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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsAnybody feel like having a drinking thread this evening?
I’m not sure I’m up for it. Drinking; yes. I’ve been doing more of that than usual the last few days. But Friday Night has almost always been about warmth, socializing, and relaxing at the end of the week.
I’m trying to muster some motivation, and it’s not happening. I’ve barely gotten out of my bathrobe.
Still, if anyone feels up for it, and would like a temporary escape from reality, let me know.
I love you all…

Skittles
(161,967 posts)yes indeed
PJMcK
(23,322 posts)What a week!
The election... ugh. Nothing more to add.
My office is closing and going fully virtual. I've had a NYC office for 42 years so it's a lot of stuff.
One of my best friends got news that his niece's husband went postal on her, their kids and another adult before offing himself. The gun violence eventually touches all of our lives. But, you know, 2nd Amendment and all that, (snark).
I need a new battery in my car's fob.
I'm ready but waiting till 5:00. I'm thinking of going for Manhattans. See you later, Aristus!
I'm on my second Manhattan. How're you doing!
I'm glad this week is behind us. As the song suggests, "Rainy Days and Mondays Always Get Me Down" but Friday nights always get me high!
Enjoy your weekend, Aristus.
Aristus
(69,140 posts)That was my nickname at my last job; Manhattan. Because they knew how much I liked the cocktail.
Tonight, I’m enjoying a Bronx cocktail; gin, sweet and dry vermouth, and orange juice.
Marthe48
(20,087 posts)When we hear about an assault, we are more aware that no one is immune. And the formerly s.c. is letting it happen. Again, so sorry.
MayReasonRule
(2,215 posts)You're not alone y'all!!
I'm also busting out my Ooze Drought vape and about to enjoy a toasty bowl!
Ocelot II
(123,040 posts)I rarely drink at home, usually have to be at a party, but I'm seriously considering doing a lot more of it for the next few years. I have enough neglected booze in a cupboard to float a small canoe, if not a battleship, might even hit the akvavit.
love_katz
(2,913 posts)Alcohol hates me, so I have to be really careful about how much I imbibe. But, alcohol suppresses fear, so indulging in a beer is very enticing.
I'm also looking for my bong.
Love you all.
surfered
(5,054 posts)Aristus
(69,140 posts)…oh…four years or so…
Deuxcents
(20,976 posts)CTyankee
(65,649 posts)makes me feel funny, but I love the taste of Merlot and have FRE's non-alcoholized Merlot which is nice.
IcyPeas
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Aristus
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XanaDUer2
(15,334 posts)Sadly
Marthe48
(20,087 posts)Right at the moment.
I'm petting my recently inherited cat and looking forward to a dreamless sleep.
Be nice to yourself
XanaDUer2
(15,334 posts)I'm watching death in paradise.
No news
Marthe48
(20,087 posts)Called Yorkshire Murders by J.R. Ellis. There are 10 so far, and I'm on the 10th one. Comforting.
I stopped watching news the 2nd week of Oct.
I really liked Death in Paradise.
Aristus
(69,140 posts)Although I have to admit, it seems a little improbable that a police station could just close down at night, and everything would be all right until it opens again the next day.
Especially on an island with such a high murder rate.
I was sad when Sarah Martens left the show. She was nineteen different kinds of beautiful. I still don’t know quite how to describe her. I’d say ‘breathtaking’, but she was actually the opposite; when she was on screen, I was unable to breathe. Anyway: Wow!
True Dough
(21,815 posts)Now I have already seen the future and you are ready to entertain in that bathrobe of yours after all!
Aristus
(69,140 posts)I’ll take the mansion, the ladies, and the commitment to civil rights, and refuse the weird sex stuff.
True Dough
(21,815 posts)for the articles, Hef! I mean Artistus!
Chicagogrl1
(506 posts)Aristus
(69,140 posts)I’ve had insomnia since sixth grade. No coffee after ten in the morning.
But to everyone else: Enjoy!
niyad
(122,181 posts)If you can call that coffee. But at any rate, I have coffee and dessert a lot less than I used to.
niyad
(122,181 posts)The last dessert I had was Goth "Lasagna" (actually a 6-layer chocolate/blackberry cake) at our CroneTea Party, and we were drinking a nice prosecco with it.
Aristus
(69,140 posts)I love Washington State’s dessert wines.
niyad
(122,181 posts)to sample only dessert wines (each year, I focused on one thing). It was delightful. I am most fortunate these days that one of my friends is an award-winning wine-maker with several wonderful dessert wines, including a chocolate port!
Aristus
(69,140 posts)Loganberry is my favorite.
niyad
(122,181 posts)I have never had loganberry. Will have to look for it.
Aristus
(69,140 posts)And don’t drink dry prosecco afterwards; otherwise, everything will pucker…
niyad
(122,181 posts)of wine since our GothCrone Tea Party last Friday. We were all looking forward to LOTS of bubbly Tuesday night. Instead. . . I cannot even decide whether I want brandy or bourbon, so I do neither. But tomorrow will be my special hot chocolate day, so. . .
How did your lunch interview go?
Aristus
(69,140 posts)They sent me a job offer, but the base salary is lower than what I’ve been earning before. OTOH, it does include a quarterly production bonus and a signing bonus, so I may accept. I really like the people I would be working with.
niyad
(122,181 posts)I’m on pins and needles right now. I told them I would need the weekend to think about it. If I don’t get a counter-offer, I’m probably just going to accept. Everything else about the offer is very appealing.


yaesu
(8,571 posts)Aristus
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Wolf Frankula
(3,701 posts)IIPAs and pale lagers? That's what I had at dinner and after tonight.
Wolf
Aristus
(69,140 posts)A stout is almost like a meal in a glass. And pale lagers are very refreshing.