Drinking Alone - Is it wrong

Millay · 08-12-2005, 22:56

Exactly as the title says, is drinking alone a bad thing, I dont mean getting up in the morning and having a slug of vodka, I mean sitting at home infront of the tv, having dinner etc and drinking a few glasses of wine.

Ive just made my way through a bottle of wine this evening, I think this is fine, I know some people belive this to be a slippery slope, what do you think?

I should add, that having had alcoholism problems in my familly this question always arises in my head, although im not worried about myself, although I will never run a pub!

Wicked_and_Crazy · 08-12-2005, 23:00

would be interesting to see if people have one drink or a couple as opposed to a whole crate

Hom3r · 08-12-2005, 23:00

I don't see anything wrong, I myself have a few glasses of 100 proof vodka on Friday/Saturday night.

Tha advantages are its cheaper than drinking out and you don't have to stagger far to go to bed.

Ramrod · 08-12-2005, 23:06

I have to admit to the occasional bottle of wine (and a few beers) but strictly speaking, I'm not on my own when I down those 'cos I'm online gaming/chatting with our NTHW PC clan.......so I'm a drunk and a geek all in one

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I don't see anything wrong, I myself have a few glasses of 100 proof vodka on Friday/Saturday night.

Where do you get 100% proof from?

Wicked_and_Crazy · 08-12-2005, 23:07

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

so I'm a drunk and a geek all in one

cough cough and a pati........ oh no that was in the other thread

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Where do you get 100% proof from?

100% and 100 proof are not the same. Smirnoff do a 100 proof vodka as do many others

I know Tescos sell Stolichnaya (Stoli) but im not sure that its the 100 proof version

08-12-2005, 23:08

I dont often drink in the house, but when I do I tend to down a bottle of vodka or whiskey.

Its not good for me but I enjoy it anyway.

bb31 · 08-12-2005, 23:11

never have drink in the house - i dont see the point of getting drunk on my own - so much more fun when your out with friends.

rather have a cup of coffee at home on my own, and then at least i dont feel rough the next day!!

Wicked_and_Crazy · 08-12-2005, 23:13

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Originally Posted by bb31

never have drink in the house - i dont see the point of getting drunk on my own - so much more fun when your out with friends.

rather have a cup of coffee at home on my own, and then at least i dont feel rough the next day!!

to drink doesnt mean to get drunk

Ramrod · 08-12-2005, 23:15

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Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy

to drink doesnt mean to get drunk

Yep, it's a matter of conditioning!

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Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy

100% and 100 proof are not the same.

Ah yes......never did get the hang of that

bb31 · 08-12-2005, 23:17

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Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy

to drink doesnt mean to get drunk

Well it only takes me one drink!!

Angua · 08-12-2005, 23:17

Definitely a social drinker myself. Only drink at home when hubby is about. Though he will have a drink if I'm out.

Wicked_and_Crazy · 08-12-2005, 23:20

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

Ah yes......never did get the hang of that

if i remember correctly you can only distill up to 95%

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Originally Posted by bb31

Well it only takes me one drink!!

try a smaller glass

nffc · 08-12-2005, 23:26

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Originally Posted by bb31

never have drink in the house - i dont see the point of getting drunk on my own - so much more fun when your out with friends.

rather have a cup of coffee at home on my own, and then at least i dont feel rough the next day!!

Aside from a shot of something late-ish or something longer whilst watching footy on TV - normally drink socially.

Don't get me going on coffee. I've stayed off it today but will no doubt have loads tomorrow whilst at work.

**Graham M** · 08-12-2005, 23:36

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Originally Posted by bb31

Well it only takes me one drink!!

BB31's Glass

Halcyon · 08-12-2005, 23:43

Drinking alone is fine if you dont let yourself go beyond control.
Just drnking yourself drunk and ill is not a good thing.