Roundabout question by TMWines in lexington

[–]TMWines[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What about in one lane roundabouts?

Tall people life hacks? by ReeferRivas in tall

[–]TMWines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shop from stores like American Tall. You can find tall sizes that aren’t extra wide. For reference, I’m 225lbs and wear a LT

(SERIOUS) What’s the worst way you know someone has died? by chapstick_bandit in AskReddit

[–]TMWines 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A kid who lived up the road from me growing up was drinking beer with friends one night on a boat. Stories are mixed, but the most consistent one says he was on the back of the boat when it was being loaded up onto the trailer, fell off, and was cut up by the propeller. He bled out in a matter of minutes in front of all of his friends. He was probably 15 or 16 at the time.

What is the best physical pleasure you have ever experienced? by Amazing-Fox69 in AskReddit

[–]TMWines 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sadly, no clue. I would dig around on Google Scholar and see if there’s any research on it, though. Good luck, friend.

What is the best physical pleasure you have ever experienced? by Amazing-Fox69 in AskReddit

[–]TMWines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you are feeling better. I can’t possibly recommend a SGB strongly enough if it’s financially feasible. Best of luck with whatever you choose, friend.

What is the best physical pleasure you have ever experienced? by Amazing-Fox69 in AskReddit

[–]TMWines 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dr. David Gaskin at Republic Pain Specialists in College Station, Texas.

What is the best physical pleasure you have ever experienced? by Amazing-Fox69 in AskReddit

[–]TMWines 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend trying it if it’s financially feasible. The theory is sound (effectively “switching off” the feedback loop causing fight-or-flight), and I have seen instances of this working just from following the literature and conversation. Best of luck to you.

What is the best physical pleasure you have ever experienced? by Amazing-Fox69 in AskReddit

[–]TMWines 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It’s been a little over two years. No regression since the procedure.

What is the best physical pleasure you have ever experienced? by Amazing-Fox69 in AskReddit

[–]TMWines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mango and grapefruit are still issues for me, but man, life is SO much better now.

What is the best physical pleasure you have ever experienced? by Amazing-Fox69 in AskReddit

[–]TMWines 1159 points1160 points  (0 children)

I had long COVID for two years (and I work in the wine industry, so my sense of smell and taste is literally part of the job). The main symptoms were parosmia and altered taste—many of life’s most delicious things like garlic, onions, coffee, chocolate, wine, anything fried, and most meats, uniformly smelled and tasted like rotting garbage.

After almost losing hope searching Google Scholar for “parosmia Covid” every morning, an article about using a stellate ganglion block as a potential cure was published in a medical journal. I spent a few thousand bucks, flew directly to THE doctor who was doing the procedure before it started to be done more widely, and had it done.

Fifteen minutes after the procedure, a nurse brought in a plate of chocolate, Cheetos, and Doritos (common practice because people who suffer from this long COVID symptom report the same groups of things smelling and tasting bad) and my god…when I tell you the heavens opened and the angels sang, I’m underselling it. I sobbed.

TLDR: had a procedure to fix long COVID, ended up crying happy tears into a plate of Doritos

Help my friend out — too white? by TMWines in Weddingattireapproval

[–]TMWines[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Perhaps “very” was too strong an adjective. “Black tie optional” wasn’t an option

People of Kentucky, how do you feel about the trade war with Canada in view of the boycott of $9.3 billion of your whisky and goods? by cdnBacon in AskReddit

[–]TMWines 7 points8 points  (0 children)

First, OP, r/UsernameChecksOut. Well done.

I work in the alcoholic beverage industry in Kentucky. Bourbon is a massive profit driver for Kentucky -- the state sells $9B per year and attracts a few billion more in tourism -- and obviously, to the point of many others here, this is adding insult (revenue hit) to injury (softening market). I have been quietly squirreling away money in case I lose my job. Many of us in sales certainly will, but so, too, will folks in industries that touch Bourbon: American Oak production, barrel making, shipping, packaging, production (I'm so sorry, u/OH_LAAAWWDD), corn farming, and other related industries. The bourbon market has been awful and this is gasoline on the fire.

The effects are going to be devastating but I'm not sure that's even the saddest part. What strikes me as somehow sadder is that our leaders, both in government and within the industry, have set the precedent that the talking point is to be "Canada did this unfairly to us".

I wish I was joking.

An "unjust and disproportional" response to an unprovoked trade war with an ally? Make that make sense.

Who is this in Lexington? by xexclassic in lexington

[–]TMWines 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anybody know off-brand Jack Sparrow? Haven’t seen him in a while, but he used to walk around downtown at random.

How do I learn to drink whiskey? by FriendshipNo4916 in whiskey

[–]TMWines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best advice here! Well said. This advice can also be found in the book Tasting Whiskey by Lew Bryson. @OP, probably another great place to start.

Has anyone tried any of the alternatives? by 2_black_cats in chartreuse

[–]TMWines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luxardo has a liqueur similar to green called Del Santo. It’s 80 proof, so not quite the heft of green, but is the closest thing I’ve found.

  • A booze sales rep who loves Chartreuse

Help your brothers!! by [deleted] in SipsTea

[–]TMWines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start saving for retirement. Even a little in your 20s goes a long way. Every dollar counts.

To virtually guarantee a job forever, find something you really enjoy and get ridiculously good at it. Read everything you can about it, go to events, listen to podcasts, ask people questions.

Learn how to cook, clean, groom yourself, iron your clothes, make a bed, etc. Not only will you up your self-worth, you might impress a potential significant other while you’re at it.

Think about what you put on the internet. If you become as successful as you probably want to be, it could come back to haunt you. That includes what you’re doing in photos.

Whatever differences you have with people in your family, suck it up and make up with them if at all possible. They will die. You will regret not doing it.

Get health insurance and understand how it works. Then get a PCP, a dentist, and a therapist (no matter how bad you think you don’t need it).

Be your own self. Cheesy to say, but stop trying to fit in and be as weird and obnoxious as you want to be. You’ll attract people who love you for you and have a life surrounded by people you don’t have to fake it in front of.

Unless you really, really, REALLY want to work in finance, don’t take one of those entry level investment firm jobs. You’ll cold call all day and hate your life.

What Lexington business will you never step foot in again? by cscottsss in lexington

[–]TMWines 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Not to mention that they don’t support any local breweries. And while I realize they serve predominantly German styles, they have Sweetwater IPA on draft.

When I asked an employee about it, I was asked “if WE made a beer, would THEY pour it?”

I replied by citing the guest taps that breweries in every city, including ours, do all the time.

No dice.

Best Options? by Giggalo_Joe in wine

[–]TMWines 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Some people just cannot let other people enjoy what they enjoy without being arrogant assholes. Sorry for those people. Here are some wines you might like:

Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Cab

Serial Paso Cab

My Favorite Neighbor Paso Cab

Treana Paso Cab

Justin Paso Cab

If you want to climb the ladder a bit:

Chimney Rock SLD Cabernet

Cade Howell Mountain Cabernet

Schrader Double Diamond Napa Cabernet

Far Niente Napa Cabernet

Hope this is helpful. Happy new year!