Bobby v give me a chance

I have a batch of pineapple mead going and was wanting to add some coconut flavor. I know one way is to roast coconut flakes and add to secondary. I was wondering if anyone has tried Torani Sugar free syrup. I was thinking it will take care of back sweetening and give me some coconut flavor. Just wanted to see if anyone has used it and if they would advise for or against.

Come on, shake your body, baby
Straight into the song, Zazu springs into action, her body moving to the tune of the conga with her feet furiously twirling to match.
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Crayola tries her best to dance into action, but it’s clear she is struggling to move in her massive gown- let alone with her dance skills…
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Zazu drops to the floor and takes whips out a fan, as Rachelle grins as Zazu spins around, whipping her hair.
Let the music move your feet
Crayola stumbles for a second, before holding up her dress to tapdance to the beat with a smile.
Feel the fire of desire
Bending backwards, Zazu eyes the judges panel as she hastendly lip syncs, every single utterance on the stage as the panel eats it up.
Do the conga
Zazu drops to the floor with a boom as the song ends, and the others clap, cheering with a smile.
“Zazu, Shantay you stay.”
Zazu gasps. “Thank you.”
“Crayola Boxx, the crafty Queen. Thank you for coming here, and showing us you. But for now, sashay…. Away.”
“Thank you.” Crayola tears up. “It’s been a journey, but I am happy to have been here for it.”
Crayola struts off, with a smile on her face. “Back in my box!”
Crayola Boxx: “I am sad to be going home 8th. But, I know I did well. I got two wins. I gave my heart… and that’s okay.”
Lipstick Message: “BACK HOME! You all get an A+. Well done, racers!”
~
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The racers walk into the werkroom.
“Crayola…” Aguacate frowns, before smirking. “Wait, I'm not sad… again!”
“Hah, funny joke.” Omari quips. “You’re such a comedian.”
“Back home. You all get an A+! Well done, racers.” Zazu smiles.
“Awwh…” Aguacate grins. “She was an annoying teacher to the end.”
“Clock that tea.” Jaslene smirks, sitting down.
“Congrats to you, Aguacate for winning your second challenge.” Yasmin smiles. “It was fantastique.”
The racers clap.
“I feel like it clearly, smartly, correctly a reflection of my skillset, abilities and world renowned talent-”
The others stare at Aguacate.
Aguacate smiles. “That I win a second challenge. And I will a third, a fourth, a fifth-”
“Congrats, girl. I hope you don’t bottom like the last person to win two challenges.” Jaslene says.
“Oh, wait a minute…” Zazu gasps. “Is that true?”
“Me, Crayola…” Granny nods. “It is true.”
“Well simply put, I don’t plan on bottoming.” Aguacate grins.
“Okay, sure.” Jaslene rolls her eyes.
Fiore gets up, walking off without a word.
Fiore Stravaganza: “Not in the mood to talk.”
“Werk!” Jaslene laughs.
“Well, whatever comes next.” Jaslene shrugs. “I hope it’s a fun time, and not another comedy challenge.”
“Oh, girl-” Zazu looks at Jaslene. “Please.”
“Oh, you’ve survived 4, I’m sure you can survive 5.” Omari winks.
“No more bottoms, please!” Zazu screams.
“I say that often.” Yasmin nods.
Zazu Nova: “Like… last week was scary. But also, I felt ready. And I know this- statistically, it cannot be a comedy challenge next. So….” Zazu closes her eyes, and crosses her fingers. “Manifesting a WIN!”
“You did well.” Omari nods, looking at Zazu.
“Awwh, Omari…” Zazu grins.
Zazu Nova: “It’s my time, it’s my time…” Zazu prays.
~
The Next Day, Yasmin smiles, looking at a table full of food.
“Oh my god.” Jaslene says. “It’s-”
“Fried Chicken, Waffles, Pancakes, Cheese, Wine, Non-Alcoholic Cocktails.” Yasmin smiles.
“How the hell do you have the time?” Aguacate asks.
“I woke up at like 3am, out of my mind.” Yasmin laughs. “So, I thought- let me make us all breakfast!”
“This looks delicious, thank you Yasmin.” Granny smiles.
“I’ll have some.” Jaslene grins, extending her hand to grab waffles.
“Me too.” Omari smiles.
“I’ll have some chicken…” Zazu nods.
“I’m okay.” Fiore sits by the side.
“Thank you for trying my food.” Yasmin looks at Jaslene with a grin.
Jaslene winks. “Tastes delicious.”
You’ve got drag mail!
Familial Ties are important. Showcase that brand!
“Oh my god my manifesting worked.” Zazu gasps.
“That’s not real, love.” Yasmin giggles.
It’s Drag Time!
Hello, racers.
Good to see you again.
I want to introduce you to some special friends. Your loved ones!
“Woah.” Aguacate stares awkwardly as she hears the words ‘Loved Ones’.
Say hello to Zazu’s Drag Mother, Acera!
Zazu gasps as Acera comes running out. “Brazil is here, BABY!”
“Oooh yes.” Granny grins.
Fiore’s Mother, Margaret!
Fiore puts on a smile as her mother walks over.
Granny’s Grandson, José!
“My darling!” Granny hugs the tall José.
Jaslene’s Drag Sister, Paula!
“Oh, bitch!” Jaslene runs over.
Yasmin’s boyfriend, Clem!
“Baby!” Yasmin cheers, as Clem hands her a little box of food.
“She’s not single?” Aguacate says.
“Omari’s Wife, Sade!”
“My WIFE!” Omari yells, tearing up as he wraps her in a hug.
And Aguacate’s best friend, Mateo!
“Ah, yes.” Aguacate nods.
Racers, it’s time to makeover your loved ones!
For this week’s maxi challenge, you will be getting the opportunity to showcase family resemblance at it’s best. I want you to showcase your brand- and strut the main stage with your family member serving family resemblance, racers!
Jaslene Bangus: “Oh, girl. I’m ready.”
This is a strong challenge to showcase your abilities. Good luck, racers… and do not fuck it up!
~
The racers start talking to their partners as they prepare for the challenge.
“I am so excited.” Zazu looks excitedly at Acera. “And we’ve got an advantage.”
“Oh darling, you better werk your cunt out this week.” Acera smirks.
Zazu Nova: “Acera adopted me into her life shortly after the death of my parents. She is a fiery personality- and my inspiration.”
“But I think, my idea here is really to zoom in more in the silly side.” Zazu grins. “I love fashion…”
“As do all of my children.”
“But, like- high-fashion with a slight tinge of CAMP.” Zazu winks.
“Have you prepared?”
Zazu picks up a notepad. “I’ve drawn this.”
“This is your scope, darling. I think we need to really present an image- high class DRAG.” Acera says. “Show them South Africa’s finest.”
“Yes!” Zazu cheers.
“I can’t believe South Africa’s finest is a white girl and a Brazilian woman!” Omari yells from the table over.
Zazu gasps, as her mother look at her. “You-”
“He’s playing.” Zazu looks at Omari. “I think.”
“DARLING.” Omari’s wife, Sade smacks him playfully.
Omari chuckles, a big smile on his face.
“I am so excited to have you here.” Omari smiles.
King Omari Star: “Sade the light of my life. The one…” Omari tears up. “Consistent thing I always know has my back.”
“And I am you.” Sade grins. “From the Martial Artist’s daughter.. To your wife.”
The two kiss.
King Omari Star: “Being a lesbian couple is a challenge. But we live proudly, and she celebrates my drag.”
“I think of course, you must give ROYAL.” Omari smirks. “The Chief and his second-in-command.”
“Why can I not be the chief?!”
“Darling…” Omari looks at Sade.
King Omari Star: “However… I am thinking. My brand is very singular- specific to me. I love my looks, but I must ponder how to deliver family resemblance when Omari is in many ways a solo character.”
“Let me figure this out.” Omari purses his lips. “You can be Darweshi King Star.”
“LITTLE KING STAR?!”
“My second in command.” Omari winks.
Meanwhile, Yasmin chats with her partner as she observes Fiore talking with her mother.
“So, Mother- we must act with class here, this week.” Fiore purses her lips.
“Of course, my darling-”
“Class.” Fiore eyes her mother. “This is how we present herselves.” Fiore stands tall. “You will not act as a peasant-”
Yasmin and her boyfriend look at each other, listening in.
“We must be the height of class and sophistication. This is important.” Fiore eyes her. “You understand this?”
Fiore Stravaganza: “I know I must deliver. This is a challenge made- for me.”
“Of course…”
“I don’t want us to lose this challenge if we don’t showcase it. I am leading this pack- stylistically, I know I have this.” Fiore grips her mother’s hand. “Fashion is important to you-”
“I remember-”
“And now I showcase it with my drag.” Fiore says. “Excellence, grace, theatrics.”
Margaret nods.
Yasmin Raiz: “I wouldn’t treat my mother like that.” Yasmin shakes her head.
~
Chronologica goes to visit the racers.
Hello, Granny!
“Hi Darling.” Granny smiles. “This is my grandson, José.”
José waves.
Now Granny, tell me… what is your drag family brand?”
“I’ve been asked this.” Granny smiles. “It is family.”
Your family brand… is family?
Granny nods.
That seems off to me. What will you be doing as your look?
“José is becoming Grandson Gorgeous.” Granny grins.
Granny Gorgeous: “Love, positivity- a bitch of kitsch. My dear.” Granny smiles.
Have you done King Drag before?
“I want to show I can step outside of the box. And this is a great way to do so.”
I love the idea. However… I’m going to need you to think if this is a solid reflection of your BRAND.
Granny nods.
Keep working at it.
…
Hi Jaslene.
“Oooh, she’s cunt.” Jaslene’s partner smirks.
Me?
“Yes girl, you.”
“Meet Jezebel Bangus.” Jaslene smirks.
I see the family resemblance.
The two grin, looking at each other.
“She’s my sister.” Jaslene nods. “A trans woman, like me, a drag Queen, a performer and a star.”
“So basically, we’re winning this.” Jezebel smirks.
Chronologica laughs.
How are you going to do that?
“Style is important. I do not have a high fashion- couture, brand. And that is okay, because I serve. I am a performer, I am a star, and I’m going to shit on these bitches.” Jaslene smirks.
Chronologica nods in agreement.
I think that’s a great idea. Focusing on it.
Jaslene nods.
Jaslene Bangus: “I want this win. It’s eating at me. I’m giving everything.”
…
Hola, Aguacate!
“Hola.”
Tell me, what is your relationship with Mateo like?
“We are fabulous Queens. We’re both Maricons-”
Chronologica cackles.
“And really, that says enough.” Aguacate shrugs. “To me, this challenge is to deliver camp Aguacate drag. Mexican, beautiful, gorgeous.”
I think that’s a-
“And I have the looks- and the makeup to show it.” Aguacate nods.
The connection you have is strong here- what do you mean to each other?
“He’s my best friend.” Aguacate says. “That is simply it.”
…I want you to think about the dynamic between you two. Mateo hasn’t spoken. This is an equal opportunity challenge, and I want you to showcase that combination- AND your drag.
“Okay.” Aguacate smiles.
Good luck.
Aguacate: “I mean, this isn’t Chronologica’s crying vulnerability race, but werk.”
~
As they get ready for the main stage, everyone is focused.
“I’m corseting you for your LIFE.” Fiore looks at Francesca.
“Okay, dear.” Francesca nods.
Fiore Stravaganza: “This is MY moment. Every detail, every sparkle will be perfect.”
“Oh, we’re serving cunt.” Jaslene smiles, looking at Jezebel.
“We look fantastic. Like stars.” Jezebel nods.
“Oh, another bodysuit?” Fiore looks at Jaslene.
“It’s the brand.” Jaslene says.
Fiore makes a face.
“Girl, I don’t know who you are, but this bitch changed my life.” Jezebel rolls her eyes. “So like shut up and focus.”
“How did she change your life?” Yasmin asks, as she sews Roti’s wig to a secondary wig.
“I was 17, and she was a woman. A performer who was a girl like me, who made a career for herself. And I was kicked out when my Papa found out I was a girl.”
“I’m sorry to hear that.” Darweshi looks over, as Omari confusingly struggles to paint her face.
“But you had me, girl.” Jezebel holds Jaslene’s hand.
“We’re both stars. And we- the world is challenging enough, so I look after my sisters. Even if my real family don’t support.” Jaslene smiles. “You look gorgeous, babe.”
Jezebel winks.
“I feel the same about my mama- who gets to be my drag sis.” Zazu smiles. “Like, Mama Nova…” Zazu tears up.
Mama grins.
“When my parents died in that meta train accident…” Zazu holds Mama’s hand. “I had you. And I found drag, I found love and support…”
“All of us here have fantastic partners in drag.” Yasmin turns to Roti. “You’re the best damn boyfriend in the world.”
Roti blushes.
“To me-” Omari looks at Darweshi. “You’re the most beautiful thing in the world, and I am pleased to be your wife.”
“I love my grandson.” Granny blushes.
“Your parents…” Pitaya looks at Aguacate, who shakes her head. “Can we not?”
“We’re just observing discussions about our family, dear.” Granny smiles.
“Focus on your poor makeup and finding a brand.” Aguacate responds.
“Hey!” Omari looks at Aguacate.
“You should really be looking at achieving FAMILY RESEMBLANCE. Because I don’t see it!” Aguacate laughs.
Pitaya touches Aguacate’s shoulders.
“Emotions! Chatting! Why can’t we all just deliver drag, OKAY?! WE DON’T NEED THE EMOTIONS!” Aguacate yells.
The room is silent.
“...Exactly.” Fiore adds.
Aguacate: “We’re all too focused on the deep. No, I’m here to show Aguacate… and that’s what they’re gonna get.”
“Are you-”
“I’m fine.” Aguacate looks at Pitaya. “We’re gonna be loca girls!”
Pitaya forces a smile.
“Good luck… and don’t fuck it up!” Aguacate yells.
~
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First time posting after a couple weeks of reading plenty on here. So just thought I'd share my experience and recent sizing revelation.
I've been a long time fan of red wing and have had a pair 875s for about 10 years. Despite loving the way they looked they were just never particularly comfortable to wear and as such I'd have to force myself to put them on. As you can see from the photos these have hardly seen a pavement!Well recently there's been quite a few places here in the UK doing sales on red wings so I thought I'd order a few pairs in to see If I could figure this fit issue out.
I have eventually figured out that a UK6 (1 size down from my usual nike size) was never going to fit comfortably because I'm actually a size UK7.5 brannock and around a D/E width.A UK7 fits me great and is comfortable off the bat (vs the few UK6s I tried which were instant foot agony). So here's my new RW lineup. The weekender moc in CRT, the IR in Amber harness & the classic moc in Briar.
My plan is to clean the original 875s up and give them to my brother who's usually a full size smaller foot than I am.