Are we taking a break from drinking threads?

[LadyNymeria]

There was one Monday night through yesterday - the Official Blizzard Drinking Thread. Haven't seen one yet today.

I have a nice glass of white wine while I'm watching last night's Supernatural.

[getzystark]

Vodka. Always vodka.

[easilyunamused]

I'm fighting a cold so my defense is wine. I'm gonna pay for it tomorrow but damn! Do I feel great right now:)

[easilyunamused]

Jan 28, 2015 22:15:12 GMT -5 bluebird44 said:

If so, I didn't get the memo. Worked late all week because I have jury duty tomorrow, so this week has been a double suck so far. Drinking wine now and hoping by some miracle I get cut tomorrow and have a surprise free afternoon. Any jury duty tips for me? I called today to ask if there was a lunch break or if I needed to bring my own, and they acted like I was a crazy person. I just get hungry a lot, okay?

Jury duty always reminds me of Carrie in SATC. When anther juror brings the pineapple?

[nuggetrn]

Jan 28, 2015 22:27:45 GMT -5 shinyredsmartazz said:

I'm catching up on old threads and I am now crying with pee over the disturbing gif thread from yesterday. That is some funny shit right there.

My phone froze up on that fricking yogurt whatever that crap was gif. Hate it so much and I could not get away!!!

[Deleted]

Jan 28, 2015 22:15:12 GMT -5 bluebird44 said:

If so, I didn't get the memo. Worked late all week because I have jury duty tomorrow, so this week has been a double suck so far. Drinking wine now and hoping by some miracle I get cut tomorrow and have a surprise free afternoon. Any jury duty tips for me? I called today to ask if there was a lunch break or if I needed to bring my own, and they acted like I was a crazy person. I just get hungry a lot, okay?

(Attorney here) They usually give out a juror phone number for questions like this so not sure why they gave you the stink eye. Are you wanting tips for eating or how to get cut? If eating, you usually get a few breaks during the day, definitely one for lunch. Most courts have cafeterias so I would try that out the first day until you figure out whether you're allowed to bring something.

If you're looking to get cut, it's pretty much the luck of the draw. Depends what type of case it is and if the attorneys think you'll be biased to one side based on your experiences or job. If you have a vacation or something planned that would be a financial burden for you, the judge will sometimes dismiss you.

Hope you get cut or if not, hope the case is an interesting one!

[helloerrbody]

I've never had jury duty. I'm obsessed with true crime stories and feel like it would be awesome to be on a jury for some super big case. But I know I'm an idiot, and it would be draining and emotionally exhausting, stressful, etc., etc.

Annnndddd yes this is Dear Diary but I'm gonna hit post anyway. B/c this is the drinking thread and I've been drinking.

[getzystark]

Jan 28, 2015 22:42:58 GMT -5 helloerrbody said:

I've never had jury duty. I'm obsessed with true crime stories and feel like it would be awesome to be on a jury for some super big case. But I know I'm an idiot, and it would be draining and emotionally exhausting, stressful, etc., etc.

Annnndddd yes this is Dear Diary but I'm gonna hit post anyway. B/c this is the drinking thread and I've been drinking.

ME TOOOOOO!!!!!

I've also never been summoned. I feel like I would take that shit super serious!

[peaseblossom55]

I'm drinking I had a vodka Cranberry and am sipping a shot of limoncello

[LadyNymeria]

Jan 28, 2015 22:15:12 GMT -5 bluebird44 said:

If so, I didn't get the memo. Worked late all week because I have jury duty tomorrow, so this week has been a double suck so far. Drinking wine now and hoping by some miracle I get cut tomorrow and have a surprise free afternoon. Any jury duty tips for me? I called today to ask if there was a lunch break or if I needed to bring my own, and they acted like I was a crazy person. I just get hungry a lot, okay?

I guess I glazed over the questions the first time I replied.

When I had jury duty, they scheduled a lunch break for 1pm. If we had still been there at 1pm, we would have been let out of the room to go find ourselves lunch outside the courthouse. I brought snacks in case I got hungry before lunch, and they ended up letting us all go at 12:30 so I never actually got to the lunch break.

I'm surprised - in 10 years I've only been called for jury duty once.

[ohinvrtedworld]

I had a long island and half-itizers at Applebee's. YOLO.

(I don't really say YOLO except I just had some drank)

[Deleted]

I'm on call this week. Everyone drink an extra one for me.

[Deleted]

I finally got some Rumchata and I'm in love. It's sooooo good.

[ohinvrtedworld]

Jan 28, 2015 23:29:38 GMT -5 @led said:

I finally got some Rumchata and I'm in love. It's sooooo good.

Yum. Rumchata + Fireball = tasty

[jennby]

I'm in bed no drinks tonight. Cheers to you ladies!

[rooskie]

Can you pull the accountant during tax season card? I had to fill out the paperwork for jury duty once but I was traveling for work a ton (had to fax papers in from another state) so I never heard back.

Good luck!

[peaseblossom55]

Jan 28, 2015 23:29:38 GMT -5 @led said:

I finally got some Rumchata and I'm in love. It's sooooo good.

Never had it! Im curious... Someday I guess

[getzystark]

Jan 28, 2015 23:23:33 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

I'm on call this week. Everyone drink an extra one for me.

Girl I feel you. Mine starts at 5 on Friday. Don't want!!!

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Jan 28, 2015 23:37:02 GMT -5 peaseblossom55 said:

Jan 28, 2015 23:29:38 GMT -5 @led said:

I finally got some Rumchata and I'm in love. It's sooooo good.

Never had it! Im curious... Someday I guess

It's seriously amazing. The liquor store only sold 5ths and I wanted a smaller bottle to try first, but I'm so glad I got the bigger one. It's so delicious! You should make someday come soon. You won't regret it. 

[easilyunamused]

Jan 28, 2015 22:45:44 GMT -5 getzystark said:

Jan 28, 2015 22:42:58 GMT -5 helloerrbody said:

I've never had jury duty. I'm obsessed with true crime stories and feel like it would be awesome to be on a jury for some super big case. But I know I'm an idiot, and it would be draining and emotionally exhausting, stressful, etc., etc.

Annnndddd yes this is Dear Diary but I'm gonna hit post anyway. B/c this is the drinking thread and I've been drinking.

ME TOOOOOO!!!!!

I've also never been summoned. I feel like I would take that shit super serious!

I've been summoned 3 times. Alas, every time I've moved out of state by a month. It's so annoying!

[echoingyou]

Do any of you know that drinking hinders your chance of conceiving?

GL

[LadyNymeria]

Jan 29, 2015 0:03:51 GMT -5 echoingyou said:

Do you any of you know that drinking hinders your chance of conceiving?

GL

Wut??

[echoingyou]

Very sorry, I thought this was a forum to offer advice.
Nevermind, I won't post again.
Bye now.

[BrewGirl]

Jan 29, 2015 0:03:51 GMT -5 echoingyou said:

Do any of you know that drinking hinders your chance of conceiving?

GL

Just shhhhhhhhhhhh

Not in a mood for idiotic statements tonight.

[BrewGirl]

Jan 29, 2015 1:37:52 GMT -5 echoingyou said:

Very sorry, I thought this was a forum to offer advice.
Nevermind, I won't post again.
Bye now.

You can take that over to The Dump

[Sparkly]

This drinking thread took an interesting turn.

[allycat]

Jan 29, 2015 3:09:16 GMT -5 @littleliverpill said:

speaking of: i just stumbled on these amazing causation/correlation graphs:







more heree.

It's true, correlation =/= causation.

'Cept that one about drowning off a fishing boat and getting married in Kentucky. That's how we perform weddings here.

[housecarder]

Woohoo! According to this I'm exercising tonight.
www.mydaily.co.uk/2015/01/26/a-glass-of-red-wine-is-the-equivalent-to-an-hour-at-the-gym-says-study/

[housecarder]

Jan 29, 2015 7:32:29 GMT -5 adelbert said:

Jan 29, 2015 7:08:23 GMT -5 housecarder said:

Woohoo! According to this I'm exercising tonight.
www.mydaily.co.uk/2015/01/26/a-glass-of-red-wine-is-the-equivalent-to-an-hour-at-the-gym-says-study/

Awesome. I guess drinking a bottle will be my exercise for the week!

I like the way you think!

[sunfrogger88]

This. Just. Made. My. Morning.

I love you guys.

Alas.... Dentist time. yuck!