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ConcernedCanuk

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80. "I'm trying not to drink now, with some success."

Mon Jun 24, 2013, 01:35 PM

Jun 2013

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I've quit totally a few times in the past - once for over 6 months.

But I'm retired now, and both me and body like beer - don't have to drive anywhere on a daily basis.

Always needed a huge caloric intake to maintain my 150# -

so why not get a bit of a buzz while doing it?

tried weed, but then I get hungry, sleep and get nothing done.

So - - that's where I'm at!

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Are you a drinker, or a drunk? [View all] ConcernedCanuk Jun 2013 OP

Dabbler In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #1

Same here, but ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 2013 #3

"I don't think I do ANYTHING as much as I once did" ConcernedCanuk Jun 2013 #10

There are still a few things do as much as I always did. In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #27

Not even that ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 2013 #34

Oh yeah! In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #35

We can't. ConcernedCanuk Jun 2013 #7

Drinking improves my appetite sometimes. In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #28

Recovering. Chan790 Jun 2013 #2

LOL -read that wrong at first ConcernedCanuk Jun 2013 #8

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I use to be a drunk pintobean Jun 2013 #6

"Drunks" strikes me as an old-fashioned, harshly judgmental term.. MiddleFingerMom Jun 2013 #9

Former barely-functioning alcoholic TrogL Jun 2013 #44

Teetotaler. femmocrat Jun 2013 #11

Me too, though no alcoholics in the family. I'm still too young. DFW Jun 2013 #20

I probably don't drink as much as I should. MiddleFingerMom Jun 2013 #22

I think W.C. Fields held that very same position. n/t DFW Jun 2013 #33

A water boy Generic Brad Jun 2013 #12

Water gives me a gut ache. ConcernedCanuk Jun 2013 #32

Neither, but... pipi_k Jun 2013 #13

You're lucky to not have inherited the condition, pipi, elleng Jun 2013 #19

I ain't drunk, I'm just drinkin' Doc_Technical Jun 2013 #14

I just take a little, every now and then...... Mopar151 Jun 2013 #51

I don't care... what the PEOPLE are thinkin'... Love that song. n/t cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #62

I consume 3 or 4 alcoholic drinks a year, tops. Rod Walker Jun 2013 #15

welcome to DU and The Lounge, Rod Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #16

Thanks! Rod Walker Jun 2013 #17

Welcome, Rod!!! MiddleFingerMom Jun 2013 #23

Hello ~ Rod Walker In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #25

Wow, must be some big-assed drinks if 3 or 4 can last a year. Kennah Jun 2013 #50

If this is a serious question, there are answers here. elleng Jun 2013 #18

!!! MiddleFingerMom Jun 2013 #24

None for me thank you... ileus Jun 2013 #21

Drinker. Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 #26

That would make me a drinker arcane1 Jun 2013 #29

yup I agree. ConcernedCanuk Jun 2013 #36

I do get like that occasionally. Not "mean" but definitely sad or angry. nomorenomore08 Jun 2013 #76

Used to be a drunk.... Wounded Bear Jun 2013 #30

If you don't drink, then all of your stories suck and end with, 'And then I got home' Major Nikon Jun 2013 #31

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The first time you hear this song, it is chillingly familiar.... Mopar151 Jun 2013 #53

Discerning microbrew drinker (nt) Nye Bevan Jun 2013 #38

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Drinker! bigwillq Jun 2013 #39

Usually a drinker, but starting today EvilAL Jun 2013 #40

enjoy, but don't drive please ConcernedCanuk Jun 2013 #71

Nah, I don't drink and drive, EvilAL Jun 2013 #79

Yes. WilliamPitt Jun 2013 #41

Oh, I'm a drunk.... lastlib Jun 2013 #42

"we drunks don't have to go to all those damned meetings!!" ConcernedCanuk Jun 2013 #43

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Drinker, and not a very heavy one. Alcohol is the least of my worries, substance-wise. nomorenomore08 Jun 2013 #56

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Recovering drunk. n/t Lil Missy Jun 2013 #68

Does taking a drink across the street to the dog park count? bluedigger Jun 2013 #69

None of the above N.I.B. Jun 2013 #70

Hello ~ N.I.B. In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #72

Hello In_The_Wind N.I.B. Jun 2013 #73

I hope you enjoy being here. In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #74

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I have always followed a personal rule: tavernier Jun 2013 #77

On the edge?... Locut0s Jun 2013 #78

"I'm trying not to drink now, with some success." ConcernedCanuk Jun 2013 #80

That's a unique position though. For others it's a real concern... Locut0s Jun 2013 #81