Dave, there are many reasons why people drink, and there is no need to judge people if they do. But if they want to eliminate it, the better way is to support them about the benefits. A bunch of us have chosen alcohol free lives and for our values we have benefited. Others may value things differently or perhaps once exposed to alcohol free, they may change their values....I know I did....when I stopped it seemed weird to go to the pub with the guys and girls and order water and have the waitress look at you like you are an alien (keep in mind I was 27 in peak party years). My answer, "I am in your pub and you're bringing me water for free, because someone has to drive all these guys and girls who are up to the eyeballs in your booze and paying you tips, so just stop giving me attitude and give me my free water....thanks honey". Honestly at the time between the buddies calling me out for being a wimp and the waitress treating me like a loser, it was not really that easy, but I stuck to my new values. I had zero interest in alcohol, but like any 27 year old, also was interested in social acceptance and not being a total oddball (already doing triathlon and having shaved legs and bailing on parties at midnight for 6 am rides was bad enough).

What folks want to do in their life is their business. But, there is nothing wrong with me having my values. why so many freak out just because I have an opinion just cracks me up. Are they so insecure that they have to try and justify their life, rather than just let each to live their own lives. Oh well, I read more and more articles from folks who have the same opinion I do, social media is the worst thing that has ever happened to our society. I guess this will become a big fight also. :)

No one minds if you have a different opinion. What irritates everyone is when you shove that opinion, in a condescending way, into a thread which obviously was not intended for you.

The best thing you posted in this entire thread was Merry Christmas. I suggest you take so

me time off the forums and enjoy it.

Thanks for ruining another thread with your bs.

No one minds if you have a different opinion. What irritates everyone is when you shove that opinion, in a condescending way, into a thread which obviously was not intended for you.

The best thing you posted in this entire thread was Merry Christmas. I suggest you take some time off the forums and enjoy it.

Great read Dev. Like your Arm Forces culture i grew up in a culture of alcohol. Wales and rugby and the Thursday night Saturday game day pissups. Its too easy in Okanagan to wrap EVERY social event to wine! The process to understand and adapt ones relationship with alcohol is an individual process. Its interesting for sure. And with a high radar to the culturalized nuances to alcohol when abstaining one can really learn what their relationship is. Reading your note suggests my reflections brings me to a happy place like your wife's. Wine is the accent to a great meal or a shared tip to a great friendship. Its not Tuesday night why not because work was tough!

Thanks for the dialogue. Thats what the thread is for.

My sincere hope is that he is a massive troll that baits everyone. If he is, he gets people hook, line, sinker every time. If not, I’m not sure I know what to say. He is literally the only person on here whose posts I have hidden. Unfortunately, when people quote his posts they show up anyway.

Note: pretty damn far from a snowflake. Thought I’d make that known before I get called one. I’m as ri
ght wing of a southern hillbilly as they come.

Why so many waste their money, and time on this stuff which adds zero value to ones life is beyond me.

I have nevet shoved my opinion on anyone thats impossible!!!!! Again if someone wants to make an issue out if nothing .... i see this on the news all day long. Must be that safe space education

My sincere hope is that he is a massive troll that baits everyone. If he is, he gets people hook, line, sinker every time. If not, I’m not sure I know what to say. He is literally the only person on here whose posts I have hidden. Unfortunately, when people quote his posts they show up anyway.

This post is very confusing......

You are welcome.

Merry Christmas

Add to that, your passive aggressive ‘merry christmas’

Well, I’m bringing back Happy Holidays, since I know you love PC comments so much.

I wasn’t aware of this option. Then discovered there was an an entire thread devoted to blocking this one person... but everyone else is the problem? Sure.

So thank you to those who pointed out this feature as it’s most appreciated, and best of luck to those going for the No alchohol 3.0 January challenge.

You are welcome.

Merry Christmas

Maybe you could explain your initial post in this thread, since everyone else reads it differently than you. Might be a good opportunity to work in your communication skills.

"If you run into an asshole in the morning, you ran into an asshole. If you run into assholes all day, you're the asshole."

This one is easy. I do not drink, smoke or take any drugs, period. Why so many waste their money, and time on this stuff which adds zero value to ones life is beyond me.