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boston bean

(36,221 posts)
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 07:18 PM Jan 2017

I am drinking

Miller Lite. I'm waiting on delivery of a pizza.

I know.. heresy, piss water, etc etc etc.. but it's still my favorite beer. I'm on my second one..

What are you having to help soothe over the worlds worst week in politics ever!

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I am drinking (Original Post) boston bean Jan 2017 OP
Klondike bar and Honey Nut Cheerios. cry baby Jan 2017 #1
I'm thinking of hemp. HassleCat Jan 2017 #2
Pretty soon, it will also be my legal choice as well! Enjoy! boston bean Jan 2017 #3
I am ready for the hemp revolution!!! logosoco Jan 2017 #9
Whisky and opioids is the only combo strong enough GliderGuider Jan 2017 #4
I was just reading that if Pence, Ryan et all KNOW anything about Russia issues, and don't report it dixiegrrrrl Jan 2017 #88
I'm making some vegetable beef soup, having a glass of white wine smirkymonkey Jan 2017 #5
I hear you mcar Jan 2017 #52
Salon Pas are the best, aren't they! smirkymonkey Jan 2017 #63
Tiger Balm works best for me mcar Jan 2017 #66
Cardbordeaux yankeepants Jan 2017 #6
CardSauvignonBlanc Sophiegirl Jan 2017 #62
Not at all! yankeepants Jan 2017 #71
Is the pizza from a local joint or a national chain? True Dough Jan 2017 #7
It is a brick oven pizza but not a chain. I have chosen the Ricotta Pizza. boston bean Jan 2017 #8
lol.. pizza is soul food. Just the word heightens the Cha Jan 2017 #86
I would have thought True Dough Jan 2017 #89
We call it pelican piss Dem2 Jan 2017 #10
sounds good. I might have to give it a try sometime! boston bean Jan 2017 #34
V. good considering 100 calories Dem2 Jan 2017 #40
Delicious fresh blueberries from Peru ($1.19 a pint from Aldi) wishstar Jan 2017 #11
Colombian coffee with Italian Sweet Creme. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2017 #12
The Italian Sweet Creme is absolutely the best, love, love it. monmouth4 Jan 2017 #29
I used to prefer black coffee until I tried that creamer! Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2017 #31
Angry Orchard: Crisp Apple. briv1016 Jan 2017 #13
Meditation and relaxation exercises Rorey Jan 2017 #14
Dirty martini with 2 olives. A strong one. octoberlib Jan 2017 #15
enjoy! boston bean Jan 2017 #35
Um ... McDonald's decaf. dawg Jan 2017 #16
Here is a donut for you. It's home made with apple cider and cinnamon sugar KittyWampus Jan 2017 #19
Oh God. dawg Jan 2017 #21
Me too. Very much me too. But OCCASIONALLY you have to give the devil his due. KittyWampus Jan 2017 #24
Pizza. Just decided to get a pizza. Got a good frozen one in the oven. That's a big deal for me. KittyWampus Jan 2017 #17
Enjoy, Kitty! boston bean Jan 2017 #36
I drink water and pee a lot. Can't find Russian Blue_true Jan 2017 #18
Not drinking yet. Dulcinea Jan 2017 #20
Well, you are in no danger. longship Jan 2017 #22
I picked up a magnum of vodka this afternoon. TexasTowelie Jan 2017 #23
I don't drink (in solidarity with my youngest child, a recovering alcoholic) etherealtruth Jan 2017 #25
Two Vines Cabernet... lisa58 Jan 2017 #26
I graduated to SCOTCH since Nov 9, 2016 Chasstev365 Jan 2017 #27
I like Regina's! although if I am in the city, I go to th north end and boston bean Jan 2017 #37
I lived in the North End many moons ago mcar Jan 2017 #56
So...how did ypu 'graduate' to Scotch? trof Jan 2017 #42
It was just a joke about moving up to scotch! Chasstev365 Jan 2017 #43
Uh..OK. trof Jan 2017 #44
All already on my 2nd glass of a refreshing moscato....... a kennedy Jan 2017 #28
Hennessy Cognac.. HipChick Jan 2017 #30
Me too. Cheers! Quayblue Jan 2017 #54
reading a murder mystery. mopinko Jan 2017 #32
Nice. I enjoy a good read as well. I'll look it up! David Baldaci is good too. boston bean Jan 2017 #41
sarah is a local treasure. her books are set in chi. mopinko Jan 2017 #46
I don't drink Jamaal510 Jan 2017 #33
I have a feeling it's not going to be the worst week for very long. Crunchy Frog Jan 2017 #38
This... LuvLoogie Jan 2017 #39
Had my first beer since 2010 this week Qanisqineq Jan 2017 #45
A nice glass of red wine bdamomma Jan 2017 #47
I am embarassed for our country. I am also scared shitless. boston bean Jan 2017 #48
Johnny Walker Double Black GP6971 Jan 2017 #49
Chardonnay mcar Jan 2017 #50
Excccccccccccccceeeeeeeellllllllllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!! boston bean Jan 2017 #55
Wish I had the pizza too mcar Jan 2017 #57
It is the best pizza! boston bean Jan 2017 #59
I will! mcar Jan 2017 #64
Joining you Quayblue Jan 2017 #51
Yummy! sounds good! boston bean Jan 2017 #53
I would bring you a plate if I were closer. Quayblue Jan 2017 #58
Sailor Jerry Glamrock Jan 2017 #60
That'll get you there! boston bean Jan 2017 #61
A daily hike in the woods. Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #65
I'm trying to ruin my balance tonight! lol boston bean Jan 2017 #67
LOL Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #68
I'm a big fan of cheap U.S. beer. hunter Jan 2017 #69
The End of the World JTFrog Jan 2017 #70
"the Hillary Clinton of Beers" BuddyCa Jan 2017 #72
I would recommend a drinking game where you drink every time Trump does something dumb Warren DeMontague Jan 2017 #73
red wine. Many glasses. nt WhiteTara Jan 2017 #74
Personally I prefer weed Warren DeMontague Jan 2017 #75
If this lasts 4 years, my family might have to put me in rehab!! LOl boston bean Jan 2017 #76
I quit drinking almost 20 years ago... Warren DeMontague Jan 2017 #80
by mid-end of 2018 I should be able to get weed legal.. so I I'm not too far off. boston bean Jan 2017 #81
best thing about legalization that I've seen is, more ability to tailor your experience Warren DeMontague Jan 2017 #85
Yeah, I just want mellow. I don't need anything too strong. I hear you. boston bean Jan 2017 #87
A nice bowl of platinum girl scout cookies on the volcano now..... JTFrog Jan 2017 #78
That's a nice piece of equipment. Warren DeMontague Jan 2017 #82
You need to live in a state where it will be legal!!!! boston bean Jan 2017 #91
We've been legal since '14. Warren DeMontague Jan 2017 #98
Had a Miller Lite earlier...it's my favorite swill as well... Docreed2003 Jan 2017 #77
decaf luzianne tea by the mugful. Cheers! irisblue Jan 2017 #79
Bud Light, A Romeo 'Y' Julieta Toro cigar, nacho's a little later. n/t brewens Jan 2017 #83
Trying to rest up for the Aussie Open finals... LisaM Jan 2017 #84
Miller Lite is great lager. Just when I had no hope, you show me we have something in common aikoaiko Jan 2017 #90
Miller High Life MarvinGardens Jan 2017 #92
Angel city lager taught_me_patience Jan 2017 #93
Weed and chardonnay bravenak Jan 2017 #94
23 year old Pappy Van Winkle's bourbon eleny Jan 2017 #95
Tawny Porto and soda. NutmegYankee Jan 2017 #96
"Sour Melon" BigDemVoter Jan 2017 #97
vodka and tonic n/t orleans Jan 2017 #99
Wachauer Marillennektar DFW Jan 2017 #100
I am protesting in about 12 hours HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #101
Girl scout cookies. Tagalongs and thin mints to be exact. AgadorSparticus Jan 2017 #102
I need a drink also Gothmog Jan 2017 #103

cry baby

(6,682 posts)
1. Klondike bar and Honey Nut Cheerios.
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 07:22 PM
Jan 2017

I'm saving the kale and brussel sprouts til I get such a sugar high that I won't even know what I'm eating.

 

HassleCat

(6,409 posts)
2. I'm thinking of hemp.
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 07:23 PM
Jan 2017

It's legal here, and healthier than beer. Sure would hate to give up beer, but the alcohol and carbs combined are killing me.

logosoco

(3,208 posts)
9. I am ready for the hemp revolution!!!
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 07:27 PM
Jan 2017

Not for beer, but for the million other things that can be made from it!!

It's that other related plant to hemp that has kept me going in my life! I'll be glad when my state says that after 35 years of me doing that that it is okay.

 

GliderGuider

(21,088 posts)
4. Whisky and opioids is the only combo strong enough
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 07:25 PM
Jan 2017

to make the high-pitched screaming in my head stop.

This has been an utterly catastrophic week for the world. And it's far worse than most of us can even believe. Essentially, disguised Russian troops have occupied the White House.

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
88. I was just reading that if Pence, Ryan et all KNOW anything about Russia issues, and don't report it
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 10:24 PM
Jan 2017

they can be arrested.
Apparently Trump did not want anyone in the room when he talked to Putin over the phone, but was voted down by what is known now as the
Unholy Alliance: Pence, Bannon and Pribus.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
5. I'm making some vegetable beef soup, having a glass of white wine
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 07:25 PM
Jan 2017

well, it may end up being a bottle - and slapping on the Salon Pas patches like mad for my tension in my neck, shoulders and back.

I swear, since Trump was elected I am keeping Salon Pas in business. I am so tense and they work so much better than ibuprofen or any other pain reliever.

mcar

(42,334 posts)
52. I hear you
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 08:56 PM
Jan 2017

I've got degenerative discs in my neck and nerve damage in my elbows. I live on salon pas and tiger balm patches.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
63. Salon Pas are the best, aren't they!
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 09:14 PM
Jan 2017

I prefer them because they stay on so well. I have tried lidocaine patches but they are cold and they fall off easily and they just don't quite do it for me.

mcar

(42,334 posts)
66. Tiger Balm works best for me
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 09:17 PM
Jan 2017

I tried lidocaine too but the cost/benefit isn't worth it. I get tiger balm by the 6 pack from Amazon. Keeps me going when I've got computer work to do.

True Dough

(17,305 posts)
7. Is the pizza from a local joint or a national chain?
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 07:25 PM
Jan 2017

Give fellow DUers a chance to judge your pizza of choice as well!

Dem2

(8,168 posts)
10. We call it pelican piss
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 07:27 PM
Jan 2017

I dunno why.

I'm having a Mike's Lite Black Cherry Lemonade. Red pelican piss

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,855 posts)
31. I used to prefer black coffee until I tried that creamer!
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 08:04 PM
Jan 2017

My brother introduced me to it.

It must be popular because it's the one that disappears the fastest at my local grocery.

Rorey

(8,445 posts)
14. Meditation and relaxation exercises
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 07:35 PM
Jan 2017

I told my husband that if trump won I was going to take up alcoholism, but I've got too many people depending on me to go down that road. Meditation and relaxation exercises really do work for me and I recommend them for anyone trying to calm themselves the f*ck down.

 

KittyWampus

(55,894 posts)
24. Me too. Very much me too. But OCCASIONALLY you have to give the devil his due.
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 07:46 PM
Jan 2017

Maybe once a week or so. Pick something and enjoy.

 

KittyWampus

(55,894 posts)
17. Pizza. Just decided to get a pizza. Got a good frozen one in the oven. That's a big deal for me.
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 07:37 PM
Jan 2017

Haven't had pizza since last year.

longship

(40,416 posts)
22. Well, you are in no danger.
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 07:42 PM
Jan 2017

I could use some pizza, though. But it's a 30 mile round trip and I've not been drinking light beer, or any beer for that matter. No driving for me tonight.

Have an extra piece for me, my friend.


TexasTowelie

(112,219 posts)
23. I picked up a magnum of vodka this afternoon.
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 07:43 PM
Jan 2017

I still haven't finished the previous fifth, but with Trump in office it is best to be prepared for the worst since he could say or tweet multiple stupidities in record time.

etherealtruth

(22,165 posts)
25. I don't drink (in solidarity with my youngest child, a recovering alcoholic)
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 07:49 PM
Jan 2017

...but, at times like these ....

Chasstev365

(5,191 posts)
27. I graduated to SCOTCH since Nov 9, 2016
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 07:53 PM
Jan 2017

My pizza is either paper thin (Regina's if I am in Boston) or Chicago Deep Dish (Lou Malnati's)

trof

(54,256 posts)
42. So...how did ypu 'graduate' to Scotch?
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 08:23 PM
Jan 2017

And from what?
How old are you?
I'm 76 and got hooked on Scotch at 18.
It's a long story.

a kennedy

(29,669 posts)
28. All already on my 2nd glass of a refreshing moscato.......
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 07:53 PM
Jan 2017

and I know what your thinking.....a dessert wine??? AND yes....... love it, so back off. I am learning to acquire the smooth taste of some red blends. But for today's news......I need my friend.

HipChick

(25,485 posts)
30. Hennessy Cognac..
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 08:01 PM
Jan 2017

and I don't even really drink..and I haven't even turned on the TeeVee yet...just catching up on DU

mopinko

(70,112 posts)
32. reading a murder mystery.
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 08:04 PM
Jan 2017

havent read any non-fiction in quite a while, so i thought a good page turner was in order.
eta- picked a sarah peretsky.
bonus- bought it at the thrift shops, and turns out it was an autographed copy. second time that happened to me. last one was a better score, tho. david baldaci's first book.

mopinko

(70,112 posts)
46. sarah is a local treasure. her books are set in chi.
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 08:41 PM
Jan 2017

she is an ardent feminist, and mentor women mystery writers, which used to be an oxymoron.
the first one i read was distracting, because i kept trying to picture the settings, to figure out where she was.
that's the best part now, tho.

Qanisqineq

(4,826 posts)
45. Had my first beer since 2010 this week
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 08:29 PM
Jan 2017

I just lost a taste for beer and most alcohol over the years and didn't miss it. Drank two this week and we bought more today.

boston bean

(36,221 posts)
55. Excccccccccccccceeeeeeeellllllllllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 08:58 PM
Jan 2017

mcar

(42,334 posts)
64. I will!
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 09:15 PM
Jan 2017

My sis lives in Charles town. Hubby and I met in Boston 35 years ago. We love going back but don't get there often enough.

Quayblue

(1,045 posts)
51. Joining you
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 08:55 PM
Jan 2017

And making a late comfort food dinner.

Fried chicken, loaded baked potatoes, broccoli and cheese and cornbread.

Fuckit. Gotta get some happiness somewhere.

Hope you enjoy.

hunter

(38,316 posts)
69. I'm a big fan of cheap U.S. beer.
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 09:22 PM
Jan 2017

It's a modern miracle.

I like expensive hand crafted beers too.

And beer I make myself.

Okay, it's probably useless to ask my opinion about a beer.

 

JTFrog

(14,274 posts)
70. The End of the World
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 09:26 PM
Jan 2017

Recipe:

1/2 ounce Bacardi 151 proof rum
1/2 ounce Wild Turkey 101 proof
1/2 ounce vodka

Pour the ingredients into a shot glass, no need to stir.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
73. I would recommend a drinking game where you drink every time Trump does something dumb
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 09:42 PM
Jan 2017

but I don't know if you'd be conscious by the time the pizza arrives.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
75. Personally I prefer weed
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 10:05 PM
Jan 2017

But like John Lennon said, whatever gets you through the night;

or next four years as the case may be.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
80. I quit drinking almost 20 years ago...
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 10:12 PM
Jan 2017

I always figured it I could make it through Dubya without liquor, I could stomach anything.

But this dude does make booze-powered oblivion pretty tempting.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
85. best thing about legalization that I've seen is, more ability to tailor your experience
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 10:17 PM
Jan 2017

like, I'm not as interested in getting blasted out to Alpha Centauri as I might have been in my following-the-Dead days. I'd rather have something with a high CBD content to help my old and aching bones.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
82. That's a nice piece of equipment.
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 10:14 PM
Jan 2017


Personally, I do it so infequently these days, I'm a lightweight. One big hit off that thing would probably lay me right out.

LisaM

(27,813 posts)
84. Trying to rest up for the Aussie Open finals...
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 10:16 PM
Jan 2017

They come on at midnight here. Watching MSNBC. Thinking about the Irish Death (beer) in the fridge....

 

taught_me_patience

(5,477 posts)
93. Angel city lager
Sat Jan 28, 2017, 10:50 PM
Jan 2017

My third favorite beer. Golden road 329 lager is my fave and Miller lite is second favorite.

eleny

(46,166 posts)
95. 23 year old Pappy Van Winkle's bourbon
Sun Jan 29, 2017, 02:15 AM
Jan 2017



................................................ JUST KIDDING!!!!! ..............................................

DFW

(54,399 posts)
100. Wachauer Marillennektar
Sun Jan 29, 2017, 05:17 AM
Jan 2017
http://www.wachauer-marillenbauer.at/cms/website.php?id=/de/produkte.php

Upper right hand corner

It's a very limited production, and it comes from one valley in Austria. They only ship to Austria, Germany and Switzerland. From wherever in the world you live, it's a worth the trip just to have one glass of this stuff.
 

HoneyBadger

(2,297 posts)
101. I am protesting in about 12 hours
Sun Jan 29, 2017, 05:46 AM
Jan 2017

Which is not exclusive of drinking. Airports have bathrooms, Wifi, restaurants, bars and Uber to take you home. I recommend that you do your drinking at the airport for the next 120 days. Oh yeah, straight vodka, whatever the cheap stuff is. Doubles as hand sanitizer 😱

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