On Jul 26, 11:59 am, wrote:


You do what is right for you. Let the rest of us do what is right for
us. Different strokes for different folks. Respect for others is a
good thing. Imposing your views on others is a bad thing. No matter
what the issue.- -

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Ouch, but I am familiar with John, think he is ok. Anyway, it doesn't
really matter cause I know most here have skeletons too. I just choose
not to hide them here, unlike others who try to maintain some kind of
elevated persona in order to command credibility. Me, I am what I am,
never run from it before, won't start now...

John H. wrote:
On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:59:05 -0700, wrote:

On Jul 25, 1:29 pm, John H. wrote:
On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:36:01 -0000, wrote:
On Jul 25, 3:01 pm, John H. wrote:
On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:01:43 -0000, wrote:
Yes, I get buzzed on the water, ...
Why? Do you operate the boat 'buzzed'?
--
John H
Oh geeze, yes I enjoy a occassional sip on the water, you never
have ???
As a matter of fact, yes, but then I realized what a dumb ass I was being.
Haven't done so for many years now.
--
John H
What is it with some people? A man has got to know his limitations
and operate within them.

For you, it appears that you have concluded that are not capable of
operating a boat safely after having ANY adult beverage. Good on you.
You know your limitations. Do everyone a favor and quit being all
preachy about the matter. Don't try to impose your personal
limitations on others. What is right for you may not be right for
others. You are indirectly calling me a dumbass because I lead my life
differently than you do. In my book, that directly makes you a self
centered dumbass.

I can have a beer or two every few hours and safely operate my boat.
Same with my cars. I wouldn't drink six beers in 15 minutes and run my
boat or drive my car. I wouldn't want others to, either. I drink a
glass or two of red wine several nights a week. If I don't have a
glass of wine, I'll have a beer or a cocktail. I sometimes have a
cocktail at a bar, with colleagues after work. In other words, a mild
buzz is something I am familiar with and I can handle without issue.
Apparently, there are many people who can't. Those that can't,
shouldn't. I don't try to make non-drinkers drink. Why do you think
it is right to impose your ways on other people?

You do what is right for you. Let the rest of us do what is right for
us. Different strokes for different folks. Respect for others is a
good thing. Imposing your views on others is a bad thing. No matter
what the issue.

Do you operate your boat or auto while 'buzzed'?

That was the word that got my attention, not one beer or one sip.



I thought it was a word kids used to mean "get drunk".

On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:03:45 -0000, wrote:

On Jul 25, 4:29 pm, John H. wrote:
On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:36:01 -0000, wrote:
On Jul 25, 3:01 pm, John H. wrote:
On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:01:43 -0000, wrote:
Yes, I get buzzed on the water, ...

Why? Do you operate the boat 'buzzed'?
--
John H

Oh geeze, yes I enjoy a occassional sip on the water, you never
have ???

As a matter of fact, yes, but then I realized what a dumb ass I was being.
Haven't done so for many years now.
--
John H

So, if you go to a restaurant, you don't have a drink with dinner,
then drive home? Or dancing with your wife/bf and had a coctail, only
to drive home later. My boat goes 6 mph, weighs less than 300 pounds,
and is full of soft, floaty stuff. I go to a lake where there is a 6
mph speed limit, all day. So if you are really concerened with drunk
activity, go help MADD, but don't come here cause I said I was going
to have a "sip" or whiskey during a 6 hour stay on the water and try
to be some kind of internet hero!

No.

No.

You didn't initially say you had a sip of whiskey. You said you got
'buzzed'. I made no judgement of you, I asked a couple questions, you asked
a couple questions. I answered. You got bent out of shape.


--
John H

On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:59:05 -0700, wrote:

On Jul 25, 1:29 pm, John H. wrote:
On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:36:01 -0000, wrote:
On Jul 25, 3:01 pm, John H. wrote:
On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:01:43 -0000, wrote:
Yes, I get buzzed on the water, ...

Why? Do you operate the boat 'buzzed'?
--
John H

Oh geeze, yes I enjoy a occassional sip on the water, you never
have ???

As a matter of fact, yes, but then I realized what a dumb ass I was being.
Haven't done so for many years now.
--
John H

What is it with some people? A man has got to know his limitations
and operate within them.

For you, it appears that you have concluded that are not capable of
operating a boat safely after having ANY adult beverage. Good on you.
You know your limitations. Do everyone a favor and quit being all
preachy about the matter. Don't try to impose your personal
limitations on others. What is right for you may not be right for
others. You are indirectly calling me a dumbass because I lead my life
differently than you do. In my book, that directly makes you a self
centered dumbass.

I can have a beer or two every few hours and safely operate my boat.
Same with my cars. I wouldn't drink six beers in 15 minutes and run my
boat or drive my car. I wouldn't want others to, either. I drink a
glass or two of red wine several nights a week. If I don't have a
glass of wine, I'll have a beer or a cocktail. I sometimes have a
cocktail at a bar, with colleagues after work. In other words, a mild
buzz is something I am familiar with and I can handle without issue.
Apparently, there are many people who can't. Those that can't,
shouldn't. I don't try to make non-drinkers drink. Why do you think
it is right to impose your ways on other people?

You do what is right for you. Let the rest of us do what is right for
us. Different strokes for different folks. Respect for others is a
good thing. Imposing your views on others is a bad thing. No matter
what the issue.

Do you operate your boat or auto while 'buzzed'?

That was the word that got my attention, not one beer or one sip.


--
John H

On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:41:59 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:


I thought it was a word kids used to mean "get drunk".

To me it meant the stage right before being unable walk.
--
John H

On Jul 26, 1:52 pm, John H. wrote:
On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:41:59 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"

wrote:
I thought it was a word kids used to mean "get drunk".

To me it meant the stage right before being unable walk.
--
John H

Well, I guess I used the wrong terms. Anyway, I don't expect I would
have gotten impaired, alcohol is not a pleasant high for me. Funny
cause I really enjoy brewing custom beers. Probably 25 gallons a year,
but consume maybe 10-20 bottles myself in that same year. I give it as
gifts, friends, neighbors, inlaws, I do the same with Kielbasa and
sausatge, etc. When I do drink a beer, it is with dinner, almost
exclusively, so as to avoid any buzz at all, like I said, just don't
like it, that warm sick feeling,

Anyway, seems I had a bad samich last night out traveling. Spent the
night, and most of today on the "throne", dehydrating myself;( so I
did not get to offend any of your extremely high standards. My
daughter and another threesome took two of my beers, split them among
the 4 and went to play a game of golf! OMG, do you suppose she should
be considered a drunk "driver"? Imagine that golf tee in the hands of
someone that irresponsible?

On Jul 26, 7:34 pm, John H. wrote:

I'd guess that half a beer might take a little stress out of the swing,
producing a better shot!
--
John H-

Stop talking about shots!

On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:12:44 -0000, wrote:

On Jul 26, 1:52 pm, John H. wrote:
On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:41:59 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"

wrote:
I thought it was a word kids used to mean "get drunk".

To me it meant the stage right before being unable walk.
--
John H

Well, I guess I used the wrong terms. Anyway, I don't expect I would
have gotten impaired, alcohol is not a pleasant high for me. Funny
cause I really enjoy brewing custom beers. Probably 25 gallons a year,
but consume maybe 10-20 bottles myself in that same year. I give it as
gifts, friends, neighbors, inlaws, I do the same with Kielbasa and
sausatge, etc. When I do drink a beer, it is with dinner, almost
exclusively, so as to avoid any buzz at all, like I said, just don't
like it, that warm sick feeling,

Anyway, seems I had a bad samich last night out traveling. Spent the
night, and most of today on the "throne", dehydrating myself;( so I
did not get to offend any of your extremely high standards. My
daughter and another threesome took two of my beers, split them among
the 4 and went to play a game of golf! OMG, do you suppose she should
be considered a drunk "driver"? Imagine that golf tee in the hands of
someone that irresponsible?

I think you're making much too big a deal out of your sip of whiskey or
beer. If the term you used was the wrong one, then 'nuff said. Why take it
to the ridiculous?

As to the effects of half a beer on your daughter, either you or she will
have to answer your question.

I'd guess that half a beer might take a little stress out of the swing,
producing a better shot!
--
John H