31 Aug JiuJiu Icebreaker – Golden Bay Distillery bi-weekly bartenders blog – August 30th
JiuJiu Icebreaker
GBD Bartenders bi-weekly blog Aug 30th 2019
GBD Bartenders bi-weekly blog Aug 30th 2019
Drinking quotes (www.goodreads.com)
“A drunk man’s words are a sober man’s thoughts” Steve Fergosi
Riddle:- (various sources)
What word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
Joke:- (various sources)
A snake slithers into a bar and asks for a beer. The bartender replies, “Sorry, we don’t serve your kind here.” “Why not?” asks the snake. “You can’t hold your liquor.”
Cartoon:- (various sources)
Key events in history:- (www.historyplace.com)
September 1, 1715 – The “Sun King” (King Louis XIV of France) died. He had ruled since the age of five and was succeeded by his 5-year-old great-grandson Louis XV.
September 2, 1945 – President Harry Truman declared V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day) commemorating the formal Japanese surrender to the Allies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
On September 7, 1940 Germany begins its campaign of Blitzkrieg on London and its civilians. Nights after night, German soldiers dropped high explosives and fireballs on civilians in what happens to be the worst civilian tragedy of UK. There were major aerial raids (attacks in which more than 100 tonnes of high explosives were dropped) on 16 British cities. Over a period of 267 days (almost 37 weeks), London was attacked 71 times.
September 11, 2001 – The worst terrorist attack in U.S. history occurred as four large passenger jets were hijacked then crashed, killing nearly 3,000 people.
September 2, 1945 – President Harry Truman declared V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day) commemorating the formal Japanese surrender to the Allies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
On September 7, 1940 Germany begins its campaign of Blitzkrieg on London and its civilians. Nights after night, German soldiers dropped high explosives and fireballs on civilians in what happens to be the worst civilian tragedy of UK. There were major aerial raids (attacks in which more than 100 tonnes of high explosives were dropped) on 16 British cities. Over a period of 267 days (almost 37 weeks), London was attacked 71 times.
September 11, 2001 – The worst terrorist attack in U.S. history occurred as four large passenger jets were hijacked then crashed, killing nearly 3,000 people.
Upcoming calendar days:- (www.daysoftheyear.com/www.onthisday.com)
La Tomatina in Buñol, Spain – Aug. 30. Every year at the end of August, a small part of the Valencia region appears to go mad as people hurl more than 100 tons of tomatoes. There’s more to it than that of course but it’s said to be tons of fun. Tip: All participants should pack a few old clothes.
Braderie de Lille Flea Market in Lille, France – September 1– 2 Each year, the first weekend in September – the last before school starts – sees Europe’s biggest flea market set up shop in the streets of Lille. Whatever your shopping style, you’ll be sure to find something, as the market attracts everyone from jumble sellers to experienced antique dealers. Don’t forget to enjoy some mussels and chips while you’re there (it’s a badge of honor for a restaurant to have the largest pile of mussel shells outside their door this weekend).
September 3rd : US Labor day holiday
September 13: London Fashion Week
Braderie de Lille Flea Market in Lille, France – September 1– 2 Each year, the first weekend in September – the last before school starts – sees Europe’s biggest flea market set up shop in the streets of Lille. Whatever your shopping style, you’ll be sure to find something, as the market attracts everyone from jumble sellers to experienced antique dealers. Don’t forget to enjoy some mussels and chips while you’re there (it’s a badge of honor for a restaurant to have the largest pile of mussel shells outside their door this weekend).
September 3rd : US Labor day holiday
September 13: London Fashion Week
Cultural events:-
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the largest celebration of arts and culture in the world – the 2017 festival saw more than 53,000 performances of over 3000 shows – and covers everything from theater and comedy to circus and opera. When: 2 August 2019 to 26 August 2019
Upcoming Sporting events
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28 Aug-1 Sept: Cycling – Mountain Bike World Champs, Canada
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31 Aug-15 Sept: Basketball – World Cup, China
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Sept 1: Formula 1 – Belgian Grand Prix, Spa
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Sept 1: Cricket – Super League Finals Day, Hove
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Sept 4-7: Cricket – T20 Blast quarter-finals
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Sept 4-8: Cricket – England v Australia, fourth Ashes Test, Old Trafford
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Sept 7-15: Surfing – World Games, Japan
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Alcohol themed drink days:- https://drinkdays.com
Sept – California wine month
Sept – National Bourbon Heritage month
Riddle (answer)
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Any suggestions for improvements appreciated.
Best
PJ
pj@goldenbaydistillery.com
https://goldenbaydistillery.com/
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