Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Back In the High Life Again

I marked a momentous occasion last night: The First Gin and Tonic(s) of 2009.

I don't drink gin and tonic in the winter. It's a summertime and the livin' is easy kind of drink. I have to wait for warm weather to get back to the G&T. Warm weather is slow in coming at Blackrock, but here in Tucson? Feels like gin and tonic weather to me!

So my G&T and I climbed the spiffy spiral staircase to my parents' roof at happy hour yesterday and took in the view.

No, it does NOT get any better than this.

As you can see by my glass, I was a Macho Fighter Pilot last night. And those are saguaro cactus (cacti, really, but that just sounds stupid) back there. Nice view, right?

It was also a very nice gin and tonic. My vacation has officially begun.
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12 comments:

  1. Phoo-DMarch 10, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    Now that is a beautiful sight. G&T or V&T is my go to summer drink. Ah the sunshine and catctus - can such a place exist?

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  2. SusanMarch 10, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Am desperate for a spiral staircase that leads to my roof. Would then, ostensibly, need to flatten my roof.

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  3. SusanMarch 10, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Beautiful! So glad you've had some fun. But only one gin and tonic? Come on, Kristin. Fighter pilots can have at least three AND make it back down the spiral staircase!

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  4. It's meMarch 10, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    I'm envious.
    And I agree with Susan... surely you didn't stop at one?

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  5. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    So I'll see you tomorrow at noon, OK? OK?!

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  6. meMarch 10, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Gin and tonic is an all year round drink to me, but then I am English so maybe it's my heritage! Have you noticed how the second one never tastes as good as the first?? The only way round this is to have a larger first G and T

    Cheers!

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  7. DaisyMarch 10, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    I hope it was Tanqueray or something just as smooth!

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  8. JulieMarch 10, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Your parents have a great backyard.

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  9. KayMarch 11, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    not a G&T girl, but I'd join you with a nice rose´. 8° with a windchill of -10° here on the frozen prairie this morning.

    Have more great times on your trip. Hoping A makes it there with no troubles.

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  10. BarryMarch 11, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    I'm headed to Tucson later in the month. Cannot wait! Thanks for sharing the photo. I'll be posting a similar one I am sure.

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  11. LeslieMarch 12, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    I really miss the desert! I haven't been back home in over a year! Please enjoy it for me. Give my best to your folks!

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  12. FinnyKnitsMarch 12, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Hello foothills! Hello G&T! Gorgeous. I'll assume there was more than just one of those cocktails, but you don't have to say.

    Enjoy your adventures once A comes to town :)

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