Thread: Got Quinine?

Originally Posted by vthomlinson

something hemingway would think up.

Hemingway was quite the man. The more I read about him (or read his works), the more I envy the life he lead.

Originally Posted by MackofallTrades

Hemingway was quite the man. The more I read about him (or read his works), the more I envy the life he lead.

Short of the crippling depression and suicide.

Originally Posted by Theseus

Short of the crippling depression and suicide.

Alas, the sun must set, even on the most beautiful of days.

I've read that his suicide was amongst the most gruesome ever (double barrelled shotgun to the mouth/face) quite a mess indeed. Papa indeed had quite a life one that most men would envy but it did come to a sad and tragic end. I'd say however that he was the poster boy for "What a ride!"

Thank heavens we have no mosquitos here. From my experience i know that being such a strong medicine gin doesn't only keep malaria away but can easily kill the person who's drinking it. Hangover is terrible.
Those who've had it never go to hell as they already lived thru one here on earth.
On the celebrated and confident Sailors Horror Scale there are only two drinks that are even more lethal, eh effective: Unicum Zwack and Russian Vodka scented with cinnamon

Originally Posted by Sailor

Thank heavens we have no mosquitos here. From my experience i know that being such a strong medicine gin doesn't only keep malaria away but can easily kill the person who's drinking it. Hangover is terrible.
Those who've had it never go to hell as they already lived thru one here on earth.
On the celebrated and confident Sailors Horror Scale there are only two drinks that are even more lethal, eh effective: Unicum Zwack and Russian Vodka scented with cinnamon

Haven't had occassion to get really carried away with it but I can tell by initial indications that if I ever did it would indeed be quite painful. Even in moderation, when I drink gin and tonic, I tend to wake up in the middle of the night feeling like I've never had a drink of water in my entire life.