Brandy Milk Punch (Paunch)

Brandy Milk Punch (or Paunch as we call it), has become a holiday favorite. It's simple and easy. It came from Brennan's in New Orleans by way of our friend Suzanna.

Here's my translation for a batch.

Ingredients (about 8 servings)

• 12oz Brandy
• 1c simple syrup (1:1 - 1c white sugar to 1c water heated and cooled makes a little more than you need.)
• 1qt half and half
• 2T vanilla extract
• 8 grinds (or dashes) of nutmeg

Serve on ice (if you like that.)

Zip Line

Setting up the backyard zip line has occupied my mind for some time. The good thing is that it works perfectly. Here are some notes.



Concept sketch:
Wow, I need to work on improving my sketching.

The kit:
 http://zlpmanufacturing.mybigcommerce.com/torpedo-zip-line-kit/

See also: 

• 24" Wide Rope Ladder - Review this product
• Ultimate Torpedo Zip Kit - Review this product

 

The hardware is pretty easy to set up.
Insert Manual Here

This is a good resource:
http://www.adventuregods.com/articles.php?region=225


Additional Materials:

I didn't have trees in a convenient spot, so set 4x4 steel posts - 24' 11GA cut in half (for 2 posts).

The posts need a 45 ° tie-back (guy cable) anchored. The anchor I used is called a deadman.

I used high capacity truck straps, chain, pipe and concrete. What I like about the design is the 45 ° which will have a footprint of 10 feet (at least in this application) can be removed when the zip line isn't in use. If I were doing a more permanent installation, I'd weld or fasten a steel tube and anchor it.

That's the gas line about 16" down.