Quote Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla View Post
It's like an unsolvable puzzle
Allow me to translate:

Ben,

I'm attempting to get into New York City around the New Year's timeframe. There's only a 25% probability this will happen. I'd really like a Pegu Club Cocktail (a drink) from this bartender called Jessica at an establishment named "Death & Company".

And then reading between the lines:

Hope you can join me.