| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/16/2007 5:00:23 PM | | Someone once asked me if I had a problem with drinking.( I do enjoy a beer on occasion). I replied , "no, I try to drink enough and often enough that I don't have a problem with drinking." I know what I like to drink, how much I can drink, and when to stop. I refuse to get drunk. Off shore I seldom have a drink. If I do then it's just one. Now as for a sundowner at anchor in exotic places with friends, rules still apply! | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/16/2007 5:14:29 PM | Dusty, I agree, and it seems like your family saw so much they wanted the opposite, same as me.. I do believe it is good to be aware of the heridity factor, but it can be overcome. Heck, I can't be an alcoholic, 2 drinks and I'm under the table.  | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/17/2007 2:42:41 AM | | After being married to an alcoholic who smacked me around (he died of alcoholism at the age of 43---what a horrible waste), I steer clear of anyone who drinks often. I’m no Carrie Nation, but I rarely imbibe (maybe two or three drinks a year). | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/17/2007 9:38:10 AM | Movie about Edith Piaf - I saw recently - filled me sadness and horrors alcohol inflicts on people and people do change into animals. Cruel ones. It also brought memories back from my childhood and thinking about OP's question when someone states 'drinker' , well, for me it means *t u r n p a g e o v e r* and 
... and I do like a glass of wine or beer. | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/17/2007 10:48:24 AM | Unfortunately, there are people who are genetically inclined to alcoholism...to simplify, we could say that they have an "allergy." Because most people are highly resistent to new or updated information on any subject, and love to cling to beliefs and superstititons that have long proven to be false, many of those who are "allergic" to alcohol (along with those who say that NO DISEASE has a "genetic" component), are in denial.....
It's sad for the "alcoholic", and it's sad for the person who is "judging" them to be of a "weak moral character." | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/17/2007 10:53:00 AM | At the age of 52 I am learning to imbibe. Something I've aspired to is lush, so when the grandkids come along (if I ever have any) they can say with pride "My Grandmother is a lush".
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shoree
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Joined: 4/29/2007
Msg: 107 | |
| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/17/2007 11:17:21 AM | I didn't even think to look at that par t of the profiles when I was looking....
Well, I am a social drinker, but definitely a very light one. Back in the day (when I was 20-something) I frequently drank more than I should've and had more than one very embaressing drunken incident.....which of course made for great stories in the following days.
I HATE the feeling of being intoxicated now, at this point in my life. And recovery time takes much longer than it used to. Plus, you waste a day when you have a hangover. It just seems so pointless, not to mention expensive. | |
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bayrab
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Joined: 5/16/2007
Msg: 108 | |
| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/17/2007 2:44:00 PM | Lucid,
when I was growing up I spent a lot of time in my grandmother's care. she kept a flask of "heart medicine' under her kitchen sink. LOL.... Turns out Jim Beam is a pretty good cure for angina. She lived to be 90. | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/17/2007 3:15:08 PM | I grew up as the child of an alcoholic, a rather angry one at that, so my stance on alcohol has obviously been affected by those events. Children of alcoholics either become the same or become tee-totalers (as a rule). I guess I've become both -- wa-a-ay over-indulgent in my youth and barely go near it now.
Fortunately for me, those few times that I do get in the situation to have a drink now, I remember how tired and uncomfortable I get an hour or two later, and I usually just pass on it. I really have no desire to get drunk anymore -- been there, done that, got the 'road stories' to laugh about. Even though I filled out 'drinks socially' on my profile, the main difficulty I have w.r.t. alcohol these days is how sometimes to politely say: "No thanx. I'd rather just have a coffee or a Pepsi on the rocks." Other people drinking, including my partner, doesn't bother me at all -- as long as it doesn't bother them if I don't. And of course, at gigs, it's a little difficult trying to tear down my equipment sober with an extremely drunk patron gushing at me over how great the band sounded (occasionally, we do). As an entertainer, I'm obligated to be polite. But as (probably) the only dead sober one in the bar at the time, it's often extremely difficult. But whatcha gonna do, eh ?? 'Tis nice, though, driving home after gigs and passing the police 'Ride Checks' with this huge smirk on my face (lol). And I can do one of the best 'Foster Brooks' impressions in town -- from years of observation, I suppose.
cdn guy | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/17/2007 5:15:59 PM | | Sorry to hear about your Moms problem CDN but sometimes we as adult children tend to judge our parents a little harshly. I'm sure that your judgement of her comes from being a mature male. ..I am betting that being in the music industry as long as you have she had some to make of you. No insult intended just an observation. I'm glad that you have not carried on the family tradition. I personally love the tiddly ones that come and gush as I'm tearing down. They make me laugh and make me feel good. Just hope they remember to come back next time. | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/18/2007 3:25:36 AM | | Hey Bayrab: What a great idea--a flask. Must put flask on shopping list. After all I am over 45 and learning to drink! Haven't tried Jim Beam yet............but could probably put Citron in it too! | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/18/2007 9:02:45 AM | I'm sorry but bragging about how much you drink and want to. is using bad judgement, in poor taste and basically classless.
If you are 20 maybe that's cool but in later life..very sad..
Dusty | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/18/2007 1:47:18 PM | ^^^^ ^^^^
Sorry Dusty....it's a JOKE. I've reached the age of 52 without having imbibed as so many have. I've tried a few beverages over the past few months and it's not a successful venture for me.
But to point out one's station in life (i.e. your comment on "classless") also shows the same.
Bartender: please provide the DustyKnight with a beverage of his choice....the favor on me.
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/18/2007 1:49:18 PM | mzLucid,
I stand corrected and understand..:)
-----<---@ for you my dear..
Dusty | |
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Tramp
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Joined: 2/8/2007
Msg: 115 | |
| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/18/2007 1:50:01 PM | ..... and I was about to offer some wine.
To you Lucid( guess who). | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/18/2007 2:49:54 PM | So my question is, how do/what do, you do when you run across a profile that states plainly they are a drinker?
I pass. Just as I pass when someone offers me a drink.
Father was a drunk. And I got most of his anger growing up....
Thing was, he was worse when he was sober than when he was toasted.... and don't let any one of you kid yourself into thinking that you're not an alkie if you get drunk too easily... cause that's got nuthin' to do with it.... ask a group of reformed alkies and you'll hear a million different stories about how much it took, blah blah blah...
To each their own and there are no judgements on my part, 'cause if someone CAN drink that much and not have a personality change, then all the power to them. But I don't want to be around it. It makes me uncomfortable because of my past.
It's our choice... what we accept and what we don't. If you wanna c0cktail and get drunk or if you can drink and drink and not get buzzed out, good for you... and if some of you choose not to deal with that, then that's the beauty of being human.
What separates us from the animals is our abiltiy to make choices.
I made mine.
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ksue44
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Joined: 6/20/2005
Msg: 117 | |
| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/18/2007 7:49:59 PM | Oooooh, shame on me, I have a glass of wine every night. Now, if I'm really feeling lucky, then I'll have a glass of Veuve Clicquot's La Grande Dame Rosé Champagne  If I'm outside, mowing the yard, a nice, cold, dark beer will be fine too.
It really depends on the individual, if I read they are a drinker. No one in my family is a heavy drinker, I guess I'm fortunate for that. I can understand if one is around a heavy drinker, they are wary of other drinkers. | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/18/2007 8:42:36 PM | Shame on me too! I enjoy a glass or two of merlot, it's the only vice I have these days! lol. Like everything else in life, moderation is the key.  | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/19/2007 3:14:07 AM | I love your sense of humor...............!!
Drinking over 45 is tough for me as I've gotten older -- and I'm sure many of us have changed our opinions on this somewhat since the days of our youth. I can do 15 or 16 drinks, maybe two nights in a row, but drinking over 45 is going to take me at least 3 or 4 days. And after that 3rd day, I'd definitely have to have a nap.
cdn guy | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/19/2007 7:00:54 AM | I do private bartending gigs and even though I can drink on most of them if I want to I do not. And one reason is because I do not want to not only SMELL like alcohol if I get pulled but also be drinking. So like the musicians.. I am able to watch how people change and how they become nasty people. This is really bad at weddings when one fo the parents of the couple shows their butt. I have actually refused to serve people because of them drinking just to get drunk!!! It didn't go over very well either but I was responsible for them to a point.
I have tried (since it's summer) making a wine cooler out of merlot and either diet sprite or diet ginger ale.. WOW... it's very good and so refreshing on these hot florida days around here. Sunset.... can't wait for you to come down, lets do it when it's cool so I can throw a party!!!! I'll let YOU mix my drinks while I socialize around the bon fire!!! LOL | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/19/2007 10:00:09 AM | Mesnafugal: I've never been much of a drinker, and not at all in recent years, because I don't like the taste of alcohol. But I must say your recipe for merlot and diet sprite sounds enticing, and maybe even tasty! I may try it.
For some reason, no matter what I've tried, the taste of alcohol comes through. While I don't wish to become a drinker, it may be nice to sit back and relax with a nice, cool drink that is not nasty (I find alcohol to be nasty!) Especially when you're with that special one and want to enhance the ambience of the moment! Folks say I'm on a natural high all the time, because I'm usually happy. But, still, I just might try this recipe! | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/19/2007 8:44:12 PM |
mzLucid,
I stand corrected and understand..:)
-----<---@ for you my dear..
Dusty
...I can attest to the fact that this little lady is a non-drinker, her brain got quite befuddled on one little drinky poo, couldn't even recite a darn limerick properly...so how does that go again.....She offered her honour haha
...maeflowers | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/20/2007 7:37:12 PM | She offered her honour
He homered the offer
And when it was time
She honoured a mime.
Is that it Mae? I can't remember. That was more drinking than I've had in, ummmmm, 50 years!
Maybe I should start Competitive Drinking and join the World Cup Team. | |
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/20/2007 7:59:55 PM | This is the one I heard. . . .
She offered her honor
He honored her offer
And all night long
it was honor and offer.
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| Drinking over 45
Posted: 7/20/2007 11:52:12 PM | oh, so here you are Miss Wooby....... been out all night long, laughing it up with the neighbors....missed you today at Great Virtue............
only time I pick up a glass of wine is when I can't sleep..... it knocks me right out.... or to forget the lonely moon knows me far too well...... | |
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