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Danimals18 · Post by **Danimals18** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:44 pm

3pianists wrote:
Danimals18 wrote:
3pianists wrote:
chicharon wrote:
flash21 wrote:am i the only one in this thread that doesn't really drink?
I don't really drink either.
Yeah, same. It's just not that exciting to me. *sips Earl Grey*

Picked Picard for my tar fairly outta the blue, beginning to realize it may have been providential.

tea is just awkward water
What are you, a Romulan?

Is that one of the Jedis?

Danimals18 · Post by **Danimals18** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:44 pm

[+] Spoiler: always easy to push a trekkies buttons

gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:46 pm

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The Abyss · Post by **The Abyss** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:48 pm

SirArthurDayne wrote:
The Abyss wrote:
SirArthurDayne wrote:
RZ5646 wrote:
flash21 wrote:am i the only one in this thread that doesn't really drink?
Nah I don't drink much either. And beer is gross.
Don't drink either. Poison for your mind, body and wallet.
Question what exactly is poisonous about enjoying a beer or two responsibly? I'll agree that binge drinking is terrible for you.
There's nothing terrible about that, but the prevalence of alcohol and alcohol addiction in this country is an issue that isn't viewed on the same level as other lethal drugs, but it should be. The fact of the matter is that alcohol kills more teenagers than all other drugs combined. I don't understand the desire people have to get drunk; to intoxicate your mind and escape reality. Sure having a few drinks isn't as bad as what I'm getting at, but the prevalence of alcohol created an environment that is conducive to that sort of behavior.

I appreciate your response and I pretty much agree. I honestly just enjoy the taste of good beers, scotches, and bourbons. Getting drunk does happen, but mostly I drink because I enjoy the taste. I grew up with an alcoholic and I'd never put my son through that mess.

SirArthurDayne · Post by **SirArthurDayne** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:50 pm

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flash21 · Post by **flash21** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:52 pm

the thing is with alcohol is that it is almost not okay to NOT consume it. when someone does not often they are harassed for it.. it makes no sense

3pianists · Post by **3pianists** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:52 pm

Danimals18 wrote:
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always easy to push a trekkies buttons

Actually pretty impressed you managed to fall short of such an admittedly low bar!

ugg · Post by **ugg** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:53 pm

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The Abyss · Post by **The Abyss** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:56 pm

flash21 wrote:the thing is with alcohol is that it is almost not okay to NOT consume it. when someone does not often they are harassed for it.. it makes no sense

Yeah, I don't get this. My wife does not drink at all, and she gets pressure to drink if she goes out with friends or coworkers. I always tell her just to order a tonic water and say it's a vodka/gin tonic if she doesn't want to be harassed with "why aren't you drinking?".

gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:56 pm

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flash21 · Post by **flash21** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:57 pm

gamerish wrote:
flash21 wrote:the thing is with alcohol is that it is almost not okay to NOT consume it. when someone does not often they are harassed for it.. it makes no sense
In your personal life, tell people who pressure you into drinking to fuck off. They'll quickly get the hint.

In a professional setting, just order one drink and keep it with you the whole night.

I agree but even the fact you must fake drink is pretty ridiculous.

gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:59 pm

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mist4bison · Post by **mist4bison** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:59 pm

flash21 wrote:am i the only one in this thread that doesn't really drink?

I really don't drink a ton either. I mean, I've definitely partied in the past and still drink socially, but not as much.

splitterfromhell · Post by **splitterfromhell** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:00 pm

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gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:01 pm

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Rigo · Post by **Rigo** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:04 pm

theugg wrote:I miss partying.

Hop back on the fun bus.

ugg · Post by **ugg** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:07 pm

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somethingElse · Post by **somethingElse** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:09 pm

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The Abyss · Post by **The Abyss** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:09 pm

I have a beer or two probably 2 or 3 nights a week. I'll have a scotch or bourbon maybe once a month, occasionally with a good cigar.

This double ipa that I'm drinking now is fantastic. I'd put it up there with Pliny the Elder (the mother of all double IPAs, the original).

Danimals18 · Post by **Danimals18** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:10 pm

3pianists wrote:
Danimals18 wrote:
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always easy to push a trekkies buttons
Actually pretty impressed you managed to fall short of such an admittedly low bar!

story of my life.

flash21 · Post by **flash21** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:11 pm

I haven't drank a drop since new years . does alcohol not cause anyone else anxiety?

The Abyss · Post by **The Abyss** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:13 pm

flash21 wrote:I haven't drank a drop since new years . does alcohol not cause anyone else anxiety?

The only anxiety post drinking I've ever experienced was after a blackout drunk. The anxiety of not knowing what in the hell happened was bad for me, but I never get that far nowadays and it was never a full blown panic attack.

gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:21 pm

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nlee10 · Post by **nlee10** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:22 pm

gamerish wrote:
flash21 wrote:I haven't drank a drop since new years . does alcohol not cause anyone else anxiety?
I'm very... forthcoming when I drink. No anxiety while partaking but afterwards is another story.

not anxiety....but feelings of ragrets.

flash21 · Post by **flash21** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:22 pm

gamerish wrote:
flash21 wrote:I haven't drank a drop since new years . does alcohol not cause anyone else anxiety?
I'm very... forthcoming when I drink. No anxiety while partaking but afterwards is another story.

yeah I meant afterwards. honestly being drunk is one of the best feelings ever but I cannot handle the anxiety