Gin and Tonic fans? What's up with tonic water these days?

[tradosaurus]

 

[ultrarunner]

Sometimes even just to tell us they don't drink. Yeah... we care.

Yep… I have opinions and beliefs with no first hand experience…

Having heavy drinkers as neighbors leaves a lasting impression on a kid…

How come Mr. Wilson has a red nose and why does he get up at lunch time and why does he call a taxi when he has a car or at 16 driving him and his wife home from a bar and getting $20 for my trouble which paid 2 weeks of my gas… he died from a bad liver…

 

[WinterDeere]

Yep… opinions and beliefs with no first hand experience…

When did I say, or even imply, that?

You seem to be in the wrong thread, unless it actually is your goal to just try to ruin it for others.

 

[Torvy]

My parents taught us to drink in moderation. I never remember them drunk. Mom would act like it, but I was psychological. She'd literally start acting goofy before she'd tasted the first glass of wine.

We typically had a small amount for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Not one person in the family has a drinking problem. Everyone has a glass now and then. They say some of it is genetic.

 

[tradosaurus]

When did I say, or even imply, that?

You seem to be in the wrong thread, unless it actually is your goal to just try to ruin it for others.

Could be wrong but I believe he was agreeing with you.

Relax. Have a drink on me.

 

[WinterDeere]

Could be wrong but I believe he was agreeing with you.

Relax. Have a drink on me.

Maybe, but the Mr. Wilson comments sure made it sound otherwise. Sorry if I reacted wrong.

 

[old and tired]

It's over 35 years ago so I think I'm safe telling this story... The U.S. Forest Circus (oops, I mean, Service) would usually transfer older professionals (allegedly) to some far away place in hopes to shed (possible) dead weight... This happen to our unit and we were given 6 months to finish up our research studies (Entomology and Toxicology unit). Then we were to show up a few states away for our next paycheck.

What does this have to do with drinking??? Well, all 6 of us quit but in the 6 months we got REALLY good at mixing Bloody Mary's in the morning instead of coffee (...we took care of shutting the unit down). It was a very good recipe we had down.

Side note, the secretary got tipsy (more than she should have) so next morning I made her a virgin Bloody Mary and put a small splash of vodka on top... You would have thought the whole drink was 100% vodka the way she acted extremely drunk (best experiments are on people!!! Fun times!!)

 

[ultrarunner]

When did I say, or even imply, that?

You seem to be in the wrong thread, unless it actually is your goal to just try to ruin it for others.

I’m referring to me as a non drinker… I enjoy reading about what others post but have no first person information to add from imbibing myself.

I can only contribute as an observer… no way would it even be possible for me to have a favorite or comment from personal knowledge as to taste, kick, hangover, etc.

 

[ultrarunner]

Maybe, but the Mr. Wilson comments sure made it sound otherwise. Sorry if I reacted wrong.

Mr Wilson was the retired man down the street where I grew up… he and is wife we’re different than the other neighbors and it was only later did I realize the way they lived was due to their drinking… getting up late, no longer able to drive, etc. and he really did have a red nose.

 

[tradosaurus]

It's over 35 years ago so I think I'm safe telling this story... The U.S. Forest Circus (oops, I mean, Service) would usually transfer older professionals (allegedly) to some far away place in hopes to shed (possible) dead weight... This happen to our unit and we were given 6 months to finish up our research studies (Entomology and Toxicology unit). Then we were to show up a few states away for our next paycheck.

What does this have to do with drinking??? Well, all 6 of us quit but in the 6 months we got REALLY good at mixing Bloody Mary's in the morning instead of coffee (...we took care of shutting the unit down). It was a very good recipe we had down.

Side note, the secretary got tipsy (more than she should have) so next morning I made her a virgin Bloody Mary and put a small splash of vodka on top... You would have thought the whole drink was 100% vodka the way she acted extremely drunk (best experiments are on people!!! Fun times!!)

Need that recipe please.