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Just to show that I'm not a parochial fanatic, USA beer for a USA instrument..... lovely!! Perhaps not perfect but suitable just the same.



The picture's a bit blurred, I'm afraid... like me........

Would this be beer to drink music by, or music to play beer by, or........

Think I've had enough already...... cheers (hic!)

Booze is good food.

From this photo it is clear that you need a mapleglo Howard.

Peter,
or maybe a "Molson-glo"???

Very astute observation, Peter, but something tells me those particular refreshments are no longer with Howard, at least as far as content is concerned.

I vote for movie and Rick night at Howard's place!

How about Amber-glo?

I'm sure Howard's got one...or should that be 'exhudes'?

They are all still intact, Stan. I decided to save them for the weekend. More time to enjoy!

I'll work on it, Peter. Problem is, I don't happen to have a Canadian guitar to go with it.

You're on, Bob. Can you bring the beer nuts and pretzels?

Maybe I could get some Tsingtao to go with my Brian Moore and Squier Strat. What to put with Tuborg......?

A Kenneth Brogger, of course.

Aha!! Could be difficult to source one here....

Tequiza Extra with MIM Strat
Louwenbrau with Framus
Speckled Hen with Burns
Redback with Maton
Nastro Azzuro with Goya
Sapporo with Ibanez
San Miguel with Alhambra..............

Howard,

You need a case of Labatts Blue in that picture as well as some Moosehead Lager and of course if you like rum, some Newfoundland Screech would be just fine too. Oh forgot to mention that you'd have to kiss a cod to be properly "screeched in"

See below:

A favourite tradition that prevails on the island of Newfoundland is the "Screech In" ceremony which includes a drink of the infamous Newfoundland Screech Rum and kissing a cod fish - or by lack thereof, the posterior of a puffin and repeating a semi-dialect, slightly risqué recitation. The reward of this ritual is a certificate naming the holder thereof as now "an Honorary Newfoundlander".

Certificates such as these are proudly displayed on walls across the world! But where did this ritual originate? Research brought us across this explanation:

Long before any liquor board was created, salt fish was shipped to the west Indies in exchange for rum. The fish became the national dish of Jamaicans and the rum became the traditional drink of Newfoundlanders. When the Government took control of the traditional liquor business in the early 20th century, it began selling the rum in an unlabelled bottle. The product might have remained permanently nameless except for the influx of American servicemen to the Island during World War II.

As the story goes, the commanding officer of the original detachment was having his first taste of Newfoundland hospitality and, imitating the custom of his host, downed his drink in one gulp. The American's blood-curdling howl, when he regained his breath, brought the sympathetic and curios from miles around rushing to the house to find out what was going on. The first to arrive was a garrulous old American sergeant who pounded on the door and demanded, "What the cripes was that ungodly screech?"

The taciturn Newfoundlander who had answered the door replied simply, "The Screech? 'Tis the rum, me son."

A legend was born!. As word of the incident spread, the soldiers, determined to try this mysterious "Screech" and finding its effects as devastating as the name implies, adopted it as their favourite.

The opportunistic liquor board pounced on the name and reputation and began labeling Newfoundland Screech, the most popular brand on the Island, even today.

There are numerous establishments in downtown St. John's, especially on the famous George Street, that are more than willing to screech in visitors to the island. Various whale watching operators perform the ceremony while at sea.

While Screech is available in many parts of North America, there is something in the unique character of the beverage which allows it to reach its peak only when consumed in Newfoundland. Tasted anywhere else in the world, Screech is a delightful drink; tasted in its home port, Screech is the ultimate in sensory experiences. For people from away who visit the Island, commonly known as a come-from-away or CFA, Newfoundlanders often perform a short ceremony to induct such individuals into the Royal Order of Screechers. The occasion is solemnly recorded in the register of the Royal Order of Screechers, the successful candidate is presented with a scroll commemorating the occasion and the Order welcomes another lifetime devotee.

Hey, I'll man the BBQ!!!

Now just how does one get cherished chef knife on the plane...?

Would a smoked cod suffice, Brian? Or a Murray cod?

Go to the 'Terrorist' section in the Yellow Pages, Bob!

Oh, wait... nevermind! You're in Australia!

Your mission...call up Paul Hogan. I think I saw him in a movie once with a suitable substitute!