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Vodka & Vitality 2008-02-02
		Hello again and many thanks to all who demonstrated their fortitude in confronting the cold and rain to attend our Groundhog Day vodka tasting affair. Special marks for the couple that migrated down from Marin for the occasion. Without doubt, the Dionysian Spirit award goes to my personal heroes, Dave & Sarah, parents of two young ones, who not only got a babysitter and confronted the foul weather, but took BART from the city... and returned from our vodka tasting by way of the Mission district to attend a show at 12 Galaxies. Huzzah! Alameda homebodies take note. I'm afraid our quaint little island will be mistaken for an infirmary if some of you folks don't start getting out more often;-) In addition to copious amounts of vodka from Poland, Russia, Scandanavia and the US of A, our assembly was blessed with a somewhat unexpected bounty of food offerings. Mona provided us with two pans full of delicious stuffed cabbages whilst Amy brought a big tray of toast & salmon with some fancy fine topping. Mighty neighborly. Y'all should show these lovely ladies some love and go eat at their restaurants some time: http://monas-table.com/ http://www.thehobnobalameda.com/ Honorable mentions in the food department go to Steve C. for pickled whitefish and Ross for smoked trout crostini. (Oh! we loves the fishes 'cause they're soooo delicious.) And Rick K., your bread continues to makes us feel good. So did the vodka and organic Gravenstein apple juice. Alas, there's something I don't feel good about: I failed to toast our dear host, Drew, or administer the vodka quiz and give-away. For these my sins, I will seek redemption. Let me begin by noting that there is a considerable quantity of vodka and aqua vit in reserve and I look forward to contacting all who generously donated to join me in an ethanol-based purification ritual. Let my penance be your pleasure. Fie on fusel oils! Looking ahead... Initial planning has already begun for an Alameda Fourth of July Parade entry. Stay tuned for your opportunity to participate in float building and patriotic pelvic gyration. Later this summer, an excursion to Angel Island is also in the works. Otherwise, our next event is still up in the air, but will probably be sometime in March. We'll be returning to a red wine theme. Until then, consider putting the februa back in February. Looks like this reporter will miss Lupercalia (2/15) on account of travel to LA; nonetheless, I would encourage you all to celebrate that special day in your own special way... Meanwhile, here's to living gras on this cool mardi morning. http://www.weather.com/weather/local/94501 http://www.mardigrasday.com/schedule.php
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