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Bottoms Up!: Toasts, Tales & Traditions Of Drinking's Long History As A Nautical Pastime

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What a fun book! I ordered one for my father (it arrived right away despite what the shipping information said). He's an old salt who swallowed the anchor long ago. Like many other boaters, he enjoys the occasional cocktail, and it was great to see him raise his glass and hear him bellow out in laughter. I ordered a bunch more for my all my friends with boats (so that they'll keep inviting me aboard).

Get your copy, stuff it lovingly into a drybag, place in the saloon (or your bar ashore), and refer to it as often as possible (meaning, while raising a pint or uncorking a good rainwater Madeira with friends). You know Mr. McKenna has covered all the bases in this thoroughly enjoyable book, when (to my relief), he recounted the famous christening toast by Judge Smails in Caddyshack. Still the funniest nautical toast that I can recall. Great tidbits of lore, stuff you thought you didn't need to know, but are glad that you do now. This is a coffee table book that you can slip into your blazer pocket to impress the boys at the Yacht Club...or the tiki bar.

Bought this book as a gift for my aunt and uncle. Wasn't expected a complete history of boating and drinking, but the book was a bit shorter than expected. There were a few laughs out of it through the first reading, but my guess is that it was never looked at again.

I enjoyed learning the history of drinking and toasting. There are many good toasts and quotes to use, and to help you create your own. I've had occasion to use the toasts and received many compliments for their appropriateness and thoughtfulness.
A fun book, even for non-drinkers like me.

This book was the "Perfect Gift" for my sailing buddies and family. I've used it for Fathers Day, brothers birthdays and also a "Bon Voyage" gift for a Coast Guard Commander departing for a new assignemnt. They were fun to present during a dinner party and immediately watch the happy recipient quickly thumb through pages then watch their expression as they latch on to one and belt out "raise your glasses I have a toast!"
I've depleted my supply and have an order in for more to keep on hand for the next occasion.