That $4 cup of coffee...

[taustin]

Originally Posted by mbovenka

There is no 'taste of beer'.

Beer is made with hops. Hops affect the taste of beer.

Originally Posted by mbovenka

And everything in between. I suggest you hunt up a few good microbrews. If you think Budweiser et al is all there is, you're missing out...

I have been told that, literally, hundreds of times by various friends and acquaintences. They are all wrong. Aside from the hops taste of beer, I do not like the taste of alcohol, either. And my sense of taste is good enough that if it's got enough alcohol to legally qualify as an alcoholic beverage, I can taste it. There have been three exceptions:

1) Saki, served at the right temperature, tastes like lukewarm water (which is at least bland and tasteless), and isn't the least bit alcoholic - until you stand up.

2) I had a chinese brandy once, that was nothing like western brandy (which tends to sickly sweet), and wasn't bad, though it was far too expensive for me.

3) I once had something marketed under the brand name Hootch, which was, essnetially, fermented Mountain Dew (which is to say, the sugar, which normally masks the taste of the grapefruit juice, had been turned in to alcohol). Now, normally, I love Mountain Dew, but. This was tasted disgusting, but not because of the alcohol taste.

Originally Posted by mbovenka

Yes, I know. I'll shut up now

That's no fun at all.

[taustin]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Spoiler:

[taustin]

Originally Posted by kennyc

Hmmm, coincidence?

If so, then drinking alcohol or coffee is probably even worse.

[ScotiaBurrell]

Originally Posted by kennyc

Folgers!

[ScotiaBurrell]

Originally Posted by taustin

I do not like the taste of alcohol, either.

please see a doctor. your situation may become more aggravated without intervention.

[ScotiaBurrell]

Originally Posted by david_e

So refreshing to see someone not only embrace their ignorance, but show it off in such a spectacular manner.

saying american coffee is not coffee is like the brunette telling the blond that her hair is not hair. Is different. different is good.

[taustin]

Originally Posted by ScotiaBurrell

please see a doctor. your situation may become more aggravated without intervention.

I doubt it. It's been aggravating enough for many years, since I have many friends who are, apparently, drunken sots with an intense need to make me on as well.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by kennyc

Hmmm, coincidence?

No I'm Anemic. Coffee blocks iron absorption So does tea. My mom and sis are too. It's genetic. They caught mine the earliest. I try to eat Iron rich foods and avoid iron blockers. I also take B12 shots each month. Sometimes it feels like a losing battle. They want to do iron transfusions but my health insurance says I am not dire enough yet. I kind of agree with that.

Can't have any Alcohol either my doc says. I miss my Wine! And ever so rarely I would have a Coors. Just one with dinner. Now all I drink is water and juice.

[Kumabjorn]

Isn't there plenty of iron in red wine?

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

Isn't there plenty of iron in red wine?

Yes and No. Red Grape Juice or Red Wine is a huge Iron blocker. I use to drink grape Juice till the doc said only the clear kind which is actually good for Anemia. Alcohol is really bad for Anemia so red wine is a double wammy.

[Kumabjorn]

The things you can learn on this board, never seize to amaze me.
My mother always claimed she drank red wine for the iron, but she died a raving alcoholic...

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

The things you can learn on this board, never seize to amaze me.
My mother always claimed she drank red wine for the iron, but she died a raving alcoholic...

I'm sorry. The findings about Red Grape being bad for Anemia only came out in 2002. So it could be she really thought that. I can tell you how much better I feel since I stop drinking red grape juice. Alcohol of any kind is a no no when you are Anemic it's the same with caffeine.

Reading books is part of my therapy. My doctor told me to relax because my low iron had my heart rate up. It's getting better and it's good for blood pressure too!

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

The things you can learn on this board, never seize to amaze me.

alright Swedish grammar cop, do your duty

[Kumabjorn]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

alright Swedish grammar cop, do your duty

Is it seize you react on?

seize (siːz)

— vb ( on ) (sometimes foll by on or upon ) (often foll by up ) (usually foll by of )
1. to take hold of quickly; grab: she seized her hat and ran for the bus
2. to grasp mentally, esp rapidly: she immediately seized his idea
3. to take mental possession of: alarm seized the crowd
4. to take possession of rapidly and forcibly: the thief seized the woman's purse
5. to take legal possession of; take into custody
6. to take by force or capture: the army seized the undefended town
7. to take immediate advantage of: to seize an opportunity

But hey, I'm the first to admit that English is not my mother tongue so feel free to correct me.


Hmm, doing a little search and I begin to wonder if it should be "cease". But that means stop or bring to an end. But my amazement continues, hence it grabs my intellectual faculties. No?

[soulfuldog]

Yes cease as in stop is correct, not seize. "never ceases to amaze me" / "never stops amazing me". The "never" therefore means it doesn't stop, so you are cool to continue being amazed.