My how things change.....

[vraiblonde]

Some of you may remember NachoMama - she lives here in PCB now. Yesterday she threw a big fundraiser at one of the local bars. The bar is very similar to Toots, and there were several bands, a zillion people, drinking, dancing, more drinking, etc.

Bann and I went, I stayed for about an hour to say hi, then bailed (Bann knows everyone there so she caught a ride home much much later ). I came home and did a bunch of laundry, played with Gretel, chitty chatted with neighbors on their deck, came home, and read my book until it was time for bed. And was perfectly happy.

There was a time when I'd have stayed at that party until the very end, shitface drunk, and woke up with a raging 3-day hangover.

So now I'm thinking about why they're still partying while I do Pilates at the Senior Center.

#1, I did so much partying back in the day that I'm partied out.
#2, it's not fun for me any more, I'd rather lay by the pool or curl up with a good book.
#3, I quit drinking years ago and being around drunks when you're not drunk is annoying.

From the FB posts it looks like everyone had a fantastic time, and I feel like I should still find that sort of thing fun. But I found myself glad they had a blast and glad I wasn't there for it.

So fess up, who's still hanging in there and who is embracing their golden years?

 

[DogWhisperer]

Haven't been to a bar in over thirty years. I still enjoy a beer and maybe a glass of whiskey but for a number of reasons it doesn't appeal to me much anymore.

 

[GURPS]

#3, I quit drinking years ago and being around drunks when you're not drunk is annoying.

So fess up, who's still hanging in there and who is embracing their golden years?

I quit drinking yrs ago as well ..... I only have a glass of egg nog at T=giving and Christmas

I just don't care anymore ... don't go out .. before I basically quit I was only having a couple of beers with a dinner out like a couple of Blue Moon's with a Steak Dinner ... my wife does a better steak at home, so I can spend more on a Rib Roast

the last real drinking I did was back in the Heathen Meetups I gathered at the Ruddy Duck back in 2011

 

[DaSDGuy]

My drinking has been reduced to around once or twice a month, and then it's at home sipping a smooth single malt, 12 years old or older, neat. Quality over quantity.

 

[my-thyme]

I was married at 18, babies by 22, so there was no partying for me.

Now I'm helping raise grandkids.

I'm thinking the party days for me will start when I turn 65.

 

[phreddyp]

I still go like hell, beer drinking, cannabis, girls etc. Took care of myself during my younger years and see no reason to stop now!

 

[lucky_bee]

Even when I did party, I was still usually the one consuming less and playing mother hen making sure all the other girlies got around/home safe. I bartended many years too, combine that with my decreasing ability to digest/tolerate alcohol, and I just don't care to consume it nor be around those consuming more than a drink or two. Sometimes even a glass of red with dinner is tough on my body.

I've always been a homebody and literally wake up looking forward to my 7pm shower, fancy PJs set, and settling in to my little reading nook with my kindle and a cat on my lap. Sometimes it gets crazy and both cats AND a dog try and join.

 

[Kyle]

I was never much of the party type. I’d rather sit back, put my feet up, relax and chill with a drink and a cigar. Although these days, no cigars.

I also don’t tend to drink a lot in social situations. It’s easier to have good conversation with a clear head.

 

[my-thyme]

Y'all are busting my party-at-65 bubble.

Guess I'll just stay who I am.

 

[Sneakers]

It used to be party time 3 times a week. Wen, Fri and Sat. Start at 10pm, home at daybreak. The bar drink of choice was a Kamikaze. Had a scuba dive buddy who insisted on a daybreak dives on Sunday morning, his only free time. I was usually just too hung over, told him to get another partner. Finally grew out of that phase in my late 20s.

These days I fall asleep in front of the tv at 8pm.

 

[ontheriver]

I haven't been to a bar in decades. I like to have a vodka cranberry (with a slice of lime) most evenings. Sometimes two. That's about it. When I was young I loved crowds. Not anymore. I stay busy most days. When I'm not busy I just want quiet. I wouldn't like a bar anymore. Too much.

 

[PJay]

I was never much of the party type. I’d rather sit back, put my feet up, relax and chill with a drink and a cigar. Although these days, no cigars.

I also don’t tend to drink a lot in social situations. It’s easier to have good conversation with a clear head.

Ditto.

Never will be.

 

[LightRoasted]

In my opinion ...

Some of you may remember NachoMama - she lives here in PCB now. Yesterday she threw a big fundraiser at one of the local bars. The bar is very similar to Toots, and there were several bands, a zillion people, drinking, dancing, more drinking, etc.

Bann and I went, I stayed for about an hour to say hi, then bailed (Bann knows everyone there so she caught a ride home much much later ). I came home and did a bunch of laundry, played with Gretel, chitty chatted with neighbors on their deck, came home, and read my book until it was time for bed. And was perfectly happy.

There was a time when I'd have stayed at that party until the very end, shitface drunk, and woke up with a raging 3-day hangover.

So now I'm thinking about why they're still partying while I do Pilates at the Senior Center.

#1, I did so much partying back in the day that I'm partied out.
#2, it's not fun for me any more, I'd rather lay by the pool or curl up with a good book.
#3, I quit drinking years ago and being around drunks when you're not drunk is annoying.

From the FB posts it looks like everyone had a fantastic time, and I feel like I should still find that sort of thing fun. But I found myself glad they had a blast and glad I wasn't there for it.

So fess up, who's still hanging in there and who is embracing their golden years?

Face up to it. You've become a cranky Karen hermit. You are recalcitrant in your ways because if you did go out someplace for any length of time you'd have to deal with others that have a different opinion than yours. And you really really hate that because people wouldn't want listen to your bloviating opinions on the du jour subject of the day. You have no control over others on the outside such as you do here by putting those on ignore that bother or upset your cemented thoughts on given subjects.

It speaks volumes of how you treat others personally in life as well. Since Bann traveled to Florida to meet up with you, and to do other things, then you left her hanging by herself after being there only an hour. Who leaves a friend alone at a bar that traveled to see their friend? I'm sure you have tons of explanations as to why you bolted from your friend that are justified, in your mind. But in my world, friends do not treat their friends in such a way.

Of all I read of your post, it was all about you. (@vraiblonde says, "Look at me me me me me".) You really need some mental therapy. In addition, you should feel guilty and ashamed for treating Bann in such a disrespectful manner, regardless of what she might have to say upon the subject. You drove her there and left her by herself to find a ride home. You didn't have to drink, (no one really needs to drink to have a good time with friends), but you sure as hell should have stuck around to enjoy her company, and possibly that of others, until she was ready to leave. But you didn't. Because that night was all about Vrai as you wrote and no one else.

Oh. And those 's really show how you are trying to hide your selfishness, in a attempt to shrug off your behavior as normal. I see though it, and am pretty sure others do as well.

 

[TPD]

I didn’t drink or go to bars when I was younger. Now, I go to the Door almost every Friday evening. I occasionally stop by the Legion for a drink or 2. Hell I even went to Buzzy’s a couple weeks ago. Two months ago, my wife and I showed up at SALT about 3pm on a rainy Friday afternoon and sat at the bar till after 10pm, and enjoyed it! I may have a problem…

Y'all are busting my party-at-65 bubble.

Guess I'll just stay who I am.

Join me at the Green Door on Friday. SMS is doing the queen of hearts. This week’s jackpot should be over $20k!

 

[RoseRed]

Some of you may remember NachoMama - she lives here in PCB now. Yesterday she threw a big fundraiser at one of the local bars. The bar is very similar to Toots, and there were several bands, a zillion people, drinking, dancing, more drinking, etc.

Bann and I went, I stayed for about an hour to say hi, then bailed (Bann knows everyone there so she caught a ride home much much later ). I came home and did a bunch of laundry, played with Gretel, chitty chatted with neighbors on their deck, came home, and read my book until it was time for bed. And was perfectly happy.

There was a time when I'd have stayed at that party until the very end, shitface drunk, and woke up with a raging 3-day hangover.

So now I'm thinking about why they're still partying while I do Pilates at the Senior Center.

#1, I did so much partying back in the day that I'm partied out.
#2, it's not fun for me any more, I'd rather lay by the pool or curl up with a good book.
#3, I quit drinking years ago and being around drunks when you're not drunk is annoying.

From the FB posts it looks like everyone had a fantastic time, and I feel like I should still find that sort of thing fun. But I found myself glad they had a blast and glad I wasn't there for it.

So fess up, who's still hanging in there and who is embracing their golden years?

I know who she is, but don't know her. As for hanging out at bars, I don't really anymore. You know where I used to hang out, I haven't been there in over 5 years. Bann hangs there now! That being said, I will gather with sister and a few other girlfriends at a winery maybe once a month. Outside music is better than being inside and too loud!

 

[luvmygdaughters]

I haven't been to a bar to sit and drink for hours, in a very long time. There was a time, a few years ago, it was happy hour after work M-F, then Saturday and Sunday there were ball games, football games, etc. Now I'd rather sit in my backyard in the summer with a glass of chilled chardonnay, listen to the music I choose and smoke my cigarettes. Don't get me wrong, occasionally, on special days, birthday, Mother's Day, my daughters and I will get lunch and do a little day drinking, but I'm ready to leave after an hour.