Where debating everything under the sun is only the beginning

Average LASIK Eye Surgery Costs. Keep in mind that these prices are for one procedure, which means one eye only. If you're having LASIK on both eyes, you'll need to double the price quoted. In 2013, the average cost overall for laser vision correction was $2,073 per eye (up from $1,941 the previous year).

Sears would have given her the exam and two pairs of glasses for about $100.00… Nobody ever taught you how to shop?

Dman shame and in the wrong country jimbro!

Ten years ago I needed both eyes done by the laser treatment and no charge. Unfortunately about 5 years ago took Macular Degeneration in one eye but every year is checked and has remained stable. All done on the NHS and even if someone went private would still be cheaper than over the water!

Apparently, you haven't been married, or you were married to a "Yes, honey" kind of woman.

"Believe what you want. I'll do what I want."

What you overlook here jimbro is that anyone living here including new arrivals gets the treatment they need including those who don't pay national insurance. The NHS is still one h of a better process than what happens in the States.

But then many elements conspire to make this vinegar special. Its history for starters—the very first grape must vinegars were made in the area in Roman times, although the qualifier ‘balsamic’ was only appended to the condiment in the 18th century. Then its production method—must from Trebbiano, Lambrusco or Ancellotta grapes is cooked, then fermented and aged in progressively smaller casks made of chestnut, mulberry, oak, juniper, ash and other woods, for at least 12 years. And most of all, its taste—thick, viscous and glossy dark, it teases the mouth with a round, velvety texture and a complex flavour that has notes of must and of the many woods the vinegar aged in. And, unlike any other vinegar, the balsamico’s perfect balance of sweet and sour ensures it is just as good on salads, meats and parmesan as on strawberries, zabaione or custard.

I've never been a wine drinker but my wife is. When she samples something new to her, I always take a tiny sample. The result is always the same...damned awful. I can't explain that response any better than I could if I took a sip of wine vinegar.

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But then many elements conspire to make this vinegar special. Its history for starters—the very first grape must vinegars were made in the area in Roman times, although the qualifier ‘balsamic’ was only appended to the condiment in the 18th century. Then its production method—must from Trebbiano, Lambrusco or Ancellotta grapes is cooked, then fermented and aged in progressively smaller casks made of chestnut, mulberry, oak, juniper, ash and other woods, for at least 12 years. And most of all, its taste—thick, viscous and glossy dark, it teases the mouth with a round, velvety texture and a complex flavour that has notes of must and of the many woods the vinegar aged in. And, unlike any other vinegar, the balsamico’s perfect balance of sweet and sour ensures it is just as good on salads, meats and parmesan as on strawberries, zabaione or custard.

See what I mean?

I scanned the piece from the NYTimes. There's something about wine reviews that I find entertaining. They have the fragrance of a review of a religion.

I love the NYTimes! It has the essence of the finest journalism with a hint of the best ancient Greek texts and a touch of Cato's De agricultura.

My wife and I went to a wine tasting event in the Tennessee wilderness just yesterday. Cheese and bread. Fruit. Locally produced wine. My choice?

Is that before it went through the urinary system or after?

* A while back my doctor told me to limit the amount of Coke I drank because of the potassium in it. I asked what it could do to me. Her answer? It can kill you.

Methinks she was exaggerating.

Her answer?  It can kill you.

Get a real doctor if you are an hypochondriac.

Quote from: Macallan on 2015-06-11, 17:19:41

Her answer?  It can kill you.

(That quote belongs to Jimbro but I am too lazy for search it.)
Women knows shit about a man's health and pleasures.
They are good to treat babies and the such, not men.

save people from old age...

Quote from: Belfrager on 2015-06-11, 23:29:45

Get a real doctor if you are an hypochondriac.

He's old. Old people's issues are real. Thus far I have not seen a doctor who could save people from old age...