Comments on: MxMo XXXVI Hits You Where It Hurts

By: Steph

Steph — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:48:47 +0000

I feel your pain. I’ve recently had my own source of income effectively dry up as well, and in today’s economic situation finding anything is proving to be quite a struggle.
Fortunately, we are not in the poor house yet, but it is demoralizing to say the least.

I will have to give Bulleit and Evan Williams another try. I don’t remember being too fond of them the first time around, preferring Rebel Yell as a bargain bourbon. I just found it nuttier.

Here’s to better financial times! ( In the mean time, there is much to be thankful for. I have a good friend who was just diagnosed, at age 50, with advanced liver cancer. It’s kind of put things in perspective.)

By: Marleigh

Marleigh — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:10:07 +0000

Bonus points for using free sample hooch! I’ve been doing that a lot myself, lately, as budget cutbacks meant I had to opt for part-time work at my previously full-time gig, rather than head back into unemployment. At least for now.

By: Anita / Married ...with Dinner

Anita / Married ...with Dinner — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:27:53 +0000

ps: happy third blog-anniversary. quite a milestone

By: Anita / Married ...with Dinner

Anita / Married ...with Dinner — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:27:04 +0000

obviously we need to find you a panel to speak on at Tales. Hm, maybe a little late for that? OK, then let’s just think positive and hope that hard times for full-time employees means more work for the contractors.

I’m sorry we might not see you in Nola, but I am sure you won’t be the only one who won’t be there for the same reason. {sigh}

By: John Martin

John Martin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:49:22 +0000

Sorry to hear that you’re not busy and not gonna make TOTC this year.

I’m in the opposite mode here in Houston. I figured I needed more wine and spirits experience, so I’m working Saturdays and some nights at the local Spec’s Liquor store while still holding down a 45+ hour week job as a web developer. Fortunately none of this will keep me from Tales of the Cocktail this year.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:01:52 +0000

Yeah, I’m with you, and followed a similar track this year. In the past month I’ve watched one magazine I write for shut down its print edition and another that I’d planned on writing for cease business entirely. It’s a tough market for freelancing.

This drink sounds good, and with a substitution of Cointreau for GM I could make it without buying anything. I’ll give it a try!

By: The Cocktail Chronicles » MxMo Hard Times: Drink Like a King(sley)

The Cocktail Chronicles » MxMo Hard Times: Drink Like a King(sley) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:03:50 +0000

[...] the booze budget, whether it’s by purchasing cheaper brands, or putting the leftovers and free samples to good use, or by making your own hooch.� These are all good ideas, but for me, there seems to be [...]