old man emu Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 In general the trend is downwards. Doesn't mean there won't be groups that still drink heavily (I also used to take a bottle of JD to parties in my 20's) but overall it's decreasing. That's what I was getting at when I said, "Over consumption of alcohol is an activity of youth." Young and single means that you don't have the financial and moral duties of family life. As soon as a bloke settles down, everyone expects him to buckle down. Occasional letting off of steam is permitted, but once it becomes too frequent, then the slippery slide has been climbed. When a couple gets to the Darby and Joan stage of life, there's more time for appreciating foods, including wines and beers, and exploring new types. With exploring as the driver, binge drinking doesn't get a seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coljones Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 There's the flip side to suffering from alcoholism, that's tee-totalism. By choice, I didn't drink for close on thirty years, just about all through my working life. As a result, I have no social life with others. I didn't mix with colleagues after work; didn't join registered clubs; didn't go to pubs. My father-in-law enjoyed good wines. I never joined him in a sampling. Even in response to our wedding toast, I did not drink. The day I retired, I had a celebration dinner with my family, and had the first drink they had ever seen me have. It was quite a shock to them. Now I still rather drink tea or coffee for refreshment. I enjoy sipping a glass of wine after dinner, and may have a schooner if I have a meal out. In the Anglo-Irish Australian culture declining to drink alcohol is social suicide. just tell them you have a gut problem and you have to drink mineral water. That will allow you to spend all afternoon down at the rowing club admiring the harbour and the flights overhead heading to mascot. You don't get drunk, you don't gain weight, you don't stuff up your diabetes, you don't fart and your mouth doesn't taste like the bottom of a cocky's cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 A mate of mine used the last line of yours and I said Yes I've heard it's had a cockatoo in it. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 you don't fart If it's sparkling mineral water you might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Sparkling mineral water??? A poor imitation of the only real man's drink - Frobscottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Times have changed, and these days a mate who doesn't drink is in demand to drive you home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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