Anyone Giving Up The Juice During Lock Down?

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

I used to drink for "FUN", seeing as how I don't know any other reason why you might drink. It got to a point where it was "NO FUN", some years ago I decided to knock it off.

I'll try to drink sometimes now, but It has mostly lost its "fun". My vices these days are cigarettes and Honey Buns.

 

[kcghost]

I continue to have my one or two drinks a month.

 

[Old School 3319]

I have quit in the past for up to a year. I am a professional drinker and find myself waiting for noon to switch from coffee to bourbon. But I am outside working all day so I don't get drunk hate being drunk but one has to keep the demons at bay

 

[Gecko]

Not changing my alcohol consumption as I only drink very seldom (weddings, anniversaries etc) and no more than a glass of wine or two.

For anyone wanting to cut back I can totally recommend the book 'This Naked Mind' by Annie Grace. It gives you a new perspective on alcohol.

And for anyone not wanting to cut back I can totally recommend Gérard Bertrand Château L'Hospitalet, LaRéserve Rouge ?

 

[anotherbob]

I used to drink for "FUN", seeing as how I don't know any other reason why you might drink. It got to a point where it was "NO FUN", some years ago I decided to knock it off.

I'll try to drink sometimes now, but It has mostly lost its "fun". My vices these days are cigarettes and Honey Buns.

I love when I talk to people and tell them I almost never drink and they then ask what happened. The answer is the fun to suffering ratio got messed up.

 

[anotherbob]

I have quit in the past for up to a year. I am a professional drinker and find myself waiting for noon to switch from coffee to bourbon. But I am outside working all day so I don't get drunk hate being drunk but one has to keep the demons at bay

a professional drinker?

 

[Old School 3319]

Yes I drink every day a 1.75 of bourbon lasts about 2 or 2 1/2 days I was a beer drinker til the diabetes set in

 

[anotherbob]

Yes I drink every day a 1.75 of bourbon lasts about 2 or 2 1/2 days I was a beer drinker til the diabetes set in

Wow I have certainly seen more conspicuous consumption with alcohol but that can't be good for you. It's your life and you know what you need better than I ever could. That sounds painful to me.

 

[anotherbob]

Wow I have certainly seen more conspicuous consumption with alcohol but that can't be good for you. It's your life and you know what you need better than I ever could. That sounds painful to me.

oh p.s. trust me I can't judge anyone on such things cause I certainly have been no saint with the things I put in my body in the past.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I'll try to drink sometimes now, but It has mostly lost its "fun". My vices these days are cigarettes and Honey Buns.

Rum and raspberry Zingers.

 

[bullet08]

Stopped drinking heavy after junior high. Not fun getting drunk any more. Mostly drink when I'm grilling out, but haven't grilled out since the virus. Occasionally will grab a drink or two when I can't fall asleep.

 

[olkofri]

No.

Alcohol is essential for me. I don't drink for fun.

I haven't quit the pipe 'in reverence' to the Wuhan virus either. And I say 'in reverence' because the way people are treating that shit now is smacking of worship; the kind of worship given by heathens to demons they were terrified of.

 

[philobeddoe]

I haven’t gotten shit-faced drunk since my bachelor party over 20 years ago. I just dont see the fun in drunkenness, got my kicks in high school! I drink for pleasure, I enjoy Whisky in many forms and I like cold beer after mowing the lawn. BTW, my consumption hasn’t been affected by the virus.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

Well most people who drink and get drunk do it out of pleasure too. I agree that this sort of thing stops being fun at some point. I quit the bar scene a while ago because they were getting the best of me (going out for “milk” and my girlfriend looking for me 5 hrs later) and while on many occasion when I drink at home it’s in moderation but can see it drifting away from that while being locked up and I actually view this downtime as something that could be potentially productive in its own way.

 

[prndl]

Just goes to show.

I can think of a lotta reasons to either start drinking or quit drinking but, Covid-19 ain't one of 'em.

 

[anotherbob]

I've wondered how many people are going to pick up some bad habits drug and alcoholwise during this crisis.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

I've wondered how many people are going to pick up some bad habits drug and alcoholwise during this crisis.

Alcohol maybe or as in my case the worry about it escalating. Drugs, not sure... when I walk my dog at night the local pusha man who is attached to a nearby bar is no where to be seen.

 

[olkofri]

I've wondered how many people are going to pick up some bad habits drug and alcoholwise during this crisis.

Well, with pot being 'essential'...

That'd be an interesting topic for a human geography study (if only it could be properly and neutrally conducted, that is). My theory is that with the flames of rampant fear and hysteria being fanned vigorously and relentlessly many are getting so depressed that they will turn to whichever nepenthe they have available. This consumption will only increase with the supervening economic crisis.

 

[shanez]

The short answer is: no
The long answer is: eff no

 

[warren]

It has been suggested by the United Association Conglomerate of Whiskey, Whisky, Spirits Manufacturers that keeping a glass of their product in each hand will keep you from touching your face. Just passing the info on and not endorsing it.