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Buzzed Boomers Boomer Bar – The Horse & Cow Pub & Grill

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A bar that honors the undersea element of our nuclear triad needs to be celebrated and, ideally, visited.  Boomers is the nickname for the ballistic missile submarines that protect our freedom via their unfathomable deterrent to an attack on our country.  An Ohio-class sub can launch 192 warheads wiping 24 enemy cities off the map.  Boom.  

So back to the Horse & Cow.  Located in Bremerton, Washington and also Guam, the pubs contain one of the largest private collections of submarine artifacts.  And the food and drinks are great.  Taking the ferry from downtown Seattle to Bremerton is a scenic treat in and of itself.  The pub is located right outside the gates of the US Navy submarine base in Bremerton and both are a only a short walk from the ferry terminal.  The “sail” from the spy submarine Parch is just down the street. For Baby Boomers, having lived through the Cold War, it’s a visit you’re not likely to forget.

For more history, where the name Horse and Cow comes from, and more information, see horseandcow.com

-Jet Cannon

the Beatles on Ed Sullivan – February 9, 1964

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Many Buzzed Boomer will remember the first appearance of the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show.  Black and white TV.  Tiny speaker.  Screaming girls.  Parents longing for Frank Sinatra.  It was a big deal.To commemorate, here are some Beatles-inspired drinks.  The Ticket To Ride.  Juicy Lucy.  Sgt. Pepper.  Brandy Alexander.  Across the Universe.  Daq in the USSR.  The Apple Records Martini.  Luvly-Rita.  Ringo’s Drumsticks.  

Lots of choices.  Yet one of the most important beverages in the Beatles’ world and the one found most often in the recording studio…. Tea.  So classically British.

For something stronger, try the Sgt. Pepper:

Scotch

Splash of Grenadine

Slice of Jalapeño pepper

 

– Jet Cannon

Red Tomato Beer for A Red Super bowl

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I first tried it in college and it’s a tasty addition to the beer menu.  Also known as Bloody Beer, Red Eye, Red Beer,  Red Rooster, or in our neighborhood a Tom Miller (Rainier beer).  Use tomato juice, Bloody Mary mix,  or Clamato.  For best results, mix with a lighter beer.  And no need to waste a good IPA.  Any lager or pilsner will do.  

Why add tomato to your beer?  Variation.  Vitamins.  Mixing it up.  Good conversation starter.

Both Super Bowl teams have red uniforms and I’m guessing some beer will be consumed so show your support and have a red beer.  

– Jet Cannon 

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Celebrate Music, Endorphins and Weed on Bob Marley’s Birthday – Saturday February 6

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Music alone can create good feelings and a natural endorphin buzz.  But for Bob’s Birthday, a pioneer of reggae, one should probably add a little ganja as he was an early proponent of legalizing marijuana.  

He passed away at a young 36 yet left us some great music.  The Wailers were Rolling Stones Band of the Year in 1976.  Check out 1973’s Catch a Fire album to see what started it all.

– Jet Cannon 

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National Get Up Day – february 1

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Started by the United States Figure Skating Association, “Get Up is about being fearless in the face of falling.”  It’s about bouncing back. Good stuff.

For Buzzed Boomers it’s also about getting up and moving.  Walk, exercise, swim.  Do something active.  Generate those endorphins.

You’ll want to have that under your belt to prepare for tomorrow’s post!

– Jet Cannon

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National Hot Chocolate Day – January 31st

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Celebrate the last day of Drier January with a Naughty Hot Chocolate from Town and Country Magazine (townandcountrymag.com).

(Serves 2)

Ingredients

1 cup skim milk

1 packet hot cocoa mix

2 marshmallows

3 oz. vodka

2 oz. chocolate liqueur (such as Godiva)

1 cup ice

Instructions
Heat broiler. In a small saucepan over low heat, heat milk. Stir in hot cocoa until no lumps remain, then pour mixture into a cocktail shaker.

Place marshmallows on a baking sheet and broil until browned, 1 to 2 minutes (keep an eye on them!).

Add vodka, chocolate liqueur, and ice to shaker and shake until combined. Pour into glasses and top each with a toasted marshmallow.

Recipe from Delish

– Jet Cannon

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Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

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Remember National Lampoon magazine?  If so, you’re a full-fledged Buzzed Boomer!!  And if you remember the thrill of getting the magazine in the mail each month, check out this hardcover book or the video on Amazon.  Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead by Rick Meyerowitz.  The magazine is politically incorrect by today’s standards AND yesteryear’s standards. But the book will take you back with reprints and stories about the folks who put the magazine together!

– Jet Cannon

Infused and Confused?

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Does Dry January exclude THC or CBD infused drinks?  Judges??  In my Drier January scheme of things, any way to cut back on the alcohol is a positive.  As a newcomer to the flurry of cannabis products I’ve only tried one lemonade product infused with THC.  Ray’s.  Available only in Washington State as far as I know.  Very pleasant effect but I’m glad I took it slow with barely the recommended dose which is one-tenth of the bottle.  (Good thing I read the label.)  A handy measuring cup is provided.  I chose the diet version!  Low calories!  Boomers may also be interested in the CBD versions which would be relaxing without the high.  

I made a cocktail by adding the infused drink to lemonade and a hint of vodka.  Infused drinks or edibles take around 45 minutes to take effect so avoid the temptation to do more while you’re waiting.  The touch of vodka got things going.  

My brother tried his in shot glasses.  If you miss tequila shots….. there you go.

Baby Boomers who remember the pot of the ’60’s will be dazzled and possibly confused by all the cannabis variations and products.  The store employees are friendly and knowledgeable in my limited experience.  And it’s nice to have Buzz options.

– Jet Cannon 

Dive Bars

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New York is the greatest city in the world and not just because it has so many treasured dive bars tucked unnoticed amidst the sea of $22 cocktail places.  Covid has taken an unfortunate toll on many of them, but some great ones still survive.  Rudy’s on 9th Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen  (no relation to the former mayor and current douchebag) is one such bar.  Old, dark, narrow, and perpetually packed. With more duct tape on the vinyl seat cushions than actual vinyl, Rudy’s is immediately comfortable. Best of all free hot dogs, just ask at the bar as you order a generously proportioned pitcher of  Rudy’s Red and Blonde on tap for $11. Who says Manhattan has to be expensive? A man could grow old there quite happily.

As Covid winds down, be sure to help your favorite watering hole get back on its feet.

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French Press Update

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Awhile back I realized I had time in the morning to skip the K-Cup coffee and use my French Press. Other than a little clean up time after use it really doesn’t take much longer to make a cup of coffee and the advantage is the grind is fresh. Truth be told, I haven’t noticed much difference in taste and, in fact, the breakfast blend beans I bought were a little to light for me. I had to throw in some Christmas Blend to provide a little more flavor.

Today I’m going really old school. I brought out the percolator with the clear knob on top where you can see the coffee bubbling up as it percolates. Buzzed Boomers will probably remember Grandma or Mom using a percolator. So there’s that aspect. Nostalgic. And the coffee tastes pretty good. Better than K-Cup? Not to me but I like looking at the percolator. Much more class than a Keurig or Mr. Coffee.

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