An Earned Reprieve

[jwise]

I write this with a glass of Glenrothes 1992 by my side.

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I am sitting back and relaxing, reflecting on my efforts over the last three years of my life. I made the decision in 2008 to leave a loved career in law enforcement to go back to school for a law degree. I moved my family across the state to attend the University of Houston Law Center where I will graduate from on May 14th. Today I attended my last law school class, and because I arranged my schedule very carefully, I don't have any final exams to take this semester.

I have a bit of a reprieve until I begin studying in earnest for the Texas bar (licensing) exam. I have accomplished the task I set out for, and now sit, content, with a fantastic dram to sip.

Cheers!

[jwise]

I just busted out the 21yr Portwood. Yeah, its that kind of night...

[Jojo]

Big, big congrats to you! Nice way to enjoy your reprieve and accomplishments - with Glenrothes 1992 and the 21 year Portwood. What's left for graduation day?! We wish you all the best - today and for the future :) Cheers!

[Unregistered]

I love this forum. Great reading & learning about good whisky. Been lurking here a few months & enjoy reading your opinions jwise.

You deserve a well earned dram for your hard work.

Congrats Mr. Wise!

Slainthe!

[jwise]

For graduation, perhaps I'll bust the seal on the Glenrothes '85, or the '84, or the '72?

[Dale]

Break the seal on all of them and have dram of each. Now that'd be a celebration!

[jwise]

Whoa now! That would be a waste of two excellent scotches.

[Dale]

I think a waste is not drinking them. I usually drink 2-3 different malts a night by myself, not the whole bottle (though I'm guilty of trying). I'd still open them all and start enjoying them side by side.

[Goodfella]

Congrats Buddy!!!

The 21 Year Portwood is incredible!!!