Girlfalldown 0 #1 November 17, 2004 When I was a kid people used to talk about the "three drink lunch" or the "martini lunch". I wonder how many people still do that. I work with wine and sake so there are always open bottles around but I just couldn't start drinking and then get any work done. (It's not like my boss would mind. He's cool like that). Anyway I was just wondering how many of you have alcohol with lunch and then go back to work on a normal basis. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #2 November 17, 2004 Never, well hardly ever. At an old office, we would go to the bar downstairs at 5:00 for a drink and get nothing done afterwards. I need 3 martini lunches precede an afternoon nap! -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #3 November 17, 2004 can't do that. I do tissue culture & work with concentrated HIV in a Biosafety Level 3 laboratory. probably wouldn't be wise. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #4 November 17, 2004 I used to do that! Well, I think I did. OK, I was told I have in the past, but that first word in the subject throws me. Having them is one thing. Remembering them is another.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #5 November 17, 2004 My dad used to do that! I always wondered why he changed jobs so often too! For people in his generation (and he's in his late 60s now) it seemed pretty common! I can't remember the last time I had a beer or glass of wine with lunch and then went back to work! If I tried it now, there is no way I could function! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbo 0 #6 November 17, 2004 Almost impossible anymore. Most corporations have rules that make is a dismissable offense if your caught.Rainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird185 0 #7 November 17, 2004 Work? What's Work? As soon as I get some I'll let you know.If we trained monkeys to pack, would you jump their pack jobs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,569 #8 November 17, 2004 A lot of people used to drink a lot more than their equivalents do now (except for skydivers and alcoholics ). Cocktail parties, with lots of cocktails, were de rigueur in the 50's and 60's. My parents' bridge group always had hard liquor out, until the mid-80's when a younger crowd came in, and it tended more towards wine and beer. That image of the wife meeting her husband with a martini in her had had its basis in reality in some circles... Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #9 November 17, 2004 My dad kept a tumbler in the freezer and he'd load it up as soon as he got home! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #10 November 17, 2004 Wow, that' alcohol devotion there. I only open the freezer for an ice cube. Just enough to chill the scotch, though I'm considering forgoing the ice and just keeping the bottle in the freezer. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #11 November 17, 2004 My grandfather always had whisky with a beer back whenever I saw him. I think my grandma really did meet him at the door with it. My mom ALWAYS had Bud light (EWWWW) stocked in the fridge and there was always a can going when she got home. That and the bong. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #12 November 17, 2004 QuoteAnyway I was just wondering how many of you have alcohol with lunch and then go back to work on a normal basis. Once every couple of weeks have a couple beers with lunch. About once a week, crack some beers at work if I'm working late. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #13 November 17, 2004 20 years ago it was common in the City of London (financial centre). Not any more, though once or twice a year we used to have a pint (568ml) with our lunch on a Friday. Now that I'm working in Oz, it's down the pub every Friday for lunch with two schooners (428ml) of beer. I don't actually like it that much, as I can't get any work done for an hour or two afterwards... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #14 November 17, 2004 I've only gone for a beer with lunch on a workday maybe 4 or 5 times in my life. Not since I started working for my company. They do surprise piss tests once or twice a year for all employees. I still remember the two hour lunch on a Friday on my summer co-op job after my 2nd year in college (I was 20 years old at the time and underage). The whole office (in a municipal dept. no less!) went out to a sports bar/restaurant that had an outdoors area, and my boss (I kid you not) asked me if I wanted a beer. Took me a second to get over the shock and say yes. He was cool... I had two beers. This was in Rochester, NY back in about 1988... On a slightly different topic, I did have 6 beers in the span of 3 hours at home one night during the week and was pretty toasted when I went to sleep. The next morning I had a bit of a hangover and a queazy stomach but had to go to work. Surprise! I get a call that I have to be at the health center for a routine piss test! Ooooo shit.... I don't know how, but I passed... phew! Billy"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #15 November 17, 2004 Oh yeah, he was devoted, all right! He'd fill that frosty tumbler with gin, then add a splash of vermouth! I don't even think he bothered with olives! One or two of those, then he'd move on to beer until he fell asleep on the couch! I haven't seen him in years so I have no idea if he still drinks like that or not! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #16 November 17, 2004 I used to have a beer or two at lunch daily. Yes, we'd go back to work after lunch. Of course I worked for Molson.... _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #17 November 17, 2004 Just had one of these today. Only Kir and white wine though. Taking 1 1/2 hour to eat helps though... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #18 November 17, 2004 Vaguely...problem was it frequently ended up being all afternoonL.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordy 0 #19 November 18, 2004 Had just one beer with lunch recently and that was kind of it for the rest of the day as you either feel sleepy or start thinking as to how you want another beer.... when I was doing my PhD it was completely different! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taffy 0 #20 November 18, 2004 Always use to go for 4 pinter lunches when I worked in Cotswold's (uk climbing, camping etc shop)a few years ago but last job you got drug and alcohol tested Now however, back to uni so......... Sky Pikey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #21 November 18, 2004 When I first came in the Army the regulations allowed two beers with lunch. There were military sponsored clubs all over Ft. Bragg, some with GoGo Dancers (clothed). Riggers from my first unit would go out for lunch, have their two beer limit with their cheeseburger at the club, then go back to work packing parachutes! Shortly after that the regulations changed, and the clubs on post stopped serving alcohol to anyone in uniform until after 1600 hours. The Clubs? The Green Beret Club, the NCO Club, and the Officers' Club are the only ones left that I know of. The All American Club, Red Beret Club, Dragon Club, Yntema Club, and STRAC Lounge are all closed down.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #22 November 18, 2004 QuoteJust had one of these today. Only Kir and white wine though. Taking 1 1/2 hour to eat helps though... Yep, European style... Long time at the table, enjoying a good meal and good drinks...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #23 November 18, 2004 Its not so uncommum in the UK I found.... Not a dayly occurence, but with pubs a walking distance to many work places, we ended up there often on fridays and had a few bevies... Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
