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Old 05-17-2004, 16:15   #1
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Agua Pequeno

What does this phrase refer to?

Hint: I used the wrong language.

Second question once the first is figured out (and another hint, I suppose):

Which one do you think is the best?
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Old 05-17-2004, 16:23   #2
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Does it refer to the dipper constellations? Big and little?
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Old 05-17-2004, 16:47   #3
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Little/small Water. Similar to Aguas Calientes=Hot Water !!
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Old 05-17-2004, 17:00   #4
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Little/small Water. Similar to Aguas Calientes=Hot Water !!
Correct translation to English, but that's not the language that gives you the answer.

"Little water."
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Old 05-17-2004, 17:29   #5
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I'll grab, and say Absolut. Whyever would Dan say that?

No, it's not the best, but that's not the only factor. My criteria are, that it's the best of the cheap vodkas, and the cheapest of the decent ones.
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Old 05-17-2004, 17:34   #6
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Agua=Agua
Poquino=Poquito
Italian, Spanish.
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Old 05-17-2004, 17:35   #7
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I'll grab, and say Absolut. Whyever would Dan say that?

No, it's not the best, but that's not the only factor. My criteria are, that it's the best of the cheap vodkas, and the cheapest of the decent ones.
I like the way this man thinks, I'll go with his answer.
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Old 05-17-2004, 17:36   #8
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Re: Agua Pequeno

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Originally posted by Roguish Lawyer
Hint: I used the wrong language.
I think he was trying to throw us off with the Spanish/Italian angle
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Old 05-17-2004, 20:38   #9
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I'll grab, and say Absolut. Whyever would Dan say that?

No, it's not the best, but that's not the only factor. My criteria are, that it's the best of the cheap vodkas, and the cheapest of the decent ones.
Ding, ding, ding. We have a winner. And I thought it would be someone from 10th Group . . .

Vodka, literally translated from Russian, means "little water."

OK, second question. Is Gaucho correct that Absolut is the best vodka?
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Old 05-17-2004, 21:08   #10
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Aren't you required to develop vodka expertise in 10th Group? Razor?
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Old 05-18-2004, 01:13   #11
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Absolut is good, and comes from the Fine Kingdom of Sweden (like many other good things), but does not stand up to smaller-scale, more expensive local mixes. If I could remember their names (they were very good), I wouldn't be able to type them because this keyboard lacks cyrillics.

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Old 05-18-2004, 04:27   #12
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Is Gaucho correct that Absolut is the best vodka?
Not sure, but I know that Groucho is the best Marx Brother.
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Old 05-18-2004, 08:00   #13
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Vodka used to be my preferred spirit, but bourbon took over years ago so it is now an occasional thing.

I have always been a Stoli guy (was drinking it before it was widely distributed), but I have not been able to try the various Russian brands not widely distributed in the US. I also like Wyborova (sp?).

I will admit that I sampled Grey Goose once. It's OK, but I won't buy it. Haven't tried all the new brands that have come out (or been more widely distributed) recently just because I don't drink as much vodka, but Belvedere and Chopin are supposed to be good.

There has got to be at least one guy here who has spent time in Russia or Poland sampling the real thing. Fess up!
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Old 05-18-2004, 09:05   #14
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If you've spent any time in Eastern Europe/Russia, you'd know that the quality of vodka is a far, far distant second to the quantity in social situations, especially when drinking with the military and locals. I distinctly remember one night where the vodka (can't recall the brand, but it was Macedonian) came in little drink boxes, much like the juice for kids here. Only thing worse was slivo.
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Old 05-19-2004, 10:02   #15
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Vodka used to be my preferred spirit, but bourbon took over years ago so it is now an occasional thing.

I have always been a Stoli guy (was drinking it before it was widely distributed), but I have not been able to try the various Russian brands not widely distributed in the US. I also like Wyborova (sp?).

I will admit that I sampled Grey Goose once. It's OK, but I won't buy it. Haven't tried all the new brands that have come out (or been more widely distributed) recently just because I don't drink as much vodka, but Belvedere and Chopin are supposed to be good.

There has got to be at least one guy here who has spent time in Russia or Poland sampling the real thing. Fess up!
I lived in Russia 4 months. Stoli was the little water of choice. Actually I can't remember seeing any other brand. In thoose days you could buy a bottle for $1.
I agree with you Bourbon ( Makers's Mark) or a good 12yr or better Scotch is my poison of choice now.
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