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Last summer I went to Glacier NP AND Waterton Lakes. Glacier was much less expensive and JUST AS nicely run/maintained etc. I guess it's just part of the Canadian mentality to squander money through big gov't and get no real extra ROI for that extra expense.

So, I'm looking into visiting Banff and can't believe how much more expensive it is on all accounts as compared to US national parks. From the daily entry fee of about $18 for a family (for a US park like Yellowstone, you pay one fee of $20 good for a week), to the campgrounds. You even have to pay an extra fee (about $8 PER NIGHT) to light a campfire. WTF?

We'll know for the first time If we're evil or divine

Let the dorks have their fun. Not everyone is suited to climb, after all.

Yes, indeed. I've got a couple of each style - Bordeaux, Burgogne, and Chardonnay. And a couple for cognac, which I use for grappa as well.

Getting a glass like this makes a difference. I'm not kidding. (It's a Riedel Vinum) The first time I tried scotch neat I thought it tasted like crap. It took a while to get used to.

it's definitely an acquired taste. I started by drinking blended scotch with ginger-ale, moved-on to cocktails (like a Rob Roy), and finally graduated to drinking it neat. Then I shelled out the $$$ for a good single malt. I'll still go back from time to time and drink blended stuff in strong cocktails when I'm in the mood. the doublewood i have is a single malt. quite a good scotch with out having to pay a whole arm and a leg. gingerale sounds awsome. I am so going to try that. if you do, use a blended scotch (like Johnnie Walker red or black)... unless your single malt is comparable in price...

you get an answer here. In general, yes, that is true. But new drinkers have to start somewhere. And there are cask-strength single malts that are quite fine, and do need a bit of water. In fact, depending on the reviewer/afficionado, they'll recommend a splash of water for some single malts to "open up the flavor" - not just the cask strength stuff.

it's definitely an acquired taste. I started by drinking blended scotch with ginger-ale, moved-on to cocktails (like a Rob Roy), and finally graduated to drinking it neat. Then I shelled out the $$$ for a good single malt. I'll still go back from time to time and drink blended stuff in strong cocktails when I'm in the mood.

Instead of adding ice, you might try adding a little bit of water. The ice melts and waters down the flavor throughout the drink. If you cut whisky with water its a one-time dilution. don't use tap water though. Another option to try is to drink it neat and sip water periodically to clean your palate. Me, I drink it neat. :-)

or not...

Yeah and monkeys will fly out of your ass! :moondance: :moondance:

So do you like the Laphroaig? Some reviews I've read call it "mediciny" with an "iodine" taste. Bunch of pussies. :-)

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I've eaten kangaroo(in Australia.) A bit on the chewy, gamey side, mate. My granddad used to take my brothers deer hunting(again with the brothers getting to do all the fun stuff!). The meat would get ground into "hamburger" and I hated it(not sure if it was the thought or the taste--I just could not enjoy it.) My mom would have to show me one of those styrofoam trays from store-bought meat to convince me that the deerburger was hamburger. Eventually I caught on to this ruse--"mom, why is the styrofoam always so clean if meat just came off it??" She had been hiding the same tray in the cupboard to show me each time. Duh. No wonder I don't miss meat now. That was too weird. you should try rocky mountain oysters

Bourbon is good too. As are Irish, Canadian, and Rye whiskies. Vodka. Say it with me now, Voooooodka. Could we vote for vodka or gin? oops, sorry I missed the point. Is it a right or a privilage to vote for Vodka or Gin? and is it protected by the constituion? The founding fathers rejected Gin by revolting from the Brits. And Truman, Kennedy, Reagan et al. rejected vodka through the cold war. I guess we should stick with good old American bourbons and ryes.

Gin and vermouth are mandatory. Never tried the gin you mention. I bought some Tanqueray at duty free real cheap, so I'll use that first. I've been mixing lots of negronis recently. A damn fine summer aperitif, if I do say so.

Bourbon is good too. As are Irish, Canadian, and Rye whiskies.

For full-bodied I drink Laphroaig 15 year. It's hard core though. And I'm not in the mood for it much now that it's summer. Although with the weather today... I've never had the Laphroaig 10 which is cheaper. It would be less smooth and a bit harsher than the 15. A nice light one is Glenlivet 15 year, oak aged. You could try the regular Glenlivet 12 year which is similar. They sell that in the little bottles so you could try one real cheap. In the end you might like Glenfiddich better, who knows. I just didn't think it was as good as other stuff I've tried. There are lots of web sites with ratings/opinions. Here's one: http://www.charm.net/~kmarsh/scotch.html

Glenfiddich is very popular, but my recollection of it is that it's not much better than a good 12-year old blended. There's a lot of better single malts out there. Which one depends on taste (from lighter body ones with almost no peatiness or smokiness to hardcore Islay's). Any good recommendations for a novice? do you want something light or full-bodied? peaty? smoky?

yes it is: OK, scope+rifle. So tax on $2000 (or whatever you paid) equals 80 years of hunting licenses. Seems a bit off.

Have you priced a decent rifle scope lately? It's pretty easy to drop $1,200 or so, if you don't get a Bushnell from Walmart. and the tax on your $1200 scope that went to game management equals 80 years of hunting licenses?

Glenfiddich is very popular, but my recollection of it is that it's not much better than a good 12-year old blended. There's a lot of better single malts out there. Which one depends on taste (from lighter body ones with almost no peatiness or smokiness to hardcore Islay's).