Do You Drink?

[porschegrl]

I'm reminded of an old quote (I've seen it attributed to W.C. Fields): "I don't drink anymore. On the other hand, I don't drink any less, either."

In my opinion, beer is a perfect complement to any cuisine.

 

[Squirlz]

I'm reminded of an old quote (I've seen it attributed to W.C. Fields): "I don't drink anymore. On the other hand, I don't drink any less, either."

In my opinion, beer is a perfect complement to any cuisine.

Another from W. C.:

• I was in love with a beautiful blonde once, dear. She drove me to drink. That's the one thing I'm so indebted to her for.

 

[Owlpost23]

I had a great night many years ago with Appletinis. They were delicious going down. Unfortunately, the next day I was pretty much paralyzed in my bed. I had three fairly young kids at the time who had to fend for themselves and me until their father came home that evening from a week long golf trip. I have never touched vodka or any hard liquor again. My head still hurts thinking about it.

I do drink white wine.

Well,Appletinis...kiddie drinks.

 

[dotfurio]

I only drink rarely now thanks to stomach issues.

 

[Cantw8]

Nope, it's been over 2 years now. I didn't know when it was time to stop. My life was spiraling out of control. I used alcohol as an emotional crutch to deal with stress...bad idea, I don't recommend it

 

[Gumbo4x4]

Once in a while, but never more than one or two at a time anymore. Enjoying a Henry's Hard Orange right now.

 

[ronandannette]

Love wine with dinner and frosty cocktails in a deck chair on a cruise ship. But most of our friends don't drink and we only cruise once a year, so I guess you might call me a drinker who doesn't really drink rather than a non-drinker.

 

[disneychrista]

If you'd asked me a year ago I would have answered : it doesn't appeal to me.

Now it is almost a hobby. I enjoy trying new beers. I even use an app (untappd) to check into & track the ones I have tried.

 

[Domo]

Combined with my meds, if I drank, I'd have a hypertensive crisis, so no. However, I can handle a sip of wine at communion.

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

Yup - I drink.

I like wine and mixed drinks. I can't stand Beer. Had a great conversation with my son over Christmas about drinking - he said he was glad we'd raised him to be a responsible drinker - he's said he's seen too many over the top drunk shouldn't be driving people and doesn't want to ever be one of those. I was so happy to hear that!

 

[tasha99]

I drink about 2 drinks a day, usually red wine, but I like beer and mixed drinks too. With dinner.

 

[Cinnabunny]

I'm somewhere between "No: drinking just doesn't appeal to me." and "Yes: but only socially.".

I drink 1 or 2 drinks maybe twice a year. Wine gives me a terrible headache within an hour of drinking it, beer makes me throw up, and I don't drink very quickly so I end up nursing one drink for half the night. I can have a good time without alcohol being involved.
I really dislike not feeling in control, so I used to get to the point of being slightly giggly and then panicking.

Like a PP said, I don't like that it's deemed 'weird' or a bad thing to not drink. There's a definite pub culture locally, which makes it difficult to arrange a get together which doesn't revolve around people getting drunk. I don't disapprove, and I can still enjoy myself, but I'm considered the boring one and there's a lot of jokes when I do decide to have a drink.

 

[Kae]

Haha. I'm somewhere in between drinking with meals and when bored and a staggering drunk lol.

Me too

 

[Missy1961]

Yes I do drink. It's more than socially but I don't drink when I'm bored. I drink when I feel like it.

 

[Mokat76]

I do the occasional beer or margarita, but rarely more than one. If I get in two in a month, I'm out of control. ;-p

I used to be a wild partier pretty much every Friday night. That's in my distant past now. Recovery time is too painful and takes too long.

 

[Jennasis]

What stopped me cold in my tracks as far as drinking (aside from a grandmother who was an alcoholic) was seeing video of myself when I was drunk on a ski trip in college. I NEVER want to let myself be seen like that again. I thought I was hilarious at the time. Life of the party.

Not by a long shot. My family members drink pretty heavily. They'll tell you it's only "social drinking", but when the social gatherings are 4 times a week, it's a bit much. And no they are not fun or charming to be around. They are loud, obnoxious, even dangerous.

 

[crazymama]

Yup I love a nice wine or vodka/tonic (or two!) Went on a bit of a health kick recently and gave up all alcohol for a month. Didn't miss it that much except on Friday nights. Missed powering down after the week with a glass. But other than that it was fine. Don't know that I would ever give it up for good unless medically indicated. I live in the heart of wine country!

 

[java]

There needs to be another choice

Are you a Disney drunk?
I drink socially but when I get to Disney all bets are off. They make some very yummy cocktails throughout Disney.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I don't fit exactly into any category. I can't say only socially, because sometimes I have a drink at home, but not often enough to say I drink when I'm bored, either. I am also more likely to have a drink with a meal when we're on vacation. I'm definitely a moderation person, though. I'll have a drink, rather then get drunk.

 

[mousefanmichelle]

I don't drink at home or I should say I don't drink just to drink at home if that makes sense. If I have people over for a dinner party or something, I will pour myself a drink but I never finish it. It's the responsible person in me that holds me back. When I am out - sometimes all bets are off. I will have a few on bowling night or a few if we go out. I try to limit my drunkeness and hangovers to 1x a year - otherwise they just steal a whole day I am off work and I don't want to waste a day off feeling like utter crap.