Alysoun Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Hi All. My name is Allison and I live in Rhode Island and my love of absinthe goes back about 20 years now (with some gaps in between ...) I want to thank Hiram for approving my membership to let me post and I wanted to say hello and recount to you my discovery of my favorite spirit. I am already a dedicated wine enthusiast. But absinthe is my other favorite alcoholic drink. It was a homemade absinthe tasted on a rooftop in Boston on July 4th sometime in the mid 80s. Then I had an imported bottle that someone had brought back from Japan as well. I went without for many years until I found an absinthe lover in Boston. And until he moved away, we'd have tasting parties. As we both were anise people, we tended to concentrate on the more "sweet" varieties. But we did try some of the high thujone and the more bitter ones. Like an idiot I failed to write most of them down. But my friend and I did many orders from a company in Denmark called Absinth24.net. And I like them very much. They aren't listed among your recommended vendors so I want to bring this company to your attention as being a good online vendor. I try my best to turn as many of my friends onto absinthe as I can. The fact that it is now legal will make it much easier to be generous. It's very nice to have found this forum. And I look forward to chatting more with all of you. Best regards and savor your drinks ... ~Allison Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pan Buh Report post Posted March 7, 2008 My poor eyes. Have mercy. It's like you've put yourself on my ignore user list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alysoun Report post Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) My poor eyes. Have mercy. It's like you've put yourself on my ignore user list. Okay ... sorry I tend to prefer the miniature. I don't find it to be THAT small!!! Edited March 7, 2008 by Alysoun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InAbsinthia Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Welcome! It's more the italics that are hard to read, although the small type isn't so easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peridot Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Welcome to the club. You might prefer the miniature font but your posts are for other people to read. Not all of us have huge screens or great eyes. Personally I can't read more than a sentence of your intro without amplifying my already splitting headache. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwydion Stone Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Yep, it is. Tiny. Wee. Keep in mind that it looks different on other people's systems. Welcome, though. A couple of other things: please read the stuff in the READ THIS FIRST section. It'll tell you about things like not quoting the last post, and how to search for things that may have been addressed before, like Absinthe24. It simply doesn't meet our criteria for recommendation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derrick Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Welcome to the forum Allison! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted March 7, 2008 No sense in repeating what everyone else said except for, Welcome to the Forum. Some of us are really old and can see without our specs'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Some of us are a bit older and can't! Hi! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alysoun Report post Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) Okay, fair enough. I did read all of the stuff in the prelim. folders, etc. ... didn't remember the part about Absith24, with whom I have had a great several experiences but fair enough. I'll spare the italics for this group, though I prefer them. In any case, it's nice to be here. So, erm ... is size 2 to your liking??? ~Allison Edited March 7, 2008 by Alysoun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mat B. Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Welcome Allison! I tend to write small myself (someone said it was because I had something to hide… I dunno). I think your intro gave my eyes a good workout, no complaints! Welcome aboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted March 7, 2008 So, erm ... is size 2 to your liking??? Thank you! Italics are great for emphasizing something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Robinson Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Welcome! I write extremely small as well in real life, but for the forum, it kills my eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peridot Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Absith24, with whom I have had a great several experiences but fair enough. Some people do have great experiences with him. But service should be consistent for all customers and when there are problems quick action should be taken to fix them. Andy is notorious for screwing customers over and for being a grade-a liar. His business also hypes thujone and promotes Czechsinth, two things that will prevent a vendor from being listed in the recommended vendors section. Which is why Alandia is not listed even though their service is usually very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowbwoy Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Welcome!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baubel Report post Posted March 8, 2008 Howdy Podner. I can read your petite print just fine, but depending upon how often you post I just might end up with some of the similar old-timer-eyes around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Attack Accountant Report post Posted March 8, 2008 Welcome and enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeRoy Report post Posted March 8, 2008 Welcome aboard, Allison! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted March 8, 2008 Welcome to the forum, Allison! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
techdiver Report post Posted March 8, 2008 Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marlow Report post Posted March 9, 2008 ...we did try some of the high thujone and the more bitter ones. Like an idiot I failed to write most of them down. Welcome. Don't feel bad about not writing down the "high-thujone" so-called absinthes...there's a good collection of reviews on the main WS site that will steer you toward the good stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fée époussetée Report post Posted March 11, 2008 HI Allison, Welcome to the forums! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcbphd Report post Posted March 11, 2008 Welcome to the party!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jetzster Report post Posted March 11, 2008 Welcome to the Forum, Alysoun! add yourself to the Frappr WS Map and also the WS City thread .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scuto Report post Posted March 12, 2008 Hello from a fellow New Englandah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Legate Report post Posted March 14, 2008 Welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
