Dev, Robin, Pointy -- what the hell happened last night? Last thing I remember is having a Bombay Sapphire and tonic... Wake up on the couch. How did I get home???

Hey, I was fine.

Didn't Pointy's hubby get you?

Next time, we need to go somewhere with food & smaller drinks. Robin -

Sounds like a good time was had by all. Anything blackmail worthy?

Seriously, what is the likelihood that something was slipped in my drink? It's like I remember everything up until I had that g and t.

I thought you had sworn off the gin!

I gotta get to one of these UK VJ meetups! They are off the chzain!

When we left you, you & Pointy were going to have one more. I think it's a case of lack of food.






PS: I think it was cheap gin she wasn't allowed to drink.

Hey Maven - was hubby mad?

I assume he is. I'll find out soon, when he gets up...

Weird thing is, I don't feel so horrible.

Well, I had the same experience as Maven so those drinks were definitely spiked. Did I fall asleep sitting up? I told you I have alcohol-induced narcolepsy. Honestly, the state of me........

Awww - I can't wait til we get to buy - will have to e-mail you links to potential cars


Oh hun - that is fabulous news!! I feel like such a slacker compared to you!!! I am still being a total wuss over driving and keep telling myself that I will learn again when we get a new car as there is no way I can drive the van!!! I'm also going to my volunteer job tomorrow and am really nervous. I have a bicycle now though so I get to cycle there - I guess it is one way to get used to being on the wrong side of the road but I am scared of that too... grr - I feel like a little kid


Congratulations!!! Are you really waiting until the end of the year to move?!?!!


*hugs* You'll get through it As for the driving - it is the worst thing in the world having someone point out all your little mistakes when you are still new to something. Stu is right - keep at it, even if it is just in parking lots or quiet back streets making right turns all the time so you don't have to cross traffic When I first learned to drive in the UK I used to get out of the car with a stiff neck because I was so tense but the transition into being relaxed does happen in time - it doesn't feel like it but it will really help when you *have* to drive as it keeps you motivated. My problem is that I don't *need* to drive right now so... I'll prolly be a worse driver than you when I get in the car because I am so out of practise and have never driven over here!!!

Money will sort itself out in time - we have about $3000 on our credit cards and we have to spend another $3000 from our savings on a car and AOS. We still have hardly any furniture in the house and yesterday we just bought a hamper, bedding, towels and things like that as it was driving me nuts that we didn't have the little things we needed!! Sleeping on the floor also sucks hard BUT it is the BEST feeling when you finally get the bed together - it starts to feel a little more like home I love our bed now, but it was dreadful having to sleep on the floor after travelling for 24 hours

Besides - look on the bright side - you get a road trip with Maven and get to come visit our pokey little home! Just bear in mind that the decor/colours are not our choice as is the sofa (pastel burberry is so not a good look... Need to get a throw - ideas anyone? Don't like the ones in Walmart).

Oh - and party-goers/comers - if you could bring a foldup chair or such like then that would be kinda handy - we were hoping to have patio furniture but it disappeared from World Market We have one crap chair from the computer desk and our puke-coloured sofa

And any news from English Muffin? Is she still coming too?!?!?!?


Oh dear - and I didn't even know you guys went out!! I hope there are pictures!!!

Weird on the drinks though... Stupid people - makes you wonder why they bother doing it... Nothing was missing at all?

I'm hoping Maven was too drunk to operate her blackberry camera

Apparently I ate a salad when I came home. I just found the evidence all over the kitchen floor. I also discovered that at some point I was in my bed, but I was booted out of it.

He's in the shower now. I'm debating getting in the car and avoiding the sh!tstorm about to break...



I was definitely too drunk to operate heavy machinery.

Hmmm - but I am sure all will be forgiven if you explain that your drink was spiked...

Nope. He just said I was being inventive and said if he had the money he would move out after my behaviour last night. I'm sure he'll calm down but I feel like an idiot.

Aww - it'll blow over hun Maybe go out and give him some breathing space then bring home his favourite take-out later or something

Sorry to hear that. I definitely agree that it sounds as if your drink was spiked; how awful! Hopefully he will calm down soon.

Well, he's gone to work now. Seriously, I have never had this experience before, where I literally cannot remember anything.

Oh maven, that's just silly of him

I know. I can't think straight now, I feel so bad.

I think the next time we all meet up, it should be for coffee!

Seconded.

It's killing me that I don't remember anything at all after that G&T. I went up to the bar, ordered it, came back to the table, had a few sips and that's it.

well, I am missing big chunks of last night too if it makes you feel better. Sensible Dev is really earning her stripes with me.

How strange! Perhaps Pointy can shed some light?






You were falling asleep. There, I outed you.

*shakes fist*

And you owe salad girl some cash.

(Hey, Im not trying to offend Maven. Just light humor.)

I remember Robin being very sleepy.

I was trying to talk to her the whole ride home, to keep her awake. I stopped at some point tho.

Yeah, speed limits around here are kinda weird. I-80 keeps randomly bouncing back and forth between 65 and 70. Just "national speed limit" the lot and have done with it ><

Gravel roads are interesting, I don't recommend them if you've recently cleaned the car!


Stu

hi guys, yes, maven, we brought you home. When Robin and Dev were leaving you seemed pretty fine, you ordered another drink, but I think the previous drinks were just hitting you. We went outside to get some air, and I ended up calling C, to take us home.

Bruce did not look at all impressed when I got there. I'm sure he'll get over it, but I hope you have a REAL big birthday plan for him. >>hugs<<

Good times. And don't worry Maven. Your hubby will get over it. He's not going to leave you for coming home drunk one night. I'm sure you can think of ONE thing that he's done where you've thought/said "That's it. I'm leaving you."

You guys are a riot.

Pointy - did I even get round to talk to you about jobs? Because I meant to do that!




Clearly, the drinks were spiked! Maven, give me Bruce's number, I'm your affidavit.

Damn. Being sober(er) pays dividends!

Did your hubby get mad, Robin?

He hasn't mentioned it so hopefully not!

Well, we started talking about it and we're going to continue talking about it. It comes down to this: even though I don't drink every day (or even most days) that doesn't mean I don't have a problematic relationship with alcohol. (Deep breaths.) Somewhere along the line I stopped having the sense to stop once I started. When I was living with my ex, who has his own booze issues, we used to both drink a lot, all the time. It became difficult for me to have a good time without getting rat-arsed. And then of course I used it for many, many years to self-medicate because I was so effing miserable with my ex. Once I got out of that situation, and began living with Bruce, I stopped drinking so much and feel a lot better for it.

But...I realize something very weird is going on with me. I can drink just one drink with dinner, or at a bar, or whatever no problem. But when I feel I need to rebel, I will drink to excess. Why was I rebelling last night? Why do I need to lose control so completely? I think I need to start going to a therapist again to talk about these issues. I was going to start again anyway to help me with my remaining anxiety issues. Anyone have any recommendations in LA? I need to make an appointment, stat.

Sorry for oversharing here. I feel terribly alone and frightened of myself.

Awwww. It's okay, Maven. Don't be so hard on yourself. Didn't you just move across country? You're probably just recuperating from that; and then you got a chance to let loose with the girls so you were having fun. I'm sure you'll be right as rain in no time. Click to view attachment

Oh Maven. *hugs*

I will send you an email.

Oh. I absolutely cannot miss this opportunity to use this smiley:

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Maven *hugs*...if you really think you have a problem with alcohol, I would suggest attending an AA meeting. My father and my brother sobered up with the help of AA and both continue to attend meetings every week. For my dad that's over 25 years and for my bro, over 10 years.

Don't beat yourself up too much about last night. An empty stomach paired with drinks often ends with unpleasant results. Forgive yourself, and I know Bruce will get over it soon, too.

Thank you all -- you're all terrific!

Ah maven, I am sorry about that - I wish I was able to give you a hug.

The way I feel is that sometimes you have to cut loose and be a bit silly, although maybe that's not the right thing to say. You've just moved across the country and had a lot on your plate lately. Fortunately, the good thing about living here is that the opportunities for drinking like a fish are minimized by the need to drive places to do it.

I agree! Food definitely is a requirement if you're going to consume alcohol. It really does hit you much harder when you don't eat. Plus.... it also depends on the types of drinks you're consuming. I find champagne goes straight to my head. I think it's those little bubbles. lol

I fizz!

Back to more pedestrian topics -- I hate hate HATE how slow my remote server is at times. GAAAAAAH!

I'm in some trainign class. Boring!

Okay - I watched some of the Olympics from last night that I taped. I really enjoyed the....uh....artistry and physical skill of the male springboard diving final.

Yes, it is all about the artistry.

When I got home I watched some track crap. That is boring.

I saw very few hot male track stars, that might be the problem.


I love Husain Bolt's impish ways though

I am so over beach VB, as hubby says, WHYWHYWHY must we see every second of EVERY MATCH when surely there is some cycling or rowing to watch?

I hate Misty May & Walsh. I hope they lose.

I am so over it too - I went on a rant about it the other night and hubs was like "oh I'm really enjoying it, it's a great sport" I am very suspicious of that statement.

I love the way the "hand signals" is an excuse to show close-ups of their butts. Do they show crotch shots of the catcher in baseball? I think not.