tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post7279015751783611482..comments2024-03-29T12:54:33.005+00:00Comments on Going Gently: Make Mine A Large OneJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-9312040301496283212014-03-25T11:25:56.347+00:002014-03-25T11:25:56.347+00:00Interesting that the smell of tequila makes you il...Interesting that the smell of tequila makes you ill. I have the same reaction from Pernod. Back in 19X? (insert a date a very long time ago) I used to work in a nightclub in Scarborough as a 'bar assistant'. (It meant I collected glasses, did the washing up, sliced lemons but didn't actually serve drinks.) We used to do cheap Pernod nights and all the young girls used to come in and get sh*t faced on in, then throw up in the ladies. These days I can't smell Pernod without associating it with the vomit that I was expected to clean up as part of my 'assistant' role. MorningAJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719744167307369768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-12163819666670994842014-03-25T10:44:04.079+00:002014-03-25T10:44:04.079+00:00I haven't touched Pernod since my sister's...I haven't touched Pernod since my sister's 18th birthday ~ to this day the only thing I can remember is being kissed by her then boyfriend! Can't abide the smell, let alone the taste, of sherry; hubby's Nan gave me a glass of the stuff and a few hours later I was violently ill. Wasn't actually the sherry, I'd caught a nasty stomach bug, but still can't go near the stuff!SharonLarkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17656369681782524281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-48504167574140985992014-03-24T14:07:12.815+00:002014-03-24T14:07:12.815+00:00Not drinking I obviously miss out - yet I too link...Not drinking I obviously miss out - yet I too link drinks with people.Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-40628298741892407872014-03-24T03:15:55.987+00:002014-03-24T03:15:55.987+00:00In my late teens when I thought I was sophisticate...In my late teens when I thought I was sophisticated (but wasn't) I drank Brandy and Babycham! Then Pernod and black where I could drink and drink and drink (terrible eh!) Then Baileys at Christmas, now thank goodness it's red all the way, preferably a spicy shiraz with or without food. Craft beer is in here at the moment so also an IPA when it's stonking hot! Gin and tonic although a lovely drink makes me maudlin so is out... I'm a horrible person if drunk so avoid it at all costs.<br /><br />Jo in Auckland, NZJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01654932887735045108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-72208765910925757672014-03-23T17:57:16.128+00:002014-03-23T17:57:16.128+00:00Oh, i had an unforgettable night with Southern Com...Oh, i had an unforgettable night with Southern Comfort when i was 14 and have never drunk it since.<br /><br />I don't usually drink, when i do, it's not usually a lot, and i can count on one hand the times i've had a drink when i'm all alone. That said, i thought about having a beer last night (didn't). <br /><br />My usual libation is single-malt scotch. Every time i've had a G&T, i get a headache next day, even if i have only one. Vodka and tonics don't give me headaches. I occasionally will have a glass of wine with supper.megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-19170742848420274542014-03-22T22:44:47.377+00:002014-03-22T22:44:47.377+00:00Thank you all for your comments
Apart from a coupl...Thank you all for your comments<br />Apart from a couple<br />We're all sinners!John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-89901640806695185972014-03-22T21:15:09.228+00:002014-03-22T21:15:09.228+00:00I enjoy a Baileys or a nice tipple of Harvey's...I enjoy a Baileys or a nice tipple of Harvey's Bristol Cream sherry especially at Christmastime, I used to drink Cherry B's and cider in my disco days, a cheap way to get happy :)<br />~JoA Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-14854868885767844812014-03-22T20:43:55.293+00:002014-03-22T20:43:55.293+00:00Oh praise God, I'm not the ONLY one on husband...Oh praise God, I'm not the ONLY one on husband three ! (although I swear after 21 years, he will be the LAST)Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-5799096912589613162014-03-22T20:41:14.612+00:002014-03-22T20:41:14.612+00:00Slow gin fizzes in college left me hanging upside ...Slow gin fizzes in college left me hanging upside down from my two story dorm window, beer at my 50th allowed me to dance like Madonna with my adult children (not my best maternal moment) so now it's a single pint of Guinness at O'Loughlains Pub in Ballyvaughan, Ireland when I visit on own. My new alchohol motto "no witnesses"Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-383374779890666082014-03-22T20:23:42.478+00:002014-03-22T20:23:42.478+00:00My thoughts exactly.
If the "more money than ...My thoughts exactly.<br />If the "more money than sense" celebrities parted with a fraction of their dosh I would think a lot more of them. They use these events to improve their own image and increase their own fortunes while persuading ordinary people with very hard earned cash. Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-69442105344958182912014-03-22T19:43:48.528+00:002014-03-22T19:43:48.528+00:00Damn right we do! Make mine a nicely chilled sauvy...Damn right we do! Make mine a nicely chilled sauvy blanc, please.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974206679853189199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-7349990668467070692014-03-22T18:33:51.338+00:002014-03-22T18:33:51.338+00:00Smells like baby puke!
Jane xSmells like baby puke!<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-10225153590596465102014-03-22T18:04:44.242+00:002014-03-22T18:04:44.242+00:00cider makes me heave, even apple juice turns my st...cider makes me heave, even apple juice turns my stomach.Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-59417205370112658152014-03-22T17:48:12.169+00:002014-03-22T17:48:12.169+00:00The lovely elderly gentlemen got me crying too, so...The lovely elderly gentlemen got me crying too, so heartfelt, just raw, raw emotion. I cried into my cider like a baby.<br /><br />My first drink of choice many, many moons ago when I was in the low teens and just discovered that I could get into the clubs ;-) was Cherry B and Cider, so I've not changed that much, just simplified things (and made it much easier on my stomach).<br /><br />My tipple of choice now is a nice bottle of Pinot Grigio, ice cold and with a few squares of dark, dark chocolate to nibble on, or if I'm feeling naughty a tube of Cheese and Onion Pringles :-)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-91858318546118213132014-03-22T17:20:27.748+00:002014-03-22T17:20:27.748+00:00You're so right about the memories evoked by d...You're so right about the memories evoked by different foods or drink! Ooohh . . . the sick-making alcoholic punches served at college fraternity parties . . . and the awful 3.2 beer!<br />Craft distilleries here in the pacific northwest are making truly outstanding gin. Lots of wineries and micro-brew breweries dot the landscape. Combined with our winters (which sound similar to yours), it's a wonder the date of alcoholism isn't higher!<br />My current favorite drink is a 'Dark and Stormy' - spiced rum, ginger beer, and lime -yum!!RightBrainRightLanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11363096908677487232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-63213831332026466362014-03-22T15:36:06.957+00:002014-03-22T15:36:06.957+00:00I have a few very funny memories of 'tequila n...I have a few very funny memories of 'tequila nights out'! It can cause you to do the craziest things! It's more a drug high than a booze one.<br />I don't drink alcohol anymore, so I don't have a favourite one to share.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-42854362843105361172014-03-22T14:54:15.584+00:002014-03-22T14:54:15.584+00:00I was always the designated driver. I only drank t...I was always the designated driver. I only drank to excess twice. First time I threw up in my very long hair. Second time, 20 years later, I got pregnant. I have no fond memories of alcohol, unless you count my son. Jan Blawathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697621979002856884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-46735183855149901442014-03-22T14:40:31.046+00:002014-03-22T14:40:31.046+00:00My ulcer won't let me drink. I hurt to badly ...My ulcer won't let me drink. I hurt to badly to make it enjoyable.<br /><br />Pernod. Nasty, nasty stuff. It was involved with my 18th birthday outing. Which I don't remember. The smell of licorice makes me gag to this day.<br /><br />I'm a cheap date.50 and countinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051116860123693646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-67612690041655440822014-03-22T14:23:08.273+00:002014-03-22T14:23:08.273+00:00I once got hammered on too many rye and cokes and ...I once got hammered on too many rye and cokes and wound up in some farmer's field (was it yours?) staring at the stars swirling around overhead. Like you with tequila, I can't even bear the smell of it now.Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-28100893930927409342014-03-22T14:14:14.402+00:002014-03-22T14:14:14.402+00:00Cold white wine for me unless it's summer when...Cold white wine for me unless it's summer when I opt for ice cold Rose from Provence in a frozen glass... Bad memories of southern comfort and Port. And I do love the occasional Grande Marnier which reminds me of a certain restaurant in Washington, D.C. where I spent many of the years of my misspent youth. As for last night -- the girl that knew Davina -- that really got to me ...The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-11930921313380960012014-03-22T14:13:10.904+00:002014-03-22T14:13:10.904+00:00Just to make my comment even longer { sorry } ….. ...Just to make my comment even longer { sorry } ….. If I'm going to have a cocktail it's got to be a Rose Petal Martini. I could knock them back all night !!!! XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-40769774162047443992014-03-22T13:56:16.816+00:002014-03-22T13:56:16.816+00:00The only alcohol I like is white wine, and maybe t...The only alcohol I like is white wine, and maybe the occasional port or sherry. I can't stand beer and lager. I've only been hungover three or four times in my entire life (as a teenager), and that was so awful I've been a very light drinker ever since.<br /><br />I read today that there's a new trend for alcohol-free bars, where you can buy any drink you like as long as it isn't alcohol.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-75348441418356543032014-03-22T13:15:57.150+00:002014-03-22T13:15:57.150+00:00My Mum used to give me a tablespoon of Advocaat be...My Mum used to give me a tablespoon of Advocaat before dinner, to stimulate my appetite.The smell of it makes me heave now.<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-55484244659515794392014-03-22T13:10:06.736+00:002014-03-22T13:10:06.736+00:00I very rarely drink...it doesn't agree with me...I very rarely drink...it doesn't agree with me more's the pity...but when I do it is a dry white wine. The only other drink I identify with is Woopecker Cider. My parents discovered it when they went to England and for a little while every time we visited we were asked if we would like a glass of cider.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-38228632740140228372014-03-22T12:27:08.234+00:002014-03-22T12:27:08.234+00:00hoo think i would like you love your stylehoo think i would like you love your stylesuzypoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12031937863348403672noreply@blogger.com