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| © August '10 photo by smck
Looking eastward across St. Peters Bay toward Battery Park and Grand Greve, the sea is tranquil in the early morning light.
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Calm Day on the Bay
HITS - Around The World
United States
Canada
France
Germany
Russia
Ukraine
Latvia
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United Kingdom
Ireland
Sweden
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Peru
Brazil
Ecuador
Malaysia
Japan
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China
Indonesia
United States accounts for the most
'hits' followed by Canada, Russia, United Kingdom, France and Germany
in that order.
This is probably not of as much interest to you as it is to me. But it just seems great that such a small blog has spread around the world without benefit of controversy, scandal, or salacious content.
So come on Easter Island and give me a click for the Pacific !!
What Is A Weed?
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False dandelions
Dandelions are so similar to catsears (Hypochoeris) that
catsears are also known as "false dandelions." Both plants carry similar
flowers which form into windborne seeds. However, catsear's flowering
stems are forked and solid, whereas dandelions possess unforked stems
that are hollow. Both plants have a rosette of leaves and a central
taproot. However, the leaves of dandelions are jagged in appearance,
whereas those of catsear are more lobe-shaped and hairy. Other plants
with similar flowers include hawkweeds (Hieracium) and hawksbeards (Crepis). These are both readily distinguished by their branched flowering stems.
I have no idea what the local name is for this plant but I erroneously took it for a dandelion - however the 'forked flowering stems' puts it into one of the above Catsears, Hawkweeds, or Hawkbeards. (if you know for certain leave a comment and I will repost - with appropriate credit).
The title "What is a Weed" was really directed to dandelions which I (unlike most) like and encourage in my lawn - hence to me not a weed, which basically means an unwanted plant.
Dandelions are thought to have evolved about thirty million years ago in Eurasia. They have been used by humans for food and as a herb for much of recorded history. They were introduced to North America by early European immigrants. All parts of the dandelion has been used for food and drink - some caution is advised on the pollen however as some individuals are sensitive to it.
REDBREAST Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey - 12
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No peat and fire here - just deep smoothness - so if you don't particularly want to try another fiery draught then read on and take heart that yes there are smooth Gaelic unblended whiskeys that are utterly delightful. And I must note here that smooth does not imply bland - not at all. This is a great easy to sip whiskey, yet there is still a depth and complexity of background flavors as in the best of Scotch single malts. I just finished at least two or three fingers of Redbreast, which is my third sampling in as many nights. Once again it was so pleasant to drink that I quickly lost track of all the great things about it that I was going to put to paper for this posting - so for the time being let me borrow a few quotes from other devotees.
"Scotland and Kentucky get the glory, but Ireland is no slouch when it comes to crafting fine, sippable whiskey. For potent proof, try an unblended whiskey like the oh-so-smooth Redbreast 12 Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey ($45). Like single-malt Scotch, this Irish whiskey is aged — 12 years, in this case — in a single batch, not blended. But that's where the similarities with smoky Scotch end, because the flavor leans much closer to caramely bourbon" - YUMSUGAR blog
"Single Pot Still Whiskey:
It is unique to Ireland in general
and to the Midleton Distillery, Co Cork, in particular, and is regarded
as the quintessential style of Irish whiskey. Made from a mash of malted
and unmalted barley and then triple distilled in traditional copper pot
stills. Pot Still whiskeys are characterized by full, complex flavors
and a wonderful creamy mouthfeel." - WEINQUELLE .com
- "Color Amber lager
- Nose Ethanol, vanilla, maple sugar
- Body Mildly syrupy
- Palate Scotch followed by a wonderful praline, vanilla, maple syrup, gingerbread cookies
- Finish Sweet, maple syrup, vanilla, bug spray
This is my favorite Irish whiskey. It has a Scotch-like complexity followed by a wonderful maple syrup-like sweetness. Not cloying like a bourbon, but sweet like a gingerbread cookie. A great dessert whiskey. Highly Recommended! 95" MISTERBORK on FORPEATSAKE.com
I'm not sure where the 'bug spray' came from in this last one but everyone has there take, eh? All in all a really fine (and award winning) poteen - which Himself would give at least an 89.
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