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Whiskey at the South Pole

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wildoates

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Two cases of scotch left by Ernest Shackleton a hundred years ago.


This spit of black volcanic rock that juts out along the coast of Antarctica is an inhospitable place. Temperatures drop below -50 Fahrenheit and high winds cause blinding snowstorms. The only neighbors are a colony of penguins that squawk incessantly and leave a pungent scent in their wake.

But if you happen upon the small wooden hut that sits at Cape Royds and wriggle yourself underneath, you'll find a surprise stashed in the foot and a half of space beneath the floorboards. Tucked in the shadows and frozen to the ground are two cases of Scotch whisky left behind 100 years ago by Sir Ernest Shackleton after a failed attempt at the South Pole.
You can't help but love that.
 

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Must we go there? We Beer-ly got through the last pun thread.
 
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Yes, yes, Kee, we must...because here we have proof that if you keep things bottled up for 100 years you'll eventually blow your cork and whoowhee...then watch how snow will fly.
 

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Water of life it is, and I'd ask y'all to raise a glass of it or whatever you have on hand in memory of my mother-in-law, who just passed on about an hour ago. Rest in Peace, Bev.

clink

It's been a hard couple of weeks...I need some self-medication about now.
 

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Water of life it is, and I'd ask y'all to raise a glass of it or whatever you have on hand in memory of my mother-in-law, who just passed on about an hour ago. Rest in Peace, Bev.

clink

It's been a hard couple of weeks...I need some self-medication about now.

Sorry to hear, Jenn, Clink.....drink up you.
 

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Water of life it is, and I'd ask y'all to raise a glass of it or whatever you have on hand in memory of my mother-in-law, who just passed on about an hour ago. Rest in Peace, Bev.

clink

It's been a hard couple of weeks...I need some self-medication about now.

You have my condolences. I'll keep both of you in my heart.
 
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