Comments on: Write like Mitch.

By: John

John — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:38:37 +0000

Okay, okay. So the movie story was from the early months of ‘75, but it seemed just like yesterday. And to be fair, the usher was the same white haired lady who sat in the ticket booth and gave us all the evil eye. She knew we were up to no good, but really didn’t seem to have the energy to grill us.

By: nancy

nancy — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:42:14 +0000

Ushers? Why don’t we just change the name of this blog to Geezers Galone, and get it over with?

By: John

John — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:30:52 +0000

Rolling Rock had seven ounce bottles (ponies, we called them) which would fit comfortably into pockets if one was given to sneaking beer into movie houses. Just remember to dispose of the bottles properly. Don’t let them roll down beneath the seats as the clink clink of the bottle pachinko is very distinctive and will attract the attention of the house ushers.

By: Scout

Scout — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:07:45 +0000

For Bassett - it is pronounced “Ying-ling”. When I was a pup we used to call it Yingyang. Yes, I grew up in Central PA, where Yingyang and Rolling Rock are practically like mother’s milk. Back in the old days we called RR’s Rockin’ Rollings. Those were the days, now once.

By: basset

basset — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:26:54 +0000

Evansville Brewing has been out of business for several years… story I heard was the company was not doing real well, they turned out a bad batch, and the resultant problems ended up sinking them.

they did indeed make a lot of cheap beer, and some good stuff too… Gerst, for example, a custom label for the Gerst House and Sportsman’s Grille restaurants in Evansville and Nashville.

Pittsburgh Brewing, of course, produced the famous Old Frothingslosh, “the pale, stale ale with the foam on the bottom.”

By: LA Mary

LA Mary — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:27:29 +0000

Catherine, the Macy’s in Glendale carries it too, or at least they did about a year ago.
This must be fascinating to most of you.

By: Randy

Randy — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:46:12 +0000

Anybody like Hoegarden (sp)?

I think it is Belgian, and it’s cloudy with a bit of a citrusy flavor. I recommend using it as the beer in beer can chicken.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:57:33 +0000

Mary, thank you for the tips! Your knowledge is clearly encyclopedic. I’ve never even heard of Jo Malone but shall seek her out. Also, the Shiseido, especially as I’m actually after a lotion. Macy’s on Lake is, alas, closed for remodeling. Maybe Sephora, aka the black hole into which I will someday permanently slip? Will report back!

By: Joe Kobiela

Joe Kobiela — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:12:22 +0000

Drank Carling’s in high school cause it was cheap. 99Cents a six in Kinderhook Mich. Drank a lot of Bud and Old Style when I played rugby. Never did drink it purely for taste just drank to catch a buzz.
Pilot Joe

By: LA Mary

LA Mary — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:04:43 +0000

Catherine
The Lauder scents are all well made but a bit sturdy. I’m not sure what’s in them, but the are strong and long lasting in a slightly stodgy way.
Try Jo Malone Red Roses or Tuberose. They also have a Gardenia scent. Jo Malone is not at all old ladyish. You’re in Pasadena, no? I think they have Jo Malone at Barney’s and at Neiman Marcus (aka Needless Markup). Also, try Shiseido Relaxing Fragrance. I found it at Macy’s on Lake. It has a nice middle note of gardenia. The lotion is actually nicer than the spray.