[graciegirl]

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[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Nucky

Me to Gpsma. I'm amazed also. There are many people who drink responsibly like a human but they get little attention because they are drinking the way booze was intended to be used I believe. It's the sad stories that get the attention.

Drinking is weakness, crutch, or excuse. first time of trouble they reach for the bottle,

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Drinking is weakness, crutch, or excuse. first time of trouble they reach for the bottle,

Not everyone who drinks is weak. Some people self medicate just enough to take off the edge.
As my father told me many times, "don't ever trust a man who doesn't drink" There is some wisdom in that.

[Fredster]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Drinking is weakness, crutch, or excuse. first time of trouble they reach for the bottle,

That line of thinking is really old school,
thankfully there are more people with current
knowledge about alcoholism and drinking these days!

[Nucky]

I'm out because I don't even have a clue how to answer. I surrender.

[Yung Dum]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Drinking is weakness, crutch, or excuse. first time of trouble they reach for the bottle,

Sounds personal to you. Sorry.

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Nucky

I'm out because I don't even have a clue how to answer. I surrender.

Live to fight another day ?

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Drinking is weakness, crutch, or excuse. first time of trouble they reach for the bottle,

I think I get it. Time to let go.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

I'm often amazed how condescending those who don't drink can be to those who enjoy alcohol. Not everyone becomes an alcoholic and not everyone gets into their car and drives after drinking.

However this is a big drinking community. I have often wondered how many never really drank much while they were working and now find themselves drinking often.

What people say and how it is received often gets lost in translation.

I can only speak for myself but my work experiences with people involved in accidents as a result of drinking vary from just once they got carried away with celebrating and...... to a number of accidents wherein the at fault driver is an alcoholic and nothing stops this individual from drinking and driving even without a license. Anyone who investigates the aftermath of a fatality resulting from a person driving DWI/DUI walks away with the commitment that sobriety when behind the wheel is a good decision.

I forget which Scandinavian country ( I believe Norway)
0.02 % of alcoholic content is defined as under the influence and that means probably one glass of beer. the article continued on that's why most walk home from the bar after their visit

so some of critics are not being condescending just prescient

Personal Best Regards:

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Drinking is weakness, crutch, or excuse. first time of trouble they reach for the bottle,

Not sure where you are getting your information from. Maybe it's personal.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

IMO the Villages should be alcohol free. Some people have that big monkey on they're back and can't knock it off. Lots of weak irresponsible people, for some alcohol is least of their problems! So what's the point?

Well, then we could continue.... pet free, gun free and on and on.....

[jsw14]

I always pack a few Beers in my cooler when I golf. BTW, I'm look'in for my 3rd Hole-In-One. I hope it comes soon....

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Bonny

Not sure where you are getting your information from. Maybe it's personal.

If you have to have drink to get the day started its crutch, if you have to have drink to socialize it's weakness, if you have to have glass of wine at ever meal it's and excuse. Sorry I couldn't let it go, I seen too many life's ruined or lost from alcohol. Ok I'll let it go.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

If you have to have drink to get the day started its crutch, if you have to have drink to socialize it's weakness, if you have to have glass of wine at ever meal it's and excuse. Sorry I couldn't let it go, I seen too many life's ruined or lost from alcohol. Ok I'll let it go.

Wow, that's quite a, analogy. Don't know how many close to you that fit this, but it does sound very sad. So sorry.
Thank goodness this has not been my experience.

[graciegirl]

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