Pilotman Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 when I was working full time, my 'start time' for alcohol consumption was set at 6pm, provided I was not flying next day. In fact, it was a family rule. Now its 4pm and I sometimes struggle with that self imposed restriction. Has your a acceptable 'start time' changed since retirement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TSF Posted February 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2021 No always been 6pm for me, and I'll wait, it might be 5:50pm and I'm ready to start but I'll wait 10 minutes. I don't drink 2 days running either, always have 1 or 2 days off. Just my set of rules to stop me sliding down that slippery slope. ???? 13 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted February 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2021 I was on that slippery slope for many years, first waiting for 6pm, then it got earlier & earlier, and later & later. On 1st Nov I stopped, Cold Turkey until Xmas Eve. Had a celebratary week as my birthday is in between Xmas and New Year, got plastered on N Y E, and haven't had a drop since. Plenty of home made vino available, and beer is available next door. Does a body good to have a rest. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moonlover Posted February 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2021 Never before sunset for me, or when Madam Moon serves dinner. Whichever comes first. And my daily ration is one beer and one whisky mac. (social events excepting) I actually drank much more when I was working than I do now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post J Town Posted February 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2021 Always noon Saturday where I meet with friends for a few beers. On the wagon Sunday through Saturday noon. That works for me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 4MyEgo Posted February 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) Yes, from daylight to sunset. Used to be the other way around, but I would never make it home. Edited February 2, 2021 by 4MyEgo 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 When the sun is over the yardarm, as they say in the Senior Service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WineOh Posted February 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2021 Been drinking since 10am.. ANyone else? 1 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Occasionally have a beer with lunch or dinner. When it's Sangsom and coke, only weekends in the evening. I don't watch the clock for when I pour it, anywhere between 5.30 and 7 pm. If anything, my alcohol consumption is half to a third of what it was 2-3 years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 15 minutes ago, blackcab said: When the sun is over the yardarm, as they say in the Senior Service. Which was about 11am ship's time wasn't it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmbkk Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 When I worked in the City, we'd start at 11.30 - the brokers from L' of London were already there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 18 minutes ago, Moonlover said: Which was about 11am ship's time wasn't it? Midday for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 9am thurs- sun 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Not a clock person now retired. Some days no alcohol at all other days who knows. Never start drinking in a new day before sunrise. Walk approx 50 kms a week. So enjoy a good beer after lunch. Partial to a good single Malt Scotch anytime. Great being retired. Never pass morning glory. ????❤???????? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TSF Posted February 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, KannikaP said: I was on that slippery slope for many years, first waiting for 6pm, then it got earlier & earlier, and later & later. On 1st Nov I stopped, Cold Turkey until Xmas Eve. Had a celebratary week as my birthday is in between Xmas and New Year, got plastered on N Y E, and haven't had a drop since. Plenty of home made vino available, and beer is available next door. Does a body good to have a rest. I take a week off about 3-4 times a year, just to give everything a rest. I'm in my early 70s now so have slowed down with the drink, like many old blokes do. Certainly can't hammer it like I've done in the past. I only drink beer, keep it to a couple of big bottles + a can (same as 5 small bottles/cans) I don't like spirits or any of the Thai rotgut stuff. However, when I'm in Oz I do enjoy a nice chilled bottle of red with a spag dinner once a week, but I Thailand I don't bother paying high prices for wine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quake Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, WineOh said: Been drinking since 10am.. ANyone else? 11.30 just woke up on sofa. Edited February 2, 2021 by quake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buri utd Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 6am 8 days a week, hobby of a life time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Pilotman said: when I was working full time, my 'start time' for alcohol consumption was set at 6pm, provided I was not flying next day. In fact, it was a family rule. Now its 4pm and I sometimes struggle with that self imposed restriction. Has your a acceptable 'start time' changed since retirement? 2 hours ago, Pilotman said: when I was working full time, my 'start time' for alcohol consumption was set at 6pm, provided I was not flying next day. In fact, it was a family rule. Now its 4pm and I sometimes struggle with that self imposed restriction. Has your a acceptable 'start time' changed since retirement? For me , i do garden duties watering etc, at 4 pm . Start time for me , the rewards for my labour is 6 pm, ish . If i indulge @ 5 .30 , so what . Enjoy . We have worked hard enough , and paid taxes .555 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCross Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 yes, now i start on saturday night only and feel much better for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Don Chance Posted February 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2021 Alcohol is particularly harmful the older you get. Over age 50 you shouldn't drink any alcohol, over 65 is very harmful. It is generally believed that there is no cure for alcoholism but that is not true. Baclofen is repurposed drug that can treat withdrawal and craving of alcohol completely. Quitting alcohol is as easy as taking some pills everyday. Millions of people have been treated successfully with Baclofen. 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 8am on work days, take the weekends off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracas Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 6 hours ago, WineOh said: Been drinking since 10am.. ANyone else? Why such a late start ? Were you busy today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EVENKEEL Posted February 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2021 It shouldn't matter what time but more importantly how much do you drink? 3 small beers a day is my routine, if I go to the beach at 10 am it's beer time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 On 2/2/2021 at 8:04 PM, Don Chance said: Alcohol is particularly harmful the older you get. Over age 50 you shouldn't drink any alcohol, over 65 is very harmful. It is generally believed that there is no cure for alcoholism but that is not true. Baclofen is repurposed drug that can treat withdrawal and craving of alcohol completely. Quitting alcohol is as easy as taking some pills everyday. Millions of people have been treated successfully with Baclofen. You have a Kindle ??. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyfez Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Just the wording of the title leads me to suggest we move this to the 'addicts' forum. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Whale Posted February 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2021 After 65 I could not handle the headaches anymore, I now drink very little, compared to before, as do most old timers, I think. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tagged Posted February 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) The older I get the less I drink, but fine with some drink to lunch once and awhile. Last New year we decided to not drink for a year, and it was great. Now only a few drinks so far this year, and might just continue like this. Still not old, just 53 Edited February 5, 2021 by Tagged 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Asquith Production Posted February 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2021 42 minutes ago, Whale said: After 65 I could not handle the headaches anymore, I now drink very little, compared to before, as do most old timers, I think. I dont drink much but more than 2 of the rubbish beer here gives me a headache. To many many chemicals in it. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted February 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 2/2/2021 at 4:55 PM, Pilotman said: when I was working full time, my 'start time' for alcohol consumption was set at 6pm, provided I was not flying next day. In fact, it was a family rule. Now its 4pm and I sometimes struggle with that self imposed restriction. Has your a acceptable 'start time' changed since retirement? It's always 5 O'clock somewhere. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackleton Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Usually about 1900hrs daily After I finish my walking exercise about 40 minutes Looking forward for a refreshment then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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