a treasured possession..unopened...

[bigwull]

Just thought i,d share with you,one of my most treasured possessions...and as yet unopened...

[mart]

And the story behind this gift ??

[bigwull]

And the story behind this gift ??

my 60th birthday...and its only another 23 days to my 63rd...

[sugarcube5419]

ever been tempted to open it?  Or what occasion will give you cause to crack it open

[frogpatch]

I can't quite read what it says. Can you spell it out for this 63 year old bat? I would be happy to share your 63rd and tell you what its like, over a glass of that or two.

[bigwull]

ever been tempted to open it?  Or what occasion will give you cause to crack it open

As yet,never been tempted...I,ve only ever taste this particular Malt...once, and that was nigh on 12 years ago,..it was sublime...once i have finished the renovation of this house,..then i may be tempted,..but until then..it will remain an unopened treasure,

[bigwull]

I can't quite read what it says. Can you spell it out for this 63 year old bat? I would be happy to share your 63rd and tell you what its like, over a glass of that or two.

This is an Islay Malt...its name is Lagavulin..its a 16 year old Malt...from the Island of Islay..off the west coast of Scotland...i have only tasted it once and that was 12 years ago, and if i close my eyes and think of that day, i can still taste  that whisky...the only way i can truly describe it,that will have any meaning is....if it was a choice between good sex or a bottle of this...then i,d have the bottle..

[greenacres]

How old will you be then? A 100 .

[bigwull]

How old will you be then? A 100 .

if you mean..finishing the house...well, you,ll have to ask the Boss, as she,s the one who cracks the whip,...to date, i,ve 90% finished the sitting room,..the kitchen another 90%....after Avril had her Heart attack..I had to put in a downstairs cloakroom..thats finished...see pic,..the room i,m sitting in is like a building site, with just the newly worked on fireplace just done,..again see pic,...yeah i think another 2/3 years might just do it...

[ghopper1924]

Nektar of the Gods!  (there's a musical in-joke in there)

Superb finishing work on the sitting room.

[greenacres]

It's beautiful! How's Avril feeling? I like bright. Avril must be very happy with the results.

[bigwull]

It's beautiful! How's Avril feeling? I like bright. Avril must be very happy with the results.

Avril is doing well, ..but she is a hard task master....when she says jump....I ask ..how high....

[sapphire]

It's beautiful! How's Avril feeling? I like bright. Avril must be very happy with the results.

Avril is doing well, ..but she is a hard task master....when she says jump....I ask ..how high....

Ah, but when the cat's away.......that mouse loves to play!  and grumble about how friggin high he had to jump 

[greenacres]

Glad to hear Avril's feeling better. A women after my own heart! She must be doing something right.

[KC]

Hope your sweetie is doing well.  With all your lovin' and hard work...I'm sure she has peace of mind!

Is that slate on the fireplace?