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Aristus

(70,860 posts)
Fri Aug 15, 2025, 09:16 PM Aug 15

Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything.

Two shots to get the party started. Now, a Commonwealth. Canadian whiskey, Grand Marnier, and lemon juice. Yummy!

Hope everyone is having a relaxing Friday evening.

I love you all…

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surfered

(9,207 posts)
1. On my second glass 🍷. Other than wanting to know when Trump is going to croak, I have no questions. Cheers!
Fri Aug 15, 2025, 09:20 PM
Aug 15

True Dough

(24,403 posts)
2. If you were to host a summit in Alaska with any world leader,
Fri Aug 15, 2025, 09:25 PM
Aug 15

which one would you choose, and why?

Aristus

(70,860 posts)
5. Probably Mark Carney, PM of Canada.
Fri Aug 15, 2025, 09:43 PM
Aug 15

First, Canada has a strong motive for maintaining good relations with both the United States and Russia.

Two: there are few enough world leaders anymore who are even center-left, let alone progressive, and focus on environmental and social justice issues.

There are more reasons for Carney. But that’s a good place to start.

DUU

(64 posts)
3. I'm not saying what number I'm on but may need more fingers tonight:))
Fri Aug 15, 2025, 09:26 PM
Aug 15

Ok Aristus
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck IF a woodchuck could chuck wood?

Dulcinea

(9,122 posts)
9. Went out for drinks with friends tonight.
Fri Aug 15, 2025, 11:08 PM
Aug 15

Did anything happen at the Alaska summit? Probably not.

Tree Lady

(12,703 posts)
10. Just got back from dinner
Sat Aug 16, 2025, 12:08 AM
Aug 16

With another couple at beer pub, band playing Grateful Dead music. My friend who lives in Tasmania now is visiting back in US. We danced had a great time. We met each other in high school over 50 yrs ago.

Aristus

(70,860 posts)
13. Indeed. I have found that alcohol, taken in sufficient quantities,
Sat Aug 16, 2025, 06:15 PM
Aug 16

produces all the effects of drunkenness. Very distracting.

Tree Lady

(12,703 posts)
14. Very true but I have also found
Sat Aug 16, 2025, 07:39 PM
Aug 16

The older I get the less I can have or I don't sleep. I had one glass last night but I can get high on dancing I love it

Aristus

(70,860 posts)
15. Dance is one of the purest expressions of human emotion there is.
Sat Aug 16, 2025, 10:25 PM
Aug 16

I’m a terrible dancer, but I love dance as a way of expressing joy.

Tree Lady

(12,703 posts)
16. I find the older I get the less
Sat Aug 16, 2025, 10:35 PM
Aug 16

I give a shit what anyone thinks about how I look. But I can dance ok.

Its actually refreshing to finally not give a damn.

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