to sparkle with for countless years.

On comes the night; she takes flight.
A shining vision of delight.
Her radiant smile a welcome boon,
Awash with light from waxing moon.

Her skin emits a meerschaum glow;
Her hair asway in moontide flow,

'Asway' isn't really a word, as far as I know. Anyone have a suggestion? We need another couplet to wrap this thing up.

I took the 'souls' bit out, it seemed forced. Opinions?

I think I'm going to dip one of these crunchy biscotti in my scotch.

Victoria: Slow and boring you say? I have one suggestion. Someone suggest a time, and we'll meet here at G's for a drink and a chat sometime.

( Posted by: Philo [Member] On: April 16, 2011 )

of Cardhu and biscotti
a fine 12-yr-old single malt..

Another sun-drenched day is on tap..
Slainte!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 16, 2011 )

Fed up!!
Lit slow and BORING?? I'm sure you can find more exciting (spell that Luring)YUMMY enough sites elsewhere. As for Merlot not being popular in the states...that's almost laughable!

Lit is exciting and endearing and a haven for SERIOUS writers... what it is NOT...is just another scandal, gossip and people trashing vehicle for bored, childish housewives that haven't grown up yet!

Forget the merlot Bobby...I'll have a whiseky sour instead and damn the consequences! Have Albert at the ready...I'll be in no shape to get home on my own tonight!!!




( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 16, 2011 )

SALT. Fed. Bea.
why so many negative, excluding particles of speech? Why trash the writers who are childish wives? They are so childish that they are in wide-eyed awe of anyone who writes sensual poetry.

what I like for example, is your use of my favorite adjective, Yummy. That causes me to remember that I am still in the girly phase. In any case, your passionate Lit org defense reminds me of a nice girlfriend I once had...:-( she also shared my appetite for Merlot and other yummy things...

I just wuv mixtures of Merlot and Cabernet, Pinot Noir, or Petit Sira!

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 16, 2011 )

Bea's @G's
VIP Whiskey Sour
Bourbon
Fresh Lemon & Orange juice
dash of grenadine w/orange slice and cherry

Alberto is at your service

Alla salute

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 16, 2011 )

A California
Petite Syrah..for Victoria

Ladies..This evening, we'll be featuring mellow jazz sounds.

Gina,
Keep an eye those two.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 16, 2011 )

jazz. nursing. love.
mellow jazz sounds. Did I tell you I have dormant Mandingo hankerings? What about my love letter to the bartender? You know that after nursing I am full of love?

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 16, 2011 )

Stag's Leap
California Wine Cellars {2006}
Petite Syrah
from Petite Sirah grapes

Victoria,
I don't date married women or women in a serious relationship (even in the virtual world). It's a rule I have.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 16, 2011 )

eyelashes. Imprint. burgundy.
You don't date, but your rule is absolutely safe *batting eyelashes* while you are talking to these women, isn't it? You may not be aware of it, but any man - and a bartender, obviously - who pours libation for a woman leaves a powerfully sensual imprint in her soul. Now - I know you would not turn your back on such a yummy responsibility, would you?

burgundy would suffice too. Though the original French tastes the best. Terroir is the equivalent of real estate's location, location, location.

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 16, 2011 )

G's Code
Having managed a couple bars and having been a bartender in a couple more {back in the day}, I've seen it all. Distractions come with the territory. ..and that's all I have to say about that.





( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 16, 2011 )

principal. red. resistance.
I like a man of principles. Please do tell me what those distractions are so we can keep away from them together, OK? I so luv when you pour red into a fuger glass!

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 16, 2011 )

Atlantic Sunrise
..good morning
listening to Grover Washington Jr's "Hydra"..Ramsey Lewis is next..then Billie Holiday..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

Lucia ... Philo
You look so much better!

While I’m a huge fan of Islay scotch I’ll be polite and sample the Cardhu you so kindly offer. Last time I sampled that was in a cellar bar in Edinburgh. Passed close by the distillery when on a road trip between Aberdeen and ... oh .. what the .. oh yes .. Inverness ..

In Canada they’ve stopped selling Scapa, my son Kevin’s favourite, because our dollar is so healthy and they can get a better return if they export it elsewhere. The sales rep told me Japan is their favoured country .. probably a lot more drinking going on there lately. Certainly plenty of reasons to do so.

I switched wary for languid .. wary didn’t seem feeble enough to me .. languid flows into linger and limply in the next line ... what do you think?

Taking out soul? Fine by me ..

adding a hypen to asway seems to work .. are you a hyphen hater?




In perihelion sun, her pale attire
casts shadowed willow wisps.
Beneath its weight, a languid gait;
Lingers limply in amorphous faint.

Translucent skin, pellucid eyes;
An apparition in veiled disguise,
She floats among us thus adorned,
Just maintaining her fragile form.

The ebbing sun loses its power
To quell this Hesperantha flower
She scans the stars in search of peers
to sparkle with for countless years.

On comes the night; she takes flight.
A shining vision of delight.
Her radiant smile a welcome boon,
Awash with light from waxing moon.

Her skin emits a meerschaum glow;
Her hair a-sway in moontide flow,
This winsome sprite with vibrant ways

okay .. I figure the last line should be yours ..

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

close, Johnnie
Johnnie Haliday here, a French brainy pop star of 9 lives, who can be a grandpa to his fans. Tres trenchant.

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

300+ Comment Thread
..1200+ views
Who says you can't open a new business in this economy? Of course, the bartender overpours and comps too many drinks..

"Hard Work"- John Handy

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

Lucia ... Philo
You look so much better!

While I’m a huge fan of Islay scotch I’ll be polite and sample the Cardhu you so kindly offer. Last time I sampled that was in a cellar bar in Edinburgh. Passed close by the distillery when on a road trip between Aberdeen and ... oh .. what the .. oh yes .. Inverness ..

In Canada they’ve stopped selling Scapa, my son Kevin’s favourite, because our dollar is so healthy and they can get a better return if they export it elsewhere. The sales rep told me Japan is their favoured country .. probably a lot more drinking going on there lately. Certainly plenty of reasons to do so.

I switched wary for languid .. wary didn’t seem feeble enough to me .. languid flows into linger and limply in the next line ... what do you think?

Taking out soul? Fine by me ..

adding a hypen to asway seems to work .. are you a hyphen hater?




In perihelion sun, her pale attire
casts shadowed willow wisps.
Beneath its weight, a languid gait;
Lingers limply in amorphous faint.

Translucent skin, pellucid eyes;
An apparition in veiled disguise,
She floats among us thus adorned,
Just maintaining her fragile form.

The ebbing sun loses its power
To quell this Hesperantha flower
She scans the stars in search of peers
to sparkle with for countless years.

On comes the night; she takes flight.
A shining vision of delight.
Her radiant smile a welcome boon,
Awash with light from waxing moon.

Her skin emits a meerschaum glow;
Her hair a-sway in moontide flow,
This winsome sprite with vibrant ways

okay .. I figure the last line should be yours ..

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

drats!
double posting .. must be the scotch that has me repeating myself.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

We're making it up..
..in volume.

Penelope,
Slainte!..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

yo Padrone!
Am I ever glad to see you! After the harrowing incident last night it's so good to see a friendly face!

This damn town is getting too big for its britches I tell you! Cops are too full of themselves and I'm relieved I didn't get tasered! Those Mounties have evolved into a national disgrace!

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

You're a long way from home
Gina,
Bring Penelope a double, please.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

grazie Gina
Where's the tip jar?

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

Link to Music
..@ Facebook
G's now has music to go along with the musings here. Just go to my Facebook page {link is @ my Lit bio}.

Currently playing: John Handy's "Hard Work"

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

i'm afraid that i've
sworn off alcohol...but would anybody mind if i smoked a little medical marijuana?

( Posted by: johnjohndoe [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

Just don't exhale on the Koi
jjdoe! Welcome to G's!
Here's your VIP (Virtual Innovative Poetics) pass.

How about a sparkling San Pellegrino water, with a lime wedge..and a fresh biscotti for after you partake?

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

tunes
wonderful music for a sunday morning, G...i'll have a mimosa...

( Posted by: cmsmuse [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

One VIP Mimosa
for Tina..
Next, a little Johnnie Johnson, ticklin' the ivories and singin' "Tanqueray"..

Alla salute

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

sunday poem
leaves wave to the sky
welcoming the smiling sun
as the new day dawns

( Posted by: cmsmuse [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

Mimosa Musing
..must have been the dash of grenadine

sweet.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

ahhhh
thank you bobby...

( Posted by: cmsmuse [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

ch-ch-change
when is that Chrispian's change to the Lit coming out, so that Lit be more dynamic?

It is signally SLOW. The bar as well. I am impervious to alcohol.

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

shifting gears
Padrone? Could I have a sangria with a shot of Warrior Port to ramp up the octane?

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

Gina ..Katya
..The patrons are thirsty.



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

she was right
Windchime was right in leaving lock stock and barrel. Learning to do that too.

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

What was the over/under?
..ask Tony "two fingers"

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

The Long Goodbye!
Promises, Promises. T'aint hard to do Vickie!
See Ya!

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

always the case ...
Even in virtual bars there seems to be those misery guts who thrive on complaining or worse .. expecting everyone else to entertain their every whim ..

Me? I'm plotting how to undermine the local mounties without getting myself arrested.

Nice to know the Koi are always happy.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 17, 2011 )

of missions & mounties
There is always a motivation..an agenda, by degree.. Here at G's, the motivation/agenda was to create a vibe; a place to visit; a meeting place to bounce ideas around.

..where inspiration comes in varied forms



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

hungry for attention!
Bea, don't leave on my account. Long goodbyes must be painful. Just do it the way Lucie did.

the agenda to create a vibe could not really come about, because it is a virtual world. On my arrival I was just being excitedly literary in equating Lit to a boyfriend's favorite pub.

But if any parallels must be drawn between real-virtual - then I know for sure because I have been entertained at a country club - a gentlemen's club/pub/bar's raison d'ętre is centered on the hope of entertaining and possibly winning a woman. I know this concept is unpopular right here, but that is a warm, bubbly, fun truth :-)

further meditating on the subject - if a bar is not based on that goal, then it is a cafeteria in an institution, non?!

so since I am into a real interaction, I can't play along, so as not to see the agony of 4 posts a day reacting, or possibly not reacting to my ordering whimsical drinks. And not seeing real imaginative literary-sort of entertainment.

And since I am an immature housewife - per Bea - I am off to consult with Sam, to know who's who, and what happened when - I am real smart though!

( Posted by: VickieSALT [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

clever is as clever does
Let's see .... Joice - Trotzky ... uh huh ... wouldn't be nearly as drastic if this weren't a writers' site. I've always found that those who are really intelligent don't have to inform people of such. People just know because of how its demonstrated on a frequent basis.

Sort of like someone saying .. I'm really scary .. well .. if they were .. it would be obvious and there'd be nobody around to broadcast the news to.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

Good morning
Katya and I were walking on the beach..
Gina,
Have you seen Alberto?



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

Alberto the bouncer?
okay .. now I'm getting nervous .. ....




NOT!

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

of Alberto
He drives G's shuttle, making sure ladies get home safely, mostly after hours..Alfredo and Paulie keep things copacetic. Anyway, Bea has been getting rides home. He usually comes in early, but lately, he's been showing up late.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

ooo!!
Padrone .. ya can't be subtle with me .. I'm clueless when it comes to .. um ... highbrow gossip[?] Now I think I've got the gist .. like what you are saying is there may be some other service going on and it ain't drive thru?

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

No Gossip please!
Well Bobby...please inform everyone that I've employed my college student grandson Slater (who's hungry for money these days) to pick up grandma from G's whenever she's ready from now on!

That should put an end to those "rumors" about Alberto and me! The dear man was only helping me with my shopping and packages and that's that!!

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

The Koi Pond Chronicles
Bea,
As I first told you, Alberto is a complete gentleman. I'm sure where you are concerned, his motivations are strictly honourable. Gossip..in a bar? [smiling]

Alla salute!



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

The Pseude Intellectuals
If "High intellegence" were the criteria for viewing this thread and trashing it...an intelligent, literary person would KNOW that it wasn't created to write serious poetry here...it was offered, by a REALLY intelligent writer, Bobby L to socialize with and trade quips and generally provide a relaxed atmosphere with other members and keep comments on the primary site to commenting strictly on the work!

It's a place to re-aquaint ourselves with old friends who have re-joined us and to get to know more about our new friends in a personal way. I for one am soo happy to be here with all of you...well...almost! There are always the wanna be's who when ignored, try to force themselves on us and taint the atmosphere.

As to the success of this thread...and the notion that it is boring...why have there been almost 300 responses and ALL of them...except for the lone pseudo intellectual in our midst, intent on formenting chaos.

We've been through this before, as you may well remember...and probably will be again...but guess what...we're still here and thriving!

Yeah Lit and thank you Bobby for giving us an oasis to let our hair down!

Bea



( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

Ooops!
Sorry for the typo...of course I meant pseudo intellectuals!

Thos damn gremlins are breeding three fold lately!

Bea

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

The Koi Pond Club
Bea,
Your kind words are greatly appreciated. 1,315 hits, with 335 comments, is not too bad for a thread.

..and for those on Facebook, you can just hit play on the featured music @ my page [link @ my bio here]..and listen to what's playing out on the deck @ G's.


Thanks

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

tax day at G's
enjoying the "Hydra"...and gossip. and, no, i haven't seen alberto ;-)

what's the house special today?

( Posted by: cmsmuse [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

VIP TnT for Tina
Tanqueray Gin #10 & Schweppes tonic water, 1tsp fresh lime juice, with a fresh lime wedge..in a tall chilled glass over iced Schweppes tonic water cubes.


New music @ Facebook:
The Beatles "Get Back" Live on Apple rooftop
Bob Marley & the Wailers "Jammin'" long version
Grover Washington Jr "Hydra"
John Handy "Hard Work"
Johnnie Johnson "Tanqueray"

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

tnt
then i shall have a house special.
you make a wonderful DJ G!

( Posted by: cmsmuse [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

stopping by
My face all day in front of the computer, searching the virtual world for real life musical artists to chat with. 6 degrees of separation is the real world formula, any one know the virtual world formulation for interpersonal connections?
Ken

( Posted by: jonpenny [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

Tina and Ken
Tina,
Thanks..

Ken,
Virtual Innovative Poetics
where inspiration comes in varied forms..

Alla salute

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 18, 2011 )

I'm so excited!
I actually was able to 'sing' the chorus for Nevada Blues ... several times without changing a note .. I think ...

of course I don't know if it's a familiar tune ... nor do I know how to use my fabulous Mac to record what it is I'm singing .....

but ... this is a huge step for me! The music was there in my head and now it's managed to make the trip to my vocal chords ... and .. yes .. I can carry a tune for more than two seconds.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 19, 2011 )

Featuring Bea & Pen tonight!
Hey Pen...how exciting to hear you can carry a tune...hope you are an alto as I am a soprano. If we get together at that oft promised reunion...we can sing a duet...and if all goes well...we can hit the clubs and make some money!

And...who knows...maybe Ken will join us on the Guitar! But I must tell you...MY name goes first on the marqee...you know, age has priviledges! LOL

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 19, 2011 )

"She was pale as the lace
of her wedding gown/ But I left her standing
before love came to town." - U2 and B.B. King

Ladies,
The microphone is on..



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 19, 2011 )

"Don't let yourself get attached
to anything you are not willing to walk out on in thirty seconds flat, if you feel the heat around the corner."

delapruch,
The mic is live. Stop by.

Blaze on..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 19, 2011 )

Yo Bea
how's Alberto .... nudge nudge .. wink wink ....

just so you know I'll gossip about you when you're here ... nice of me huh?

My voice is absolutely not soprano .. not sure if it's alto either ... I've been told it's smokey ... I think that was a compliment ... was too busy diving for an exit so wasn't sure why he said what he did .. one of those nights don't cha know.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 19, 2011 )

Happy Birthday Abel
Abel,
Your Virtual Innovative Poetics Party awaits..
Gina and Katya are busy decorating.

Alla salute!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 19, 2011 )

Found you guys .!!!!!.
Thanks Pen!!!!! okay I will have to read through all of this to get caught up here before I say something that really makes no sense...lol

( Posted by: MTMarshall [Member] On: April 19, 2011 )

Maria!
Welcome to G's *Liquid Offerings*
..where inspiration comes in varied forms
Here's your all-access VIP {Virtual Innovative Poetics} pass.

If you go to my Facebook page [link here at my bio], just press play on any of the songs being featured- You can listen to what's playing out on the deck.

Thanks for coming. We virtually have anything you would like to drink.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 19, 2011 )

a tedeum
Facebook is tedious. Or I am extremely popular and have to fight off windowfulls of recommendations and suggestions. Let's exchange URLS here. Cinzano with Teflon Schnapps (as opposed to the one with flakes of gold).

( Posted by: Teflon [Member] On: April 19, 2011 )

Yo Maria!
Don't worry about making sense .. it's a bar! You are welcome no matter how off the wall you may be .. well .. almost ..

no swinging guitars and mason jars .. just so you know

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 19, 2011 )

swinging guitars
I got bashed by a swinging guitar once .. knocked my mason jar off the table while he was at it too ..

tsk tsk

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 19, 2011 )

Teflon and Asti
Welcome back.

The Tuesday night meeting of The Koi Pond Club is moving out onto the deck.
Ladies,
Gina will bring your drinks.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 19, 2011 )

re: facebook ...
um ... on 2nd thought .. I'll have another drink instead of shooting from the lip ...

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 19, 2011 )

New featured music @ G's
U2 with B.B. King- "When Love Comes To Town"
The Cranberries- "Zombie"
The Cranberries- "Linger" - Live in London
Eurythmics- "Would I Lie To You" - Live in Sydney
Cream- "Crossroads" [Robert Johnson cover]
Blind Faith- "Can't Find My Way Home"

To play, visit my Facebook page {link here at bio}..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 20, 2011 )

trio
Bobby, it must be me being so Facebook illiterate. I am not alone in this (can't elaborate for fear of being shot from the lip)

maybe it's just your Facebook page being very popular and busy. I found the music in my own collection. I play it on my Japanese-made entertainment system.
Using up my web time allowance. Getting back to my pretty wife who is not into threesomes.

All the more power to you.

( Posted by: Teflon [Member] On: April 20, 2011 )

man-eating Koi
er ... Padrone? I do believe the natives are restless.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 20, 2011 )

Draft complete!
I have a completed draft! What fun; too bad I got sick in the middle of this project and couldn't keep the momentum going. Well, maybe it makes for a more thoughtful result, eh Pen?

Thanks so much for agreeing to collaborate, and to all those who offered their help as well. It was very gracious of you to offer the last line to me, Pen, I hope it doesn't disappoint.

And no, I'm not a hyphen hater. Even if I were, in a collaboration, one must leave space for one's collaborator, no?


In perihelion sun, her pale attire
casts shadowed willow wisps.
Beneath its weight, a languid gait;
Lingers limply in amorphous faint.

Translucent skin, pellucid eyes;
An apparition in veiled disguise,
She floats among us thus adorned,
Just maintaining her fragile form.

The ebbing sun loses its power
To quell this Hesperantha flower
She scans the stars in search of peers
to sparkle with for countless years.

On comes the night; she takes flight.
A shining vision of delight.
Her radiant smile a welcome boon,
Awash with light from waxing moon.

Her skin emits a meerschaum glow;
Her hair a-sway in moontide flow,
This winsome sprite with vibrant ways,
Light of night, in lieu of days.

( Posted by: Philo [Member] On: April 20, 2011 )

Collaboration @ G's
Teflon,
Thanks for stopping by. I know your plate is full. Happy Passover.

Penelope,
Thanks for keeping an eye on things.

Philo,
Your collaboration with Pen made this all worth doing. Thank you

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 20, 2011 )

Yo! Philo!
You found my additions and edits! Yeah! I love the last line. As it was your idea I just didn't feel 'right' doing the finale.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 20, 2011 )

Limerick for Maria
There once was a Lit chick named Maria
who posted her song on sunny Sangria.
When I took a look
at her on Facebook
I found one red hot Grandma! Mamma Mia!

SANGRIA - MTMarshall

Author's Note:
Posted with MTMarshall’s permission. She isn’t aware of the content but was okay with me writing a Limerick.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 20, 2011 )

The Come On Inn
Well, it's in the low 80's..The sun is shining..and there's a light breeze.

I better start mixing some tropical ingredients.

Today's featured drink:

Fresh Strawberry/Banana/Mango Smoothie
*Patron Silver Tequila optional

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 20, 2011 )

Something smells fishy
..I just checked the Koi Pond. They are fine. I was worried for a minute.

There are new tunes up @ Facebook, including a live rendition of Tab Benoit's, "Why Are People Like That?"

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 21, 2011 )

Place looks good!
Robert,

It's been a while.

I need a strong drink. Something to ease the pains of life. Preferably something with an egg white- malnourished, as of late.

It's good to be here again. *sigh*

( Posted by: pablowilliams [Member] On: April 21, 2011 )

Abel and ready
currently 88, with a light breeze..

Here ya go..drink this. You don't want to know.

Confusion to our enemies..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 21, 2011 )

Is it safe?
I just had to give this place a miss yesterday .. seemed there was this lunatic git down the street with a picket sign protesting all sorts of perceived insults of a second-hand nature. Hopefully the twit has gotten accurate information and has gracefully [or even clumsily] withdrawn. I didn't see him when I drove by but I parked Homer two blocks away just in case he returns with another raft of leaflets to litter the community with. Too bad there's still some litter spiraling around in the leftover breeze of the windbag,

Anyhow .. Padrone .. how ya doing? Hey Gina .. nice to see some friendly faces. One Shanghai sling when you've got a minute.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 22, 2011 )

Shootin' the breeze @G's
Good morning Penelope

I'm going to go check the Koi pond.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 22, 2011 )

Earth..
Happy Day
Salute!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 22, 2011 )

Hey Bar-keep!
I think I'll have that Banana, Strawberry Smoothie now...Make it nice and thick, please...
Anybody in here to keep me company? It's a little dark in here - Could just be my old eyes playing tricks on me...Had to come by and check up on you guys and gals.

( Posted by: Nitz Kitty [Member] On: April 22, 2011 )

Love your hat Kaycee
here's mud in your eye! Wanna go out and say hello to the Koi? It's very pleasant out there .. especially when they light the patio lanterns ..

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 22, 2011 )

Kacee and Penelope @G's
Good evening ladies!

The stars are on display..The Koi are happy.



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 22, 2011 )

Smoothie and Koi
Just took a walk outside to see the Koi...I've never seen one before. My favs were the one with a splash of red on it's head and the one with black spots. they are lovely!
I'm still waiting for my non-alcoholic Smoothie. Bobby must be busy tonight. I hope he brings me a spoon so I don't get brain freeze drinking it through a straw. Oh! Here it comes...Thanks Bobby, let me try a spoonful...I think I'm in heaven!
Pen, Were you talking about my turn of the century Easter bonnet? Thank you. I do love my hats...Back to my smoothie.

( Posted by: Nitz Kitty [Member] On: April 23, 2011 )

easter bonnets
Don't care which hat you're wearing Kaycee .. love them all. You do hats up proud ya know. It's so fine having you drop in .. I feel so much at ease ... know I can say exactly what I'm thinking and you'll dig it. What a pal!

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 23, 2011 )

Koi food
Went online and bought some Saki-Hikari Koi pond food...Now I can give Red and Spot a treat now and then when I drop by...
I have 15 or more hats and I love them all ...My large brim hats keep me out of the sun...as I must because sun is not your friend when you have Lupus and are taking chemo pills...So far things are looking good...
You know Pen, you can say anything around me and be at ease...Friends are there for each other.

( Posted by: Nitz Kitty [Member] On: April 23, 2011 )

The Koi Pond Club
Good afternoon Kacee and Pen.
Looks like another bodacious day on tap.

The Koi will enjoy their treats, I'm sure..

I better go see if Gina replenished the fresh fruit supply. Smoothies have been a hit.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 23, 2011 )

strictly confidential
Kaycee .. you see that fellow over there? The one with the mustachio? That's Alberto ... rumour has it he's a very attentive chauffeur.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 23, 2011 )

Pen...Ummmmm
I'm like that old dog who chases the car but doesn't remember what to do with it once he catches it...Alberto will have to look for a younger Miss...I'll just sit and have my regular smoothie ...then take a walk to the pond to see Red and Spot...

( Posted by: Nitz Kitty [Member] On: April 23, 2011 )

Driving Miss Kitty
Ladies, though Alberto is approaching eighty, he remains in excellent health. His loyalty is greatly appreciated.

Gina,
I'll have a Fusion..cold, please.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 23, 2011 )

'Round midnight at Bobby's
Nice place you have here: well-stocked bar, loyal clientele, owner who runs the place with understated creativity. Welcoming. I'm late, of course, but I think you open late? May I carve out a small parallel universe here where I have the time to write poetry? Under the gazebo might be nice. I'll leave it to you to make a martini I'll enjoy. (Two at the very most, to quote Dorothy Parker. Three, I'm under the table, four I'm... well, no poetry is getting written...)

( Posted by: mobiussoul [Member] On: April 23, 2011 )

Caitlin!
Welcome to G's! Here's your all-access Virtual Innovative Poetics (VIP) pass- and a Mezzaluna martini..The poets have gone through the bar napkins..
Salute!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 23, 2011 )

meaningful drinking
red wine this morning Padrone .. I'm going to hold the church responsible for my attitude about drinking on the Sabbath....

so many choices ... hmmm .. shall I stick by my favourite - Zinfandel or shall I add a tad of oomph and have some Warrior Port? Why not. ...

This morning, due to current early morning carousing in our community, I'm thinking about atonement and wondering whether it's a passé concept or if it's possible that the opinion is that everyone else should be held responsible for atoning while lectures are delivered...

It's enough to drive one to drink .. so here I am .. I walked instead of driving .. my atonement deed of the day...

Christ is Risen .. Slainte

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 24, 2011 )

Beer-mat haikus
Midnight at G's bar
Mezzaluna martini,
Low-slung lime-slice moon.

(Someone, maybe Pen,
Must atone for using up
The stock of napkins.)

I have no idea what I'm drinking, but the alliteration alone tastes good. (It'll be nothing but haikus and senryus, though, until sonnet-length napkins are back in supply at G's...)

( Posted by: mobiussoul [Member] On: April 24, 2011 )

82..with a light breeze
@ 6:30 pm

Red wine for Pen ("atonement"..indeed)..another Mezzaluna Italian Vodka martini for Caitlin (nice senryupsyched offerings)..

Salute!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 24, 2011 )

Missing G's!
Sorry Bobby, took a few days off from G's to prepare for Easter Week. Singing with the choir Thursday, Friday Saturday vigil and TWO masses on Easter Sunday.
Our Hallelujah chorus got a standing ovation each time!

Think I'm all sung out for awhile, but rehearsing tomorrow night for my Chorale groups May concert, and our visits to nursing homes and hospital, before then!

I tell ya, the spirit is willing but the flesh is getting mighty weak! Would love to bring the group to entertain at G's, sometime...but they have a "thing" about traveling!

About ready now for one of your delicious, healthful smoothies...you can bring it out to the patio, I have to catch up with Pen and Kacee!

Happy Easter my friend...Salut!

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 25, 2011 )

ANZAC Day
THE BAND PLAYED WALTZING MATILDA

When I was a young man I carried me pack
And I lived the free life of the rover
From the Murray's green basin to the dusty outback
I waltzed my Matilda all over
Then in 1915 my country said: Son,
It's time to stop rambling, there's work to be done
So they gave me a tin hat and they gave me a gun
And they sent me away to the war
And the band played Waltzing Matilda
When the ship pulled away from the quay
And amid all the tears, flag waving and cheers
We sailed off for Gallipoli
It well I remember that terrible day
When our blood stained the sand and the water
And how in that hell they call Suvla Bay
We were butchered like lambs at the slaughter
Johnny Turk, he was ready, he primed himself well
He rained us with bullets, and he showered us with shell
And in five minutes flat, we were all blown to hell
He nearly blew us back home to Australia
And the band played Waltzing Matilda
When we stopped to bury our slain
Well we buried ours and the Turks buried theirs
Then it started all over again
Oh those that were living just tried to survive
In that mad world of blood, death and fire
And for ten weary weeks I kept myself alive
While around me the corpses piled higher
Then a big Turkish shell knocked me arse over head
And when I awoke in me hospital bed
And saw what it had done, I wished I was dead
I never knew there was worse things than dying
Oh no more I'll go Waltzing Matilda
All around the green bush far and near
For to hump tent and pegs, a man needs both legs
No more waltzing Matilda for me
They collected the wounded, the crippled, the maimed
And they shipped us back home to Australia
The armless, the legless, the blind and the insane
Those proud wounded heroes of Suvla
And when the ship pulled into Circular Quay
I looked at the place where me legs used to be
And thank Christ there was no one there waiting for me
To grieve and to mourn and to pity
And the Band played Waltzing Matilda
When they carried us down the gangway
Oh nobody cheered, they just stood there and stared
Then they turned all their faces away
Now every April I sit on my porch
And I watch the parade pass before me
I see my old comrades, how proudly they march
Renewing their dreams of past glories
I see the old men all tired, stiff and worn
Those weary old heroes of a forgotten war
And the young people ask "What are they marching for?"
And I ask myself the same question
And the band plays Waltzing Matilda
And the old men still answer the call
But year after year, their numbers get fewer
Someday, no one will march there at all
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda
Who'll come a-Waltzing Matilda with me?
And their ghosts may be heard as they march by the billabong
So who'll come a-Waltzing Matilda with me?

Lyrics by:
Eric Bogle

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 25, 2011 )

handcrafted
hints of hazelnut
sweet roasted blue agave
citrus aromas

elegantly smooth
100%

It's another bodacious day..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 25, 2011 )

Warbling at G's!
Hey Pen...You done good singing that without accompaniment...but get off the table before you fall and break your neck!

Now here's my rendition of Danny Boy...get out the kleenex! But I'll just sit in the corner and sing this one...couldn't climb on the piano if I wanted to!

Whose next???

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 25, 2011 )

Open Mic Night @ G's
Gina,
a Pellegrino with lemon, please..
Thank you.
I'm going out to the Koi pond.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 25, 2011 )

further from the ground
Better on top of the table than under it Bea ... ANZAC day is over for another year .. one of the finest anti-war songs I've ever heard or sung. When Australia & New Zealand threw off their British mantle and entered the fray as first class fighting men and what a price they paid at Gallipoli - around about the same time Canadian forces were dying with the same fervor at Vimy Ridge & Flanders .. a famous poem ... Flanders Field written by a Canadian. I was required to memorize this poem in school and it's stuck with me all these years.

Reason to stand on top of a table. See .. if one hides under a table one is likely to have their head blown off ... standing on a table may make you a bigger target but at least you exit fighting and look a lot more scary.

I wonder .. all of these thoughts about war .. I think I need another Warrior Port to raise my glass to all of those who died fighting.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Free Pour Tuesday @G's
The Koi Pond Club Calendar is open- party bookings available.

To showcase your music, poetry or storytelling, just take the mic- it's always on.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

I need a smoothie!
Of course it has to be nonalcoholic because of my meds...but you can add some passion fruit for this old GRANNY...Then ask Alberto if he has a younger brother...I'm not into breaking up relationships, and Bea seems to be Alberto's number one squeeze...Good for you Bea...
Uh, Oh! FLASHBACK!!! I remember I had a best friend who thought she had to sleep with every boy (man)I ever dated...I never did that to her...Then I started thinking - Just maybe it was because I wasn't attracted to any of them..Goof ball losers!

( Posted by: Nitz Kitty [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

G's
I know I'm late to the party but can I get a Jack and Coke on the rocks and very tall glass. Its been a crazy day and this is a terribly long thread to read. I fear I'll be here all night so...keep em coming!

( Posted by: HeRoCoMpLeX [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Open Mic Night at G's
I've been on a Fiction kick lately, not a lot of poetry coming from the muse...this is the best I could do on short notice:

Bar Fly
By: David Moore

With an easy grace
Sun filled smile
night though it be

and southern charm

She takes care of us
one by one

The customer is always right
except when we are wrong
but that's her little secret

Screaming drunks all clamoring
for their next shot of courage
she does not faulter

Wading through her day (or night)
a vodka halo peeking out
from a double shot
of whiskey

( Posted by: HeRoCoMpLeX [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Kacee and David
Here ya go, Kacee..Look who's here!

Dave,
Welcome to G's! Here's your all-access Virtual Innovative Poetics (VIP) pass.

Your money is no good here.
Salute!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Duty Free Calls


Welcome to the Craftman's Bar
there's room for one and all
The tighter that we all pack in
gives far less chance to fall
Our captain is a pish-head
but his wife is Oh-So-Sweet
Letting grumpy in the corner
supp gently down by her feet

Think he's looking up her skirt
but then the lad's cross eyed
any accusation is very soon denied

Sergeant major standing tall
busy fighting those old wars
Tales of charging on his horse
through villages filled with hoars
Then his life was utter carnage
see lines entrenched on his brow
He is still the one to turn to
find out where what when and how

He's probably tellin Porky Pies
to keep us all in line ???
His Pace-Stick goes where sun doesn't shine

Corporals on a bender once again
forget about promotion in this hole
He will trust us not to tell the boss
he's "Getting Out" going on the dole
For years that's been the lads swan song
when sober we'll follow him through hell
His third tape has just taken far too long
for a job he does so very fu@#in well

Corporal Corporal over here
I think I shot the C#@T!
Lets clear out of here then he would grunt

The drinks "On The Bar" the tender cries
we all know it will all be Duty Free
A single's a double and a double is four
we are right for a bottle or three
Morning is coming we'll be working half pissed
what do they expect for our pay?
If you think you can do any better
we'll even let you take over one day

Don't try to tell the civies
Just go stick out your Chest
The British Army has always been the best

( Posted by: Fairplay [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

nursing my drink
Odd mental image that conjures up ... wot??

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

holophrastic subliminal
..six degrees of cryptolitology

Penelope,
As my Pop Pop used to say to me, "You are a caution. You're giving me conniptions."

Speaking of..This evening, Keri and the Konniptions [funk and junk] will be performing on the deck stage.



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

low flying foul
Aughttobegone sighting - yellowbreasted sapsucking peckerhead

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Hey Pen!
I caught first sight of him this morning...Did you take pics? My kitty almost got him as she climbed up that tree in my backyard...unfortunately he flew off...diving and making a fast get away...Maybe kitty will be faster next time..
If Bobby will make me another delish (YUMMY)smoothie,we can both nurse our drinks down by the Koi pond - I've been missing Red and Spot - bought some special treats for them...

( Posted by: Nitz Kitty [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Imagery not withstanding...
Its an odd kinda night tonight...

( Posted by: HeRoCoMpLeX [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Eric, Pen, Kacee & Dave
Eric,
Good to see you, chap. The ladies have gone out by the Koi pond.

Dave,
..where inspiration comes in varied forms

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Dave
If you want to join us at the Koi pond, I'll give you some treats to throw...I'll even buy you a drink, since they are free - I've gotten cheap since I retired - The old SS check doesn't go very far these days...

( Posted by: Nitz Kitty [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Short Changed





If he Koi are not shy and the girls are not Coy
I think I will cool down for a bit
Just whip off my shreds dive in head first
don’t worry I have seen plenty of tit
Don’t mean to be rude it’s no use being prude
for God gave us all what we got
Ooops sorry mate you must have been late
That’s a small bugger Hey What !!!!

( Posted by: Fairplay [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

shotgun
Left it at home ... ah well .. one can dream ...

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

400+ comments
1675 views..This is getting close to being a thread.

Thanks

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Yo Fairplay!
How about reciting Charge Of The Light Brigade?

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Pen





Maybe you recall I served with the Death or Glory Boys The 17/21st Lancers for 4 years. Celebrated the Battle Honor's each year... Balaclava Day


When can their glory fade?
O the wild charge they made!
All the world wonder'd.
Honor the charge they made!
Honor the Light Brigade,
Noble six hundred!

Of course I wasn't actually there but learned to ride on cavalry horses. Traveling flat out over fields on horseback is exhilarating enough even without the canon.

Traveling flat out in a Battle Tank X Country is noisy and bumpy......

Our REME Moto...... You fuck-em We Fix-em

( Posted by: Fairplay [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Fairplay
Of course I recall .. it's why I made the request. My memory still is acute .. a good thing/bad thing don't cha know ..

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Wuo' round?
Well bugger me my glass is dry
no tiger in my belly,
I have to keep this glass full up
'till my legs turn to jelly

( Posted by: ivordavies [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

No Tiger





Fill up the pool with tiger
it wont please the girls a lot
No chance of finding it too hard
when Brewers Droop Ive Got

( Posted by: Fairplay [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Eric,.. You've scored!
Brewers Droop could never be
for Tiger keeps it firm
But I'm afraid that looking 'round
you've got a lot to learn.
No wonder no one bought my beer
I've missed their pension day
are you sure it's G Bars pool
it doesn't look that way.
Do we need a bus pass
to prove our age to drink
Oh look the girl you mentioned
is giving you a wink!






( Posted by: ivordavies [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Enough Enough the Vicar cried








Who’s that floating on her back
shouting up at God ?
"This water aint been turned to wine"
it's Anchor beer ! ....... That’s Odd
Ivor asked for Tiger
Eric doesn't care
Theres plenty here for everyone ho ho
so just jump in and share

( Posted by: Fairplay [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Tiger Beer for the Davies boys
Gina,
Please keep these chaps in Tiger.

Cheers!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Bealine
I see she's made a bealine
straight for you dear Bruv'
I love to see the ages joind
by drunken lust and love...

( Posted by: ivordavies [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Randy Bugger




I will pass on the Tiger Beer
you know it makes me wee
I suppose here in this Fish Pond
there none that care.... or see
Oh what tricks or treats in store
It all has crossed my mind
Then Brandy makes me randy
Least thats what others will find

( Posted by: Fairplay [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Brandy!
Brandy, now your talking
Bobby only stocks the best
Gina bring a bottle
and then take a well earned rest...

( Posted by: ivordavies [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Bobby





Hey Bobby... Look you started it
can you help us with these girls
Kacee was binned on Facebook
Now she is doing twirls
I believe she cooks and Irons
and with a bit of luck
if you catch her while she's drunk
she may just put down her book

( Posted by: Fairplay [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Memory





Pens recalling all her past
she led a tough old life
Living Up North in Canada
the struggle and the strife
Knows all about the lumberjacks
they make us lot look tame
Sing I'm a Lumberjack and I dont care
and join in all the same

( Posted by: Fairplay [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Lads and Ladies @ G's
Eric,
Kacee doesn't partake. We make her fresh strawberry/banana smoothies.

Please try to stay out of the Koi pond.



( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Dance with the Reaper
Try to wake the living
I'm sure they're not all dead
though floating in our Tiger
I'm sure they moved their head.

Maybe they're paralytic
and beyond all worldly cares
should we fish em out and dry them
and place them back in chairs?

Is he calling for last orders,
the fellow dressed in black
Oh no, it is the reaper
and he's carryng a sack.

Oh, he says he's Bob's supplier
for he knows the clients well
and his sack is full of whisky
we can drink ourselves to hell

( Posted by: ivordavies [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Barred!
I loved the fishy Koi pool
but now we both are barred?
And I thought that our host Bobby
would let my inch stretch a yard.

Please Eric don't annoy him
for he's really is quite fair
there's no knowing what would happen
if he left us both in there!

( Posted by: ivordavies [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Book It




Cocktail of drugs the doctor gives
is far worse than any drink
The meds will keep her high as a kite
even with a smoothie I think
You will be welcome just take a look
those eyes are straying from the book

( Posted by: Fairplay [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Homeward bound
Bobby thank you for the pleasure
of your poet friendly bar
and the tiger and the brandy,
'tis the best I found so far.
I must love you now and leave you
for my little wife called Joan
as I know she will be waiting
for this drunk to roll back home!

( Posted by: ivordavies [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Drying Out





Yes must leave the fish alone
they would cost a Bob or so
Ask the Lord if he can Change
Tiger back to water before we go
Then lets lie in the sunshine
where we can while away the time
Think of other games to play
with all these friends of mine

( Posted by: Fairplay [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Free Carini's Sicilian Pie
Gina,
Lorenzo sent over a fresh pie. See if you can sober those blokes with a couple slices.

Alfredo..Vinny..
Keep an on those two over by the Koi pond.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

G's Shuttle
Ivor and Eric,
The shuttle is ready to roll. Just let Alberto know when you're ready. He'll get you home safely.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

DAMN FINE DUET!
BRAVO!! BRAVO!!

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Penelope's back..
Just watched the FLYERS dispatch the SABRES.
..CANUCKS are up 1-0, mid 1st.

Ivor and Eric had a grand time..I'm pretty sure they're down for the count.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Eric and Ivor
No messing with my friends in the Koi pond...
Bobby, I'll have one more smoothie , then it's off to beddy bye... Can hardly keep my eyes open and 5 am comes around mighty fast...later my friends.

( Posted by: Nitz Kitty [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

Peaceful dreams..
Kacee,
It was jumpin' tonight. The Davies brothers kept Gina busy.

Ciao

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 26, 2011 )

ARRGGGHHH
No hockey please! heh heh ... don't know and don't care because it's better for my peace of mind right now.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 27, 2011 )

THANK HEAVENS!
so .. now the Canucks [hate that name] are on their way to the next level ...

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 27, 2011 )

Well now I think I've done it!
I just had to put my two cents in where Teflon is concerned...He has been bashing Bea and Pen..My two BFFs...I was really trying to put a patch on the scab that he keeps opening...
The sandbox is open to all, just don't poo in it...Let's build sandcastles without moats and be nice to each other...
I need a double smoothie...Help!

( Posted by: Nitz Kitty [Member] On: April 27, 2011 )

there there ....
It had to happen .. you being a Comrade and all ...

I'm thinking this place is a wonderful spot to commiserate and to plot too! Drink your smoothie and dinna fash yourself. I'm having black rum and coke .. I need a sugar rush ...

this business of curbing my temper is exhausting ..

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 27, 2011 )

Another double smoothie, PLEASE!
I think I'll go down to the Koi pond and talk to Red and Spot They don't talk back or put me down..
Thanks Pen...I'm forever the Peacemaker...But I do lose it sometimes, when I'm forced into a corner...I've got another Rant in the hopper...

( Posted by: nitz kitty [Member] On: April 27, 2011 )

not me!
Can't say I've ever been called a peacemaker and I've no problem with that. It's just my nature and .. truth be told .... I can exercise a lot more restraint than I used to. Never mellowed though.

Do the Koi come when you call?

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: April 27, 2011 )

Poetic Volleyball Exhibition
@ G's *Liquid Offerings*

First serve:

sinkhole on the beach

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 27, 2011 )

Non-Believer

Didn't quite go to Bed watched TV instead


Thought I was dreaming
when I watched the game
One Nil was never enough
Both teams were good
just one Goalie Superb
My God those lot are Real Tough
Don't believe in defence
so the third was a drag
the losers tried real hard to win
It wasn't a surprise when one hero tried
and a plonker just let the puck in
The end was superb (just take my word)
sudden death is a really bad blow
While glued to the screen I knew I had seen
Canucks show the States where to go

( Posted by: Fairplay [Member] On: April 27, 2011 )

Here Red, Come on Spot
The Koi seem to know who has treats. I Think we have a fish love thing going on...They must think I'm a big Momma Koi...I've had to give Spot a time out now and again as he tries to gobble all the treats..I keep telling him we all have to share...

( Posted by: Nitz Kitty [Member] On: April 27, 2011 )

Poetico Volleyball Exhibition
Let's try this again..
First line:

sinkhole on the beach

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 27, 2011 )

Gina's playing
sinkhole on the beach
swallowed whole by Mother Earth
heading for Beijing

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 27, 2011 )

Here At G's1
When you're feeling mighty low
I know a place where you can go
Instead of heading for your bed
If you want to clear your head
Just go to G"s!

When the world is too much with you
And the rent is overdue
There are people who will cheer you
And share a Beer with you
And if you are a loner
Bobby L (the owner)
Will greet you at the door
(He's a skilled abbassador)
Here at G's!

The women there will love you
When they see you feeling blue
They'll even try to woo you
And stick to you like glue
And as soon as you are able
You'll be dancing on the table
Belting out a drinking song
Feeling like you belong
Here at G's!

When the the party's over
(You may or not be sober)
But you'll have a real good time
And love these friends of mine
Here at G's!

Salut!






( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 28, 2011 )

Where's the barkeep?
I'm in need of my morning smoothie - Can't help it - I'm addicted!
Enjoying smoothie
Down at Koi pond - throwing treats
Spot and Red - playful

( Posted by: Nitz Kitty [Member] On: April 28, 2011 )

early birds
watching koi
downing concoctions
don't fall in

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 28, 2011 )

I'll take that drink Kitty
Free's my favorite price too. Inflation's a b*@ch these days...

( Posted by: HeRoCoMpLeX [Member] On: April 28, 2011 )

Dave!
Gina, get this young man whatever he wants.

Salute!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 28, 2011 )

Sorry Dave
I just got in from a mini class reunion with some old classmates - We meet up about every two months - eat and talk about old times - Great Fun!
Next time we can have that free drink together...It's nice here...A place were you can be you...

( Posted by: nitz kitty [Member] On: April 28, 2011 )

G's Poetic Volleyball Exhibition
first line:

barking mad bonkers

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 28, 2011 )

Barking at G's?
Gina: No worries, we'll catch a drink some other time.

Robert: Are you just looking for the next line or are looking for a full piece based on this? Calling it volleyball means you want to bounce it back and forth, but how much are you looking for. Just wanted to be clear before I serve...

( Posted by: HeRoCoMpLeX [Member] On: April 29, 2011 )

Is this bonkers enough?
barking mad bonkers
big men's wet tee shirt contest
beer belly winner

( Posted by: Nitz Kitty [Member] On: April 29, 2011 )

Senryu Volleyball
David,
I kind of left it open..was hoping for a 5/7/5.
Kacee ran with it. [smiling]





( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 29, 2011 )

Volley...I got it
I've never really attempted one of these before but here goes...

barking mad bonkers
raving lunacy sweeps in
no more booze for me

...I'll have that drink now ;)

( Posted by: HeRoCoMpLeX [Member] On: April 29, 2011 )

Volley Poetico
David,
You did just fine.
Salute!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 29, 2011 )

Nothing Comes Close


Pooped this old Party
just had to leave
For Pomp and Perfection
thats hard to believe
See there was a wedding
that all could attend
A guy called Willie
(my sons old friend)
Or just an acquaintance
as time passed on by
With the RAF see
Steve helped teach him to fly
Maybe fortune or just good luck
Steve is employed
Teaching pilots to fly Chinook
He didn't get an Invite
Out in Afghanistan
But some must keep working
while others have fun
So whats the result
Did GB show the way
For Royal Perfection
to last one more day
I couldn't believe that
then when it was over
I went outside walking
found a Four Leaf Clover.......

https://picasaweb.google.com/seivadle/SteveArmyRAF#5601126725647536946


( Posted by: Fairplay [Member] On: April 29, 2011 )

Volley Madness
Barking mad bonkers
He lay in a padded room
Convinced he was King!

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 29, 2011 )

Ha ha Bea

Sounds just like the Big Mac guy - "I wanted chicken nuggets!" "Yes, Your Majesty."

( Posted by: Nitz Kitty [Member] On: April 30, 2011 )

Red Sea Resume
fluent in Pirate
no affirmative action
shipjacking gangster

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 30, 2011 )

Beggers can't be choosers
I read your rant Gina. I didn't know whether to be mad or laugh out loud. You brought him a hamburger but he wanted chicken nuggets...some peoples kids!

( Posted by: HeRoCoMpLeX [Member] On: April 30, 2011 )

Entitlement Mentality
It's one reason why the United States is in decline.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 30, 2011 )

Bin Laden Is Dead
Gina,
Get a case of champagne out of the cooler.

Who do you think caught up with him [in a mansion in Pakistan]?

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 1, 2011 )

Oh Canada

Osama has gone may God bless his soul
Not that I think either would choose
I drank to his loss while voting took place
Which Canadian Party could loose
One Green got in BQ was a joke
Jack almost jumped over the moon
Blue got majority now in authority
Margaret Thatcher would certainly approve

So back to my drink or rather to bed
Canada is back in safe hands
I can dream of progress no more and no less
Time to get on with the plans
Oh Canada how great thy will be
the future looks bright so it seems
Forget USA they have had their day
Now I'm living the Canadian Dream

( Posted by: Fairplay [Member] On: May 3, 2011 )

LIB





Nearly forgot but they were quite pathetic
for they lost most between east and west
Atlantic to Pacific they were not terrific
how on earth could that be their best?
They are good losers at least in defeat
they cant make us all vote again and again
leave it to Stephen with Jack on his heals
we have all now heard enough of your squeals

I'l drink to that

( Posted by: Fairplay [Member] On: May 3, 2011 )

Ol' Moe ja-ha Greene
former CIA asset
now sleeps with the fish

served cold
epitaphico

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 3, 2011 )

I'm in need of another smoothie
I'd be willing to try an exotic fruit this time if you have any laying around...Zee Pepe La Pue!

( Posted by: Nitz Kitty [Member] On: May 3, 2011 )

Mango Tango Smoothie
with fresh Hayden mango, Waimanalo papaya and Valencia orange..
garnished with a fresh pineapple slice.

enjoy

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 3, 2011 )

Sounds YUMMY, my friend
Had to leave facebook before a fight broke out...I hate when people misinterpret what I write when it is obvious , to me at least...hehehe
I will take that delish smoothie...Then I'll go see my friends down at the Koi pond...Red and Spot mommy is coming with treats...

( Posted by: Nitz Kitty [Member] On: May 3, 2011 )

on the house
good to go

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 3, 2011 )

Wow!
I think I may have found a new favorite smoothie...Thanks Bobby...

( Posted by: Nitz Kitty [Member] On: May 3, 2011 )

Gross Cocktail!
I Know this is trite, but couldn't resist.

This is one concoction you won't find here at G's!

The Bin Landen special:

Two shots and a splash!!

(I've received this beauty at least in 5 different e-mails!

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: May 4, 2011 )

Toasting Pres. Obama!
Bobby...can you suggest an appropriate drink to toast President Obama for his courage and decisiveness in ordering the raid on Osama Bin Laden other than the obvious...champagne?

Let's all raise our glasses and salut!

Bea

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: May 4, 2011 )

DO NOT OPEN OR DOWNLOAD
any photo emails showing UBL dead..

I wouldn't open ANY UBL related email or app.

Hackers are using them to place spyware and introduce worms.

VIRUS ALERT!


( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 4, 2011 )

Cinco de Mayo Party
Margarita Specials

Tequila Specials

Open late

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 5, 2011 )

looking for napkins
ink well poet too
meds did the scripted number
coventry collapsed

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: May 11, 2011 )

rum & coke
forget about the lime wedge ... it's the sugar rush I'm after not the vitamins ...

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: May 11, 2011 )

*Liquid Offerings*
Penelope! Good to see you up and about..
One R&C, coming right up.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 11, 2011 )

dust bunnies
seems a bit quiet here today Gina .. hope the Padrone didn't cut your hours. .....


are the Koi swimming or floating?

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: May 11, 2011 )

A/C Koi Pond
Had to build an air-conditioned enclosure for the fish..too hot, otherwise..and the pelicans had their eyes on them.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 11, 2011 )

Oh No!
They didn't get Spot and Red, did they? I haven't been to see them in awhile...I do need another smoothie...

( Posted by: nitz kitty [Member] On: May 11, 2011 )

"One Love"..
Bob Marley departed thirty years ago today..Wailers music out on the deck [link at Facebook].

The Koi are doing fine- they dig the A/C.

Gina,
Please take this fresh kiwi, banana and berries smoothie out to Kacee.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 11, 2011 )

let's get together ...
and feel all right ...

*sigh*

how can anyone feel under the weather thinking about tropical breezes while cooing at Koi ,,,


here's looking at you Kaycee ....

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: May 11, 2011 )

Love that smoothie
The berries give it that special zing! Good to see you again Pen...The Koi are so much fun, I think they are glad to see me (Throwing treats.)Bobbie I need some treats myself...Mixed nuts will do.

( Posted by: nitz kitty [Member] On: May 11, 2011 )

"Jammin'.."
"..and I hope you like jammin' too."

cool breezes..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 11, 2011 )

Action vs. Talk!!
Let's REALLY get together Pen, Kaycee, and anybody else that can make it to a reasonably priced area that is good for most people. I'd love to see my pals and have a REAL drink together...smoothies included Kacee!

We've been talking about it for years, but all we do is talk...whos ready to jump in the pool so to speak? What's up Dave...TALK to us, and let us know what's going on!!! Anybody in the New York, NJ, Ct area, Canada is not so far from here...what say you Pen...and perhaps Lucie would even come....anybody????

In the meantime, save me a spot by the pool, I'll be right there with my merlot!

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: May 12, 2011 )

belting back another
Rum & coke ,,, thanks so much Gina.

Bea, maybe others have been just talking for years but I've met a few LitOrg members during my travels and discovered an amazing fact. People are people whether you meet them up close and personal or deal with them from a distance. I'm not going to list who I've met because it's of no consequence. What I do know is that a LitOrg convention [for lack of a better word] doesn't register on my top ten bucket list of must do before I die. However, if I ever do my road trip through the USA you can be sure I'll get in touch with you Bea for a drive by visit. Like most writers, crowds of more than three don't ring my bell.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: May 12, 2011 )

Remote Greeting
Nearly every day, I receive invites over on Facebook- to book release parties, CD release parties, literary gatherings, signings, exhibits, readings..the list goes on. I reply, "I'll be there in spirit."

We share photo updates, music, stories..between friends from California to Belfast to New York City to Florida to Britain to Canada to Mexico City to Japan..again, the list goes on.

..Stopping by G's *Liquid Offerings* requires no TSA check or expensive airline ticket. You don't
even need a photo ID.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 12, 2011 )

Gawd!
I am so exhausted I don't even have the energy to lift a glass .. so I need a straw with my straight scotch ... um .. Scapa today if you please ... my brain hurts just having to think up a drink!

I've taken on a mammoth task which requires me to rake up all the gravel in my yard .... lay down plastic and then shovel the gravel back on top. Why didn't I decide on this originally when I hired a dynamic duo of strapping young men to convert my yard from grass to gravel? Because I foolishly believed that landscape fabric would do the job it's supposed to. Not only was it more expensive than the free lumber wrap I scrounged from a builder's supply store and even though I chose the BEST of the lot .. within a few months weeds began growing ... this was 2009 and while I can afford to hire someone to do this .. I'm retired .. so what else should I do with my time?

huh .. scotch tastes weird when sucked up ... maybe I can lift the glass now I'm slightly revived .... .......................................

phew! That was tough ..... another! Please!

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: May 18, 2011 )

0530 shift ...
slurp .......

ahhh!

Anyhow .. I drag my sorry ass outside early early because I don't sleep past 0400 and I prefer being out of the sun .... so ... today I worked ... five hours at the side of my home which has the rock garden I built in 2007 and has cement slabs which unfortunately weigh too much to be a breeze to lift and too little for me not to be able to hoist them. My fingers ... hands are cranky for being abused by dirt and gravel and sand and now I've had to start wearing gloves ...

this is only day three of this project and it will probably take me all freakin summer! I chose the side of my home to do first because it requires the most work .. if I left it to last it might never get done ...

slurrrrpppp ... ah! another please!

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: May 18, 2011 )

Visqueen Blues
Sounds like a serious undertaking. Polyethylene should do the trick.

Gina,
Play some blues for us, please.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 18, 2011 )

"One Bourbon, One Scotch,
One Beer" ..John Lee Hooker is floating through G's..

"I'm bad like Jesse James.."

In honour of President Barack O'Bama exploring his Irish roots, Guinness pints are on special all day.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 23, 2011 )

Happy B'day Mr. Dylan
Bob Dylan's 70th Birthday!

I've been listening to Dylan tunes - done by everyone else including Sabastian Cabot ... [It Ain't Me Babe] .. I would have been much better off never hearing that one!

Anyone have a favourite Bob Dylan tune?

Sabastian mangled mine and almost wrecked my morning ..

Gina ... seeing as Mr. Obama has now declared himself as black Irish .. I'll have a double dram of Connamaragh and think lovingly of Donegal.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: May 24, 2011 )

"My Back Pages"
It's all Dylan today at G's

Lined up to go:
"It's All Over Now, Baby Blue"
"Watching The River Flow"
"Don't Think Twice,It's All Right"
"When I Paint My Masterpiece"
"Everything Is Broken"
"Rainy Day Woman #12 & #35"
"Visions Of Johanna"
"Just Like A Woman"
"Like A Rolling Stone"

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 24, 2011 )

Happy Memorial Day Weekend
Beach photos @ Facebook page..

Currently playing:

"Hoochie Coochie Man" - Eric Clapton

Salute

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 27, 2011 )

Gil Scott-Heron RIP
sixty-two

currently playing:
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 28, 2011 )

Mr. Heron and all of us.
Bobby,

Sometime around 1998, I guess, my then-wife and I were invited to go see a Gil Scott-Heron show at a place called Kimball's East. in Emeryville, California, by my work-friend Patrick, who is from Belfast, and his wife. I told him that I had not heard of this person, Gil Scott-Heron, but he assured me that this man was well known in Northern Ireland.

The venue was very close to where my wife and I lived, so it was easy to agree to the joint date.
The place was a large tiered supper-club kind of place with a good stage.

All of us had a fine time watching the show: eating, drinking beer, and snuggling in the dark spaces with our mates.

Years later I saw a report that Mr. Heron had been busted at a crack house; I believe in Harlem. I, myself, have had times (not with crack) when I have have been open to such vulnerability. I still struggle with this kind of thing.

As you say: RIP.

~ John

( Posted by: Flonigus [Member] On: May 29, 2011 )

The Revolution Will Be Live
I first heard his "Small Talk at 125th and Lenox" when I was a 17-yr-old college freshman, in 1970. His spoken-word style predated rap. Later, he would be called the Grandfather of Rap, which he did not care being referenced as..

Heron's "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" could be heard floating from dorm windows..along with Jimi's "Voodoo Child" and the Who's Live at Leeds.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 29, 2011 )

wunmoranatzit
Okay, I'll come in and check the place out. I think I'll find a quiet corner, if there is one, and have a beer; a nice dark German brew is my preference, but even Shiner Bock will do. Just heard the news about GS Heron, so I am remembering when he said it was winter in america. Will only be here until I feel a certain kinship with the koi and will belt down the last beer and leave before the relationship deepens. Stop and say hi if you want, but you need to do most of the talking. Oh, and bartender? Keep the change.

( Posted by: brickhouse [Member] On: May 29, 2011 )

Dunkel for Mark
Mark,
Welcome to G's *Liquid Offerings*..Here's your all access, VIP [Virtual Innovative Poetics] pass.

Gina,
Bring Mark a Beck's Dark. Thanks.

Zum Wohl!


( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 29, 2011 )

looking for a happy place
I now know what the expression 'sorry ass' really means because mine is in a bad way .. sitting on a rigid stool while hunching over shoveling rocks from one pile to another ....

Chain gang ... sorry ass .. bring on the rain! Please!

oh ... Scapa Scotch today ... three fingers to take the ass ache away

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: May 30, 2011 )

three fingers for the weary
Gina,
Please take this out to Penelope.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 30, 2011 )

Pond life
It's so comforting contemplating nothing watching Koi being cosmic.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: May 30, 2011 )

The Penelope Allen Koi Pond
G's *Liquid Offerings* announces the naming of the Koi Pond, in honour of its #1 patron and 500th commenter.

Gina,
Comp Pen's tab in perpetuity.


pond life tao

cosmic koi
being contemplates
nothingness

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 30, 2011 )

Pen's Pond!
Wow! How kind of you Padrone!

Apologies for not thanking you sooner but I was on chain gang detail today .. rain is forecast tomorrow and my sorry ass and achy muscles are hoping for showers. It will clean the rocks too which are looking a tad dusty from the disturbance. One scoop at a time. Won't use a shovel because that would be heavy work and I wouldn't be able to sit on the stool ... the stool has a sort of grid on it but don't know if my bums been imprinted .. won't look either. grid iron ass .. sound cool for a football player but .. well

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: May 31, 2011 )

Currently playing at G's,
from Live at San Quentin: "Never Make A Move Too Soon"- B.B. King

The Koi are doing synchronized maneuvers.. and it's air conditioned. Come on in..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: June 1, 2011 )

break time!
Okay .. so it's not raining and I was out there at 0530 .. just after my outside lights shut off due to daylight ...

Now it's 0936 and I'm in sitting in a soft chair after cleaning my toilet which wasn't what I consider a decent break!

Synchronized Koi doing laps fins aflutter ... very fetching. Nice to see they aren't wearing those silly nose plugs and their costumes are au natural.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: June 1, 2011 )

"Johnnie B. Bad"
- Johnnie Johnson..now playing on the deck

Penelope,
Sounds like your project is coming right along..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: June 1, 2011 )

rock pile detail
There's birds - there's bees
there's aching knees
and shoulders that moan
and wrists that groan
a sad serenade
as I shuffle into the shade.
Under the Island sun
where I'm not having fun
It's just not a gas
and I've one sorry ass!

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: June 5, 2011 )

Nirvana
Currently playing: "Come As You Are" - from unplugged in New York [1994]

clear, with a slight breeze..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: June 5, 2011 )

What's with the all-caps in titles?
Currently playing:
"Rockin' Daddy" - Luther "Houserocker" Johnson


Koi are groovin'

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: June 7, 2011 )

"I'm just waiting on a friend."
currently playing:

"Waiting On A Friend" - The Rolling Stones

*Link to video on my Facebook page*

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: June 10, 2011 )

Pour me something tall and strong...
So here I sit wondering, "What are we going to do tonight Brain?"

Are we taking over the world? I'm on Staff Duty and bored out of my mind. Give me a game Robert, I've got all night!

( Posted by: HeRoCoMpLeX [Member] On: June 10, 2011 )

Name that Muslim Nation
We're currently involved militarily in five Muslim nations:

Afghanistan
Iraq
Pakistan
Libya
Yemen

Most likely, we also have boots [CIA/SpecOPs/Contractors]on the ground in Egypt.

Which Muslim country will be the next one the US military will be involved in, whether "kinectic" or otherwise?

Here's a G's Island Tea. It's tall and hits hard.

Salute

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: June 10, 2011 )

Which Nation?
Turkey keeps jump on and off the "black list" for military travel. I don't know, perhaps Iran will be next,(God help us) or possible George (although not Muslim I don't think)

Hell, the way its all going to hell on a shutter...who knows?

( Posted by: HeRoCoMpLeX [Member] On: June 10, 2011 )

Comments for the Throne of the Typo King
Let me see if I can translate that:

Turkey is "jumping"

and its Georgia, not George. LOL

( Posted by: HeRoCoMpLeX [Member] On: June 10, 2011 )

Onward, Christian soldiers
Georgia is a mostly Christian country, the Muslim population being only about ten percent, I believe. If we go there, we'll be fighting the Russians.

Our relationship with Turkey has cooled, to be sure.

Iran is behind/supports/arms our enemies. They want to destroy Israel. Do the math.

Syria, Saudi Arabai, U.A.E., Bahrain..

Take your pick.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: June 10, 2011 )

Take my Pick?
Truth be told my friend, I'd rather sit on my couch and watch the whole thing on CNN. I'm tried of being sent to every crap-hole desert on the planet.

Can't we go to war with the Tahiti or something?

( Posted by: HeRoCoMpLeX [Member] On: June 10, 2011 )

Operation Urgent Fury
Dave,
You missed the invasion of Grenada [1983].

Let's see, we haven't invaded Jamaica lately [The English 1665].

How's your G's Island Tea?

Gina,
This young man looks thirsty.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: June 10, 2011 )

Tropical Invasions
What about Bora-Bora? (sp?) I've heard its really nice. Can we invade there?

I love the tea, its tall, wet, sexy, and it has an little paper hat...perfect!

( Posted by: HeRoCoMpLeX [Member] On: June 10, 2011 )

Bora Bora
GI's took it during WWII.

How about Arizona? At least you'd actually be/remain in country.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: June 10, 2011 )

Arizona
A desert is a desert is a desert.

I spent more than half of my time in the Marine Corps in 29 Palms, Ca which is in the middle of the freaking desert. They are all the same, I've been to the Mojave, Sahara, Iraq, Kuwait, and South Texas. I've not noticed a lot of difference except for sand consistancy.

U.S. deserts suck just as bad as Middle Eastern ones. Maybe we could invade Venice, I've never been there and I hear its beautiful...Hell, we invade everyone else for no logical reason, I'm sure we can come up with some reason. (dripping with sarcasam)

( Posted by: HeRoCoMpLeX [Member] On: June 10, 2011 )

Viva Italia
GI's invaded Italy in 1943. The Allies suffered 320,000+ casualties. The Germans suffered nearly 660,000 casualties.

Infantry losses were the heaviset/worst of any military campaign in Western Europe.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: June 10, 2011 )

"Stop Breakin' Down Blues"
- Eric Clapton [Me And Mr Johnson]

..currently playing on the deck. The Koi are performing maneuvers.

Today's featured libation:

Mezzaluna Sunrise

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: June 13, 2011 )

Get Funked
Keri and The Koniptions [Funk & Junk] will be performing on the deck stage this evening.


You tell Gina what's on special.

Currently playing:

Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On

- Funkadelic

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: June 14, 2011 )

"Jungleland"
-currently playing @ G's

"The saxophone is a vehicle to move my spirit around." - Clarence Clemons

RIP

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: June 18, 2011 )

closed for renos?
Seems it's been pretty quiet around here lately .... however ... weather is letting me take a reprieve from my rock piles and other yard chores,,, Ever noticed that when one if occupied in the yard other items keep coming into view .. like the blackberry brambles that invade my back yard ... like the magnolia tree hasn't had a trim in 3 years ,,, like additions to the greenery such as winter and summer jasmine .. yellow climbing roses ... a new decorative metal screen .. transplanting azalea .... whacking away at the trailing honeysuckle that grows off in all directions ... and on it goes ,,, but .. today thought I'd drop the nasty business of bundling up cut back blackberry vines and other slashed vegetation in favour of a sangria ... do you have any Maria Sangria today

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: June 27, 2011 )

Fresh peaches..
Greetings Penelope,
Your project appears to have expanded..

The red wine, ginger ale, lemon and orange are a good start, but the peaches make the Sangria Maria.

Enjoy

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: June 27, 2011 )

peachy!
Wonderful! ......sluuuuurrrrppppp .... YUMMY! heh heh ...

by the way Padrone ... have you ever noticed that labour fanatics and right wing nut bars have a lot in common?


actually that wasn't what's been on my mind of late ...

Postal workers in Canada can go on strike unlike the USA. This time job action was limited to rotating strikes ... Canada Post is a 'crown corporation' which means it's at 'arm's length' from government .. however .. after a couple of days of rotating strikes Canada Post locked out the workers! Then it got the federal government to legislate them back to work with a smaller wage increase than what Canada Post had offered. There was a filibuster implemented by the opposition and debate raged for 60 hours! Not only that but some of the noble MP's who support workers did so on their province's cultural holiday of St. Jean Baptiste ... to add insult to injury the legislation requires the Union to notify workers to return to work even though they didn't impose the work stoppage ... sheesh!
Mr. Harper and his cronies are keeping true to their anti-worker agenda. .... now he has a majority he is running amok!

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: June 27, 2011 )

Sangria Maria
Gina,
Looks like Penelope is ready for a refill.

Sounds like you have your hands full up there..

Currently playing:

"Stormy Monday" - B.B.King [Blues Summit 1993]

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: June 27, 2011 )

Happy Birthday Chrispian
currently playing:

"Birthday" [The Beatles]

Salute!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: July 4, 2011 )

Saturday showers bring
thirsty rock lady

one large scotch .. no ice .. no water ... Scapa would go down a treat.

It's official! I'm now known as the rock lady in my neighborhood! How cool is that?? My project is now 1/2 done and due to weather I'm at ease today. Yesterday I dug out the Californian lilac which had overgrown it's quarters .. I've created a new home for it by fashioning a large oval [in the center of my pebbled front yard] ringed with boulders strategically placed to look random. I don't know why it's more difficult to be haphazard. As far as I'm concerned I'm no creature of habit and yet .... when it comes to handiwork hodgepodge is out of my mental loop.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: July 16, 2011 )

"One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer"
- John Lee Hooker ..currently playing @ G's

Gina,
Bring the Scapa from the office, please..

It's a rainy day in FLA, as well.

Salut!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: July 16, 2011 )

"Positive vibrations.."
Marley's drifting through the air..

Gina's mixing some aural libations today.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: July 17, 2011 )

Amy Winehouse RIP
..currently playing "Rehab"

Amy was 27.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: July 23, 2011 )

checking in for a Sangria Maria
Gorgeous day here on the island ... taking a break from my rock pile seeing as I'm not a sun worshipper. Weather is perfect .. not too hot .. lovely salty breeze .... we're blessed.

Did a run up-island to meet Sandra MacKay [Majestic Editor] who's on her annual holiday in Parksville where the beaches are endless and the water is almost out of sight when the tide's at bay. She treated me to breakfast and we had a good natter about ships and shoes and ceiling wax.

RIP Amy ....

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: July 29, 2011 )

fresh peaches are in
Penelope! Greetings..
Gina,
A tall Sangria Maria, please..

Currently playing:

"Do It Again"- The Beach Boys

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: July 29, 2011 )

forgot something
How rude of me! Sandra YuenMacKay!

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: July 29, 2011 )

I heard crickets
..while going through the Essay & Rant section.

currently playing: "Trenchtown Rock" - Bob Marley & The Wailers

It's sunny on the deck. The koi are groovin' in their air conditioned pond..

Gina is slicing lemons, limes and oranges.


( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: July 31, 2011 )

embarrassed
er .... um ... Has anyone seen my red pants? I seem to recall the last time I wore them was about a month ago and I took them off to .. um ... er ... I may have left them by the pond. It's all kind of murky.

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: August 3, 2011 )

Red Flag
Gina,
Where'd you put those pants we found flying on the pole by the koi pond?

currently playing: "Little Queen Of Spades"- Eric Clapton

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: August 3, 2011 )

figures
that's the last time I play truth or dare after five Sangria Marias

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: August 4, 2011 )

G's liquidity
Gina,
Turn it up..thanks

currently playing:
"Rockin' Daddy" by Luther "Houserocker" Johnson

salut!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: August 4, 2011 )

"Chellie, bring the Patron,
..I'm burnin' one."

currently playing @ G's:

"Time Has Come Today"- The Chambers Brothers

The koi are groovin'..

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: August 8, 2011 )

Happy Thanksgiving
from the staff @ G's *Liquid Offerings*

Salut!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: November 24, 2011 )

Robert
Back at ya with pumpkin cheesecake and such!

Ciao, charlie.

( Posted by: williamhill [Member] On: November 24, 2011 )

G's Red Goose
In a mixing glass, combine several seasonal berries, juice of 1/2 lime and simple syrup to balance. Muddle.

Add:
1 1/4 oz chilled Grey Goose
1/4 oz Domain de Canton Ginger Liquer

Shake and strain into tall frosted glass, while marrying in ginger beer.

Garnish with fresh lime.

*Seasonal greetings to all my friends at Lit.*

Salut.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: November 15, 2012 )

Passing through...
Ahhh a beautiful place to visit - thank you for nudging me here with your Facebook link Bobby. These blue and yellowed stripes of yesteryear feel like a home I once loved. Namaste xxx

( Posted by: tinalouise [Member] On: November 21, 2012 )

Tina Louise
{smiling}..

Lit will always warm a corner of my chilled-heart..

Peace and Love Forever

salut.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: November 21, 2012 )

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends at G's!

Might stop by later with friends to cap off a lovely, warm and fuzzy day with family.
And since my friends at G"s are family too, don't want to pass the day without raising a glass or two in friendship!


( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: November 22, 2012 )

G's Wild Gobbler
2 oz Wild Turkey bourbon whiskey
3/4 oz grenadine syrup
2 1/2 oz fresh-squeezed orange juice
1 oz soda water

Pour in chilled tall glass over ice
Garnish with lime wedge


*Happy Thanksgiving, Bea*

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: November 22, 2012 )

BYOB
YO compadre! or .. whatever you go by nowadays. I've got some dregs of a bottle of blackberry wine I got for my birthday and thought of you! How's it going? Still on the airwaves?

( Posted by: Pen [Member] On: November 28, 2012 )

vined
Penelope,
Seasonal greetings..The koi are active this morning.The sea is offering a light breeze and the Byrds are singing.

Gina has the place looking festive.There's a stocking with your name on it.

salut.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: November 28, 2012 )

Hey Pen!
Where have you been hiding my friend...we missed you...glad you're back for the Holiday fun at G's!

Lit misses you too!

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: November 29, 2012 )

Greetings, Bea
Alberto has been asking about you.

currently playing on G's video juke:

"I Want To be Your Man" - The Rolling Stones @ O2 Arena, London - recorded 25 November 2012

For links to this, as well as Marley, Miles and the Dude, visit my facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/robert.w.gaglione?ref=tn_tnmn

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: November 29, 2012 )

Turn it up, Gina..
currently playing @ G's..

"Hard Work" by John Handy

Who's that dancing out by the koi pond?

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: December 11, 2012 )

Request...
I'm coming down off a 10 year slump, can I get a drink and will someone please play me some country music??? I need to unwind... lol

Missed you guys,

Dave

( Posted by: HeRoCoMpLeX [Member] On: December 11, 2012 )

"Dead Flowers"
by the Rolling Stones

Howdie, Dave..We don't have much country music on the CD-juke, but we do have this one..

It's Bunga Bunga Wednseday..How about a Ruby Heart-Stealer or a G's Berlisconi & tonic?

Happy holiday season to you and your family.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: December 12, 2012 )

G' Pomegranate Mimosa
1/2 oz pomegranate juice
1/2 oz Cointreau
4-6 oz dry champagne

Pour champagne into champagne flute.
Add pomegranate juice.
Float Cointreau on top.
Garnish with pomegranate arils.

Cheers!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: December 20, 2012 )

Bea's Bunga Bunga Birthday Bash
The bar's open. Gina's ready. Alfredo has the shuttle fueled.

Happy Birthday Bea!

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: January 16, 2013 )

Champagne Cocktail Please!
Thanks Bobby...I'll have a Champagne Cocktail with a strawberry in it...I assume it's on the house????

( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: January 17, 2013 )

another round, Gina
compliments..

salut.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: January 17, 2013 )

G's Emerald Beach
1 1/2 oz Tanqueray Gin
1/6 0z Green Creme de Menthe
1/6 0z simple syrup (optional)
soda water
4 mint leaves

Muddle mint leaves in chilled martini glass (producing an essence). Shake gin and Creme de Menthe with ice- straining into the martini glass.
Top with soda water (and simple syrup, if desired).
Garnish with a lemon wheel.


( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: March 16, 2013 )

G's Margarita Beach
1 cup (about 2 oz) dried hibiscus blossoms
3 cups water
3/4 cup cane sugar
1 1/4 cups tequila
1/3 cup orange-flavored liqueur
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
8 lime slices

Gina's getting ready for tomorrow's parade on the beach. Come on by..The koi are jumping to the steel drum band.

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: April 27, 2013 )

Hey Bobby!
Spring is busting out all over
The Coy are swimming in the pool
The Sun is out
The buds have sprout
We need a little fuel
Open the bar
Give the lemon's a squeeze
Let the Whiskey Sours flow
It's great to have the gang back
Salut` to dear ole G's!!!


( Posted by: Beatrice Boyle [Member] On: April 28, 2013 )

G's Tanqueray Julep
1.5 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
.5 oz simple syrup
8 fresh mint leaves

gently muddle simple syrup and mint leaves (don't crush)

fill iced glass halfway with half the gin and crushed ice

stir briskly

add crushed ice to fill and remainder of gin

stir

garnish with fresh mint sprig dusted with icing sugar

serve with two straws


( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: May 4, 2013 )





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