View Poll Results: The Demon Drink: good or bad thing?

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  • Alcohol is Evil, as it makes me fall over / asleep

    6 18.75%
  • Alcohol is not generally helpful, but it's not that bad - get a life, you square

    11 34.38%
  • I don't care, just don't spew on me

    2 6.25%
  • Alcohol in moderation is OK, it loosens me up

    7 21.88%
  • Alcohol makes me dance superbly, last for hours, and be irresistible to the opposite sex

    6 18.75%
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    Re: Alcohol and dancing

    Quote Originally Posted by Ballroom queen
    I don't agree with this, I believe alcohol to be an example of a "capacity limited" drug, ie metabolism is fixed, with zero order kinetics, and therefore is not affected by changes in blood flow to the liver (drugs that are are termed "flow limited"), ie alcohol metabolism would not be affected by exercise. I would be interested to see evidence to the contrary.
    I am not a medical person.

    I was at work when i posted and asked the advice of my forensic medical examiner and forensic nurse.

    I would always bow to a person who is better qualified in any subject than me.

    I did speak to these medical people about this topic and posted the advice given.

    You sound like you know what you are talking about and therefore bow to that better knowledge.

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    Re: Alcohol and dancing

    I only drink after the dancing. There are enough other things that can make me lose my concentration without beer coming into the equation. This is why I'm quite glad that ISH finishes at 10.30. And that there's a super-cheap bar upstairs where everyone goes when we're done dancing.

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    Re: Alcohol and dancing

    Quote Originally Posted by under par
    I am not a medical person.

    I was at work when i posted and asked the advice of my forensic medical examiner and forensic nurse.

    I would always bow to a person who is better qualified in any subject than me.

    I did speak to these medical people about this topic and posted the advice given.

    You sound like you know what you are talking about and therefore bow to that better knowledge.

    under par
    Thanks,
    I would be interested in you re-checking with your forensic medical collegues - they too obviously have to know about alcohol metabolism, and I am intrigued how it speeds up, I look forward to thier response!

    Alcohol is not a drug I prescribe / dispense frequently, but yes I am medical!

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    Re: Alcohol and dancing

    As much as the pseudo-scientific nature of this debate is fascinating I thought I'd bring it back down to earth with the following amusement (note item 3):

    Subject: Dear Alcohol....

    Dear Alcohol,

    First & foremost, let me tell you that I'm a huge fan of yours. As my
    friend, you always seem to be there when needed. The perfect post-work
    cocktail, a beer at the game, and you're even around in the holidays,
    hidden inside chocolates as you warm us when we're stuck in the midst of
    endless family gatherings. However, lately I've been wondering about
    your intentions. While I want to believe that you have my best interests
    at heart, I feel that your influence has led to some unwise
    consequences:

    1. Phone calls: While I agree with you that communication is important,
    I question the suggestion that any conversation of substance or
    necessity takes place after 2 a.m. Why would you make me call those
    ex-boyfriends/girlfriends when I know for a fact they do not want to
    hear from me during the day, let alone all hours of the night?

    2. Eating: Now, you know I love a good meal, but why do you suggest that
    I eat a kebab, a butter chicken curry along with a sausage with cheese,
    onion and mustard (washed down with WINE & topped off with a Kit Kat
    after a few sweet chilli and sour cream red rock chips)? I'm an eclectic
    eater, but I think you went too far this time.

    3. Clumsiness: Unless you're subtly trying to tell me that I need to do
    more yoga to improve my balance, I see NO need to hammer the issue home
    by causing me to fall down. It's completely unnecessary, and the black &
    blue marks that appear on my body mysteriously the next day are beyond
    me. Similarly, it should never take me more than 45 seconds to get the
    front door key into the lock.

    4. Furthermore: The hangovers have GOT to stop. This is getting
    ridiculous. I know a little penance for our previous evening's
    debauchery may be in order, but the 3pm hangover immobility is
    completely unacceptable. My entire day is shot. I ask that, if the
    proper precautions are taken (water, vitamin B, bread products, aspirin)
    prior to going to sleep/passing out face down on the kitchen floor with
    a bag of popcorn, the hangover should be minimal & in no way interfere
    with my daily activities.

    Alcohol, I have enjoyed our friendship for some years now & would like
    to ensure that we remain on good terms. You've been the invoker of great
    stories, the provocation for much laughter, and the needed companion
    when I just don't know what to do with the extra money in my pockets.

    In order to continue this friendship, I ask that you carefully review my
    grievances above & address them immediately. I will look for an answer
    no later than Thursday 3pm (pre-happy hour) on your possible solutions &
    hopefully we can continue this fruitful partnership.

    Thank you,

    Your biggest fan

    P.S.
    THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
    1. Innovative
    2. Preliminary
    3. Proliferation
    4. Cinnamon

    THINGS THAT ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
    1. Specificity
    2. British Constitution
    3. Passive-aggressive disorder

    THINGS THAT ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
    1. Thanks, but I don't want to have sex.
    2. Nope, no more beer for me.
    3. Sorry, but you're not really my type.
    4. Good evening, officer. Isn't it lovely out tonight?
    5. Oh, I couldn't. No one wants to hear me sing

    Guilty as charged! (on all counts I'm sorry to say)
    Rebecca x

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    Re: Alcohol and dancing


    That was bloody brilliant.

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    Re: Alcohol and dancing

    hey Rebecca - we seem to have the same friend. How weird is that?!!!! I keep thinking it's time to 'cool' the friendship down a bit, but he can be persisitant can't he?

    M

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    Re: Alcohol and dancing

    Quote Originally Posted by Mary
    hey Rebecca - we seem to have the same friend. How weird is that?!!!! I keep thinking it's time to 'cool' the friendship down a bit, but he can be persisitant can't he?

    M
    He's persistent and quite reliable really. It takes a while to get to know him but then he's fairly consistent. A good friend to have, makes me smile, makes me laugh, makes me cry, makes me want to dance (and sing badly), and my friends and family LOVE him. Where's the harm? Well, if he were ever there waiting for me when I get up in the morning then the relationship has gone way too far, but for now a casual fling now and again is great.

    Glad he's your friend too x

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    Re: Alcohol and dancing

    Quote Originally Posted by Mary
    he can be persistant can't he?
    I don't agree that this friend is a he. It must be a she.

    - She makes you do stupid things to impress her.
    - She makes you spend more and more money on her.
    - She never tells you not to do something. She just expects you to read her mind.
    - She remembers what you did for years, even when you desperately try to forget. But she only reminds you when you do it again.
    - You can never win an argument with her.
    - You can't even drown your sorrows without thinking about her.

    David

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    Re: Alcohol and dancing

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidB
    I don't agree that this friend is a he. It must be a she.

    - She makes you do stupid things to impress her.
    - She makes you spend more and more money on her.
    - She never tells you not to do something. She just expects you to read her mind.
    - She remembers what you did for years, even when you desperately try to forget. But she only reminds you when you do it again.
    - You can never win an argument with her.
    - You can't even drown your sorrows without thinking about her.

    David

    Ahh, but you'll always come back for more

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