Posts by PHV

Quote: One of the best TV series ever.  Ian Richardson said that he based his portrayel on Shakespeare's Richard III. A very apt comparrison.

Quote: Chopin Why do both of you prefer Chopin? I also wonder, GG, Belvedere and Chopin all share remarkably similar packaging.... I wonder if they are at all connected.

Quote: I agree with PHV (..) about the voice; it did seem pretty forced. I wonder who they'll get to play Joker (assuming he's in the next one). It will be hard to top Jack Nicholson. It makes no sense... in...

Quote: Tanqueray Sterling. Call me a vodka philistine but the superpremium vodkas just taste like marketing to me. Well, people whine about Grey Goose being a whole lot of marketing... big deal..... it's like $35....

What's your favourite vodka? I haven't tried Chopin or Vox yet. I prefer GG and Belvedere because they complement mixed drinks quite well, and I find their presence sweet and not overpowering. K1 I despise... it has an unbelieveably...

Quote: Let's see... If I'm in a classic sort of mood I like a Rob Roy (Scotch, sweet vermouth, bitters) in the winter, and maybe a vodka martini in the summer.   Most of the time in the summer though it's a mandarin...

Quote: I know this may seem like a stupid topic, but I just cannot drink Beer. This has often lead to problems is social situations, as there are a often places which serve nothing but Beer, a collection of undrinkable sweet...

Quote: This is the only picture I have of the 456 sedan, taken in the Sultan's garage.   The one you are talking about may have been somee kind of aftermarket conversion...  There has never been a production Ferrari...

Been watching the British political thriller/drama House of Cards (well the whole triology actually). Everyone wears french cuffs, and their cuffs protrude at least 3/4 of an inch from their jacket sleeves. I rather like the look....

Quote: The Sultan of Brunei had a few sedans made specifically for him that were based on the 456, but to my knowledge none have ever left the country.   He also had a number of 4-door 456 wagons custom-built, and some of...