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Mr. Bollé’s Unexpected Gift

Dec 28, ’09 12:15 PM

A No Sweat regular—Rodger—gave a generous Christmas gift to the Sweaties this weekend: enough 1980s vintage sunglasses to cover the counter-top.

According to Eli, Rodger’s professional skiing career was sponsored by Bollé and as a part of the deal he was given many, many pairs of sunglasses. Maybe he didn’t want to lug them around anymore because he decided to give them all a good home. There were over 20 pairs, more than enough for the whole Eller family and all the employees. (I got a pair!) Thanks Rodger.
Glasses 4 Glasses 1 Glasses 2 Glasses 3

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Lazy Sunday at Home

Dec 28, ’09 12:34 AM

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Ginger Candied Martini

Dec 27, ’09 12:09 PM

from Davar Ardalan/NPR

The martinis my dad made for us at Christmas were inspired by a recipe he heard on NPR. For the curious, here it is

1 ounce fresh-squeezed ginger juice
1 ounce triple sec
3 ounces Grey Goose vodka
1 ounce pineapple juice
1 ounce Rose’s lime juice

You can find the original story on the NPR website.

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A Closeknit Christmas Celebration

Dec 27, ’09 10:09 AM

After an afternoon of visiting with McK’s parents, looking after the house sitting, and sharing a sublime Christmas dinner—it was great Mom!—we all warmed up to conversation and cocktails.

After dinner cocktails with Jeep and the Caseys.

After-dinner cocktails with McK, Jeep, and the Caseys.

Dad made several rounds of ginger martinis, a perfrect after dinner drink.

Little Bannack faught sleep to keep up with us all.

McK posted herself in front of the fire for most of the night.

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Bannack’s First Christmas

Dec 27, ’09 12:11 AM

This year’s Christmas was particularly special, as it was my nephew Bannack’s first. He got many beautiful gifts and was cheerful all day long. It is a Christmas to remember.