Drinking and posting

[Golfingnut]

I find that I post differently when posting in the morning from posts made later in the day after a drink or two.

Anyone else give me a hell yea on that?

[DougB]

I find that I post differently when posting in the morning from posts made later in the day after a drink or two.

Anyone else give me a hell yea on that?

I always thought you were drunk on all your posts. Hell yea

[Golfingnut]

I always thought you were drunk on all your posts. Hell yea

LOL. I LOVE YOU MAN. Great comeback Doug.

[ilovetv]

This explains a lot.

[DougB]

LOL. I LOVE YOU MAN. Great comeback Doug.

This explains a lot.


:1rotfl:

[Golfingnut]

This explains a lot.

Now you can understand why I posted two days ago that I do not trust anyone that never drinks. Zero alcohol fogs the brain.

[buggyone]

I find that I post differently when posting in the morning from posts made later in the day after a drink or two.

Anyone else give me a hell yea on that?

I have thought that a computer should have a breath-a-lyzer hooked to it so emails or postings could be delayed for a few hours if tipsy.

[BettyCrocked]

I think some folks should be required to get tipsy before posting.

[Golfingnut]

I have thought that a computer should have a breath-a-lyzer hooked to it so emails or postings could be delayed for a few hours if tipsy.

Buggy, your post clearly shows that you use your head for something other than a hat rack. Thanks for the intelligent addition to this thread.

[graciegirl]

I don't drink. I tried for years and never could get it right. I always ended up thinking I was smarter and prettier and younger than I actually was. I stopped.

For my high, Sweetie kisses me.

[Golfingnut]

I don't drink. I tried for years and never could get it right. I always ended up thinking I was smarter and prettier and younger than I actually was. I stopped.

For my high, Sweetie kisses me.

Wow, Gracie, for those reasons, I would increase my drinking.

[DougB]

I don't drink. I tried for years and never could get it right. I always ended up thinking I was smarter and prettier and younger than I actually was. I stopped.

For my high, Sweetie kisses me.

But you are smarter, prettier, and younger than you actually are

[l2ridehd]

I don't drink. I tried for years and never could get it right. I always ended up thinking I was smarter and prettier and younger than I actually was. I stopped.

For my high, Sweetie kisses me.

I agree, but sometimes I like to think I am still young, hot, skinny and rugged built and have all the girls chasing me.

[Golfingnut]

I agree, but sometimes I like to think I am still young, hot, skinny and rugged built and have all the girls chasing me.

I know I am. I am a man and weight 185 lbs. just because I am only 5' 5" makes me under tall not over weight.

[Halle]

:wine:

It makes the jokes funnier, the band better and me dance like Britney!

:1rotfl:

[Shimpy]

i arnt no differererernt wen i hav a phu driks

[manaboutown]

Frankly I sometimes wonder what some posters have been smoking and/or snorting! Or possibly they are off their prescribed meds. Who knows?

[Golfingnut]

Frankly I sometimes wonder what some posters have been smoking and/or snorting! Or possibly they are off their prescribed meds. Who knows?

Or in need of a stiff drink?

[Golfingnut]

:wine:

It makes the jokes funnier, the band better and me dance like Britney!

:1rotfl:

You go girl.

[Golfingnut]

Drinking at the club or square is like adding salt to a baked potato. Without it, it is still OK, but with it, it is better.

[Bogie Shooter]

Everything looks better at 2AM!:clap2:

[Golfingnut]

Everything looks better at 2AM!:clap2:

Bogie. 5 words and yet such basic truth. Thank you.

[red tail]

Everything looks better at 2AM!:clap2:

been there done that !!!!:thumbup:

[Ecuadog]

The drunker I sit here... the longer I get.

[Jim 9922]

Sorry, IMHO drinking, smoking, and drugs are not something that should be made fun of or glamorized. I've seen too much human (and otherwise) hurt, damage, waste, and cost from all of them!chilout

[DandyGirl]

Party Pooper.

[Bucco]

Party Pooper.

Have to agree with JIM9922....drinking, while made light of often, is not funny at all. The deaths it causes by auto accidents, violence while under the influence, etc is astronomical.

It actually bothers me watching ballgames and seeing young fathers with their sons gulping the beer making it ok for the kid.

I know it is made light of on here and other places, but if the first thing you need is a drink...well, just think about it. Maybe a party pooper but NEEDING a drink is a bit scary dont you think ? If you are unable to enjoy yourself except for a few under your belt, then perhaps there are other problems to be addressed.

[PammyJ]

We are having a TOTV "Happy Hour" on Saturday Golfingnut! Location will most likely be Evan's Prarie. Hope you can come!Doug and I will be having a few drinks! Don't worry, only the fun people come, drinkers or not! You can be yourself!

[kittygilchrist]

I think this thread has gone way off topic when you are talking about drunk killing and OP was only saying when I've had a couple my posts are a bit different. The thread has nothing to do with the notion that "I like to get drunk and then drive and kill people with a car or some other way I can be violent." Why such hyperbole?

[DougB]

Some just love a soapbox

[kittygilchrist]

I've got the totv La Fiesta 7 pm Saturday in my sights as a target.

EEK! edited...the totv event is changed to 5pm at evans prairie...

[Golfingnut]

I think this thread has gone way off topic when you are talking about drunk killing and OP was only saying when I've had a couple my posts are a bit different. The thread has nothing to do with the notion that "I like to get drunk and then drive and kill people with a car or some other way I can be violent." Why such hyperbole?

It was clear, some just crave any opportunity to pee on another mans camp fire. I should have used the word moderation instead of "a few". I am happy to say that those posters that constantly find fault in others is down to a small number from years past on TOTV. Admittedly, I was one of the worst, but because of the efforts of ADMIN and MONITORS, I try my best to see the glass as half full. I am amazed at how much better I feel when being upbeat rather than negative. I don't think anyone wishes to be a grouchy.

[Microcodeboy]

Well, if it makes me think I am smarter and younger, I am all for that. Where is the rum again? Does it help the memory, too?

[mulligan]

Just to eliminate some of the negativity here, I'm going to drink water, eat lettuce (organic of course ), and drive a wood fueled golf cart.

[Microcodeboy]

After reading this, I need a drink. Awww crap. It is too early...

[Schaumburger]

After reading this, I need a drink. Awww crap. It is too early...

It's five o'clock somewhere...

[Bonny]

Yep, I'm a Parrot Head ! It's always 5:00 Somewhere. Woo Hoo !
I do try to watch what I post at night. I tend to get a little wordy. Then I wake up in the morning and say "Wow, I typed all of that !" :laugh:
Love my happy hour ! :pepper2:

[Bucco]

Just need to respond to those who feel that I "need a soapbox", etc.

I, however, have seen death caused by "just one little drink".....and I refer you to all the posts that mention how it makes them feel differently. That should point out why some of us "soap box" types have concerns about drinking.

Can nobody have fun drinking a soda ?

No more "soap box", but recognize you ARE IN FACT diminishing your thought process with one drink...ONE. I choose not to do that, and I choose to offer to young people at every chance to learn how to enjoy yourself with no artificial assistance, and to be careful with those who need to do that.

I do not criticize those who drink....I, as was the intent of my post and others, find fault with a joke being made of the direct cause of a death of someone close to me...not speaking of DRUNK driving..one drink, as all of you are admitting, will affect your brain. Do we really need help to enjoy ourselves ?

Sorry for "soap boxing" and will get out of your way

[Microcodeboy]

Wow!

[Golfingnut]

Wow!

Don't let the minority ruin your party. The Villages is known as a community with social seniors that daily fill the many many bars, sporting happy smiling faces and having a wonderful time sipping on their favorite alcohol beverage. Complaining about drinking by Villagers is just silly and yes, it is done by those needing a soapbox.

:beer3:

[Bucco]

Don't let the minority ruin your party. The Villages is known as a community with social seniors that daily fill the many many bars, sporting happy smiling faces and having a wonderful time sipping on their favorite alcohol beverage. Complaining about drinking by Villagers is just silly and yes, it is done by those needing a soapbox.

:beer3:

As I said in my post...I do not criticize or judge ANYONE who drinks.

Yet, as a non drinker, I AM judged, and poked fun at.

AND for informational purposes I have no need for a soapbox at all, certainly less than those of you who appear to be the judges and juries for all others.

At least I, in professing my non drinking have given some of you someone to deride. Have a drink and come up with those silly little jabs

[buggyone]

Villagers can enjoy each other's company and have fun with an iced tea as well as an ice-cold Yeungling. I prefer the beer but have close Villager friends who I enjoy being with for dinner, cards, trivia, or whatever who do not imbibe and have the iced tea.

Why judge others for either not drinking or social drinking (not to excess, of course)?

[Golfingnut]

Villagers can enjoy each other's company and have fun with an iced tea as well as an ice-cold Yeungling. I prefer the beer but have close Villager friends who I enjoy being with for dinner, cards, trivia, or whatever who do not imbibe and have the iced tea.

Why judge others for either not drinking or social drinking (not to excess, of course)?

:shrug: That is the way I see it also.

:beer3:

[Halle]

We are having a TOTV "Happy Hour" on Saturday Golfingnut! Location will most likely be Evan's Prarie. Hope you can come!Doug and I will be having a few drinks! Don't worry, only the fun people come, drinkers or not! You can be yourself!

I must have missed it we aren't meeting at Fiesta Bowl but are meeting at Evans Prarie, what time?

[billethkid]

As I said in my post...I do not criticize or judge ANYONE who drinks.

Yet, as a non drinker, I AM judged, and poked fun at.

AND for informational purposes I have no need for a soapbox at all, certainly less than those of you who appear to be the judges and juries for all others.

At least I, in professing my non drinking have given some of you someone to deride. Have a drink and come up with those silly little jabs

too many of the posts that belittle ones preferences have an oh so familiar ring to the one sided bantering that got the political forum shut down.......I used to have to set the record straight like bucco's post above to clarify arbitrary categorization.

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[Barefoot]

We are having a TOTV "Happy Hour" on Saturday Golfingnut! Location will most likely be Evan's Prarie. Hope you can come!Doug and I will be having a few drinks! Don't worry, only the fun people come, drinkers or not! You can be yourself!

Sounds like fun, just to see Halle dance like Britney! Unfortunately we don't arrive until mid November, or else we'd be there. Pammy, I sure hope you and Doug arrange another Happy Hour after the Birds all arrive.

[Bucco]

too many of the posts that belittle ones preferences have an oh so familiar ring to the one sided bantering that got the political forum shut down.......I used to have to set the record straight like bucco's post above to clarify arbitrary categorization.

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One thing that unnamed forum got me accustomed to was being ridiculed anytime disagreed. NOT COMMENTS SAYING WHY THEY DISAGREED, just ridicule as it appears is the case here.

The mocking tones, etc are not something I have experienced as a grownup. We all have likes and dislikes, and I always assumed they would be respected...it appears on here that is not the case.

I only commented because I lost someone to a person who simply had that "few drinks" and was not drunk. I have seen the ravages of homes destroyed by those few drinks to take off the edge in a few roles I served in up north. I have seen those fun evenings that require booze to enjoy turn into death and destruction.

I never suggested people should stop drinking.....never even hinted at it. Simply agreed with some other posters about making light of drinking, and suddenly I am on a soapbox.

I sure wish I had all the answers to everything as espoused by some who do not even disagree as adults, but simply ridicule.

[Golfingnut]

Sounds like fun .. I think some said 5 or 5:30.
It is always fun to associate with people that think alike.

[Golfingnut]

This is post number 49.

There are only 5 that indicate a problem with drinking.

That is 90% for and only 10% think wrong.
:shrug: the 5 should not drink, but stop picking on us boozers. And turning an otherwise fun thread into a nasty one.

:beer3:

[gomoho]

I think the point is if folks are yucking it up they don't appreciate someone putting a damper on the fun


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[Villages PL]

Have to agree with JIM9922....drinking, while made light of often, is not funny at all. The deaths it causes by auto accidents, violence while under the influence, etc is astronomical.

It actually bothers me watching ballgames and seeing young fathers with their sons gulping the beer making it ok for the kid.

I know it is made light of on here and other places, but if the first thing you need is a drink...well, just think about it. Maybe a party pooper but NEEDING a drink is a bit scary dont you think ? If you are unable to enjoy yourself except for a few under your belt, then perhaps there are other problems to be addressed.

I agree with what you and Jim9922 have said. I would just add this: It's especially sad when it's combined with obesity. And people encourage it as though drinking is something to be proud of. It's no different than what I observed in high school. For some it continues in college and beyond.
And here we are in retirement and it's still going strong. I think it's an addiction that we all pay for, in one way or another.

[Barefoot]

I only commented because I lost someone to a person who simply had that "few drinks" and was not drunk. I have seen the ravages of homes destroyed by those few drinks to take off the edge in a few roles I served in up north. I have seen those fun evenings that require booze to enjoy turn into death and destruction.

I lost an 18 year old sister to a drunk driver, but that doesn't give me the right to lecture others on the ravages of drinking. I see nothing wrong with adults drinking responsibly. I'd think that Drinking and Posting is a pretty harmless pastime.

[Bucco]

I think the point is if folks are yucking it up they don't appreciate someone putting a damper on the fun


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If I began a thread about a substance that is constantly used to abuse, perhaps not by you, but started this thread and mentioned how it affected my brain when typing....someone posted that when they read them the next day, they cannot believe they said that......anyway, started this thread and the substance they were all giggling about the mind altering affects took the life of a loved one.....and someone else found the jokes offensive...would you support them as I did ? Would you expected to have ridicule as a result ?

As opinionated as I am, I never ridiculed anyone for disagreeing with me... not made fun of them. And again, for the record, I simply agreed with a poster who found it a bit uncomfortable.....the entire and total posting would have been avoided save the sarcastic, the belittling attitude expressed in the posts....nothing more would have been said.

Again, not my intent to rain on a parade, but it is also not to allow my attitude and sensitivity to be mocked as someone who does not like fun or whatever else there is to come.



Would you expect to be referred to as someone who needed a soapbox ?

I simply supported two other posters and am glad I did.

I ask you to think about my questions and put someone who you love in the cross hairs of the joking about the mind altering affects..typing, remembering, etc...how booze is the centerpiece of having fun.

I did not start the back and forth but I will not back off as long as the ridicule continues.....obviously as the "scorekeeper" mentioned there were a few who have problems with the giggles and laughs associated with the mind altering affect.......I certainly would respect that and not ridicule it.

Sorry to be such a wet blanket....death to a loved one does that to you ! BUt only when folks find it funny what killed them !

[Bucco]

I lost an 18 year old sister to a drunk driver, but that doesn't give me the right to lecture others on the ravages of drinking. I see nothing wrong with adults drinking responsibly. I'd think that Drinking and Posting is a pretty harmless pastime.

Fair enough.....a question...when folks joke and such about the mind altering affects it has on them that does not bother you at all ?

And I never ever lectured...simply supported someone who had a nerve touched

[Bucco]

I agree with what you and Jim9922 have said. I would just add this: It's especially sad when it's combined with obesity. And people encourage it as though drinking is something to be proud of. It's no different than what I observed in high school. For some it continues in college and beyond.
And here we are in retirement and it's still going strong. I think it's an addiction that we all pay for, in one way or another.

It is a bad bad addiction and when you NEED it to have fun...it IS an addiction.

But it is legal, thus its fine, but making light of the mind altering things it does just is a bit dicey to me. Would we support discussing how neat it was to get high on drugs ? Based on what I read, maybe I suppose.

[Villages PL]

Well, if it makes me think I am smarter and younger, I am all for that. Where is the rum again? Does it help the memory, too?

Google the following: Alcohol Dementia

[duffysmom]

This is post number 49.

There are only 5 that indicate a problem with drinking.

That is 90% for and only 10% think wrong.
:shrug: the 5 should not drink, but stop picking on us boozers. And turning an otherwise fun thread into a nasty one.

:beer3:

Have you noticed that there are many Alcoholic Anonymous meetings listed in the Rec news. Alcoholism is on the rise among seniors and that ain't a fun thing. If I upset your happy hour so be it.....

[salferg]

Is Sweetie your husband or your dog:) ?

[Golfingnut]

I find that I post differently when posting in the morning from posts made later in the day after a drink or two. Anyone else give me a hell yea on that?

The above is my OP.

It is shameful how two or three posters has turned this into a hate post about people that enjoy a cocktail. They are not drunken murderers. They are friends so lighten up. Geeeeeezzzzzz. Believe it or not, there is not a conspiracy behind every thread. I started this thread for fun. No cloak and dagger stuff intended at all.

[Jaggy]

How in the world does that relate?? ": It's especially sad when it's combined with obesity"" Let's see who else we can insult??

[Villages PL]

I lost an 18 year old sister to a drunk driver, but that doesn't give me the right to lecture others on the ravages of drinking. I see nothing wrong with adults drinking responsibly. I'd think that Drinking and Posting is a pretty harmless pastime.

I think if a person drinks responsibly they are not inclined to brag about it on the internet. "Drinking responsibly" and "bragging about it" just doesn't seem to go together. If someone needs a mind-altering-drug to loosen up and become uninhibited, I think that's a bad sign. They are drinking for a mind altering effect. So what happens when it wears off? The person feels down and can't wait for the next time.

A very popular ex-president was a social drinker and ended up with Alzheimer's dementia. (Oh, boy, now I stepped in it.) :duck:

[Villages PL]

Have you noticed that there are many Alcoholic Anonymous meetings listed in the Rec news. Alcoholism is on the rise among seniors and that ain't a fun thing. If I upset your happy hour so be it.....

That's not so surprising when you realize how many drinking establishments there are in The Villages. Has anyone ever counted how many there are, especially around the squares? It's a magnet that pulls in drinkers from all over the U.S..

[graciegirl]

I think if a person drinks responsibly they are not inclined to brag about it on the internet. "Drinking responsibly" and "bragging about it" just don't seem to go together. If someone needs a mind-altering-drug to loosen up and become uninhibited, I think that's a bad sign. They are drinking for a mind altering effect. So what happens when it wears off? The person feels down and can't wait for the next time.

A very popular ex-president was a social drinker and ended up with Alzheimer's dementia. (Oh, boy, now I stepped in it.) :duck:

Dear man.

My father was an alcoholic but did not lose his memory or sanity or develop Alzheimers at the time of his death at 90. He lost respect, money and a lot of good times, but all of us are old enough to know what alcoholism can do.

Alzheimers is probably caused by a genetic reason and that gene MAY have been altered by any number of things or it could have been a non dominant recessive trait or a dominate trait. Much is being discovered about genetics by the minutes, even seconds, these days. Some think that the tendency toward alcoholism may be genetic. It GOT my attention.

Not every bad thing or unhealthy thing is caused by lack of a diet you believe in and not every disease can be avoided by keeping to the diet you believe in.

Relax and enjoy a few more things. We all don't have forever to live.

And I mean that most kindly and most sincerely.

Gracie.

[Golfingnut]

Starting to sound like a temperance meeting. Calm down. You have made your point that if someone drinks they are bad people and very dangerous. We get it, and will have several laughs at your expense at Cody's later.

[Bucco]

I find that I post differently when posting in the morning from posts made later in the day after a drink or two. Anyone else give me a hell yea on that?

The above is my OP.

It is shameful how two or three posters has turned this into a hate post about people that enjoy a cocktail. They are not drunken murderers. They are friends so lighten up. Geeeeeezzzzzz. Believe it or not, there is not a conspiracy behind every thread. I started this thread for fun. No cloak and dagger stuff intended at all.

Ok...I posted to support someone who found it unpleasant to have folks giggling and laughing about having their mind altered by drinking. THAT SIMPLE.

Your thread was not about having a drink.....it was about the effect the drinking has on you.

You can try to make me and others feel bad, but the "killing the fun" was not about drinking in general, but about folks thinking it was cute to drink to alter their mood or whatever. Some do not find that funny.

Stop turning this thread into something about drinking or not drinking...the thread was about you being "enhanced" by drugs. THAT was what you started, not a referendum on drinking. I responded to your op....changing moods, etc using alcohol.

[graciegirl]

Starting to sound like a temperance meeting. Calm down. You have made your point that if someone drinks the are they are bad people and very dangerous. We get it, and will have several laughs at your expense at Cody's later.

Me?

I am not against drinking. Not at all. Most people can do it without becoming addicted. It adds a bit of the zest of life for almost everyone. We don't need to be told what alcohol can do. We are all old enough to know. I don't drink anymore. I did for most of my life and found I was only getting worse at it, so I stopped. But I don't see any problem with others doing it.

Did you read my post, above? If not that is your homework.

Be nice.;)

[Villages PL]

Now you can understand why I posted two days ago that I do not trust anyone that never drinks. Zero alcohol fogs the brain.

That's a good observation. "Brain fog" sounds like it could be a blood sugar problem. Remember the U.S. president who used to pop jelly beans during cabinet meetings? I believe he needed the sugar to clear away the "brain fog". And after work, he was a social drinker. Again he was clearing away the brain fog, possibly by adjusting his blood sugar. In the end he developed Alzheimer's.

[casita37]

That's not so surprising when you realize how many drinking establishments there are in The Villages. Has anyone ever counted how many there are, especially around the squares? It's a magnet that pulls in drinkers from all over the U.S..

Actually, it's not surprising considering the population is around 100,000, mostly retired older folk. Lots more older people in AA than younger people. I doubt any (??) member of AA here in TV became alcoholics after moving to TV. Maybe some decided to quit after moving here.

As for drinking establishments, aren't they restaurants, except for the kiosks around the square? Probably a few "pubs" off campus that are just bars. I don't know.

What I very highly doubt is that the bars in TV actually caused anyone to move here.

The title of this thread is "Drinking and posting". It started off light, gay and witty.....people having fun repartee. Everyone is, of course, entitled to their opinion, and this is a public fotum, but why even bother with it, if it's offensive?

Cheers!!!:beer3:

[Bucco]

Starting to sound like a temperance meeting. Calm down. You have made your point that if someone drinks they are bad people and very dangerous. We get it, and will have several laughs at your expense at Cody's later.

When my words are twisted and a mocking attitude is noted, I do not calm down easily.

Enjoy your laughs. You are superior after all !

[Golfingnut]

Me?

I am not against drinking. Not at all. Most people can do it without becoming addicted. It adds a bit of the zest of life for almost everyone. We don't need to be told what alcohol can do. We are all old enough to know. I don't drink anymore. I did for most of my life and found I was only getting worse at it, so I stopped. But I don't see any problem with others doing it.

Did you read my post, above? If not that is your homework.

Be nice.;)

My post was not for you at all. You said what most feel. I meant it for those hat keep indicating if you drink, you have a mental problem and are dangerous.

[Golfingnut]

That's a good observation. "Brain fog" sounds like it could be a blood sugar problem. Remember the U.S. president who used to pop jelly beans during cabinet meetings? I believe he needed the sugar to clear away the "brain fog". And after work, he was a social drinker. Again he was clearing away the brain fog, possibly by adjusting his blood sugar. In the end he developed Alzheimer's.

You are just too funny. Thanks for your jokes.

[Golfingnut]

Actually, it's not surprising considering the population is around 100,000, mostly retired older folk. Lots more older people in AA than younger people. I doubt any (??) member of AA here in TV became alcoholics after moving to TV. Maybe some decided to quit after moving here.

As for drinking establishments, aren't they restaurants, except for the kiosks around the square? Probably a few "pubs" off campus that are just bars. I don't know.

What I very highly doubt is that the bars in TV actually caused anyone to move here.

The title of this thread is "Drinking and posting". It started off light, gay and witty.....people having fun repartee. Everyone is, of course, entitled to their opinion, and this is a public fotum, but why even bother with it, if it's offensive?

Cheers!!!:beer3:

Thank you for thinking. :pepper2:

[Bucco]

Actually, it's not surprising considering the population is around 100,000, mostly retired older folk. Lots more older people in AA than younger people. I doubt any (??) member of AA here in TV became alcoholics after moving to TV. Maybe some decided to quit after moving here.

As for drinking establishments, aren't they restaurants, except for the kiosks around the square? Probably a few "pubs" off campus that are just bars. I don't know.

What I very highly doubt is that the bars in TV actually caused anyone to move here.

The title of this thread is "Drinking and posting". It started off light, gay and witty.....people having fun repartee. Everyone is, of course, entitled to their opinion, and this is a public fotum, but why even bother with it, if it's offensive?

Cheers!!!:beer3:


You are correct about the title of this thread, and a poster (not me) took personal offense at the light hearted attitude, NOT ABOUT DRINKING,but the mind altering affects it has.

I posted to support him, as he made a good point and that probably would have been the end of it, but as always with some, the ridicule and mockery took over. Words never said became the thread...that is offensive to me.

[Barefoot]

Fair enough.....a question...when folks joke and such about the mind altering affects it has on them that does not bother you at all ?


If this thread was titled "It's OK to Drink and Drive", then I'd be all over it. But it's about posting from home, an entirely different subject.

There are many residents of The Villages who take Prozac, Xanax, and other types of mind-altering drugs, specifically designed to improve mood and lift depression. Many people take some type of prescription pain meds that caution driving. We don't sit in judgment of them, nor should we. As long as people drink responsibly and don't cause harm to others, I think life is too short to be judgmental.

[Bucco]

If this thread was titled "It's OK to Drink and Drive", then I'd be all over it. But it's about posting from home, an entirely different subject.

There are many residents of The Villages who take Prozac, Xanax, and other types of mind-altering drugs, specifically designed to improve mood and lift depression. Many people take some type of prescription pain meds that caution driving. We don't sit in judgment of them, nor should we. As long as people drink responsibly and don't cause harm to others, I think life is too short to be judgmental.

I am not sure I understand your point, but I certainly respect an opinion well intended.

Not to sure who you are calling judgemental.....I respect the poster who had a problem with the frivolity on mind altering affects and said so..

THE JUDGEMENTS were made on him, me and other posters.

[graciegirl]

I think this fight was fueled by the political forum some time ago. I think that it is very hard as we age, and become convinced of our views to have the patience and acceptance for others who do not agree with us in politics and in religion. I think I become impatient when a spade is not called a spade.

I believe that you are taking each other on, some of you, on this thread because of old wounds from that old political forum.

You cannot make a liberal think like a conservative and you can't make a conservative think like a liberal.

I think there is some hope in changing a moderate's mind.

Come on boys, calm down.

Gracie, the moderate.

[gomoho]

I find that I post differently when posting in the morning from posts made later in the day after a drink or two.

Anyone else give me a hell yea on that?

Golfingnut - after a that I just want to give you a HELL YEA!!!

[Golfingnut]

If this thread was titled "It's OK to Drink and Drive", then I'd be all over it. But it's about posting from home, an entirely different subject.

There are many residents of The Villages who take Prozac, Xanax, and other types of mind-altering drugs, specifically designed to improve mood and lift depression. Many people take some type of prescription pain meds that caution driving. We don't sit in judgment of them, nor should we. As long as people drink responsibly and don't cause harm to others, I think life is too short to be judgmental.

Thank you and that is exactly what I said and do. I occasionally have a couple bud lights and take offense to indications toward mental illness for doing so. That's crazy. LOL just trying to keep it light.

[graciegirl]

Hell yeah.

Whatever.

Carry on.

Need some ice over here and a fresh bottle of pop.

[Golfingnut]

I think this fight was fueled by the political forum some time ago. I think that it is very hard as we age, and become convinced of our views to have the patience and acceptance for others who do not agree with us in politics and in religion. I think I become impatient when a spade is not called a spade.

I believe that you are taking each other on, some of you, on this thread because of old wounds from that old political forum.

You cannot make a liberal think like a conservative and you can't make a conservative think like a liberal.

I think there is some hope in changing a moderate's mind.

Come on boys, calm down.

Gracie, the moderate.

Very well said. I left the old forum behind and pray others will eventually do the same. Thanks for calling a heart a heart.

[casita37]

Forgive me, Bucco, but I don't understand why it should be OK to drink but not OK to be light hearted about it. You can pretty much pick a subject and someone will have an experience that was negative. As another poster said (Gracie, I think), we're all adults. We can drink if we want, and we can joke around about it. There was no harm intended from Golfingnut, I'm sure. None of the first posters meant to bring up old hurts, but people can't be expected to walk on egg shells. I maintain when the tone of the thread was obviously lighthearted, it would have been best to walk away and let the members who were enjoying it have at it.

As an alternative, anyone could start their own thread about the perils of drinking, if one feels that strongly about it.

[Golfingnut]

Forgive me, Bucco, but I don't understand why it should be OK to drink but not OK to be light hearted about it. You can pretty much pick a subject and someone will have an experience that was negative. As another poster said (Gracie, I think), we're all adults. We can drink if we want, and we can joke around about it. There was no harm intended from Golfingnut, I'm sure. None of the first posters meant to bring up old hurts, but people can't be expected to walk on egg shells. I maintain when the tone of the thread was obviously lighthearted, it would have been best to walk away and let the members who were enjoying it have at it.

As an alternative, anyone could start their own thread about the perils of drinking, if one feels that strongly about it.

Yes. You nailed it. Thank you. I absolutely meant it to be a fun conversation. Gracie also opened my eyes to the why factor. I think she is spot on with her post. I drink my two beers and I will not be ashamed of myself for doing so.

[Bucco]

Forgive me, Bucco, but I don't understand why it should be OK to drink but not OK to be light hearted about it. You can pretty much pick a subject and someone will have an experience that was negative. As another poster said (Gracie, I think), we're all adults. We can drink if we want, and we can joke around about it. There was no harm intended from Golfingnut, I'm sure. None of the first posters meant to bring up old hurts, but people can't be expected to walk on egg shells. I maintain when the tone of the thread was obviously lighthearted, it would have been best to walk away and let the members who were enjoying it have at it.

As an alternative, anyone could start their own thread about the perils of drinking, if one feels that strongly about it.

One more time,...and I hope someone actually reads this.

I understood the OP, and how he feels differently after a few drinks.

A poster, not me, had a problem because of some personal things, NOT WITH DRINKING...AGAIN...NOT WITH DRINKING, but with frivolity connected with the ..and I will not use a descriptive word..but with the affects on your mind

I posted to support that post.

At that point I think it is done except for some reason folks began to mock posts like that...no fun, lecturing, etc.

I made the mistake of responding because I object to being mocked and being called judgemental, etc when that never happened.

I never said any harm was intended at any time,nor even implied that.

That is pretty much all there is.

[Villages PL]

Dear man.

My father was an alcoholic but did not lose his memory or sanity or develop Alzheimers at the time of his death at 90. He lost respect, money and a lot of good times, but all of us are old enough to know what alcoholism can do.

Judging by some of the posts on this thread, I don't think everyone is fully aware of the seriousness of alcoholism.

Alzheimer's is probably caused by a genetic reason and that gene MAY have been altered by any number of things or it could have been a non dominant recessive trait or a dominate trait. Much is being discovered about genetics by the minutes, even seconds, these days. Some think that the tendency toward alcoholism may be genetic. It GOT my attention.

Genes alone don't cause Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer's gene has to be triggered by some behavior like drinking, smoking, overeating to the point of becoming overweight, or something in the environment.

Not every bad thing or unhealthy thing is caused by lack of a diet you believe in and not every disease can be avoided by keeping to the diet you believe in.

I never said that everything can be avoided by eating a healthy diet. But a high percentage of degenerative diseases ARE caused by poor lifestyle habits. Those who doubt this are very likely already taking medications for some of these health issues.

Relax and enjoy a few more things. We all don't have forever to live.

Are you speaking for everyone, or just yourself? I think you're speaking for yourself and you don't expect to live much longer. Maybe I should say "goodbye".

And I mean that most kindly and most sincerely.


"Relax and enjoy a few more things" comes across as very condescending, as if I'm not relaxed and not enjoying anything. So pardon me if I don't think you mean it "kindly and most sincerely."

[Halle]

Geez a thread that started out as fun and good natured kidding between members has turned into lectures on drinking,eating,and picking on people.

What a shame.

[Golfingnut]

I love you Gracie and I know you to be very honest and straight forward. Don't you dare let anyone make you feel bad. I am used to it, but you don't deserve it at all. I will try to respond to them so they will stop picking on the rest of you.

Here we go: I am a beer drinker. It must be Post Traumatic Viet Nam Syndrome that drove me to this life of constant brain fog. But since I am so disabled mentally, do you think it is nice to pick at me?

[DougB]

Sounds like fun, just to see Halle dance like Britney! Unfortunately we don't arrive until mid November, or else we'd be there. Pammy, I sure hope you and Doug arrange another Happy Hour after the Birds all arrive.

We are in the midst of planning a "Welcome Home, Snowbird" party!

[DougB]

I must have missed it we aren't meeting at Fiesta Bowl but are meeting at Evans Prarie, what time?

Fiesta cancelled their Karaoke this Saturday for some crazy Ohio State Buckeye club. We are meeting at Evans Prairie at 5:00.

[Barefoot]

We are in the midst of planning a "Welcome Home, Snowbird" party!

That's very good news. Let's party! :pepper2:

[Golfingnut]

Fiesta cancelled their Karaoke this Saturday for some crazy Ohio State Buckeye club. We are meeting at Evans Prairie at 5:00.

Sounds like a plan to me. I will check with the boss and hope to see ya there.

[lovsthosebigdogs]

Sometimes I read what is posted and am so grateful I am getting to know people and their views, thoughts and reactions by posts first and not at a social event initally. You really CAN get to know who is reactionary, who has their 'fall back topic', who has feelings easily hurt, who is rational or peace making, etc from just reading posts. I feel like it will give me a head start when I see everyone in person. I am grateful I know with whom I should just smile, nod and make my way to the other side of the room as soon as possible.

[Golfingnut]

Sometimes I read what is posted and am so grateful I am getting to know people and their views, thoughts and reactions by posts first and not at a social event initally. You really CAN get to know who is reactionary, who has their 'fall back topic', who has feelings easily hurt, who is rational or peace making, etc from just reading posts. I feel like it will give me a head start when I see everyone in person. I am grateful I know with whom I should just smile, nod and make my way to the other side of the room as soon as possible.

Nice post and obviously from the heart. I will print that one out and try to read it next time someone make the hair on my neck stand up. Ya can't change anyone and I wish not to give an impression of me when I am being a bad boy.

[DougB]

Sounds like a plan to me. I will check with the boss and hope to see ya there.

First beer is on me!

[graciegirl]

Let's start another fight. I say a DARK lager.

[Golfingnut]

Let's start another fight. I say a DARK lager.

NO. I am a dedicated Bud Light Guy. Cold and on tap. Yummy Yummy.

:beer3:

[Villages PL]

Sometimes I read what is posted and am so grateful I am getting to know people and their views, thoughts and reactions by posts first and not at a social event initally. You really CAN get to know who is reactionary, who has their 'fall back topic', who has feelings easily hurt, who is rational or peace making, etc from just reading posts. I feel like it will give me a head start when I see everyone in person. I am grateful I know with whom I should just smile, nod and make my way to the other side of the room as soon as possible.

Likewise. If someone doesn't have a brain in their head I will just smile and keep walking. Although, why would I even be at a social event where people drink?

[PammyJ]

Let's start another fight. I say a DARK lager.

Yes! Dark lager, and white wine....YUM!
After dealing with solving people drama problems and family drama problems all week long............ a happy hour at TV with either of the above beverages is a nice stress release! And it is even better with TOTV friends!!!!

[Villages PL]

Let's start another fight. I say a DARK lager.

Good choice. That's a fight you can win. I always say, "stick to what you know".

[Moderator]

Way too many off topic and personal posts in this thread to try to clean it up.

So, we ask that all return to the original topic which appeared to be a light hearted discussion about posting on TOTV after having a few/couple drinks.

If civility cannot be restored, the thread will be closed.

[Yung Dum]

After reading this entire thread, I think I need a drink. I'm going out later for a few. Not driving. I'll post later this evening and see if it's different.

[Golfingnut]

After reading this entire thread, I think I need a drink. I'm going out later for a few. Not driving. I'll post later this evening and see if it's different.

Now that is what a fun thread is all about. I'm headed for a party in a few hours, will check up on you then. Have a great evening all.

[Bonny]

Wow ! Haven't read this thread in 2 days !! I definitely need a drink after this ! Heading out to Bonefish and then we'll skip on over to Codys for a few and listen to Dunning Shaw !! Hope everyone has a great night and be safe !!

[Microcodeboy]

Just got back from a fun afternoon. Will get popcorn from Brownwood later and watch Survivor. Life is good... Now where did I leave my drink...

[gomoho]

TGIF - home safe and sound with my husband - enjoying a bottle of wine. If I drink the whole bottle I'll probably be on here later slurring my posts!!!:wine:

[Yung Dum]

I wrote earlier promising to write again after a “few” to see if my post will be different. I think it will be. I see that TOTV calls me Junior Member. That makes me feel young. I’m back home at 8 o’clock. I used to go out at 8 o’clock. That makes me feel old. But I’m learning older is better in many ways. You never have to go to work the next day. And even if you did, you would be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as opposed to bleary-eyed and stinky. But, back to the question at hand. Um, what was the question? Oh I remember. Yes I do believe my posts are slightly different after a few beers. Not to mention it took me 3 hours to type this.

[Blessed2BNTV]

I wrote earlier promising to write again after a “few” to see if my post will be different. I think it will be. I see that TOTV calls me Junior Member. That makes me feel young. I’m back home at 8 o’clock. I used to go out at 8 o’clock. That makes me feel old. But I’m learning older is better in many ways. You never have to go to work the next day. And even if you did, you would be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as opposed to bleary-eyed and stinky. But, back to the question at hand. Um, what was the question? Oh I remember. Yes I do believe my posts are slightly different after a few beers. Not to mention it took me 3 hours to type this.

Love your post and sense of humor! Where is the like button....oh I'm not on FB. Must be due to the glass of wine I'm drinking...

[DougB]

<burp>

[Easyrider]

Face it, some think they become a comedian and the life of the party after a few and don't have a clue what is really happening. Doesn't matter whether it's posting or in person. Joking about it feeds a need to feel accepted by others that do the same.

Nothing anyone says on here is going to change anything so no need to go any further.....

[kittygilchrist]

Face it, some think they become a comedian and the life of the party after a few and don't have a clue what is really happening. Doesn't matter whether it's posting or in person. Joking about it feeds a need to feel accepted by others that do the same.

Nothing anyone says on here is going to change anything so no need to go any further.....

EZR, It sounds like you are frustrated that you can't change people and feel powerless. It annoys you that people act foolish and joke about it. If you could say what you really think about the need to feel accepted, you would risk rejection. aw, heck I probably don't have a clue what is really happening.

[DougB]

Excuse me!

[asianthree]

:mornincoffee:adding baileys to my coffee as i post see what happens

[Golfingnut]

:mornincoffee:adding baileys to my coffee as i post see what happens

Love baileys, but oh so many calories.

[red tail]

:mornincoffee:adding baileys to my coffee as i post see what happens

its better if you are adding coffee to your baileys!!:D

[DonH57]

I usually don't post and drink. maybe I should.

[Bonny]

We definitely need a like button, a dislike button and an eye roll button. LOL
Staying home tonight and having a liver rest. Well, at least until my night cap tonight.
Going to Sanibel with 200 Parrot Heads next week. Woo Hoo, talk about a fun week. Oh my !!! :D

[graciegirl]

I used to think things were funny when I drank. I still think things are funny when I don't drink. I see no harm in drinking if you don't drive and hurt yourself and others.

I like funny. I like making fun of myself, ourselves and gently of others.

Sometimes I laugh so hard on this forum that I almost......... well. I laugh really hard.

Laughing is so much better than crying.

Here's to each and everyone of you.

Sweetie makes really good coffee, but he enjoys his CC Manhattan in the evening. I used to drink Dewars. I still can't imagine I would like some of those flavored Martinis.

But I may have to go into rehab becaue of my addiction to Publix Rum Raisin ice cream.

[Topspinmo]

Drinking gives me courage, drinking makes me make stupid mistakes, drinking throws off my game. drinking makes me stupido, "O I said that already. Drinking makes me HORRRney! Drinking get's my @ss beat sometimes... When Drinking problems seems to float away for time being. I like playing games against drunks. I feel I have and unfair advantage. I feel I am Obnoxious when I drink. I like good stiff shot in the morning to get me going!:D Now Do you think I am drinking Right now?:22yikes:

[Halle]

Hmmm let me see do I want to socialize with the person who looks like they are having a miserable time or the person who is having fun,being funny and enjoying the party?

I'll take the Party Animal!

[LuvlyJubly]

I find that I post differently when posting in the morning from posts made later in the day after a drink or two.

Anyone else give me a hell yea on that?

I am currently having a Vodka & Tonic whilst typing this post, cheers!:MOJE_whot:
Tony is only having a cuppa chilout

[casita37]

I always drink on airplanes. I don't care WHAT time it is!! Funny, I'm not at all afraid of flying, but a bloody mary in the morning or a coffee and kahlua, if it's really early, just makes for a smoother, more enjoyable flight. :)

[Easyrider]

EZR, ,It annoys you that people act foolish and joke about it. heck I probably don't have a clue what is really happening.

If I were a boozer I would have to have a tall one to that statement. :1rotfl:

If you really need booze to make yourself think you are having a good time and just can't have a good time without it, then there is likely a problem already.....maybe some really can't have a good time unless they are at least buzzed which changes them from the real person they are....As said nothing said here is going to change anyone....never had any thoughts it would.

[Halle]

:wine:

Oops I did it again!

I needed a drink after reading some of today's post!

:boxing2:

[Golfingnut]

I am drinking an ice cold bud light, sitting at our pool, listening to B.B. KING Blues station on Sirius and feeling happy for me at this very monument. HELL YEA

[CFrance]

I wrote earlier promising to write again after a “few” to see if my post will be different. I think it will be. I see that TOTV calls me Junior Member. That makes me feel young. I’m back home at 8 o’clock. I used to go out at 8 o’clock. That makes me feel old. But I’m learning older is better in many ways. You never have to go to work the next day. And even if you did, you would be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as opposed to bleary-eyed and stinky. But, back to the question at hand. Um, what was the question? Oh I remember. Yes I do believe my posts are slightly different after a few beers. Not to mention it took me 3 hours to type this.

I'm out of the country and just getting around to reading this thread--safe in rental apartment, with wine!

I love the lighthearted posts. And young dum, I think we are going to be enjoying your posts. Keep 'em coming! :coolsmiley:

[CFrance]

I always drink on airplanes. I don't care WHAT time it is!! Funny, I'm not at all afraid of flying, but a bloody mary in the morning or a coffee and kahlua, if it's really early, just makes for a smoother, more enjoyable flight. :)

I think an Ambien makes for a much more enjoyable flight, but failing that, I'll take one of those little bottles of Shiraz or Merlot (they NEVER have Cabernet, the cheapskates...)

[red tail]

I think an Ambien makes for a much more enjoyable flight, but failing that, I'll take one of those little bottles of Shiraz or Merlot (they NEVER have Cabernet, the cheapskates...)

they aren't cheapskates. its all in where you are sitting!:)

[CFrance]

they aren't cheapskates. its all in where you are sitting!:)

You must have a fatter wallet than we do--or more frequent flyer points! We haven't sat in Business or First Class since retirement when all the ff points dried up.

[Shimpy]

I feel sorry for those who don't drink because when they wake up in the morning that's the best that they will feel all day.

[Peachie]

I feel sorry for those who don't drink because when they wake up in the morning that's the best that they will feel all day.

Aw, don't feel too sorry for us, Shimpy. Believe me, I have more fun hanging out with drinkers than you do. I could probably write a book with all the info that has slipped out of those slurring lips. People really let their inhibitions down after a few and share things they never thought they would. Now if you're sharing with another drinker, they may forget what was confided during the outing but not us sobersides!

I don't have a problem with social drinking. Wish I could still have a good, straight up martini but a health issue won't cut me any slack there. I don't want anyone to feel sorry for me though, I am enjoying a new entertainment by observing the embibers. :MOJE_whot:

Grandpa's ideology on drinking was: There are two kinds of fools, the one's that drink too much and those that won't drink at all.

[CFrance]

Actually, it's Shimpy, not Shrimpy.

[Shimpy]

. I could probably write a book with all the info that has slipped out of those slurring lips. People really let their inhibitions down after a few and share things they never thought they would.

Peachie, Please tell me you and I haven't met, especially during happy hour.

[Peachie]

Peachie, Please tell me you and I haven't met, especially during happy hour.

I don't tell stories out of school, Shimpy. As I said... I "could write a book", not I'm going to write a book. Party on! :eek:

[DaChief]

I am drinking an ice cold bud light, sitting at our pool, listening to B.B. KING Blues station on Sirius and feeling happy for me at this very monument. HELL YEA

Hell Yeah x 2:thumbup: