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Has anybody found they've drank a lot less since lockdown, as opposed to more?
I decided to grab 4 cans for this evening, but it's knocking on the door to 3 months since my last beer, as I hadn't had any around 2-3 weeks prior to lockdown. For what good it's done me, I'm not sure.
I decided to grab 4 cans for this evening, but it's knocking on the door to 3 months since my last beer, as I hadn't had any around 2-3 weeks prior to lockdown. For what good it's done me, I'm not sure.
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Drank more,not because i wanted it,just out of sheer boredom.
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I am drinking considerably more.
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I haven't had a beer since the Spurs game.
I only drink to be social.
I might be very tipsy off a couple of pints next time on the turf.
I only drink to be social.
I might be very tipsy off a couple of pints next time on the turf.
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Also drinking more. Not loads at once, just most days. A couple of gins at night.
Not because I'm bored or anything - never been busier as I'm WFH and looking after our daughter. Maybe the two facts are linked!
Not because I'm bored or anything - never been busier as I'm WFH and looking after our daughter. Maybe the two facts are linked!
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Found myself having a few everyday for about 6/7 weeks now only having a beer on a Saturday. I got fed up of it to be honest
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I've definetely drunk less. I enjoy going out socialising and having a few pints. I do have a drink at home, but sitting there drinking on my own just doesn't interest me really.
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More, the good weather doesn't help, cold beer at tea time outside sets off the evening.
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Me and Mrs VC are.
I think the boredom, sustained good weather and bank holidays have also contributed to a few more bevvies in the back garden than normal.
I'm a bit embarrassed by the number of empty bottles and cans in our recycling bin tbh, think I might leave it nearer our next door neighbours drive when I put it out on collection day so the bin men won't know it's ours
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Way more, I did 14 days solid in April where I'd drank, and I've not done that for a very long time if ever.
No doubt the weather and being off work plays a major factor too, I've sank 30 this weekend, many sat in the sun listening to music.
I dont drink usually the night before work, and if I did itd be 1 or 2 maybe with a celebratory meal or a rare occasion.
No doubt the weather and being off work plays a major factor too, I've sank 30 this weekend, many sat in the sun listening to music.
I dont drink usually the night before work, and if I did itd be 1 or 2 maybe with a celebratory meal or a rare occasion.
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The last time I put 2 bags of cans and plastic out the collector stuck an AA number on my door, cheeky sod.Vintage Claret wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 6:02 pmMe and Mrs VC are.
I think the boredom, sustained good weather and bank holidays have also contributed to a few more bevvies in the back garden than normal.
I'm a bit embarrassed by the number of empty bottles and cans in our recycling bin tbh, think I might leave it nearer our next door neighbours drive when I put it out on collection day so the bin men won't know it's ours
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Week 9 of furlough week 9 of having a few beers. Up early go for a walk, do the kids school work, kids vanish to there respective cages, wife working from home, I get a beer. I want to go back to work.
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I could never do 14 days in a row, nor would I want to. I'd feel like shite.MACCA wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 6:30 pmWay more, I did 14 days solid in April where I'd drank, and I've not done that for a very long time if ever.
No doubt the weather and being off work plays a major factor too, I've sank 30 this weekend, many sat in the sun listening to music.
I dont drink usually the night before work, and if I did itd be 1 or 2 maybe with a celebratory meal or a rare occasion.
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Frank, take the opportunity to savour it more instead of just drinking it. Trust me, you’ll appreciate it more and also know that you can drink when you wantFactualFrank wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 4:47 pmHas anybody found they've drank a lot less since lockdown, as opposed to more?
I decided to grab 4 cans for this evening, but it's knocking on the door to 3 months since my last beer, as I hadn't had any around 2-3 weeks prior to lockdown. For what good it's done me, I'm not sure.
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Never used to drink at home, aside sharing a bottle of red with the Mrs occasionally.
Since lockdown, I started drinking lots more (usually weather assisted) until it was 2-3 beers per night.
Now I usually have a good quality Trappist beer with my evening meal, such as a Chimay, leffe or Kasteel.
I’m also doing more exercise, luckily, so it’s not done that much damage.
Since lockdown, I started drinking lots more (usually weather assisted) until it was 2-3 beers per night.
Now I usually have a good quality Trappist beer with my evening meal, such as a Chimay, leffe or Kasteel.
I’m also doing more exercise, luckily, so it’s not done that much damage.
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I’ve had more than usual. But usually I only drink on football/holiday/socially and never have any in the house. But 1 beer whilst cooking/eating tea is something I’ve been doing. Not usually in though at that time mind. It’s been nice to have so much time to cook. Made 2 stunning homemade pizzas for example tonight. Almost cut meat out of my diet too apart from the odd BLT or odd meat meal.
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I wished you'd have reminded me 3 cans ago!
You're right though.
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Let's hope they re- open the pubs before we all turn into alcoholics.
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Shops too. I was saving money the first few weeks, now I’m spending more than I usually do but online.FactualFrank wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 7:13 pmIt's ironic - overall, people will drink less when the pubs do reopen.
And before anyone says, I leave a note telling the delivery ladies and gentlemen to leave the parcel on the step.
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About the same TBH. On match days if it's an all dayer I might actually be drinking less.
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12 cans a night and a couple of rennies before bed
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Before lockdown I used to have a problem with alcohol.
Now I love the stuff.
Now I love the stuff.
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Less: Once a week on a Saturday evening I share a bottle of red with the wife.
The weekend before the supposed lockdown I had a good slurp on the Saturday night and felt like crap all day Sunday. The hangover also made me feel quite anxious. Never been like that before. Maybe it was a combination of the hangover and worrying about what was coming our way? I just don't know, but whatever it was, I sure don't want to feel like that again, so I've near enough knocked it on the head.
The weekend before the supposed lockdown I had a good slurp on the Saturday night and felt like crap all day Sunday. The hangover also made me feel quite anxious. Never been like that before. Maybe it was a combination of the hangover and worrying about what was coming our way? I just don't know, but whatever it was, I sure don't want to feel like that again, so I've near enough knocked it on the head.
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For me it's considerably less. I downloaded the Try Dry January app at the start of the year to record my drinking habits. That helps as a motivator to record daily intake. It doesn't stop at the end of Jan, so I'll keep recording what I drink. As a rule, I don't drink during the working week, but will have a drink on Saturday. However unlike years gone by, I need to have a desire or reason to drink, I don't drink out of boredom.
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Had a glass of Port on St George's Day a can of Cider on a scorchio day and 3 bottles of San Miguel to celebrate my 65th Birthday last Friday. That's significantly less than a normal pre match warm up. Eating rubbish is my weakness...
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Definitely drinking more in lockdown. Not every day but around 3 times a week as opposed to the usual once a week. As has been mentioned the great weather hasn't helped as sitting out in the garden on a lovely sunny day having a BBQ , with the knowledge that there is no work tomorrow (furlough), just feels better with a cold beer or 3.
I just tell myself it will be all back to normal when I go back to work. Trying to enjoy the time off after years of hard graft with not many breaks I suppose. Still got over 20 years to work until retirement so sod it.
I just tell myself it will be all back to normal when I go back to work. Trying to enjoy the time off after years of hard graft with not many breaks I suppose. Still got over 20 years to work until retirement so sod it.
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I,ve been cutting back recently, only drinking on days with a Y in it.
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Take it or leave it. Mainly leave it.
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Well normally these past few weeks, I've been leaping out of bed like a medium-aged gazelle.
Today I felt slightly groggy, so could definitely tell the difference. I don't think I'll bother again until the pubs and football is back.
Today I felt slightly groggy, so could definitely tell the difference. I don't think I'll bother again until the pubs and football is back.
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Same as always really as drink at home and don't bother with the pub .
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Drinking down since the lockdown and Bank balance up.
Pre lockdown I spent around £130 a week on booze for the two of us, now around £50.00 and that is includes another, as my daughter joins us most nights for a slurp
I am saving in the region of £1200 a month during lockdown and have not missed my old lifestyle, although the excellent weather has helped.
Pre lockdown I spent around £130 a week on booze for the two of us, now around £50.00 and that is includes another, as my daughter joins us most nights for a slurp
I am saving in the region of £1200 a month during lockdown and have not missed my old lifestyle, although the excellent weather has helped.
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Mine's up, I blame it on the good weather and more exercise. After an hour's ride on the bike on a sunny day I treat myself to a couple of cold ones. I've got some alco free beers but they don't quite do it for me.
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I love all forms of alcohol, especially beer, but never drink at home unless there’s a social gathering. Just doesn’t feel right to me. Can’t wait for that first beer when this is over.
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Reckon I've put half a stone on since lock down.
Most definitely down to beer and wine. Most days I'll start just after 11.00, because if I were in France it'd be just after 12.00, which makes it OK.
Most definitely down to beer and wine. Most days I'll start just after 11.00, because if I were in France it'd be just after 12.00, which makes it OK.
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Probably less but most people I know seem to be drinking more. Don’t really understand it when people say ‘I never have it in the house’ or ‘I never drink at home’. Is there a reason ? Why not ? I know someone who says this but goes to the pub a lot. He now has no choice but to drink at home.
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I don’t drink at home, because without boundaries I might drink too much, far too much. Also, it is how my dad treated/treats drinking- a social thing not an every day thing. That’s rubbed off and works for me.
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I understand why people say it's a social thing. I can't remember the last time I drank on my own because I've only done so a handful of times.
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Can't wait for that first pint back in a pub. I can take it or leave it sat at home.
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Less for me.
I don't drink at football ( or cricket ) now, and my quiz league has been suspended so I don't have my usual Thursday night out. I don't drink beer at home, so it's nearly three months since I had a pint. I haven't drunk spirits for about forty years, except rum punches during my Caribbean holidays back in the day.
I do enjoy a bottle of claret, though, but I restrict myself to one every fifth night. Tonight's the night!
I don't drink at football ( or cricket ) now, and my quiz league has been suspended so I don't have my usual Thursday night out. I don't drink beer at home, so it's nearly three months since I had a pint. I haven't drunk spirits for about forty years, except rum punches during my Caribbean holidays back in the day.
I do enjoy a bottle of claret, though, but I restrict myself to one every fifth night. Tonight's the night!
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My quiz league. Lol
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Ok, then, the quiz league I participate in!
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I’ve not had a drink since lockdown started. The plus side is, I’ve lost 1 and a half stone. Now just under 12 stone. I’m out of the house by 5-30am, doing local area bird watching every day, covering anything from 10,000 to 19,000 steps a day, thanks to the good weather. My bank balance is going up weekly, through savings on fuel, beer and only shopping for essentials.
Being out and about at 6am enjoying the peace and quiet, compared to being out at 6pm, where I was seeing groups of underage kids carrying cans/packs of lager all over Towneley Park, on BH Monday and family gatherings, having picnics.
The following morning I walked back through the Park and the rubbish, including trays, plastic bottles and beer cans were strewn everywhere, including the river. The rubbish didn’t appear to have been left by just teenagers either.
I’ve every sympathy with Park Staff, who have to clean up the mess after them.
Being out and about at 6am enjoying the peace and quiet, compared to being out at 6pm, where I was seeing groups of underage kids carrying cans/packs of lager all over Towneley Park, on BH Monday and family gatherings, having picnics.
The following morning I walked back through the Park and the rubbish, including trays, plastic bottles and beer cans were strewn everywhere, including the river. The rubbish didn’t appear to have been left by just teenagers either.
I’ve every sympathy with Park Staff, who have to clean up the mess after them.
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I don't drink, so probably about the same really.
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Not missed the pubs one bit and I frequented them 3 or 4 times a week
Once the pubs reopen I certainly won't be banging the doors down. I enjoy drinking at home just as much, if not more and I drink less.
My favourite tipple over the last few weeks as been mainly wine and bottle beer. I normally drink cask beer with my favourite being nightjar brewed in Mytholmroyd, proper tackle
Once the pubs reopen I certainly won't be banging the doors down. I enjoy drinking at home just as much, if not more and I drink less.
My favourite tipple over the last few weeks as been mainly wine and bottle beer. I normally drink cask beer with my favourite being nightjar brewed in Mytholmroyd, proper tackle
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Defo drinking more unfortunately. I'm blaming it on this good weather. A few cold beers sat out in the early evening sunshine. Seriously relaxing.
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Saved a small fortune since the pubs shut, I have the odd bottle of Merlot at home, same as usual.
Pubs shutting hasn't really bothered me, but I'd rather they were open.
Pubs shutting hasn't really bothered me, but I'd rather they were open.
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I am on day 65 with no alcohol. No big deal for me. Two years ago I did 79 days.