What is your drink of choice?

[GCD]

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Okay, I cannot hold back any longer.  I don't want to preach, but I can't sit by without saying anything at all, either.



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Every cool thing I have is thanks to my NOT DRINKING!
 
- Gorgeous, Young, (Trophy) Wife
- Two great kids           
- Two Harley Davidson Motorcycles (100% paid for)
- Nice wheels (Paid for)
- Pistol Permit and many great guns.
- Fishing Boat, Shanty and top-of-the-line gear.
- Great guitars and high end music making gear.
- A great group of friends.
- Money in the bank.
- Self Respect.
- Way, way more...  I am so lucky and so thankful.  I could go on for days. 


When I quit drinking, I had NOTHING.  I didn't have a car or even a driver's license. 

If alcohol is creating a problem in YOUR life, just do it- QUIT.  Alcohol is okay for some people, but not for everyone.  I haven't had a drink in 15 years, but I still see alcohol ruining lives all over the place.  Don't let it ruin your life!

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You should chill... have a drink!


... I'm buying!

[YETI_MILK]

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Okay, I cannot hold back any longer.  I don't want to preach, but I can't sit by without saying anything at all, either.



<<< - - - - - -  15 Years Sober!




Every cool thing I have is thanks to my NOT DRINKING!
 
- Gorgeous, Young, (Trophy) Wife
- Two great kids           
- Two Harley Davidson Motorcycles (100% paid for)
- Nice wheels (Paid for)
- Pistol Permit and many great guns.
- Fishing Boat, Shanty and top-of-the-line gear.
- Great guitars and high end music making gear.
- A great group of friends.
- Money in the bank.
- Self Respect.
- Way, way more...  I am so lucky and so thankful.  I could go on for days. 


When I quit drinking, I had NOTHING.  I didn't have a car or even a driver's license. 

If alcohol is creating a problem in YOUR life, just do it- QUIT.  Alcohol is okay for some people, but not for everyone.  I haven't had a drink in 15 years, but I still see alcohol ruining lives all over the place.  Don't let it ruin your life!

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veery well said my frind! i have abad addictstion to alcohol but not as bad as my cousin Gary. He was in some bad stuff in nam and his drs told him not to drink and he mostly doesnt but sometimes he gets real bad. and drinks. last time i had to get  aride down to bail him out of the poky because he got bulligerent at the casino where he werks as anightwatchmen. i am tryin to quit but its not werking

[semperfi]

THE LORD HATES A QUITER                  VO-GOLD ON ROCKS,,2 CHERRIES

[monkeyman2269]

i dont drink much anymore cause i used to be bad but i like genny bock beer every once and awhile

[hesseltine32]

If im not driving Ill bring a bottle of LTD.  If driving a few beers and gatorade

[Sullymon]

THE LORD HATES A QUITER                  VO-GOLD ON ROCKS,,2 CHERRIES

The Lord hates a bad drunk even more!

[fishingabomb2006]

arnold palmer half and half lite is my top choice and sometimes if im on a long trip ill bring a coorlight pint or 2 but mostly just the half and halfs

[HARDTOP]

None for me thanks, I'm driving.

Hot, coffee, chocolate, soup, or bullion.

The "anti-freeze" bottle is at the house wating for me when I get home.

Are you refering to the wife orAlcahol???

[semperfi]

The Lord hates a bad drunk even more!

  IWILL DRINK TO THAT

[iceman4667]

Coffee and water

[HARDTOP]

  IWILL DRINK TO THAT

me too I don't monkeys hate you if you drink.

[Sullymon]

Nobody llikes being disliked by a monkey

[Grumpyoldman]

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Okay, I cannot hold back any longer.  I don't want to preach, but I can't sit by without saying anything at all, either.



<<< - - - - - -  15 Years Sober!




Every cool thing I have is thanks to my NOT DRINKING!
 
- Gorgeous, Young, (Trophy) Wife
- Two great kids           
- Two Harley Davidson Motorcycles (100% paid for)
- Nice wheels (Paid for)
- Pistol Permit and many great guns.
- Fishing Boat, Shanty and top-of-the-line gear.
- Great guitars and high end music making gear.
- A great group of friends.
- Money in the bank.
- Self Respect.
- Way, way more...  I am so lucky and so thankful.  I could go on for days. 


When I quit drinking, I had NOTHING.  I didn't have a car or even a driver's license. 

If alcohol is creating a problem in YOUR life, just do it- QUIT.  Alcohol is okay for some people, but not for everyone.  I haven't had a drink in 15 years, but I still see alcohol ruining lives all over the place.  Don't let it ruin your life!

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You did the right thing, but, you were preaching. I agree w/ you and come from the same place, but I don't preach on that subject, except to family.
The people that you're trying to reach aren't listening.
Funny thing, I find that I get hassled by people for not drinking, and will be socially excluded at some events.
When I first stopped drinking, maybe 30 years ago, I had people slipping alcohol into my drinks or buying me drinks and insisting I drink.
Had an ol buddy tell me a couple days ago I could improve my social skills if I took up drinking again.

Improve my social skills! I'm a big enough tool as it is. Hell, that's how I lost all my friends before.

   


     

[woodroce]

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You did the right thing, but, you were preaching. I agree w/ you and come from the same place, but I don't preach on that subject, except to family.
The people that you're trying to reach aren't listening.   

But, what if someone was listening?  What if even only one person reads what I wrote and says to themselves, "I am going to quit drinking and buy me a couple Harleys, too!" 

I didn't want to preach, I just wanted to tell my story on drinking and hopefully make a positive impression on someone who has a drinking problem.  I think your old buddy isn't much of a friend at all to make such a preposterous suggestion.  Just sayin'.


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[DR.SPECKLER]

i quit 2 years ago  after a 20 year drinking binge and could care less if people want to drink..but for me it was a reel problem and i am purchasing my olmans harley.cant believe the money i save and im not pi$$ing my money away anymore..lol

[woodroce]

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i quit 2 years ago  after a 20 year drinking binge and could care less if people want to drink..but for me it was a reel problem and i am purchasing my olmans harley.cant believe the money i save and im not pi$$ing my money away anymore..lol

Sweet!  See you out on the open road!   Rubber-side down, Doc!


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[Grumpyoldman]

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But, what if someone was listening?  What if even only one person reads what I wrote and says to themselves, "I am going to quit drinking and buy me a couple Harleys, too!" 

I didn't want to preach, I just wanted to tell my story on drinking and hopefully make a positive impression on someone who has a drinking problem.  I think your old buddy isn't much of a friend at all to make such a preposterous suggestion.  Just sayin'.


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You're right. If just one person listens.

As for my friend, he's just not too bright when it comes to this issue.     

[kimball07]

ginger ale since sept. 22, 2009   

[teamlund]

I like hamms or miwaukess best.....or anything under 6 bucks for a 12 pack....

I let her rip a few times a year.... maybe 6 ot 8 times... I am thinking about kicking it 100% but its hard when everyone is in the shack tippin em back........

[fishnmachine]

....When I first stopped drinking, maybe 30 years ago, I had people slipping alcohol into my drinks or buying me drinks and insisting I drink.....  

I can't imagine! If someone wants to drink, fine, if not, equally fine, but slipping the "mickey" is wrong!

Always have the thermos of black coffee, and at times, I truly enjoy a splash of Kahlua in it. 

[archer71xx]

Give me a jim beam black or a jim beam black and coke and i'll be happy

[FelixD]

Coffie or water! Im there to fish!

[mealworm]

i may have a beer or twisted tea once or twice the whole season but mostly OJ ginger ale or gatorade and usually i don't eat much out on the ice maybe some trail mix or a candy bar