It's odd to see so many people automatically associate drinking with getting drunk. I drink because I like the taste of various drinks. Getting drunk is more of a bad side effect than the desired result.
I'll just jump in my time machine, go back to the twelfth century, and ask the vampires to postpone their ancient prophesy for a few days while you take in dinner and a show.
Giles ,'Selfless'
Natter 64: Yes, we still need you
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
megan walker - Dec 14, 2009 7:39:37 pm PST #25125 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
ChiKat - Dec 14, 2009 7:47:23 pm PST #25126 of 30001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
I had a margarita tonight for 3 reasons:
1. Yummy. 2. $2.99 special. C'mon! 3. Hoping it would relax me a bit and help me sleep tonight.
Numbers 1 and 2 were a grand success. I shall report back on 3 tomorrow.
Trudy Booth - Dec 14, 2009 7:57:38 pm PST #25127 of 30001
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
My sister and I always laugh after our check-ups. 1-2 a day? How many a week? Can I write in "Hardly ever but I'll get completely blotto once or twice a year"? That probably averages out to a drink or two a month.
beth b - Dec 14, 2009 7:58:41 pm PST #25128 of 30001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
I like the taste. I would still drink lots of the stuff I drink , even if there was no buzz. But if I didn't like the effects of alcohol , I wouldn't drink it.
of course, drunk has many fine shades. And due to all kinds of reasons , the same amount of alcohol hits me differently at different times.
I like when the world gets softer. I love when I lose the stiffness in my neck . I hate when I trip over my words.
And sadly, I can rarely blame bad typing on strong drink.
Hil R. - Dec 14, 2009 8:01:37 pm PST #25129 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Yeah, I'll have a drink or two with dinner maybe once a month. Go out for a few beers once every few months. Get totally drunk maybe once or twice a year. The medical forms always ask how many per week.
shrift - Dec 14, 2009 8:03:55 pm PST #25130 of 30001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
I'm drinking an Australian Shiraz. It is QUITE tasty.
beth b - Dec 14, 2009 8:35:48 pm PST #25131 of 30001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
how many per week -- is an awkward question. December is different from other months
but july and august are different .
and since I've been told what the answer is , it is easy to say I have a glass of wine most nights and leave it at that.
and for the record, no strong drink tonight.
Trudy Booth - Dec 14, 2009 8:37:10 pm PST #25132 of 30001
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
This conversation made me get a glass of shiraz.
tommyrot - Dec 14, 2009 8:47:13 pm PST #25133 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Since the Surprised Kitten video got linked to three times, I'm posting this: Somewhat Surprised Kitten is just kind of like, meh
bon bon - Dec 14, 2009 9:20:04 pm PST #25134 of 30001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
I drink because I like the taste of various drinks. Getting drunk is more of a bad side effect than the desired result.
I get drunk because when it comes time to go from pleasantly tipsy to drunk, my decision-making skills are impaired.