Jeni - depends on the picture.
Phoenix I was about to pour a glass of red but you have tempted me on to the hard stuff. I hate to confess this but my current favourite is Jameson's (Irish) which I brought after a trip to Dublin in October. I may even follow your suggestion and have a splash of soda. Cheers!
but...... you will hate me for saying this I hate the stuff shall I bring white wine also 
A general election (democratic eh not like Hamas) is taking place in Israel on Tuesday next week.
