Friday, July 21, 2006

Good looks and good wine?

Piers Morgan, who is a judge on America's Got Talent, used to be a newspaper editor in London. He also used to be good friends with Princess Diana . When she invited him to have dinner with her and her children here is how it went down...

"PAUL BURRELL (Diana's butler) asked, 'Would you like a glass of wine?' I said, 'I'd love a glass of wine, thank you,' and Diana said, 'I won't actually.' "Then William said, 'Well what about me...?' He's got a tabloid editor sitting opposite him... and Diana went, 'William, you know you don't drink,' and he said, 'You know I do, mummy.' "

Hmmm..Is that why his cheeks are always so rosy? I bet he drinks Krug and Romanee Conti. What? A girl can dream can't she? Let's all just take a moment and sigh.


Nice!

The government finally released their report on the spending that went on during Hurricane Katrina’s clean-up. Several military people have government issued credit cards for job related expenses. Unfortunately, some of those people chose to spend money on things that weren’t so necessary. But, I can see their argument on this one.

--A beer brewing kit and ingredients for more than $1,000 for a Coast Guard official to brew alcohol while on duty as a social organizer for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. "The estimated price for a six-pack of USCG beer was $12," the investigators noted, adding: "Given that the six-pack cost of most beers is far less than $12, it is difficult to demonstrate that the Academy is achieving cost savings by brewing its own beer." The social organizer claimed in his defense that the beer would be a great conversation starter for their functions.

I hear ya brother! If the government makes you drink cheap beer, just use their credit cards to buy your own and make some that is better!


This just in... as I was about to post today's blog I got an email about how the Coast Guard is fighting back over alleged misappropriations with the governments money. They are claiming that only $227.23 was misused on beer supplies and they are reimbursing the government for that.

She says a report released yesterday by a Senate panel that oversees the Homeland Security Department highlighted a purchase that was technically legal but did not represent a prudent use of funds.
She confirms that one of the beers had a label with a picture of Rear Admiral James Van Sice, the academy superintendent. She says there's no more beer brewing at the Coast Guard Academy.

Note to self: If you ever join the Coast Guard, make sure that you won't have a title that begins with "Rear Admiral"


This might actually entice me to clip coupons.

North Carolina has some bass-ackwards alcohol laws. We’ve known that for some time now. We just recently changed a law dating back to prohibition allowing us to buy beers with an alcohol content higher than 6%. But did you know that it is illegal for a retailer to offer coupons or free product? A grocery store can’t run an ad for $3 off a case of Miller (for example). They can advertise that Miller is on sale for $3 off but they can’t run coupons. Well, until now that is.

The bill, which now goes to the full House, would allow an exception to the rules if the retailer offers a discount coupon to purchase beer and wine or requires a customer to use the buyer's membership card, discount card or loyalty card to receive the discount. Free alcoholic beverages still wouldn't be permitted.

Let’s hope it passes and while we’re at it, can somebody get on that part of the law that would allow free alcohol??


Maybe she thought it was a drive-thru

In Canada an 82 year old woman lost control of her vehicle and crashed through the front window of a beer store. Three people were injured and taken to the hospital.

"One man in his 50s was pinned between the front of the vehicle and the conveyor system in the store, resulting in significant damage to his legs and pelvic area," Insp. Charles Green said.
"He was busted up pretty good," Green said. "I would say it's life-threatening."

If I saw someone with that type of injury I don't think "busted up" is how I would phrase it. Also, what about the beer tragedy? How many bottles met their fate as a result of this old lady driving. And, how was it possible for her to do this much damage with her car b/c we all know that old people don't drive over 15 mph?



Friday Funny

Oh My God!! I cannot tell you how many times this has happened to me. Just last week someone came in and said "I am looking for this wine I bought here 2 years ago and it was a red wine with a white label" I thought, seriously, are you kidding me?

Have a great weekend!
Cheers!