Quote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:51:39 AMQuote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:41:49 AMdate_1655Rum was first introduced into the Royal Navy shortly after the Invasion of Jamaica in 1655date_1731The daily tot became codified in 1731date_1740In 1740, Admiral Vernon ordered the daily rum ration to be mixed with water. The mixture was dubbed “Grog” after Vernon’s nickname “Old Grogram”date_1810The exact rum blend was codified by the Admiralty in 1810date_1823In 1823, the daily rum ration was cut in half, and in 1850 it was halved againdate_1970On 31 July 1970, the daily rum ration was abolishedNote: Prior to Jamaica's rum, the tot was Brandy.Beer was always in the mix as well, but volume storage was a problem.
Quote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:41:49 AMdate_1655Rum was first introduced into the Royal Navy shortly after the Invasion of Jamaica in 1655date_1731The daily tot became codified in 1731date_1740In 1740, Admiral Vernon ordered the daily rum ration to be mixed with water. The mixture was dubbed “Grog” after Vernon’s nickname “Old Grogram”date_1810The exact rum blend was codified by the Admiralty in 1810date_1823In 1823, the daily rum ration was cut in half, and in 1850 it was halved againdate_1970On 31 July 1970, the daily rum ration was abolishedNote: Prior to Jamaica's rum, the tot was Brandy.
date_1655Rum was first introduced into the Royal Navy shortly after the Invasion of Jamaica in 1655date_1731The daily tot became codified in 1731date_1740In 1740, Admiral Vernon ordered the daily rum ration to be mixed with water. The mixture was dubbed “Grog” after Vernon’s nickname “Old Grogram”date_1810The exact rum blend was codified by the Admiralty in 1810date_1823In 1823, the daily rum ration was cut in half, and in 1850 it was halved againdate_1970On 31 July 1970, the daily rum ration was abolished
DPG Blue robusto and coffee. had to grab the hotline and working on report for business meeting tonight.
Quote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:58:47 AMQuote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:51:39 AMQuote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:41:49 AMdate_1655Rum was first introduced into the Royal Navy shortly after the Invasion of Jamaica in 1655date_1731The daily tot became codified in 1731date_1740In 1740, Admiral Vernon ordered the daily rum ration to be mixed with water. The mixture was dubbed “Grog” after Vernon’s nickname “Old Grogram”date_1810The exact rum blend was codified by the Admiralty in 1810date_1823In 1823, the daily rum ration was cut in half, and in 1850 it was halved againdate_1970On 31 July 1970, the daily rum ration was abolishedNote: Prior to Jamaica's rum, the tot was Brandy.Beer was always in the mix as well, but volume storage was a problem.Along with wine. Beer generally when starting out on the cruise. Tobacco rations were also part of the mix.
Quote from: dwgbryant on July 31, 2016, 10:01:00 AMDPG Blue robusto and coffee. had to grab the hotline and working on report for business meeting tonight.Busiest retired guy I know.
Quote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:58:47 AMQuote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:51:39 AMQuote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:41:49 AMdate_1655Rum was first introduced into the Royal Navy shortly after the Invasion of Jamaica in 1655date_1731The daily tot became codified in 1731date_1740In 1740, Admiral Vernon ordered the daily rum ration to be mixed with water. The mixture was dubbed “Grog” after Vernon’s nickname “Old Grogram”date_1810The exact rum blend was codified by the Admiralty in 1810date_1823In 1823, the daily rum ration was cut in half, and in 1850 it was halved againdate_1970On 31 July 1970, the daily rum ration was abolishedNote: Prior to Jamaica's rum, the tot was Brandy.Beer was always in the mix as well, but volume storage was a problem.Ahhh.
Quote from: A Friend of Charlie on July 31, 2016, 10:04:08 AMQuote from: dwgbryant on July 31, 2016, 10:01:00 AMDPG Blue robusto and coffee. had to grab the hotline and working on report for business meeting tonight.Busiest retired guy I know.almost too busy to get anything done.
Quote from: A Friend of Charlie on July 31, 2016, 10:03:18 AMQuote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:58:47 AMQuote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:51:39 AMQuote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:41:49 AMdate_1655Rum was first introduced into the Royal Navy shortly after the Invasion of Jamaica in 1655date_1731The daily tot became codified in 1731date_1740In 1740, Admiral Vernon ordered the daily rum ration to be mixed with water. The mixture was dubbed “Grog” after Vernon’s nickname “Old Grogram”date_1810The exact rum blend was codified by the Admiralty in 1810date_1823In 1823, the daily rum ration was cut in half, and in 1850 it was halved againdate_1970On 31 July 1970, the daily rum ration was abolishedNote: Prior to Jamaica's rum, the tot was Brandy.Beer was always in the mix as well, but volume storage was a problem.Ahhh.A gallon a day. Alcohol was the only analgesic for the aches and pains of the physical labor. No aspirin yet.
2016 Las Calaveras cut and ready to light.
Quote from: Texas Redfish on July 31, 2016, 10:23:38 AM2016 Las Calaveras cut and ready to light.Shit, look at you! Starting the week off right.
Quote from: cigarbreath on July 31, 2016, 10:18:50 AMQuote from: A Friend of Charlie on July 31, 2016, 10:03:18 AMQuote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:58:47 AMQuote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:51:39 AMQuote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:41:49 AMdate_1655Rum was first introduced into the Royal Navy shortly after the Invasion of Jamaica in 1655date_1731The daily tot became codified in 1731date_1740In 1740, Admiral Vernon ordered the daily rum ration to be mixed with water. The mixture was dubbed “Grog” after Vernon’s nickname “Old Grogram”date_1810The exact rum blend was codified by the Admiralty in 1810date_1823In 1823, the daily rum ration was cut in half, and in 1850 it was halved againdate_1970On 31 July 1970, the daily rum ration was abolishedNote: Prior to Jamaica's rum, the tot was Brandy.Beer was always in the mix as well, but volume storage was a problem.Ahhh.A gallon a day. Alcohol was the only analgesic for the aches and pains of the physical labor. No aspirin yet.Works better too. NSAIDs? Don't touch the stuff.
Quote from: A Friend of Charlie on July 31, 2016, 10:24:21 AMQuote from: cigarbreath on July 31, 2016, 10:18:50 AMQuote from: A Friend of Charlie on July 31, 2016, 10:03:18 AMQuote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:58:47 AMQuote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:51:39 AMQuote from: Travellin Dave on July 31, 2016, 09:41:49 AMdate_1655Rum was first introduced into the Royal Navy shortly after the Invasion of Jamaica in 1655date_1731The daily tot became codified in 1731date_1740In 1740, Admiral Vernon ordered the daily rum ration to be mixed with water. The mixture was dubbed “Grog” after Vernon’s nickname “Old Grogram”date_1810The exact rum blend was codified by the Admiralty in 1810date_1823In 1823, the daily rum ration was cut in half, and in 1850 it was halved againdate_1970On 31 July 1970, the daily rum ration was abolishedNote: Prior to Jamaica's rum, the tot was Brandy.Beer was always in the mix as well, but volume storage was a problem.Ahhh.A gallon a day. Alcohol was the only analgesic for the aches and pains of the physical labor. No aspirin yet.Works better too. NSAIDs? Don't touch the stuff.Sides the water was usually bad.
