The links that never were

It's strange. You think you are on top of everything. You think you know what's what about analytics and webtracking and generally getting things linked to. All my other sites seem to be working just fine except the one that I actually want to drive traffic to. So you'll forgive me for this link to understanding cocktails. Maybe it will help kick start some things in the good old webmaster tools.

Things on the move

Well, it's time to get cracking on some of these various sites eh? Macadamia lounge is halfway through a facelift, but i need sort out the photos. Avantgord needs some design love but there are heaps of pictures, and understanding cocktails - need to keep writing and publishing. Slowly but surely eh?

Goodness I want one of these

The fine folks over at Avantgord have come up with a budget solution for all your iPhone needs. I can't wait to see how they work in the gps module.

Goodness what fuss

Every forget your password? How about one related to your adsense account that you never check because you blog sucks and you never get any web traffic anyway?

The Decline of the American Cocktail

Giving credit, where credit is due, the Americans are responsible for the cocktail. Strangely enough, everything that is wonderful and bespoke about these drinks is also anathema to mass consumer American culture. Thus, it is inevitable that we should get this: The LazyDrinker

I want to hate it. I want to believe it's a joke, but in car crash kind of a way it's strangely alluring. Bet you the drinks taste like crap (pressurized cointreau?) but that doesn't mean I don't want to give it a go. Hmm wonder what they do about the disolved ice? Maybe you top up from a water bottle.

Work in progress

Adding to the already huge volume of published works about cocktails, I've decided to write a book as well. It will be aimed at the non-professional and possibly just the consumer rather than the amature mixologist. Any links would be helpful.

I'll keep you posted about the progress.

Martini in a box = bad

Never mind the ubiquitous and egregious trademark symbol, this concept is bad.

Martini party in a box? I suppose if it helps people become better hosts then it might have some redeeming merit - but it doesn't completely excuse the paradox.

The Martini is bespoke and temporary. It happens and then things move on. The "in a box" concept is about pre-package and conformity. This isn't going to help you make a better cocktail. It might let you feel more comfortable about hosting a party, but it's nothing you couldn't think up yourself.

Spend you money an a nice set of cocktail glasses instead.