Just How Much Of That Stuff Did I Drink, Anyway?

Last night was day two of our traditional Hallowe'en alcoholfest. LOL On the 30th, as you read on here, we went next door to the A.N.A.F and partied with the rest of the Veterans and their partners, waking up on the 31st debating on whether or not to do it again. LOL

We went to Herb's place last night, and had a great time. Walker's KGB uniform was a big hit. The kids loved it, and so did the parents. :)

After the kids had enough candy for the night, the three of us got into a bottle of this stuff!!! Has anyone out there ever tried Slivovitz? It's a wonderful Croatian/Serbian Plum Brandy that could give Tequilla and Ouzo a run for their money in the alcohol department, at 80 proof. Woohoo!!!

Walker wants to know when we're moving to Croatia. Hey, that sounds like fun. Nice strong liquor, and nice thick accents.

A funny thing. Today we were listening to the Croatian program, and for whatever reason, when it ended, the Irish program that would normally come next, between the Croatian and Serbians was about 20 minutes late in starting, and so we got an extra 20 minutes of Croatian music. So am I to assume that for every glass of Slivovitz I drink on a Saturday night, the Croatian program will add an extra five minutes on a Sunday? :)

Comments: 32

Dee Leh Nov 1, 2009, 5:27pm EST

Sounds like you had a blast. Sorry I missed it. I've never heard of Slivovitz...Did you get that at a liquor store or what?

Leah Christensen Nov 1, 2009, 5:40pm EST

Herb got it, and said that if we look hard enough, we can easily find it around here.

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Marsha S. Nov 1, 2009, 5:54pm EST

not a drinker here

Leah Christensen Nov 1, 2009, 6:05pm EST

LOL

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Len Maxwell Nov 1, 2009, 6:30pm EST

I first had Slivovitz forty-some years ago when I was in Moscow. That was also the only time I ever had it. Delicious stuff.

Leah Christensen Nov 1, 2009, 7:23pm EST

You'll be happy to know it's available in North America. :) Walker and I have decided that we have got to keep a bottle in the house. :)

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EM JAY (Gather Director of Chaos & Uprisings) W. Nov 1, 2009, 6:36pm EST

Leah, that is some interesting mathematics you've come up with!

The bottle you pictured is the same shape and size as the bottle we get Sambuca in.

Leah Christensen Nov 1, 2009, 7:25pm EST

I've had that too, but I like the flavour of Slivovitz better.

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Mugg Muggles, "The Man With the Jive" Nov 1, 2009, 6:57pm EST

Never tried it yet, but I've always liked the name.
I've tried Ouzo and let's just say that it isn't my favorite Spiritus Fermenti.

Leah Christensen Nov 1, 2009, 7:26pm EST

LOL I love Ouzo. Walker and I have that when we go to The Greek Garden. :)

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donna h. Nov 1, 2009, 7:25pm EST

I am not a drinker either

Leah Christensen Nov 1, 2009, 7:26pm EST

Not everyone is.

donna h. Nov 1, 2009, 7:28pm EST

lol 30 years ago I was!

Leah Christensen Nov 1, 2009, 7:33pm EST

I guess I should have told you about this yummy stuff 30 years ago. I would have, except I was -3 in 1979. haha

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Shirley ♡ ☮ M. Nov 1, 2009, 7:31pm EST

I used to drink occassionally, but not anymore.

Leah Christensen Nov 1, 2009, 7:33pm EST

Well then don't go near a bottle of this stuff. haha

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Walker Bennett, SF Author Nov 1, 2009, 7:33pm EST

That stuff is definitely superior to ouzo.

Leah Christensen Nov 1, 2009, 7:34pm EST

I think so too. We need to take a bottle to Dad's place for Christmas, and raise shots with the guys. I bet you and I will be able to drink 'em all under the table now that we've tried it, and they haven't. haha

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Janet "Jax" B. Nov 1, 2009, 8:35pm EST

sounds like a good night....I ended up not drinking anything but Sprite last night.

Leah Christensen Nov 1, 2009, 8:40pm EST

LOL Too funny, Janet. I'd have put a little rye in it, if it were me. haha.

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Ed Da Head Toker Nov 1, 2009, 10:34pm EST

LOL> Your theory on the longevity of the program you like may mean that your still drunk

Leah Christensen Nov 1, 2009, 11:03pm EST

LOL Maybe, but if it makes the program last longer, why not? I calculated 2 glasses per every extra 5 minutes, so if I want the program to last another hour and a half, I'll have to drink 18 glasses of Slivovits. :)