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OldBaldy1701E

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35. Yup.

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Tue Oct 1, 2024, 06:07 PM

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I am officially at the day-drinking stage of unemployment. [View all] Aristus Oct 1 OP

Cheers FirefighterJo Oct 1 #1

And to you. Aristus Oct 1 #13

Ever consider a career True Dough Oct 1 #2

Not unless you can picture a bartender gingerly sifting ingredients for a cocktail Aristus Oct 1 #4

I'd say that's a good reason to have a drink in the afternoon. Happy Birthday President Carter! Diamond_Dog Oct 1 #3

Definitely! Aristus Oct 1 #5

I quit alcohol 30 years ago.. Permanut Oct 1 #6

But first: well-deserved congratulations for thirty years. Aristus Oct 1 #7

To Jimmy Carter! Permanut Oct 1 #8

Hear, hear peppertree Oct 1 #29

I got a glass of my non alcohol Merlot made by FRE raised to you, Aristus! CTyankee Oct 1 #9

It's always good to see you, CTYankee! Aristus Oct 1 #10

Nothing wrong with a drinking day every once and a while 🍸 IrishAfricanAmerican Oct 1 #11

And that's all it is: once in a while. Aristus Oct 1 #12

I don't drink no more. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 1 #14

Hey! Aristus Oct 1 #15

When I went to visit Germany in the 90's, Elessar Zappa Oct 1 #16

Oh lord... jmowreader Oct 2 #50

A noble toast. Cheers Mr. President. Evolve Dammit Oct 1 #17

Enjoy it carpetbagger Oct 1 #18

Any nibbles yet? Warpy Oct 1 #19

I haven't started applying yet. Aristus Oct 1 #20

Beats the hell out of burnout Warpy Oct 1 #22

I can officially start the filing process for Social Security today . . . SarcasticSatyr Oct 1 #21

That's wonderful! Aristus Oct 1 #24

Yippee! The Madcap Oct 1 #41

Do some calculations central scrutinizer Oct 2 #47

while interesting . . . SarcasticSatyr Oct 2 #49

A beautiful toast! birdographer Oct 1 #23

Definitely. Aristus Oct 1 #25

If you are like me, birdographer Oct 1 #26

Life IS short! Aristus Oct 1 #30

I have pretty strict two drink limit biophile Oct 1 #40

Do what works. Aristus Oct 1 #42

For me, the third drink is always a mistake!😏 biophile Oct 1 #43

Holding up my Dr. Pepper for the toast - TBF Oct 1 #27

Enjoy! Aristus Oct 1 #32

I'll join you! BaronChocula Oct 1 #28

Excellent! Aristus Oct 1 #33

To Jimmy! Happy 100! mountain grammy Oct 1 #31

Most definitely! Aristus Oct 1 #34

Yup. OldBaldy1701E Oct 1 #35

You can't drink all day Mr.Bill Oct 1 #36

Come on up KT2000 Oct 1 #37

Long drive from Puyallup. Aristus Oct 1 #38

Yes. there are trumpers KT2000 Oct 1 #44

I only ever go to Port Angeles in order to take the ferry Aristus Oct 1 #45

Kind of like retirement! biophile Oct 1 #39

I never day-drank, but I am an alcoholic. LudwigPastorius Oct 1 #46

I'll drink to that1 Different Drummer Oct 2 #48

Oh, listen, my orchestra colleagues in the opera orchestra of Venice's La Fenice theater would fierywoman Oct 2 #51

Thank you for the interesting story. Aristus Oct 3 #54

Be careful, Rich, has been sober for 40 years. Love ya. debm55 Oct 2 #52

Enjoy! PJMcK Oct 3 #53