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SpyDaniel
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Posted: 27th Mar 2011 00:09
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Just a general question (I typed some thing else out and it got erased because of my state with drinking XD)

What are your experiences with drinking at social gatherings? Do you hold your own and keep control? Or do you have blank spots the next day leaving you wondering what happened?

The last party I went to, was a birthday and I had a few drinks before leaving (maybe 1.5 of a double 3 times and then a single before leaving) This might have ruined my night out, but I also have suspicions that someone might have drugged my drink, that or I didn't eat enough to soak the vodka doubles up.

Share your stories, if any.


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Interplanetary Funk
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Posted: 27th Mar 2011 00:24
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Quote: "I also have suspicions that someone might have drugged my drink"

wouldn't surprise me as apparently 1 in 10 drinks are spiked.

I have very good control and don't actually drink when out, mainly because I don't like the taste and everythings expensive, I'd rather save up for some gadge xD

though I do remember(ish) the first time I got drunk. I let my friend slap me as hard as he could, about 3 hours later I was vomiting everywhere

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lazerus
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Posted: 27th Mar 2011 02:01
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Quote: "wouldn't surprise me as apparently 1 in 10 drinks are spiked."


I use that excuss often.
-Why cant you come in todays guest lecture on battleships?
mio- Well paul last night i was spiked
-How do you know?
mio- Because i drank at least 12 drinks yesterday so at least one of them where drugged...

But thanks to a high metabolism im normally sober by the time the bars kick us out. Black spots? nope.

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With the usual 5-6 drinks ontop. Expensive? the drinks no, i can have a very good night out for £20 but it costs £13-16 in taxis home ontop.

All in all drinking is great for meeting new people and socialising. Just do it in moderation and your fine.


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SpyDaniel
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Posted: 27th Mar 2011 02:28
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I've had at least 17 units tonight, should I trust the bottle, hell no , me want drunk, drunk equals fun?


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Interplanetary Funk
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Posted: 27th Mar 2011 02:58
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Quote: "drunk equals fun?"

In the short term it raises self esteem making you confident, however, the repercussions of this will hit you like a brick when you wake up and realise that this is your life and it's ending one minute at a time, that you CANNOT break the first rule, nor the second and now that the club has moved out of the basement it can only be mayhem.

And when people think you're dying, they really, really listen to you, instead of just waiting for their turn to speak...


(someone better get these massive references...)

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Quik
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Posted: 27th Mar 2011 03:55
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I dont drink, or, well i usually buy 2 beers a week, approx, havent drinked a single one in a month or two now.. anyway, i dont touch alchohole when i have my daughter around either

I dont feel any need to be drunk really, since i am having a blast with friends as it is..


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PAGAN_old
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Posted: 27th Mar 2011 06:06
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i gotta admit, i cant hold my liqor. i only drink light beer whenever i am with friends but even a glass of dark beer, will have me puking my guts out in the bathroom 10 minutes later.

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bitJericho
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Posted: 27th Mar 2011 12:42 Edited at: 27th Mar 2011 12:42
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Quote: "wouldn't surprise me as apparently 1 in 10 drinks are spiked."


I don't think that's true.

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crispex
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I've had a few fun experiences, a few bad. Mostly bad. Generally you have to find someone who isn't drunk to drive with home, and if not, you end up crashing on someone else's couch for a night, which leads to awkward morning conversation.

Not to mention, the hangovers afterward aren't really fun to deal with. Generally I only drink a bit here and there, once I feel a bit more "light" I stop.

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CoffeeGrunt
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Posted: 27th Mar 2011 18:18
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I have yet to find a drink I like the taste of. I used to know people that drank this stuff called "White Lightning." It was marketed as cider...but it, well, I dunno what it is.

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The Wilderbeast
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Posted: 28th Mar 2011 00:20
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Quote: "I have yet to find a drink I like the taste of. I used to know people that drank this stuff called "White Lightning." It was marketed as cider...but it, well, I dunno what it is."

That stuff is vile. You can't beat a good glass of Devonshire cider, and I'm in the prime location! I make my own, and moonshine too But depending on where you live it would be illegal and thus is not such a good thing to discuss as no doubt it is against AUP. But brewery we can talk about, anyone else do it?


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OutdoorGamer
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Posted: 28th Mar 2011 00:32
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White Lighting is moonshine. It's mostly alcohol. lol In U.S. you can only produce a gallon yearly...... legally.

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Posted: 28th Mar 2011 01:08
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I seem to be resistant to alcohol - I've been know to drink metric tonnes and remain completely sober. This is completely useless to me however, as I almost never drink (Only at Christmas).

"Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." That's a bit like saying Hey bullies! So yeah, this words thing isn't working, but I'll tell you what will
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Teh Stone
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I might just be being a cheap skate here but I don't think White Lightning is that bad, I know it's target audience is the homeless but it's nicer, cheaper and gets me drunk quicker than Strongbow/Gaymers
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bergice
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Posted: 28th Mar 2011 23:28
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I try to stick at that limit, you know right before everything loses meaning and time and you lose control of the drinking. Learned that after i woke up in my shower half naked soaking wet.

Maybe quit drinking? That sure is an option, there are other... Options... Hmm... *Ponder ponder*

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SpyDaniel
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Posted: 29th Mar 2011 12:52
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I never get hangovers, never feel that bad when I wake up, the only thing I really feel, is a bit thirsty and a little wobbly.

I just hate it when the alcohol takes over and you start talking crap, stuff you wouldn't normally say or do and no its not the persons true self coming out, because that's also crap.


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The Master Dinasty
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Quote: "In the short term it raises self esteem making you confident, however, the repercussions of this will hit you like a brick when you wake up and realise that this is your life and it's ending one minute at a time, that you CANNOT break the first rule, nor the second and now that the club has moved out of the basement it can only be mayhem.

And when people think you're dying, they really, really listen to you, instead of just waiting for their turn to speak...


(someone better get these massive references...)
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Interplanetary Funk
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Posted: 29th Mar 2011 15:57
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Well done The Master Dinasty!!! +1 internets!!

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PrimalBeans
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hmmm... Im pretty immune... (Irish) I can put away a case and have a light buzz... but then again I love beer. (Irish) As for the effects.... err dehydration is the main one for me... plus i end up peeing alot. Eventually my liver will give me a fit. On the plus side i love beer!!!

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TheComet
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Posted: 30th Mar 2011 10:51
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I rarely drink, only once every 3 months or so... But when I drink, then I DRINK

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Dazzag
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I used to drink a *lot* but since getting a bit older, getting a bit more married, and getting a bit more mortgagey then I have cut it down a *lot*.

Personally I am not much different drunk, but I did used to black out a fair bit too. There wasn't many times anything terrible happened in those spots. Once or twice...

Best advice ever is to drink at least a pint of water before sleeping. Someone told me this when I was about 19 and I ignored it for the best part of 20 years. Eventually a couple of years ago I decided to try it and it's great for avoiding hangovers! Much better.

Cheers

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That or dont go to sleep... lol

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I've had beer and coolers in my fridge since November. Usually the only time I drink is socially at a restaurant, or at a family event. I wouldn't have a problem with drinking around my kids if I had them, because someone who is responsible with alcohol is not a problem. To each his own.


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Quote: "In the short term it raises self esteem making you confident, however, the repercussions of this will hit you like a brick when you wake up and realise that this is your life and it's ending one minute at a time, that you CANNOT break the first rule, nor the second and now that the club has moved out of the basement it can only be mayhem.

And when people think you're dying, they really, really listen to you, instead of just waiting for their turn to speak...

(someone better get these massive references...)"

Is this a test sir?


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hmm I think its that one movie... the one with the soap and some guy Tyler Durden...

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Fight Club! Awesome movie (if you know the meaning of it)

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Quote: "I wouldn't have a problem with drinking around my kids if I had them, because someone who is responsible with alcohol is not a problem. To each his own."


neither do i, in reality, however its more of a... moral thing for me=)As i do not drink very often, why do it when i dohave my daughter over? I wouldnt get drunk it would simply feel like a bad idea... I dunno..


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