I was lucky enough to be get my drinking problem out in my teens and put it behind me by the time I was 20. I’m guessing the feeling bad must be something you experience when you get older.

Our local trap club elected a drinker to run the club along with a couple of his goons. You mention no drinking until after shooting and boy the alcoholic crowds came to life. It’s a member run club so liability could come back to bite every member the way they were heading. They tried to convince members that they had coverage for that. I called them on it and said I doubted that would work that way if you allowed drinking and shooting.

I walked out along with others that could see the real problem, that year the number of teams dropped from 17 down to 3 teams. Not much alcohol won’t ruin if you let it run the show over time. I’ve seen enough ruined lives to know it’s a factor in peoples downfalls.

The same crew did a youth hunt with beers in hand the reasoning was, “we are not hunting so why not have a beer”.

I like to have some beer or wine now and again. Definitely drink more in the summer months to unwind from a hard day's work, but I've never felt addicted to it though. I can take it or leave it. I feel for those that struggle with it.

Good for you.

I'm at 4.5 years with not a drop. Life is much better.

…. Cheers

Koozies just get in the way of faster drinking

I think I'll have a shot of Sambuca tonight.
That'll warm the cockles of your heart.

Good for you!
I don't remember the last time when I had a beer or drink. Not against and a good beer is always good. Just never had the interest in being a drinker way too many other things of interest to me.

I'm having one for the first time in 5 months. But Christine I think suggested it with the birthday card.


©Hallmark

5+ years for me and I dont miss it at all now

It's poison

I quit when I got the first pacemaker 11 years ago. I have one drink on New Years Eve and one at deer camp if we get a buck. Don't miss it. I'm a professional designated driver. LOL

Good job, hang in there. I usually have just 2 per week. Been around too many boozed up A-holes over the years in my police days….

PTA Convention next week, so I’ll have a few extra cold ones!

A wise man once said-and I'm paraphrasing- I feel sorry for those that don't drink, because when they wake up in the morning, that is as good as they will feel all day!

So, how did the second day go for you shamso?

Not too bad. I had a glass of dry red wine with dinner. It was not great but I read it can help with BP. We just watched 101 Dalmatians so that kept my mind off beer! I guess it’s time to go to bed now!!

Love that!!!!!

Lol, I hope you find some peace. Lord knows that I need to do the same!

Jesus made good wine.......

My Momma didn't raise no quitter!

Hey the weary traveler speaks!!!!!