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Jerusalem and Damascus
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Postby Jerusalem and Damascus » Wed Jul 18, 2012 1:25 am

Genivaria wrote:I don't drink, I've tried it but I don't see where the 'joy' comes from.


For me, it's the taste. I don't like sweet things much, but love bitter and strong stuff. I have similar tastes with food. Additionally, certain beverages are great flavour enhancers, like vodka with stuff like dill pickles or garlic sausage.
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Postby Genivaria » Wed Jul 18, 2012 1:28 am

Jerusalem and Damascus wrote:
Genivaria wrote:I don't drink, I've tried it but I don't see where the 'joy' comes from.


For me, it's the taste. I don't like sweet things much, but love bitter and strong stuff. I have similar tastes with food. Additionally, certain beverages are great flavour enhancers, like vodka with stuff like dill pickles or garlic sausage.

The entire idea of getting drunk, of not being in full control of myself. It scares the crap out of me.

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Postby Jerusalem and Damascus » Wed Jul 18, 2012 1:30 am

Genivaria wrote:
Jerusalem and Damascus wrote:
For me, it's the taste. I don't like sweet things much, but love bitter and strong stuff. I have similar tastes with food. Additionally, certain beverages are great flavour enhancers, like vodka with stuff like dill pickles or garlic sausage.

The entire idea of getting drunk, of not being in full control of myself. It scares the crap out of me.


Getting drunk is sort of a side-effect I don't mind but don't gun for. I've never been so drunk as to not be in control of myself. At best I've had a loss of balance and a floaty feeling in my head, but that's it. I was still aware I was drunk and such. I think the important thing with alcohol is that you should know your limit with it. For some, the limit starts before the first drink. For me, it's usually at the second or third glass, barring certain situations.

But it's also good to note that you won't get drunk from one glass. Well, not visibly so. Alcohol is a narcotic and even a little has an effect, but one glass of wine doesn't turn you into superasshole.
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Postby Ifreann » Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:31 am

Genivaria wrote:I don't drink, I've tried it but I don't see where the 'joy' comes from.

You must be doing it wrong.


Genivaria wrote:
Jerusalem and Damascus wrote:
For me, it's the taste. I don't like sweet things much, but love bitter and strong stuff. I have similar tastes with food. Additionally, certain beverages are great flavour enhancers, like vodka with stuff like dill pickles or garlic sausage.

The entire idea of getting drunk, of not being in full control of myself. It scares the crap out of me.

You are in full control of yourself, though. Yourself is just more of an idiot than usual.

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Postby Danbershan » Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:56 pm

Fuck, I'm pissed right now.

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Postby Milks Empire » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:04 pm

Danbershan wrote:Fuck, I'm pissed right now.

Not nearly enough if your spelling is this good.
*passes the rum* :p

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Postby Danbershan » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:05 pm

Milks Empire wrote:
Danbershan wrote:Fuck, I'm pissed right now.

Not nearly enough if your spelling is this good.
*passes the rum* :p


Fine this is hjow it lkks whn ei dnt go over it gauan and again like i did with the first timme. Haapouou>>

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Postby Milks Empire » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:05 pm

Danbershan wrote:
Milks Empire wrote:Not nearly enough if your spelling is this good.
*passes the rum* :p

Fine this is hjow it lkks whn ei dnt go over it gauan and again like i did with the first timme. Haapouou>>

I was just kidding... :(

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Postby Danbershan » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:07 pm

Milks Empire wrote:
Danbershan wrote:Fine this is hjow it lkks whn ei dnt go over it gauan and again like i did with the first timme. Haapouou>>

I was just kidding... :(

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Postby Vecherd » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:20 pm

Just finish of my bottle of Stroh 60 right now, it is quite the shame that Stroh 80 is illegal in this country. Rum is the finest drink of them all.
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Postby New England and The Maritimes » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:22 pm

Vecherd wrote:Just finish of my bottle of Stroh 60 right now, it is quite the shame that Stroh 80 is illegal in this country. Rum is the finest drink of them all.


Whiskey. Your point is invalid.
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Postby Vecherd » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:28 pm

New England and The Maritimes wrote:
Vecherd wrote:Just finish of my bottle of Stroh 60 right now, it is quite the shame that Stroh 80 is illegal in this country. Rum is the finest drink of them all.


Whiskey. Your point is invalid.


Too expensive as of now. I will have to check in when money is less important in the purchasing of alcoholic beverages. I do however enjoy Glenfiddich when able to get some.
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Postby New England and The Maritimes » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:29 pm

Vecherd wrote:
New England and The Maritimes wrote:
Whiskey. Your point is invalid.


Too expensive as of now. I will have to check in when money is less important in the purchasing of alcoholic beverages. I do however enjoy Glenfiddich when able to get some.


Johnny Walker is the most wonderful beverage known to man.
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Postby Vecherd » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:35 pm

New England and The Maritimes wrote:Johnny Walker is the most wonderful beverage known to man.


That stuff is expensive though, its like $100 here.
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Postby New England and The Maritimes » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:42 pm

Vecherd wrote:
New England and The Maritimes wrote:Johnny Walker is the most wonderful beverage known to man.


That stuff is expensive though, its like $100 here.

:blink: I pay $15 for it...
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Postby Vecherd » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:46 pm

New England and The Maritimes wrote: :blink: I pay $15 for it...


Whoa, how big of an container?

Just keep in mind I live in Norway, high cost of living and also extremely high taxes on alcohol. I think Ill try next time I am in a nice country, like Denmark. I have heard good thinks.
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Postby New England and The Maritimes » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:46 pm

Vecherd wrote:
New England and The Maritimes wrote: :blink: I pay $15 for it...


Whoa, how big of an container?

Just keep in mind I live in Norway, high cost of living and also extremely high taxes on alcohol. I think Ill try next time I am in a nice country, like Denmark. I have heard good thinks.


Half a liter, I think it was.
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Postby Vecherd » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:48 pm

New England and The Maritimes wrote:Half a liter, I think it was.


I see, $100 was for a 700ml bottle.
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Postby Libetarian Republics » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:48 pm

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Postby New England and The Maritimes » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:50 pm

Vecherd wrote:
New England and The Maritimes wrote:Half a liter, I think it was.


I see, $100 was for a 700ml bottle.


Bottle is... 400 ml, and it was $15. Big difference. That's crazy...
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Postby Ifreann » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:51 pm

Vecherd wrote:
New England and The Maritimes wrote:Half a liter, I think it was.


I see, $100 was for a 700ml bottle.

Which Johnny Walker?

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Postby New England and The Maritimes » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:53 pm

Ifreann wrote:
Vecherd wrote:
I see, $100 was for a 700ml bottle.

Which Johnny Walker?


I'm talking about the classic black label stuff.
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Postby Vecherd » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:53 pm

Ifreann wrote:
Vecherd wrote:
I see, $100 was for a 700ml bottle.

Which Johnny Walker?


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Postby Veblenia » Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:16 pm

New England and The Maritimes wrote:
Vecherd wrote:
Too expensive as of now. I will have to check in when money is less important in the purchasing of alcoholic beverages. I do however enjoy Glenfiddich when able to get some.


Johnny Walker is the most wonderful beverage known to man.


I see your Johnny Walker, and I raise you an Oban.
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