10 Jun JiuJiu Icebreaker – Bartenders bi-weekly blog – Golden Bay Distillery – June 8th
JiuJiu Icebreaker
GBD Bartenders bi-weekly blog
June 8th 2019
Drinking quotes (www.goodreads.com)
“I never drink water – that is the stuff that rusts pipes” WC Fields
Riddle:- (various sources)
What disappears as soon as you say its name?
Joke:- (various sources)
My friend says to me: “What rhymes with orange” I said: “No it doesn’t”
Cartoon:- (various sources)
Key events in history:- (www.historyplace.com)
June 9, 1898 – The British signed a 99-year lease for Hong Kong, located on the southeastern coast of China. Hong Kong, consisting of an area measuring 400 square miles, was administered as a British Crown Colony until July 1, 1997, when its sovereignty reverted to the People’s Republic of China.
June 14, 1777 – John Adams introduced a resolution before Congress mandating a United States flag, stating, “…that the flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation.” This anniversary is celebrated each year in the U.S. as Flag Day.
June 15, 1215 – King John set his seal to Magna Carta, the first charter of British liberties, guaranteeing basic rights that have since become the foundation of modern democracies around the world.
June 17, 1972 – Watergate break-in occurred setting off the end of President Nixon’s presidency.
June 18, 1815 – Napoleon, suffered a crushing military defeat from a combined Allied army of 113,000 British, Dutch, Belgian, and Prussian troops. Napoleon was then sent into exile on the island of St. Helena off the coast of Africa. On May 5, 1821, the former vain-glorious Emperor died alone on the tiny island, abandoned by everyone.
Upcoming calendar days:- (www.daysoftheyear.com/www.onthisday.com)
June 8th World Ocean day
June 13th Beverage Day
June 14th National Bourbon day
June 16th Fathers day
June 19th National Martini day
Upcoming Sporting events
4 June – July 14 World Cup One day Cricket
7 Jun-7 July: Football – Women’s World Cup, France
9: Football – Nations League final, Porto and third place play-off, Guimaraes
9: Triathlon – World Triathlon Series, Leeds
10-15: Cycling – Women’s Tour of Britain
13-16: Golf – US Open, Pebble Beach, California
14 June-7 July: Football – Copa America, Brazil
14-30: European Games (multi-sport event), Minsk, Belaru 14-16: Canoe slalom – World Cup series, London
15 June-13 July: Football – Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 15-16: Motorsport – Le Mans 24 Hours, Circuit de la Sarthe, France
16-30: Football – European Under-21 Championship, Italy and San Marino
17-23: Tennis – Queen’s Club Championships, London
18-22: Horse racing – Royal Ascot
20-23: Golf – Women’s PGA Championship, Hazeltine
20-23: Karate – World Championship, Slovakia
20-23: Karate – World Championship, Slovakia
Riddle (answer)
Silence
Any suggestions for improvements appreciated.
Best
PJ
pj@goldenbaydistillery.com
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