"RichieH":15s2gu84 wrote: THe whole business of state off licenses that close for much of the weekend makes stocking up on drink quite a complicated affair that calls for good planning, especially over NY when I expect them to be shut quite a lot.[/quote:15s2gu84]
If it's anything like the Vinmonopolet in Norway - and it sounds like it is - it may be closed over the entire holiday period so get your friend to check the opening times in advance as you may have to give him/her an order prior to your arrival!