[jriera]

red-beard, nothing wrong with that .... my family had, for over 25 years, a small bar near Barcelona, is (was?) usual to have a 'carajillo' (espresso with brandy, anisette, whiskey, etc.) or a 'barrecha' (brandy with anisette) before starting work (7 AM) and then have your breakfast (sandwich usually) with beer or wine plus another 'carajillo' (or two)