Yes, that's Queen Ann's Lace, also known as a weed, in a bourbon bottle.
A few days ago we walked up to the store to buy some bourbon. This is a special treat for us, as we don't typically spend much money on alcohol. We have more important things than alcohol to spend our money on. Like a kid and a house. It was a beautiful evening so all three of us made the walk.
I offered to venture inside, which typically isn't the scene. Andy pointed me in the direction of the bourbon from outside, then walked Nate over to the cookie counter. I came across a bourbon that was $2 off with an additional mail in rebate to equal nearly 50% savings on the liquor. So I went for that bourbon. The catch was that it had a hint of cherry flavor. I didn't think it would be a big deal. But as I was paying the clerk, that 'feeling' said Andy wouldn't be thrilled with the hint of cherry. I didn't listen to that small voice. Oops.
I walk outside the department doors, and see Nate going to town on this cookie. Then I tell Andy about this great deal on the bourbon. Being a fiscal conservative, he thought it was great. Then I mumbled it had a hint of cherry. His response? "I knew I shouldn't have let you go on there" with a half-cocked smile.
We laughed and drank the bourbon anyway, and shared it with one of his friends Nick. Later, I found the bottle in the recycling bin, and with the shame of not impressing Andy with my bourbon selection still simmering, I washed it out and went for a walk to pluck some Queen Anne's Lace. Many memories of Queen Anne's Lace from my childhood, so they are not just a 'weed' to me.
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