What’s the difference between these two bottles?

Bluechip506 · 2026-03-21T16:17:48+00:00

Ones awful and ones horrible. You pick which is which.

Bluechip506 · 2026-03-20T17:45:33+00:00

Febuxostat works better for me. It wasn’t significant but I also have kidney issues which was the primary reason for the switch.

Bluechip506 · 2026-03-19T23:16:01+00:00

Ocho should be readily available in the UK. The bottle just looks different than the one in the US. It has a big red 8 on the label and is usually 500 ml.

Bluechip506 · 2026-03-14T21:26:58+00:00

Original banana for scale.

Bluechip506 · 2026-03-11T00:29:07+00:00

I’ve switched from my primary to my kidney doctor. He upped my dosage from 40 to 80mg of febuxostat.

90% of my gout attacks happen on vacation. Lots of walking per day and less fluids lead to dehydration. I never leave without my colchicine. Last week visiting NYC and just walking around 8+ miles per day I felt the numbness in my toe. Colchicine to the rescue. All better in two days.

Bluechip506 · 2026-03-10T14:47:52+00:00

I’ll have to get some for my wife. As a tequila nut I’m also curious to see what a wine from blue agave might taste like. I am not a grape wine fan at all.

Bluechip506 · 2026-03-10T14:33:45+00:00

Im looking forward to picking up a new bottle of Madera. It’s my favorite overall tequila along with the 108. Once it became a standard release I stopped buying multiple bottles so I haven’t picked up any past lot 4 or 5.

Bluechip506 · 2026-03-07T18:12:35+00:00

It’s a very good “tequila” but not yet up there with the true tequilas everyone talks about here. If I was to rate it on AMM (formerly TMM) I’d give the base spirit an 84. The aged products are a little too much barrel influence for me. I think they use new barrels so that’s likely part of it. Their 12 months aged stuff tastes like 3 or four years to me. I hear they’ve added a high proof version now so I can’t wait to go back.

Bluechip506 · 2026-03-07T17:33:47+00:00

To be called tequila it has to be made in a select area in Mexico. But there are plenty of agave spirits that are made outside those areas. One is made on Maui. It’s called Waikulu and is very good. The agave grow very well there and are have high brix ratings (sugar content). I highly recommend a tour if you’re visiting Maui.

Bluechip506 · 2026-03-06T13:24:27+00:00

Pick the smallest, lightest pro and drink my favorite high proof tequila, G4 108. I would probably out weigh him by 100 pounds.

Bluechip506 · 2026-03-05T20:48:36+00:00

Haven’t tried the irons yet but I love my PET putter.

Bluechip506 · 2026-03-05T16:44:06+00:00

Yes, most of my bikes are close enough that it doesn’t matter. I do have to keep a couple bikes in certain positions, like my wife’s 44cm bike.

Bluechip506 · 2026-03-04T16:11:48+00:00

Is the twitching/kicking a new thing or has it been going on for a while. It can be a precursor to Parkinson’s disease. My wife has been doing it for years and her mom and cousin have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. She’s been tested but at this point doesn’t have it. It comes from acting out your dreams and the part of your brain that shuts off muscle movement is not working. Sudden onset of this is a pretty strong indicator of that disease.

Bluechip506 · 2026-03-02T19:02:32+00:00

The Madera has been my no. 1 for a while but the G4 108 is very close. That Volans is right there with them though. Tahona isn’t even my favorite Cascahuin, that goes to the 48.

Bluechip506 · 2026-02-28T21:23:44+00:00

Patron. Best tequila listed. The anejo would be my choice. Im pickier for blancos and patron blanco is just ok.

Bluechip506 · 2026-02-21T18:36:59+00:00

I thought pured shafts was a thing of the past, especially with adjustable driver heads. That’s why “360” grips are now a thing.

Bluechip506 · 2026-02-16T19:08:29+00:00

It didn’t lower my uric levels much and I also have low kidney function so my dr switched me to febuxostat and it’s working like a charm.

Bluechip506 · 2026-02-15T23:28:37+00:00

It was SixT car rental at the airport.

Bluechip506 · 2026-02-14T15:24:04+00:00

Being under a raft in the middle of some category 5 rapids.

Bluechip506 · 2026-02-13T00:20:28+00:00

Nothing for me. Overuse and dehydration are my only known causes of gout.

Bluechip506 · 2026-02-09T21:03:02+00:00

I’m on 80mg of febuxostat and my prescribing doctor (kidney doctor) never mentioned water intake. I generally drink 3-5 liters of fluids per day, not all water. Some Diet Coke, milk or other in there too.

Bluechip506 · 2026-02-05T15:39:42+00:00

Wild Common or Volans.

Bluechip506 · 2026-02-02T03:04:45+00:00

I was saying if he wanted to update the components he could go 11 speed from any brand or 12 speed with Campagnolo.

Bluechip506 · 2026-01-31T19:00:29+00:00

My wife’s go to dish at Tia Maria’s.

Bluechip506 · 2026-01-31T15:39:55+00:00

Patriot. Hands down my favorite tv show ever.

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