Solo Drinkin'?

[skeeordye11]

Is it a problem, if one periodically (several times per week) consumes alcoholic beverages by themself? Please comment...

 

[drunken clown]

i think it is only a problem if ya run out of beer!

 

[Big Al]

Only a problem if you don't enjoy it. I enjoy a good brew both alone and with company. It's only a problem when you don't enjoy it, but instead need it IMHO.

 

[Snakebone]

I only drink on days that end with a Y.

 

[Brewtopia]

As long as you just have one... right after another!

 

[Cheesefood]

If you're logged in to HBT, chances are you're not drinking alone. And if you still think you are, turn on Cheers.

 

[dibby33]

I would suspect that it would be a problem if you were not drinking for the taste of the beer but solely to get drunk, and if you were regularly doing this, and if you were hiding the amount that you were drinking from those around you, and it was between monday and tuesday, and it was not your birthday, and you in space. upside down wearing purple underwear trying to speak yooper.




P.S. Hi little drunk yooper!!!

 

[nikkimac1027]

it is absolutely not a problem, you only have a problem if you cant have i life outside your booze.
i have drank all alone. think of it as everyone else doesnt knwo what their missin'.

 

[Yooper]

I don't know what you're talking about...........

Alone or not, beer is GOOD!


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[God Emporer BillyBrew]

We've got to question conventional wisdom and that's conventional wisdom.

 

[c.n.budz]

I'm not drinking alone, I just made a starter, I'm drinking with millions of my little yeast friends!!!

Still, it's fine to drink alone as long as you don't prefer that to drinking with friends

 

[Torchiest]

I drink alone almost every night I don't work, but I usually only have 2-3 beers. If you're drinking 20-30 every night, that might be a problem.

 

[robnog]

I no longer call it drinking. I call it either Quality Control, Research, or Inventory Reduction. That way I can try to deduct it on my taxes (though I doubt it would ever work).

Seriously, I don't think it is a problem unless it starts to effect your life, professional or social, in a negative way.

And if you need someone to drink with, you always have these guys:

 

[God Emporer BillyBrew]

I drink alone almost every night I don't work, but I usually only have 2-3 beers. If you're drinking 20-30 every night, that might be a problem.

You're way off. I'd say more like 50-60.

 

[g0dolphins]

since George Thorogood didn't think it was a problem, neither do I

 

[Pumbaa]

why wouldnt you drink alone?
When I drink alone I find myself with much less of an urge to beat the crap out of everybody in the room

 

[Pumbaa]

BTW that got me thinking . . . .
They say planning your drinking is a sign of having a problem . . .
but at the same time drinking alone is supposedly a sign too . . .
What if you invite someone over for a beer?
Now ya got a plan and a partner . . .

Ya cant win, F' em

 

[Ize]

Still, it's fine to drink alone as long as you don't prefer that to drinking with friends

Assuming you've never met my friends, trust me, drinking alone is safer

Ize

 

[Desert_Sky]

SWMBO usually works nights, and kids go to bed around 9. Well sometimes you don't really have a choice.


Now if I m drinking at home by myself while posting here, does that clount as drinking alone?

 

[Geologist]

And if you don't like the feeling of drinking alone, move over here to Japan. In Japan it is legal to drink in public and many people do it. So, if I'm feeling lonely I can just walk down to the train station (4 minutes away), buy a can of suds at the kiosk in front of the station, and join all the other people hanging around with beers in their hands. It's even legal to drink while riding on public transportation here (trains, buses, bicycles) and in parks. Meanwhile, time for me to pour myself one from my freshly chilled keg of coffee stout.

 

[c.n.budz]

Assuming you've never met my friends, trust me, drinking alone is safer

Ize

safer?? that takes all the adventure out of a good drinkin' bender!!

 

[g0dolphins]

And if you don't like the feeling of drinking alone, move over here to Japan. In Japan it is legal to drink in public and many people do it. So, if I'm feeling lonely I can just walk down to the train station (4 minutes away), buy a can of suds at the kiosk in front of the station, and join all the other people hanging around with beers in their hands. It's even legal to drink while riding on public transportation here (trains, buses, bicycles) and in parks. Meanwhile, time for me to pour myself one from my freshly chilled keg of coffee stout.

The most recent issue of the Economist put the spot light on Japan and binge drinking. Dude, there are some serious drunks in the land of the rising sun!

 

[Geologist]

The most recent issue of the Economist put the spot light on Japan and binge drinking. Dude, there are some serious drunks in the land of the rising sun!

You got that one right. With alcohol available 24/7 at convenience stores and vending machines it's a no brainer. There's nothing unusual about seeing someone passed out on the street or puking inside the train late at night or early in the morning when you're on your way to the office. And many restaurants have a 2 hour all-you-can-drink special for around $25. I attended a farewell party last night with one of these all you can eat and drink meals. It was fun but I generally can drink more and enjoy it if I spread it out over 4-6 hours. Needless to say I tried to eat and drink my money's worth during the 2 hour period (lots of crab legs and tasteless lager). The owner of the company saved me $15 train fare and a 2.5 hour commute home last night; he lives 5 minutes away from me by car so he offered me a ride in his chauffered mercedes 600 class. Only takes 1.5 hours by car and could have a nap to boot. Got home and the wife had 2/3 of a bottle of wine on the table with 2 glasses. But she didn't want any since she and her friend had polished off another bottle earlier, so I drank it up. Nice to have a wife that likes to drink with me.
Was planning to brew today but can't seem to think clearly....

 

[Torchiest]

BTW that got me thinking . . . .
They say planning your drinking is a sign of having a problem . . .
but at the same time drinking alone is supposedly a sign too . . .
What if you invite someone over for a beer?
Now ya got a plan and a partner . . .

Ya cant win, F' em

Ridiculous! Planning just means your being responsible. And I've been very responsible tonight! *hic*

 

[dibby33]

You got that one right. With alcohol available 24/7 at convenience stores and vending machines it's a no brainer. There's nothing unusual about seeing someone passed out on the street or puking inside the train late at night or early in the morning when you're on your way to the office. And many restaurants have a 2 hour all-you-can-drink special for around $25. I attended a farewell party last night with one of these all you can eat and drink meals. It was fun but I generally can drink more and enjoy it if I spread it out over 4-6 hours. Needless to say I tried to eat and drink my money's worth during the 2 hour period (lots of crab legs and tasteless lager). The owner of the company saved me $15 train fare and a 2.5 hour commute home last night; he lives 5 minutes away from me by car so he offered me a ride in his chauffered mercedes 600 class. Only takes 1.5 hours by car and could have a nap to boot. Got home and the wife had 2/3 of a bottle of wine on the table with 2 glasses. But she didn't want any since she and her friend had polished off another bottle earlier, so I drank it up. Nice to have a wife that likes to drink with me.
Was planning to brew today but can't seem to think clearly....

2.5hr commute! Crikey. That would drive me to drink in the first place. ...do you have a hip flask?

 

[Geologist]

In the morning I generally just read on the train; arrive and start work at 11AM. Leave around 5 or 6PM and ride in the special class car of the train where the girls come around selling beer and snacks and the seats recline. I generally read, drink, and eat a snack on my way home. If I had to do this 5 days a week I wouldn't; plain and simple. I get paid a full time salary (enough buy a condo in Tokyo, support my family, and child support to my former) to go to my office 3 days a week, 35 weeks a year, and work from 11AM to 5 or 6PM. The company picks up my daily travel expenses, which is about $500 per month. It's fairly good deal and my boss likes me.

 

[dibby33]

that sounds a lot better!

 

[mysterio]

Whenever I feel guilty about drinking, I read this article:

http://www.pubpedal.com/DrinkingLinks/funofalcohol.html

 

[Porter fan]

In the morning I generally just read on the train; arrive and start work at 11AM. Leave around 5 or 6PM and ride in the special class car of the train where the girls come around selling beer and snacks and the seats recline. I generally read, drink, and eat a snack on my way home. If I had to do this 5 days a week I wouldn't; plain and simple. I get paid a full time salary (enough buy a condo in Tokyo, support my family, and child support to my former) to go to my office 3 days a week, 35 weeks a year, and work from 11AM to 5 or 6PM. The company picks up my daily travel expenses, which is about $500 per month. It's fairly good deal and my boss likes me.

I'm moving to Japan! I love the Guitars and if the drinkin's that easy hell it's a no brainer to me..

 

[Brewing Clamper]

To me it's simple: If your goal is to get hammered, you might have a problem; however, most people who have an alcohol problem know it, just don't admit it... BTW, I often enjoy a beer by myself, especially when reading this board. It has that effect.