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Good Bye Old Friend

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@SquidgyAsh
SquidgyAsh started a discussion

I know many of us have certain bottles, some of which have been with us for years, and when they leave us we're sad.

However I'm curious if you ever have felt that loss when you lose a special whisky glass (or beer glass, or brandy snifter, etc). I have guys that come into my shop after losing a beloved Weiss glass usually, or a beloved beer goblet. You see them wondering around, looking for their new best friend.

Well tonight I just lost my first glencairn tonight. Putting away dishes and leftovers, my shoulder brushed it and it fell towards the floor as I made a mad grab for it, trying to catch it. It shattered in a tinkle of shattering glass that made my mouth drop open in horror, I have three other glencairns. I don't care. I miss my glencairn.

So have you, as silly as it sounds, ever felt massive dismay and yes, even grief over the loss of a beloved alcohol glass? :D

12 years ago

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@smokeybarrels
smokeybarrels replied

I can fully empathise with your loss. I have lost my Highland Park tasting glass. I suspect it has been accidentally smashed by my wife and that she isn't owning up to the crime. She goes strangely quiet when I mention it. But then there's also my step-son, who gets through more crockery and glassware than a Greek wedding caterer. I'm reluctant to replace it because then it'll turn up. Maybe having two wouldn't be such a bad thing. There you go you've inspired me to buy a new one!

12 years ago 0

@Abunadhman
Abunadhman replied

@SquidgyAsh: Don't think of it as a loss; it's a golden opportunity to try/buy some exciting new glass-ware. Villeroy and Boch, perhaps or, maybe a pair of the lovely (and also crystal) SMWS. Aust. which are Au.$40 for the pair or if you are 'flush' 6 SMWS. Tasters for $100.00 - Buy 6 get 1 free. 6 is not a bad number to have, especially if you like the design and are prone to the odd accident, (like me)!

Slainte!

12 years ago 0