In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> > In article . com>,
> > " > wrote:
> >
> >> I got word back from the state in one day! about that 200 Proof I
> >> thought I purchased a long time ago. Apparently I was right. They did
> >> sell it at one time so my memory is okay, thanks guys for the doubts
> >> but now you need a special permit and a reason to purchase it.
> >>
> >> essence of the email I received, minus phone numbers and what not:
> >>
> >> Sorry to say but this product is no longer available to the public.
> >> The only way this is obtainable is if your are a hospital,Dr.'s
> >> office, etc...
> >> And they must apply for a permit to purchase it.
> >> Special Services Department
> >>
> >
> > Facinating...
> >
> > One of the 100% alcohols we have at work is Anhydrous Methanol.
> >
> > Not exactly drinkable. <G> We use it for fixing slides.
> >
> > There IS reagent alcohol that is 100%, but it's 90% Ethanol, 5%
> > Isopropanol and 5% Methanol.
> >
> > Not exactly drinkable......
>
> I can't imagine why anyone would want or need to drink 200 proof alcohol
> anyway.
>
> Jill
>
>

Indeed. ;-)

The 190 proof is more than strong enough for spiking!

Back when I was in College, the Fencing club parties would use Everclear
190 for "Trashcan punch".

4 liters Ginger Ale
2 quarts Rainbow Sherbet
1 liter Everclear 190

Could not even taste the alcohol...
You'd be on your A** before you knew it if you were not careful!

The Fencers were a wild bunch. <lol> I tool 2 semesters of foil, then
spent the other two years fighting Saber. It was more realistic so FAR
more fun. :-D

I did not like Epee. The blade was too stiff and it hurt WAY too much if
you got a sadistic opponent. Saber was bad enough with the stripe shaped
bruises I got on my arms (and sometimes across the back!) after a
tournament.

Damn it hurt to get popped across the back! Never lunge if your
opponents blade is up. They can pop you across the top of the mask and
the blade acts like a whip if your parry is not quick enough!
--
Peace, Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson