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Raise your glasses!
Posted by dobbino (Cape Town, South Africa) on 29 May 2009 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.
I think this is a fitting image with which to wish you all a wonderful weekend!
It was taken from part of a 1-litre ceramic bottle of Pusser's Rum (47.5% alcohol/volume, BTW!!!).
Some history behind the image, courtesy of the Pusser's website: For more than 300 years, from the earliest days of wooden ships and iron men, sailors of Great Britain's Royal Navy were issued a daily ration–or "tot"–of rum by the ship's "Purser" (corrupted by the sailors to Pusser's). Prior to 1740, the men's daily tot of Pusser's Rum was a pint a day, which they drank neat. Before battle, they were issued a double 'tot', and always after victory for a job well done! From 1655 to the 19th century, Pusser's Rum was one of the few daily comforts afforded those early seamen of Britain's Navy as they fought around the globe to keep the Empire intact and its sea lanes open. It was not until July 31st, 1970 that the Admiralty Board abolished the daily issue of Pusser's Rum.
And though times may have changed for the Royal Navy, it's still appropriate to propose a toast to recognise special people and events. So - raise your glasses - the toast today, and everyday, is to "All at Aminus3 - may your creativity and friendship go from strength to strength!".
See you all on Monday.
All comments, and especially constructive criticism is truly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time.
All images © Rob Minter, and licensed in terms of a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 South Africa License
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