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What is the strangest, most unusual, or most beautiful place or situation in which you've made and/or consumed a Martini?

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MrCharters	What is the strangest, most unusual, or most beautiful place or situation in which you've made and/or consumed a Martini?	Lead	[-]
Posts: 102 (04/15/08 08:12:12) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None I would like to say that I have had a Martini while hunting down al-Qa'ida suspects in northern Afghanistan, or that I have drank one in he company of a Hollywood star. But alas, I have not done anything as exciting as that. Nor have I made one for the Queen of England (although I do know someone who did!) But I have made one for the love of my life and then drank it with her on a perfectly clear starry night outside, in the backyard in the middle of January with temperatures of minus twenty degrees Celsius. A cold night and cold Martinis! But every sip was lovely and it warmed our hearts.
blabberblabber		#1	[-]
Posts: 67 (04/18/08 16:59:21) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	That's a lovely vision. I've had some marvelous martini's with my wife in curious places, mostly in Japan as we've wandered about over the past 6 years. All of them seem charming and curious as we blunder in wherever it seems nice, and they are such gracious and dedicated mixologists and tenders of bars. But what occurs to me is a martini in New York. Once we were in NYC going from one place to another, more or less wandering south of Central Park. The rain increased from gentle sprinkles to torrents so I said we would have a drink at the next viable place. The next viable place was the Four Seasons hotel. We went through an inviting but somewhat overly private lobby where drinks were being served and into the bar. It was most elegant. The thing I remember best was that after such hectic, though enjoyable, activities and after being almost chased into the building by the weather, that we were absolutely tranquil as we had our drink. It was delight. -- Gerry
MrCharters		#2	[-]
Posts: 103 (04/20/08 10:04:55) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	What a beautiful way to enjoy the elixir of quietude - and how romantic.
the old codger	Memorable martini	#3	[-]
Posts: 227 (04/22/08 06:49:39) Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Unfortunately, this message board is not the place to relate my most treasured experience with a martini. Doing so would only invoke the wrath of the morality police who, I suspect, are ever lurking hereabouts on the lookout for salacious comments. Instead, I'll share with y'all the time during my late wife's first pregnancy when we visited a posh restaurant with dinner reservations made. Upon arrival we were informed that our table wasn't yet ready and were directed to the bar area to wait until it was. As we reached the bar, both dressed to the nines with my wife in a fetchingly stylish, black maternity dress, I, being the perfect gentleman, pulled out the bar stool for her. Neither of us noticed the protruding, padded extension of the bar. As she attempted to hoist herself onto the seat, her very swollen belly came in contact with the outcropping of the bar and she, most unceremoniously, bounced back into the chair. Fortunately, she wasn't hurt and the two us broke out into gales of embarrassed laughter. Regaining some degree of decorum, we managed to order two Beefeater martinis from the waiting bartender who was doing his best to stifle his laughter. We finished the drinks just as our table became available and went on to have a very enjoyable meal. The upshot of the incident was, when our first son was born, he arrived with a noticeable depression on one side of his head. The doctor told us it was from the forceps used in extracting him, but we both swore it must have been from the bump caused by two protruding objects. OK, so the martinis are only incidental to the story. Yet it remains as one of the most memorable martinis I've ever had. the old codger (who assures y'all, the kid (now 42) has no lasting effects from his Mother's bump, altho his penchant for martinis certainly started in utero) Last Edited By: the old codger 04/22/08 06:58:46. Edited 1 times.
DankieDude	wild martini	#4	[-]
Posts: 1 (08/07/08 10:38:35) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	We visit South Africa and were in Durban one night and wanted a drink. Found a little hotel bar. A nice black bartender. We asked if he made a good Martini, Yes, the best. OK. He scurried around and I saw a gin bottle being used. He mixed and shook and poured into a small Martini glasses. We toasted and first sip! Something was way wrong. After some discussion his 'martini' was gin, sweet vermouth and a black olive on a pic. Now we actually mix this just for fun and fond memories of our 'Africa Martini'. Don't try this at home. We are expert drinkers with much practice..

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