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  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,600
    hedonist said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    it really is irrelevant how much one drinks. you can have one beer a week and still do it. 
    Yeah, I only drink socially so it's not a big deal for me. But I smoke/eat weed everyday these days. If anything it will be nice to reset my tolerance. 
    don't you think resetting your tolerance would take longer than a month?
    When I came home from the hospital after a week, my tolerance had lowered considerably. Happened every time, actually. And I use a lot of THC daily. 

    SC, drinking (or even smoking) a fuckton doesn’t necessarily equate to a great or fun life. 
    True.

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  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    hedonist said:
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:
    hedonist said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    it really is irrelevant how much one drinks. you can have one beer a week and still do it. 
    Yeah, I only drink socially so it's not a big deal for me. But I smoke/eat weed everyday these days. If anything it will be nice to reset my tolerance. 
    don't you think resetting your tolerance would take longer than a month?
    When I came home from the hospital after a week, my tolerance had lowered considerably. Happened every time, actually. And I use a lot of THC daily. 

    SC, drinking (or even smoking) a fuckton doesn’t necessarily equate to a great or fun life. 
    Great point. In fact, being completely sober is a good time to work on things you have trouble with. I find great comfort in being able to enjoy things without the aid of substances. If we're able to be objective and honest with ourselves, it's a good way to evaluate what really does bring us joy in our lives. Every time I've abstained for awhile, I found myself having thoughts and feelings I'd been neglecting. For me it's good for the soul. 
    Not to derail, but when I quit alcohol, I wondered how the hell I would ever enjoy anything again.

    Man, was I wrong. 
    :hug:
  • SpunkieSpunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 6,814
    edited October 2020

    Cheers, y'all

    Edit: 


    Almost as pretty as the primary colored flower in our GIB gift! 

    Happy Thanksgiving from Beautiful BC my buds!
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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:
    hedonist said:
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:
    hedonist said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    it really is irrelevant how much one drinks. you can have one beer a week and still do it. 
    Yeah, I only drink socially so it's not a big deal for me. But I smoke/eat weed everyday these days. If anything it will be nice to reset my tolerance. 
    don't you think resetting your tolerance would take longer than a month?
    When I came home from the hospital after a week, my tolerance had lowered considerably. Happened every time, actually. And I use a lot of THC daily. 

    SC, drinking (or even smoking) a fuckton doesn’t necessarily equate to a great or fun life. 
    Great point. In fact, being completely sober is a good time to work on things you have trouble with. I find great comfort in being able to enjoy things without the aid of substances. If we're able to be objective and honest with ourselves, it's a good way to evaluate what really does bring us joy in our lives. Every time I've abstained for awhile, I found myself having thoughts and feelings I'd been neglecting. For me it's good for the soul. 
    Not to derail, but when I quit alcohol, I wondered how the hell I would ever enjoy anything again.

    Man, was I wrong. 
    :hug:
    Backatcha, good sir. 
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,900
    edited October 2020
    nvm
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 38,198
    edited October 2020
    just 12 days off and i feel my interest in creating music coming back. it's weird. 
    "Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk"
    -EV  8/14/93




  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 14,278
    Its  all state of mind. As the song goes.
    I stopped for 7 months and pot as well for 3 months. 
    I can now take or leave a drink.  I no longer  care for it and see it as a poison.
    Pot i know its dangerous  for me and i now have a problem with that. 
    Sober is a daily choice. Some are strong some are not.  But we all have that choice right  now.
    Good vibes to all here and may you achieve  your  goals.



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  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,900
    hedonist said:

    SC, drinking (or even smoking) a fuckton doesn’t necessarily equate to a great or fun life. 
    Please, I live in Sweden.


    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Purple Fairy TreePurple Fairy Tree Posts: 1,977
    Everytime I see this thread it makes me want to crack open a new can of ice cold beer.
  • SpunkieSpunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 6,814
    edited October 2023
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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    tish said:
    This thread makes me wonder if there is a correlation between drinking and erections. 

    Probably not a large enough sample size here...
    The term “whiskey dick” didn’t come from nowhere!
  • Purple Fairy TreePurple Fairy Tree Posts: 1,977
    Sounds like an interesting study @tish
    Maybe you could do a poll? Lol.
  • SpunkieSpunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 6,814
    edited October 2023
    hedonist said:
    tish said:
    This thread makes me wonder if there is a correlation between drinking and erections. 

    Probably not a large enough sample size here...
    The term “whiskey dick” didn’t come from nowhere!
    .
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  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 14,278
    Im sure erections are up!
    In the non drink group, 
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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    lastexitlondon said:
    Im sure erections are up!
    In the non drink group, 
    I’d make the old joke about this coming eventful November, but I might be chided for that :lol:
  • GlowGirlGlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 11,463
    hedonist said:
    lastexitlondon said:
    Im sure erections are up!
    In the non drink group, 
    I’d make the old joke about this coming eventful November, but I might be chided for that :lol:
    Bring it on. I love your saucy sense of humor  ;)
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    GlowGirl said:
    hedonist said:
    lastexitlondon said:
    Im sure erections are up!
    In the non drink group, 
    I’d make the old joke about this coming eventful November, but I might be chided for that :lol:
    Bring it on. I love your saucy sense of humor  ;)
    Us being Seinfeld fans, I’ll just say “the rines are crossed” =)
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,900
    tish said:
    hedonist said:
    tish said:
    This thread makes me wonder if there is a correlation between drinking and erections. 

    Probably not a large enough sample size here...
    The term “whiskey dick” didn’t come from nowhere!
    How did I miss that one til now? That expression makes it sound very yummy, not flaccid. Maybe that's why it didn't catch on in a big way?

    Well, there you have it gentlemen. Not drinking does more than help musical creativity! Keep it up, Hugh!
    Here we call it "vin-balle" (wine dick)




    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 14,278
    Its called brewers  droop here
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  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,600
    https://youtu.be/uJ7pgElCPXE
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  • SpunkieSpunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 6,814
    edited October 2023
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  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 14,278
    tish said:
    Hugh, was this your motivation? Enquiring minds want to know  =)
    I think HFD has been married way too long for this to be the  reason🤣
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  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 38,198
    tish said:
    Hugh, was this your motivation? Enquiring minds want to know  =)
    a very small part, but it's all about overall health. i ain't getting any younger. i actually read that regular alcohol consumption decreases a man's testosterone, so......but Rob is right, been married 16 years, so the point is kind of moot anyway. LOL
    "Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk"
    -EV  8/14/93




  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 14,278
    Mooted point sounds like an erection  condition  haha this thread derailed but morphed good. Hahaha
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  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 30,548
    We stopped drinking after last weekend We’re going till thanksgiving it’s easy for both of us, I have plenty of other outlets to not crave alcoholic beverages..
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  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,600
    josevolution said:
    We stopped drinking after last weekend We’re going till thanksgiving it’s easy for both of us, I have plenty of other outlets to not crave alcoholic beverages..




    Nice!
    When I go without my wife doesn't stop.  However she also almost never has more than one drink so one could make the case that her drinking is healthy.  (Typically is a glass of wine.)

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  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 38,198
    F Me In The Brain said:
    josevolution said:
    We stopped drinking after last weekend We’re going till thanksgiving it’s easy for both of us, I have plenty of other outlets to not crave alcoholic beverages..




    Nice!
    When I go without my wife doesn't stop.  However she also almost never has more than one drink so one could make the case that her drinking is healthy.  (Typically is a glass of wine.)

    my wife is the same. a glass of wine with dinner, occasionally. but not too often. doesn't bother me. 
    "Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk"
    -EV  8/14/93




  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    edited October 2020
    F Me In The Brain said:
    josevolution said:
    We stopped drinking after last weekend We’re going till thanksgiving it’s easy for both of us, I have plenty of other outlets to not crave alcoholic beverages..




    Nice!
    When I go without my wife doesn't stop.  However she also almost never has more than one drink so one could make the case that her drinking is healthy.  (Typically is a glass of wine.)

    It’s funny, I’ve no problem being around someone drinking (just not the sloppy or angry kind), but the scent of it brings about some strange unwelcome feelings. Not temptation; more like negative associations, if that makes sense. 
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,600
    Sure does.  I feel the way if I smell jaeger or whiskey.  :lol:.  
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 42,011
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Sure does.  I feel the way if I smell jaeger or whiskey.  :lol:.  

    to this day Jim Beam turns my stomach. Drink the shit out of that back when. last had it 31 yrs ago?
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