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Posted by ClearSkies on January 1, 2006, at 21:23:59
Being the only person at a table drinking nasty tap water while the rest of the party has two set of glasses for the two type of wine thet are drinking. They refill their own glasses. I have to hunt for an elusive waiter who seems to have been imported from Boston (whatever else, do not make eye contact!!). Because I had not asked my husband to be my water champion before the meal. I couldn't fairly ask him to take on the job halfway through the night.
So I seethed at the inequity, and a drunken but well-meant friend said before we left, "we gotta work on her for the next meal". Hmm..how about I gotta work on having a conspirator to help keep my glass up to speed with the others on the table. More Perrier, pu-leese!
It was just yucky.
And then I got back seat driving directions from my drunken passenger, "I only had three glasses of wine, no wait, it was four". "Honey, can you drive," "snooooorrrrrrzzzzzzz,", well, it was an early night for us, and I did manage to find home just fine.Not how I might want to spend next year. Maybe I want to stay home and cook a nice meal. if we make any friends by then we can invite them round and even put them up for the night.
Any takers? Nothing kinky please.
Posted by Declan on January 2, 2006, at 0:41:51
In reply to Tough New Years Eve, posted by ClearSkies on January 1, 2006, at 21:23:59
Gee look, if I couldn't drink on such occasions I'd do (I'd try to do) something completely different. Being on a ferry between 2 non-English speaking countries? I'm thinking about how to handle next year already. Lake Baikal might be too cold, Harbin ran out of clean water, Bolivia's no good in summer, what about St Petersburg?
Declan
Posted by ClearSkies on January 2, 2006, at 7:48:10
In reply to Re: Tough New Years Eve, posted by Declan on January 2, 2006, at 0:41:51
LOL - I live in St Petersburg, but the one with all the retirees queueing up for heaven - in Florida.
Isn't that a coincidence, tho?
I have mentioned going wayyyy out of town for the holidays next year. I think I shall make it happen.
Posted by antigua on January 2, 2006, at 8:10:14
In reply to Tough New Years Eve, posted by ClearSkies on January 1, 2006, at 21:23:59
Boy, I can relate. I was home watching Dick Clark with my 8 year old and my husband was on the coach, resentful that he couldn't go to the party across the street. I told him he could, I could have cared less, but he had to make me miserable too. I don't exactly call that support, but all I know is that it has been several New Year's Days now when I've woken up feeling great, knowing lots of people had hangovers.
You're braver than I am. I couldn't have gone to the event. I still have trouble being around people who are drinking.
Here's to a great 2006!
antigua
Posted by James K on January 2, 2006, at 18:13:25
In reply to Tough New Years Eve, posted by ClearSkies on January 1, 2006, at 21:23:59
mine was okay. I took what some would call a dangerous risk and went to my best friends party. But I brought my wife with me. I told people I was "on the wagon" and got responses like "it's good to clean out your system once in a while, do you want a hit off of this?" We left right before midnight. It was the strangest ride home we didn't hear a single gunshot or firework.
I'm not really ready to have fun yet. But I think I've finally outgrown those increasingly surreal all-nighters even if I wasn't in recovery.
enjoy and remember our new year,
James K
Posted by sunny10 on January 4, 2006, at 9:56:25
In reply to Tough New Years Eve, posted by ClearSkies on January 1, 2006, at 21:23:59
I am so proud of you and awed by your strength.
Keep it up- you even sound more in control.
I'm so happy for you.
I know I've been quiet lately, but I want you to know that I am thinking of you and trying to send my strength your way.
Love,
Sunny10
Posted by AuntieMel on January 5, 2006, at 11:25:17
In reply to Tough New Years Eve, posted by ClearSkies on January 1, 2006, at 21:23:59
Well, you made it through your first sober new years! You won't have to do that again ever in your life.
We quit the party thing (sick of the traffic) long before I quit drinking so that wasn't so bad. But this year there were others at my house for our annual lobster dinner - and there was wine for them.
First time in a long, long time I felt left out. Interesting, 'cause usually being the only sober one doesn't bother me.
Lobster at my house next year? Then there'll be two of us to laugh at the drunks together.
Posted by ClearSkies on January 5, 2006, at 18:14:04
In reply to Re: Tough New Years Eve » ClearSkies, posted by AuntieMel on January 5, 2006, at 11:25:17
I am drooling. I will go just about anywhere for lobster!!!
Happy new year, Mel.
Posted by antigua on January 6, 2006, at 10:58:00
In reply to Re: Tough New Years Eve » ClearSkies, posted by AuntieMel on January 5, 2006, at 11:25:17
Can I come? I'll bring the butter!
antigua
Posted by ClearSkies on January 6, 2006, at 13:54:48
In reply to Re: Tough New Years Eve » AuntieMel, posted by antigua on January 6, 2006, at 10:58:00
Oh, glory, we got a party!
Now we have to have corn on the cob while we're all sticky with butter anyway!
Posted by AuntieMel on January 6, 2006, at 16:58:23
In reply to Re: Tough New Years Eve » antigua, posted by ClearSkies on January 6, 2006, at 13:54:48
But social is making me wish I hadn't quit.......
Posted by ClearSkies on January 7, 2006, at 8:49:23
In reply to Re: Then it's settled!, posted by AuntieMel on January 6, 2006, at 16:58:23
Oh, I know. And it's an awfully big board to NOT read.
Sigh.
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