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Old July 21st, 2018 #21
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You Russians are known for being quite fond of "having one" ( in a positive way , hospitality etc )

lol

I might add, so are we Northern Germans. .

lol Northern Germans inside Germany even have the reputation that more liquor is poured there than anything else . .
As far as I understood the meaning, you wrote about the fact that the Russians are hospitable and the northern Germans are also hospitable.

Maybe it is so. I have not been to other countries and I have nothing to compare.



Instead of taking...




...I took it...





...in a store in the 15th microdistrict of Zelenograd

In my opinion, beer is good but a bit bitter. I love something more sweet
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Old July 21st, 2018 #22
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As far as I understood the meaning, you wrote about the fact that the Russians are hospitable and the northern Germans are also hospitable.
What I meant was that Russians are known for inviting people to a drink . .

The common picture of Northern Germans , like I said , is that more liquor is poured here than anything else . .


Jägermeister , from Wolfenbüttel . .

The word 'Jägermeister' can be translated with 'huntsman' . .



Küstennebel , from Eckernförde . .

Translates as 'sea fog' . .



Two examples . .



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Maybe it is so. I have not been to other countries and I have nothing to compare.



Instead of taking...




...I took it...





...in a store in the 15th microdistrict of Zelenograd
Nice to hear that Northern German beer is even sold in Mother Russia . .





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In my opinion, beer is good but a bit bitter. I love something more sweet


English is not our both's native tongue but are you familiar with the English expression 'teetotaler' ?






No beef , just mentioning . .
 
Old July 21st, 2018 #23
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Since a person of Irish descent ( Zack ) has also posted in this thread , of course I have to mention that the Irish are also famous for 'inviting to a drink' . . .

< - - - sry , but I think I'm in love w / that gif

 
Old July 21st, 2018 #24
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What I meant was that Russians are known for inviting people to a drink . .

The common picture of Northern Germans , like I said , is that more liquor is poured here than anything else . .
Yes.
And some people are offended if you refuse to drink with them.



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The word 'Jägermeister' can be translated with 'huntsman' . .
I know it. From this comes the Russian word "Егерь".

However, this word means not a hunter, but a state employee who watches hunters hunt in accordance with the rules, fights against poachers, monitors the number of animals on his site, etc.



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Nice to hear that Northern German beer is even sold in Mother Russia . .
I do not understand what is surprising in this.

You can not all get used to the fact that in Russia for a quarter of a century there is capitalism. And in this situation, as you know, you can get a crocodile's ass in powdered sugar if you are willing to pay money for it.

In Russia, there are no problems with foreign alcohol. You do not have to go to the elite stores to buy:

Cognac, whiskey, gin, rum, ale, tequila, brandy and etc.


In the shops there are wines from:

France, Germany, Italy, Spain, USA, Chile, South Africa, Serbia, Bulgaria, etc.



For example, I gave my colleague on his birthday a 5 liter barrel of German beer "Franziskaner" more than 10 years ago.







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English is not our both's native tongue but are you familiar with the English expression 'teetotaler' ?
Would you like us to speak German here?

This word was unfamiliar to me. But the online dictionary tells me what it means "a person who never drinks alcohol."

I just do not understand how this thing relates to our conversation.
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Old July 21st, 2018 #25
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Yes.
And some people are offended if you refuse to drink with them.



Sorry , but really am a sucker for that movie . .


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I know it. From this comes the Russian word "Егерь".

However, this word means not a hunter, but a state employee who watches hunters hunt in accordance with the rules, fights against poachers, monitors the number of animals on his site, etc.



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I do not understand what is surprising in this.

You can not all get used to the fact that in Russia for a quarter of a century there is capitalism. And in this situation, as you know, you can get a crocodile's ass in powdered sugar if you are willing to pay money for it.

In Russia, there are no problems with foreign alcohol. You do not have to go to the elite stores to buy:

Cognac, whiskey, gin, rum, ale, tequila, brandy and etc.


In the shops there are wines from:

France, Germany, Italy, Spain, USA, Chile, South Africa, Serbia, Bulgaria, etc.



For example, I gave my colleague on his birthday a 5 liter barrel of German beer "Franziskaner" more than 10 years ago.

Sorry man , you misunderstood . .

I know that you can get alcoholic drinks from practically all around the world in almost every country in the world . .

( sorry , couldn't resist making another reference to Dusk 'till dawn , lol ,made a thread about it here : https://vnnforum.com/showthread.php?t=549163 )
It just astonishes me that you can even get 'Flens' in Russia . .


It wouldn't have suprised me if you could get , for example , Bitburger in Russia ( Bitburger is one of the most popular beers in Germany ) . .


But , compared to Bitburger , 'Flens' is less prominent ( even though as a Northern German you know it . . )

No offense . .

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This word was unfamiliar to me. But the online dictionary tells me what it means "a person who never drinks alcohol."

I just do not understand how this thing relates to our conversation.
Since you said you weren't fond of beer I jumped to that conclusion . . Was I wrong ?
 
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Believe it or not guys , one of the few mornings when it's actually quite cool in my area . .

Usually it already starts quite early . .

Have to enjoy that Sunday morning . .




But , the heat will follow . .

 
Old July 22nd, 2018 #27
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lol . . one thing positive about the season though is that the brats out there dress like . . eye-candy . .


( sry for picturing Bitch-Ney here , just couldn't think of another example right now , lol )

No offense to the one female poster in this thread ( sry Agnes , no beef w / you sis , that's just 'boys talk' . . . )
 
Old July 26th, 2018 #28
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Since a person of Irish descent ( Zack ) has also posted in this thread , of course I have to mention that the Irish are also famous for 'inviting to a drink' . . .

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The Wild Rover (No, Nay, Never) - Lyrics ,







There is also a stereotype that Irish are drunks. actually I drink rarely. but when I do, I out-drink everyone.




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In Russia, there are no problems with foreign alcohol. You do not have to go to the elite stores to buy:

Cognac, whiskey, gin, rum, ale, tequila, brandy and etc.


In the shops there are wines from:

France, Germany, Italy, Spain, USA, Chile, South Africa, Serbia, Bulgaria, etc.
I prefer wine over beer… love Spanish ones.

As for beer, I drink Budweiser and Heineken mostly.
 
Old July 26th, 2018 #29
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How to Insulate a Room With Aluminum Foil

By Hunker Team


How to Insulate a Room With Aluminum Foil. Aluminum foil will completely block out sunlight because it's opaque and reflect it because it's silver. Many commercial insulators include aluminum foil. You can use the foil rolls from the grocery store to quickly and cheaply insulate any room in your home, especially in the hot summertime.

Step 1

Determine how much aluminum foil you need for each room in your home. No one window should take a full roll, but a full-plat window could come close. The amount of foil also depends on how many windows you have.

Step 2

Pull off strips of the foil long enough to cover one window end to the other. You'll want to go 6 inches to 1 foot past the window's actual height or width. Tear off enough strips to cover the whole window.

Step 3

Tape the foil strips onto the wall, covering up the window one section at a time. You should use duct tape or some other sturdy adhesive. Tape down every edge along the wall for holding strength and to seal out the light.

Step 4

Seal with more tape any places between strips along the windows where light comes through. This step may not be necessary if only very small cracks of light are shining through.

Step 5

Repeat the process for all windows in rooms you want insulated. The foil will block out the sunlight, reduce the heat buildup, help keep the rooms cool and lower your energy bills.


https://www.hunker.com/13401945/how-to-insulate-a-room-with-aluminum-foil
 
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Putting aluminum foil on windows is a cheap yet effective way to keep your house cool in summer.

Especially if u live in a hot area.
 
Old July 27th, 2018 #31
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tin foil on windows to reflect summer sun. (WORKS)

Putting aluminum foil on windows is a cheap yet effective way to keep your house cool in summer.

Especially if u live in a hot area.
That's exactly what I did a few years ago since I live in shithole Nevada where it's god-awful hot for nine months out of the year. I completely covered my bedroom window with aluminum foil. I tried Mylar originally, but it didn't seem to be as good as ordinary aluminum foil. I don't know how much good it really does because my window faces west and gets 8-9 hours of direct sunlight in summer. Also, I don't have air conditioning in my house and my bedroom is upstairs where heat rises, it's normally 10 degrees warmer upstairs than downstairs even with windows open and fans running constantly. The temperature has been near or above 100 degrees for the past month and this heat bubble hanging over the western US probably won't break until mid-October. Don't ever live in a goddamned desert--it totally sucks. I guess I will have to move to the Arctic Circle to have any coolness.
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Old July 27th, 2018 #32
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Sorry , but really am a sucker for that movie . .
I prefer the genre of comedy. And the best comedy is Il Bisbetico Domato (1980) - Italy



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Sorry man , you misunderstood . .

I know that you can get alcoholic drinks from practically all around the world in almost every country in the world . .

It just astonishes me that you can even get 'Flens' in Russia . .

It wouldn't have suprised me if you could get , for example , Bitburger in Russia ( Bitburger is one of the most popular beers in Germany ) . .

But , compared to Bitburger , 'Flens' is less prominent ( even though as a Northern German you know it . . )
"Auch die Flensburger Brauerei exportiert mittlerweile in mehr als 40 Länder und wagt sich im April 2016 auch nach Korea." - https://www.welt.de/sonderthemen/bie...e-Maerkte.html



By the way, I saw this thing in two stores in Zelenograd





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Ich kann nicht
Aber ein Online-Übersetzer kann dies jederzeit tun



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Since you said you weren't fond of beer I jumped to that conclusion . . Was I wrong ?
I did not mean that I do not drink beer.
I meant that this beer is bitter.
And I love the less bitter beers.
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Old July 27th, 2018 #33
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That's exactly what I did a few years ago since I live in shithole Nevada where it's god-awful hot for nine months out of the year. I completely covered my bedroom window with aluminum foil. I tried Mylar originally, but it didn't seem to be as good as ordinary aluminum foil. I don't know how much good it really does because my window faces west and gets 8-9 hours of direct sunlight in summer. Also, I don't have air conditioning in my house and my bedroom is upstairs where heat rises, it's normally 10 degrees warmer upstairs than downstairs even with windows open and fans running constantly. The temperature has been near or above 100 degrees for the past month and this heat bubble hanging over the western US probably won't break until mid-October. Don't ever live in a goddamned desert--it totally sucks. I guess I will have to move to the Arctic Circle to have any coolness.

A bit unusual but putting foil not only on windows but also on the walls works. you can hide the foil covered area with a board over it. purchased at the hardware store nearby.
(I am a DIY buff. I actually did it when I lived in a hotter area… it worked as well)





I know temperatures in the US are extremely high during summer.
100 degrees fahrenheit is about human temperature… and much higher than that. that sucks, man.

Here in Ontario, the average temperature stays about 78 this week.
Be careful of heat-related illnesses, brother.
 
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Since this thread in a way has managed to become an exchange of opinions on alcoholic beverage I'll say that we have the right people here . . .

Zack is of Irish ancestry , Ray says he is mostly British ( English / Scottish) ,I myself am Northern German , Alex is Russian . .

Pretty much all regions which are known for being very keen on "having one" ( not in a 'dunk-ass' way but in a way of festivals , enjoyment of life etc . . .)










Which probably rarely is the case . . .


Cheerio

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Тролль Гнет Ель - "Братья во хмелю"










BROTHERS IN DRINKS

It does not happen that ale was too much.
A barrel of ale this is the most suitable capacity.
We have a barrel full to the brim.
And the barrel is full of beer, and not kvass.

I drank ten mugs
Without moving my ass from my seat.
I'm shouting again
With a white beard of foam:

"It does not happen that ale was too much.
A barrel of ale this is the most suitable capacity.
We have a barrel full to the brim.
And the barrel is full of beer, and not kvass."

I drank twenty mugs
Without moving my ass from my seat.
I'm shouting again
With a white beard of foam:

"Glory to ale!"


Brothers in drinks! Let's glorify this foamy drink!
For the feasts and drunken hymns invite all your friends to us!

Invite all friends as soon as possible!

Brothers in drinks! Raise your mugs above!
And sing hilarious drunken Psalms and hymns!
And invite all friends!

We moistened our lips in drunken golden water.
And we picked up our cassocks and started dancing on the tables.


It does not happen that ale was too much.
A barrel of ale this is the most suitable capacity.
We have a barrel full to the brim.
And the barrel is full of beer, and not kvass.

Although the volume of a barrel is larger than the volume of a stomach,
But the beer belly is also an impressive thing.
The contents of a barrel fit freely in a beer belly,
Becoming like a drop in the sea.

Glory to ale!

Brothers in drinks! Let's glorify this foamy drink!
For the feasts and drunken hymns invite all your friends to us!

Invite all friends as soon as possible!

Brothers in drinks! Raise your mugs above!
And sing hilarious drunken Psalms and hymns!
And invite all friends!

As soon as possible!
As soon as possible!



note:
Квас / Kvass is a non-alcoholic drink.
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Тролль Гнет Ель - "Братья во хмелю"





Troll Bends Fir - "Brothers in Drinks"





BROTHERS IN DRINKS

It does not happen that ale was too much.
A barrel of ale this is the most suitable capacity.
We have a barrel full to the brim.
And the barrel is full of beer, and not kvass.

I drank ten mugs
Without moving my ass from my seat.
I'm shouting again
With a white beard of foam:

"It does not happen that ale was too much.
A barrel of ale this is the most suitable capacity.
We have a barrel full to the brim.
And the barrel is full of beer, and not kvass."

I drank twenty mugs
Without moving my ass from my seat.
I'm shouting again
With a white beard of foam:

"Glory to ale!"


Brothers in drinks! Let's glorify this foamy drink!
For the feasts and drunken hymns invite all your friends to us!

Invite all friends as soon as possible!

Brothers in drinks! Raise your mugs above!
And sing hilarious drunken Psalms and hymns!
And invite all friends!

We moistened our lips in drunken golden water.
And we picked up our cassocks and started dancing on the tables.


It does not happen that ale was too much.
A barrel of ale this is the most suitable capacity.
We have a barrel full to the brim.
And the barrel is full of beer, and not kvass.

Although the volume of a barrel is larger than the volume of a stomach,
But the beer belly is also an impressive thing.
The contents of a barrel fit freely in a beer belly,
Becoming like a drop in the sea.

Glory to ale!

Brothers in drinks! Let's glorify this foamy drink!
For the feasts and drunken hymns invite all your friends to us!

Invite all friends as soon as possible!

Brothers in drinks! Raise your mugs above!
And sing hilarious drunken Psalms and hymns!
And invite all friends!

As soon as possible!
As soon as possible!



note:
Квас / Kvass is a non-alcoholic drink.
Good going , bro


Let's say , the right people at the right place . . .

I think in a group of four we could "put away much" . . . .

Just deal with the hangover the next day . . .


lol , for the record , I once read that the two brats featured in the vid ( the blonde and the brunette one ) must be quite 'tough' when it comes to drinking , probably a competition for males . . .






 
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In honour of this thread , when I'm out to my fav . pub today , I'll drink one in honour of the posters here . . . .


( sry for posting vid of jew Billy Joel here , yet that song was pretty much the only one by him which had some appeal . . . .)

I'll have one Tullamore Dew in honour of Zack ( Irish Whiskey ) , one Glenfiddich for Ray ( Scotch ) , Vodka Moskovskaya for Alex and one Jägermeister for myself . . . .

I suppose in a harbour town you can get all these . .



Hope I'll still make it home though . . .






 
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I live in Scotland. The last time we had a summer as good as this was in the 1970's. So, in answer to your question.."No", I am not fed up. A few more please
 
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I live in Scotland. The last time we had a summer as good as this was in the 1970's. So, in answer to your question.."No", I am not fed up. A few more please
Scotland is very "up north" . .

On the same height as southern Norway . .


If you enjoy the summer , alright . . .






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Japan is also cooking in a giant hibachi right now. This seems to be a worldwide heat wave.

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