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Dow's Ruby Port
« on: July 23, 2015, 07:39:30 PM »
*sip*

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Re: Dow's Ruby Port
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2015, 08:52:17 PM »
I love these posts so much
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Re: Dow's Ruby Port
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2015, 02:59:46 PM »
Usually these show up on Fridays. Should we be worried you're starting your drinking earlier? :)
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Re: Dow's Ruby Port
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2015, 03:46:39 PM »
Quote from: forummm on July 24, 2015, 02:59:46 PM
Usually these show up on Fridays. Should we be worried you're starting your drinking earlier? :)

The beauty of the FIRE life is you can drink on Thursday night or Tuesday morning or any other time you please.
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Re: Dow's Ruby Port
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2015, 05:54:37 PM »
It is Friday and I can't let forummm down.  So, in his honor 'dinner' tonight consists of a handful of triscuits served with authentic French Brie, a slice of toast with roasted pine nut hummus, and another glass of the aforementioned ruby port. 

Life is good.
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Re: Dow's Ruby Port
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2015, 06:57:20 PM »
Quote from: Financial.Velociraptor on July 24, 2015, 05:54:37 PM
It is Friday and I can't let forummm down.  So, in his honor 'dinner' tonight consists of a handful of triscuits served with authentic French Brie, a slice of toast with roasted pine nut hummus, and another glass of the aforementioned ruby port. 

Life is good.

Sounds delicious! A toast: "To FIRE!"
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Re: Dow's Ruby Port
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2015, 09:56:22 AM »
Quote from: Financial.Velociraptor on June 16, 2015, 06:15:40 PM
*sip*

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How does Dow's compare to Val Verde? I know it's a ruby vs a tawny so not apples-to-apples...
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Re: Dow's Ruby Port
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2015, 12:23:07 PM »
Quote from: grantmeaname on July 25, 2015, 09:56:22 AM
Quote from: Financial.Velociraptor on June 16, 2015, 06:15:40 PM
*sip*

The FIRE life is good.

How does Dow's compare to Val Verde? I know it's a ruby vs a tawny so not apples-to-apples...

Dow's is about half the price so apples and oranges for sure.  The Val Verde was excellent with all kinds of subtle complexity.  The Dow's is more a cute little sipping beverage you want to pair with cheese instead of sip alone.
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Re: Dow's Ruby Port
« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2015, 08:11:31 AM »
And when you want a bit of variety, the key to good French Onion Soup is red port.  Otherwise it is just beef broth with sauteed onions and cheese.

I have to admit, I still have a sweet tooth - Andres Almond Cream sherry is my favourite for before dinner, and it is best chilled - there is a bottle in my fridge at this moment.  I had an amazing old amber port a few years ago, though, it was something to appreciate and pay attention to.  The LCBO hasn't had it since  :-(
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Re: Dow's Ruby Port
« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2015, 08:22:32 AM »
Quote from: RetiredAt63 on July 26, 2015, 08:11:31 AM
And when you want a bit of variety, the key to good French Onion Soup is red port.  Otherwise it is just beef broth with sauteed onions and cheese.

I have to admit, I still have a sweet tooth - Andres Almond Cream sherry is my favourite for before dinner, and it is best chilled - there is a bottle in my fridge at this moment.  I had an amazing old amber port a few years ago, though, it was something to appreciate and pay attention to.  The LCBO hasn't had it since  :-(

Now I want FOS and Almond Cream sherry for lunch!
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Re: Dow's Ruby Port
« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2015, 03:48:59 PM »
Go for it!

Quote from: Financial.Velociraptor on July 26, 2015, 08:22:32 AM
Quote from: RetiredAt63 on July 26, 2015, 08:11:31 AM
And when you want a bit of variety, the key to good French Onion Soup is red port.  Otherwise it is just beef broth with sauteed onions and cheese.

I have to admit, I still have a sweet tooth - Andres Almond Cream sherry is my favourite for before dinner, and it is best chilled - there is a bottle in my fridge at this moment.  I had an amazing old amber port a few years ago, though, it was something to appreciate and pay attention to.  The LCBO hasn't had it since  :-(

Now I want FOS and Almond Cream sherry for lunch!
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Re: Dow's Ruby Port
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2015, 06:47:19 PM »
Having another glass of this tonight.  *sip*
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Re: Dow's Ruby Port
« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2015, 12:30:28 AM »
As a kid, Dow's Ruby Port was what our local church used for communion, crates of it stacked in the belfry!

Sadly I think they now use Ribena (black current cordial), I'm not convinced this is progress or that Jesus would approve.
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Re: Dow's Ruby Port
« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2015, 01:07:15 AM »
At work right now. In the middle of the night. Don't like it.
#bastards

Still working on the FI.

RE won't be in the picture for a while. Most likely 15 years. At 52. That might intirely exclude the E.
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Re: Dow's Ruby Port
« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2015, 03:06:56 PM »
I read this post title and thought it was about a financial information firm changing technology platforms. What the Hell is wrong with me?!
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Re: Dow's Ruby Port
« Reply #15 on: August 07, 2015, 05:16:07 PM »
Quote from: Jack on August 07, 2015, 03:06:56 PM
I read this post title and thought it was about a financial information firm changing technology platforms. What the Hell is wrong with me?!

Haha! Is it a bad sign that I know what you thought it was?
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Re: Dow's Ruby Port
« Reply #16 on: August 07, 2015, 07:03:34 PM »
Quote from: Jack on August 07, 2015, 03:06:56 PM
I read this post title and thought it was about a financial information firm changing technology platforms. What the Hell is wrong with me?!

Obviously, you need to drink more


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