The Problem of Michael Scarpotti

Likewise.

Initially, I spelled it from memory, not realizing that I was spelling it incorrectly. Later, I continued misspelling it because I thought the misspelled name fit his profile more accurately. I don't know much about NZ slang, so you may not appreciate the humor involved here. Similarly with English speakers in places other than the USA. Anyone who doesn't get it can contact me privately.

Vino "x" no longer required

Surely you are not suggesting that he is full of s##t!!!!!

Close enough.

Vino

I was going to mention it, but it seemed to be too late to do anything about it.

Salut/Hi Vino,

le/on Mon, 20 Sep 2004 01:11:41 GMT, tu disais/you said:-

Don't worry, Bill. No harm done!

Nearly. down two letters. Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) is the stuff. My standard method of preventing fruit browning is to make a very dilute solution of Vitamin C (1/4 tsp per quart) and to drop the apple/pear/peach/whatever quarters into it, before further processing. In fact, I believe that Vitamin C is sold - as Ascorbic acid, as an anti-oxidant to winemakers.

I refuse. The reason I decant to to ALLOW some controlled oxidation. (Chuckle).

I don't know, I rather enjoyed the subsequent exchanges between you and my Lord Bourke of Peerage.

I use a squeeze of lemon juice in a bowl of water to the same effect.

Bi!!

Let me see now we've had almost as many comments on this and related threads about Sig. Scarpotti as Mickey D's has carbs and sodium. IMHO this gentleman is no troll but a very undereducated amateur posing as an expert. This is not our friend Rosayouknowho or someone selling trinkets just some one who is often misinformed. Show him the light brethren rather then fling flames at him.

Thank your loudsh-t, err lordship, had lunch today with Bill Loftin at new dim sum joint. alas for me no wine.whilst on left coast attending a geezer convention in Reno and visiting friends, managed to destroy my rented Buick and arrived at nearby hospital with a Jackson Pollock painting on my upper torso from where the airbag deployed rendering me hor's d"tourista in Sacramento. I have returned home supplied with a copious supply of pain pills and chagrin and thus the abstinence.

as your know kind pric__, err prince, love is not always fair and she who must be obeyed has departed south to hurricane alley, she saieth for good, so my castle is bare of both nectar and company, the better news is that my body other than some badly bruised ribs is never healthier or slimmer; I am still 25 short of goal weight of 175lb, (you do the metric math) but all my vitals are good including bp.

as for trollism, i think you have a different set of parameters for the word much as our maximum leader(not Mr. Parker, but) "G-d talks to me" Bush has a distinct definition of the word "truth". who knows sans wife and a slimmed down bod, i may show up in kiwiland someday and roust you out of your torpor, sir especially if the USA becomes Ashcroft uber Alles. my book reviews & poems are already published in your movie set du jour kingdom

i say let my scarpotti go..................

until that time

da Bep

as mumbled to

Joseph my friend, (and by the way, happy spring equinox!!) when you finally do make your way to these southern climes, we both, drive on the correct side of the road, whilst actually staying on the road.

Also, we prefer something a little more exotic than crass Buicks or Caddies or Chevrolets (you have never lived until you have driven a recycled Mitsoyta out of Jappon!!)

May I make a suggestion - before that Jackson Pollock fades into health, find yourself a passing Sioux and skin your chest and sell the resultant artwork.

That way you will be travelling to the South Pacific this southern summer, and visit every winery in Orc-land, at the same time you could lose some addition kilos.

Yee Gods man, you are fading away to a shadow - I had an overnight stay in the local horse piddle myself - just checking the vitals to be told that you are fine - except for HBP & HC & OW etc etc.

Came out feeling like euthanasia was the only true option!!!!!

Thank you heaps for your perspective on "trollism" [excellent word!]

With all the BS which has been published (and I have contributed) your wisdom is a shining beacon.

Your "Blame it in the Bush" sentiments are as valid as "I didn't inhale" or "take wine with food, but don't taste it"

Look after your good-self !!!

Now really, one can make a wine that is very impressive as 'tasted', but won't do all that well with food. A friend and I have big Italian dinners several times each year. I'm talking about a major effort with all sorts of exotic Italian regional recipes. These gatherings typically include about 8-12 people. We usually go through about 5-7 bottles of wine, often of various types. All, of course, are Italian. Would I consider getting together with a bunch of friends just to taste wine? Never!

I was in a wine shop a few months ago while a woman was rushing around buying various bottling of Chardonnay or something like that. She was going to have a wine-tasting party. Pathetic, misguided fool.