7:20 AM, just got home from work. Turned the tube on, which is actually a 32 inch LCD mounted above my fireplace mantel, like a big framed picture.

I live out in the Ocala National forest, but in a hidden community of older people. Nice neighborhood.

Quiet.

Cool, overcast, about 55 with low humidity. A treat in Florida.

I pour myself a glass of a nice Tawny Port, Austrailian I believe, over some ice.

I lit up a CAO Italia Positano, and sit back in my overstuffed recliner. The cigar is one of my recent favourites. It has a cool, spiciness. Almost like a faint menthol quality to it.

On the tv, I turn to a new channel I've just discovered. The Discovery HD Theater that's showing a program entitled Sunrise Earth. No talking, no music, just sights and sounds of some far away land during sunrise. China, it looks like. Ahhh, everything is right with the world.

I've seen that....very cool

Don't you know we're in the middle of the 2nd great depression?

troll

Love Ocala.

You anywhere near the Young Life camp? Been there lots.

Autralian port...yummmmmm.... Yalumba Watchtower? That's a good one...

Isn't that like Champagne? It can only be called port if it is from Oporto, Portugal? I have no idea, I'm actually asking.

#5- it's just down the raod from me. About 6-7 miles as the crow flies.

#6- R.L.Buller &Son ?? I have no idea when it comes to alcohol. I have never tried port before reading how much everyone enjoyed it hear on this forum. I like the taste of this one, and I'm sure to try more vareities in the future.

I believe "true" port comes from Oporto, Portugal, yes.

But I've had some damn good knock-offs from other locales.

South Coast Winery, which is about 5 miles from me, makes an outstanding port.

Not knockin' ya.... but port over ice????

They didn't teach me that in mixology lab at culinary school.

Guess I need to try it and see what it's like.

Wait. You live in Flordia and you have a fireplace? I didn't think ya'll had those down there.

I gotta find that channel. By the way I spend alot of time out near Ocala National forest. My in-laws live near there. Nice area. Watch out for the Black Bears

#11. Pac, I have a fireplace. I use it at least twice a year. Chistmas Eve and Christmas morning. Althought I usually have to turn the AC down to do so.

I was waiting for something to happen the first time I saw that. LOOL

MACS - That is in Temecula right? Or is that the central valley? I have been there and purchased their port. If it is the right place, it is Black Jack Porter right? Really good stuff

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me too dave. i got angry.

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For those from California Rombauer Vineyards makes a really good Zinfandel Port.

DJcosta, I'm just up the road from you in Gainesville if you ever feel like getting together for a herf.