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WorkingVaca · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 135

And I mean drink to get to some level of feeling: drunk, buzzed, tipsy or whatever you want to call the feeling you need.

Keep it simple. Just check the box that applies to you. Even if you're a special case ("recovering" or whatever), or you have to drink to please your boss, or you can't figure out if drinking during a certain time of day counts or doesn't count, etc., etc.

Just check the box that shows how often you drink.

If you're still too confused about what situations apply, then just don't vote. But I'd love to see your story in the message thread. Cheers!

johnslat · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2003 1:47 pm Post subject: Bottoms down

Dear WorkingVaca,
You've got my vote - gave it up completely over 2 years ago and haven't missed it at all since then. I wish stopping smoking were as easy, but that ole debbil Nick O' Teen is ( for me ) a much tougher habit to kick.
Regards,
John
P.S. As a mitigating factor with respect to the cigs, at least I don't ( like Bubba Bll Clinton ) inhale.

Wolf · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 1245 Location: Middle Earth

Welcome back johnslat!

I also never imbibe of the stuff. Never have, never will. Just a personal choice.

khmerhit · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2003 3:42 pm Post subject:

When I was in Cambodia, I drank heavily. There were good reasons for it-- I make no apology. That was light compared to what some others drank.

When I was placed in the Reverse Culture Shock Unit upon my return, it got worse for a long time, but now it seems better. Not ideal, but better.

Someone said to me the other day, "The Truth shall make you free," you know, the old liberal arts platitude. I replied, "No it doesn't, it drives you to drink!" Laughing

biffinbridge · Joined: 05 May 2003 Posts: 701 Location: Frank's Wild Years

Drink everyday, have for years and always will.Why?Because I like it.

denise · Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 3419 Location: finally home-ish

I've just got to say that for me there is a BIG difference between "drinking" and "getting drunk." I drink socially on weekends, with friends, etc., but I never drink to get drunk; nor have I ever been drunk enough to do the crazy sorts of things that people tend to do when they've had too much. (And no, I'm not a puritan! I just know when to stop.)

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Canuck2112 · Joined: 13 Jun 2003 Posts: 239

"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" -Benjamin Franklin

I usually have a beer a day, mostly just to relax and for health benefits.

On the weekend, I'll have several more

xiaoyu · Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2003 2:33 am Post subject:

I will go out and drink maybe 2xs a wk (if i have the time!). And sure i usually do get a buzz going. Otherwise I might have a glass of wine or a beer with dinner, which is for health reasons and does not exceed 2. I feel that as long as my drinking (socializing) time doesn't adversely affect my work or life it is ok.

There have been times in my life were I drank about 4xs a wk. Different stages and reasons. I don't regret those times. Learned a lot about myself and others at those times. But don't want to return to those times either! Shocked

just getting too old to put up with all those hangovers!

Not a teetotaller nor designated daily drinker (DDD) now. though I have to admit when I go on vacation one of the two happens (they seem to alternate!). And if it wasn't so expensive and there were more interesting people to go out with here I might go out and drink more often, but it is and there aren't so.... here I am!

xiaoyu

Roger · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 9138

I drink almost every other day, and when I have one of my days, it is dry red wine, or with cheese, it would have to be white wine. Beer only when I am really thirsty, and to top it off.

But I am never tipsy nor oiled. NOthing rivals the feel-good feeling after a decent meal washed down with a decent wine; being drunk might put your partner off, and certainly causes you more discomfort than playing football on a sunny and sweltering Guangdong afternoon!

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

As a reformed drunk I do not drink. Or as some of us say "I have not had a drink today".

I learned through bitter experience that addiction is not a joke. That is why today I do not drink. Abstinence on a daily basis.

If you are addicted that is the only way.

Irish · Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 371

While I enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or a cold beer with friends, it always ruins my sleep. That's probably why I haven't had any alcohol in over six months. These days, a good night's rest means more to me than an evening's buzz. I guess I'm getting old.

However, I do indulge in a cup of kava from time to time. It hardly compares to the effects of alcohol, though.

guest of Japan · Joined: 28 Feb 2003 Posts: 1601 Location: Japan

I'm enjoying a cold delicious beer right now.

richard ame · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 319 Location: Republic of Turkey

Hi
I was brought up in drinking environment and most of the people I went to school with worked with and met in the first 30 years of my life are either alcoholics or dead . As a result I generally treat the falling down water with a lot more respect these days and have curtailed my consumption .Even on my birthday I don't get rat arsed and the last time I was too pissed to drive was a long time ago I tried it 2 years ago when I 'd had about 6 beers got stopped and breathlised and they took my car and license away I think that had a more serious effect on my socalising than anything else . During the week is a no no unless I have a late start but its not the hang overs or expense that curtails my boozing its the fact my gut doubles in size and I end up feeling depressed abpout it ,then I discovered Raki very few calories and even less carbohydrates and because you drink it with water you don't get dehydrated but not many bars here want you to drink it unless you eat something so it has become my prefered drink in restaurants and the wife gets to drive the car home sorted or what !!!!!Generally I don't drink as much as I would like to do she who must be obeyed sees to that damn and blast .

MoggIntellect · Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Posts: 173 Location: Chengdu, P.R.China

Personally speaking, I have a glass of wine with breakfast, and a beer after work. They keep me limber but not drunk. I think that anyone with any couth would not intentionally drink to get drunk. But once in a while the bevies creep up on you when you don't expect it, especially when you try something new.

Please don't ask about the Dopplebock! Shocked

Ajax · Joined: 06 Sep 2003 Posts: 16 Location: Thailand

I always drink (and get drunk) only with good or best friends. And since I have none here in Asia I tend not to get drunk so often. I had two great American friends (a couple from New Jersy) who made me remember what drinking is all about! But, unfortunately, they're gone!