For Mac - Amsterdam Mariner

I'm in a fine mood here. Just aced a thorough phone interview for a new job and thought I'd celebrate with a beer I've never tried - the ole' Amesterdam Mariner.

Bloody nice too, I dont mind telling you. So Mac, while you're out there slogging your nuts off for the wife and kids, I thought I'd raise a toast to you with the ole Amsterdam Mariner.

Funny story: bloke down at my local pisser goes (and he's a real occa Aussie who only drinks XXXX - a major Queensland beer - AM would know what I'm on about): "Yeah mate, never drunk that exotic shite. They're non-screw tops too; bloody boutique European beers!"

Me and the lads love our publican so I didnt have the heart to rib him over that remark regarding his usage of "boutique" and "exotic". Fellas, I tell you, if you heard this bloke use those words you'd piss your pants laughing because you'd wonder if he even knew what the words meant.

[/raises tube and takes a long hard draught...ah.....beautiful!]

You can drink a couple more while you're at it, Billy Boy. I'll be offline for a week, having a swell holiday in la douce France, with the family.

Keep it decent while I'm gone, eh?