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Old 02-24-2021, 09:41 PM   #321
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Old 02-24-2021, 09:44 PM   #322
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I blew about $18,000 last year on restoration of my 1969 Camaro. The work included a new 383 Chevy custom built crate engine and full doghouse removal and restoration down to the subframe.

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They were beyond being worth saving or donating. We have a large supply of rags now.
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Beautiful. Well worth $18K and more to make her look like that. Good on you!
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We decided not to get a travel trailer so I traded my truck for a sporty SUV - Audi Q7

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I am not a sophisticated vinophile. If I have some alcohol, I tend toward red wine because there are occasionally some suggested health benefits, taken in moderation. I do not like heavy tannin wines like cabernet. I have found that I prefer pinot noir, and I found that $5 Naked Grape was just fine.

On the road when we get dinner, DW likes to split a beer sometimes. One time we tried Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. It was really good. I found it at home, but it's $12 for 4 bottles, kind of a lot for beer. I wondered if the same treatment would work for wine. A lot of the bourbon barrel aged wined that I saw in stores were based on heavy reds, so I passed. Eventually I tried Cooper and Thief Red Blend, aged 3 months in bourbon barrels. Wow was it awesome! Thing is, it was $28. Plus tax.

That really rankled my sense of value. How could I pay ~6X as much for wine? But it was really good. I decided that I would splurge this once and I ordered a case for $315. (plus tax). Supposed to arrive today.
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I've been blowing that dough at my new/old Florida townhome.

Here is the buy list after 4 months:
- New manufactured oak flooring in the upstairs two bedrooms. Paid to have this installed. It looks great.
- All new wood trim, door hardware and paint in the upstairs rooms, and lower half bath. Including ceilings and woodwork. (My labor).
- A bunch of furniture. Most used, but some nice new rugs, chairs, beds and lighting.
- I'm paying to have the sun deck and flat roof replaced. This one was tough, because I think I could have done this myself, but it is being hired out.
- New AC/Heating system.
- New impact windows and upper slider with the reflective glass are on order. I have 3 lower level sliders that I'm not replacing for now. Those babies cost about $3k each, and I am cheap. They are also protected by a 3 season porch, and the tile covered concrete floors on the lower level should be fine if some water manages to get in.
- New landscaping in the garden, with a fancy wall trellis on order for the bougainvillea plants.
- New kitchen cabinets, sink, faucet and countertops were ordered today. I'm going to assemble and install them, replace the back wall sheetrock, and do the backsplash tile.

I have plans to update the two bathrooms next year. They were both repainted with new baseboard trim for now.

I also have a damaged 3 season porch ceiling that needs repairs, or to be covered with some type of material. I'm thinking about a metal or wood ceiling in there.

Wow, we been busy, and we have been blowing that dough.

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Our HEB has been carrying this beautiful Ahi tuna from Hawaii. I got them to custom slice me some 1.5 inch steaks.

This is what I like to do with it.

(pan-seared on cast iron. Recently I got wise and started using Everything Bagel seasoning instead of just sesame seeds on the tuna before searing. We also drizzle a little toasted sesame oil on it before serving.)
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Our HEB has been carrying this beautiful Ahi tuna from Hawaii. I got them to custom slice me some 1.5 inch steaks.

This is what I like to do with it.

(pan-seared on cast iron. Recently I got wise and started using Everything Bagel seasoning instead of just sesame seeds on the tuna before searing. We also drizzle alittle toasted sesame oil on it before serving.)
I gotta try that one. The sesame is good, but the seasoning sounds better (and we have some, so now I have to get some tuna).

Thanks for the tip.
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Everything bagel seasoning is also very good sprinkled on avocado or boiled eggs.
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Our HEB has been carrying this beautiful Ahi tuna from Hawaii. I got them to custom slice me some 1.5 inch steaks.

This is what I like to do with it.

(pan-seared on cast iron. Recently I got wise and started using Everything Bagel seasoning instead of just sesame seeds on the tuna before searing. We also drizzle a little toasted sesame oil on it before serving.)
We had some last night, I usually do it on the grill with a cast iron giddle. Last night DW decided to use the oven, after black and white sesame seeds, garlic salt and some fresh cracked pepper. She stuck the griddle in the 500 degree oven for about 15 minutes, turned the oven off, and I put the ahi on. One minute each side, it cooked better this way than the grill! A little dab of wasabi and pickled ginger on the plate, washed down with some very chilled Gewurztraminer wine.
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I am not a sophisticated vinophile. If I have some alcohol, I tend toward red wine because there are occasionally some suggested health benefits, taken in moderation. I do not like heavy tannin wines like cabernet. I have found that I prefer pinot noir, and I found that $5 Naked Grape was just fine.

On the road when we get dinner, DW likes to split a beer sometimes. One time we tried Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. It was really good. I found it at home, but it's $12 for 4 bottles, kind of a lot for beer. I wondered if the same treatment would work for wine. A lot of the bourbon barrel aged wined that I saw in stores were based on heavy reds, so I passed. Eventually I tried Cooper and Thief Red Blend, aged 3 months in bourbon barrels. Wow was it awesome! Thing is, it was $28. Plus tax.

That really rankled my sense of value. How could I pay ~6X as much for wine? But it was really good. I decided that I would splurge this once and I ordered a case for $315. (plus tax). Supposed to arrive today.
DrRoy, always drink what you like! It's great to step outside the box and try something new, and then get rewarded. The $28/bottle of wine is always going to be balanced in acid and tannins a lot more than a $5 Naked Grape wine.
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Finally, you made me break down and place a $300 order myself

Sadly, they were all out of uni - I guess it's not urchin season...

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Finally, my Sashimi samples came in (2 week delay because of the ice vortex in the middle of the country....)! DW and I just had our first meal - fabulous!!!!
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Glad to hear. I have no problem promoting Catalina. Their fish is all top of the heap and better than the sushi bars serve up.
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Blow more dough:

Glenfiddich single malt, 21y reserva rum cask finish Just under $300 after shipping and taxes....

I shall be curious as to whether I can really tell a big difference vs my old $25 stand-bys......

either way, it will last me about a year, so its less than a dollar a day....
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Glenfiddich single malt, 21y reserva rum cask finish Just under $300 after shipping and taxes....

I shall be curious as to whether I can really tell a big difference vs my old $25 stand-bys......

either way, it will last me about a year, so its less than a dollar a day....
I'll bet you can. I can tell the difference between a high end bourbon and a lower end one, when sipping. Maybe not between $30 and $50, or $50 and $70, but I can tell $20 bourbons from $80. If I'm mixing, it's a lot less, but I don't use my better bourbons for mixing.

If your $25 standby scotch is a blend, you probably pick up the harsher grain alcohol in the blend that's not in the $300 single malt.

I've got a few bottles of cheap rum, bourbon, vodka, amaretto, and schnapps in my bar but I won't buy more unless it's something I actually really like, like Whaler's coconut rum (with pineapple juice). I don't think I've paid over $100 for anything yet though. I'm not big on scotch.

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