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The 86 Rules of Boozing
Modern Drunkard Magazine ^ | Frank Rich

Posted on 08/05/2006 7:31:17 PM PDT by Drew68

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Some are humorous. Some are common sense. Many will bring back memories --both good and bad.

It's Saturday night. Cheers!

1 posted on 08/05/2006 7:31:18 PM PDT by Drew68
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To: Drew68
#27 is very true.

#75 is even more true.

L

2 posted on 08/05/2006 7:38:10 PM PDT by Lurker (islam is NOT a religion. It's a political ideology masquerading as a one.)
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To: Drew68
Oh and #65 is an absolutely critical life skill.

L

3 posted on 08/05/2006 7:38:58 PM PDT by Lurker (islam is NOT a religion. It's a political ideology masquerading as a one.)
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I like #71. I've disappeared from the bar a few times. My friends understood.

Sometimes, you just can't be out in public anymore and it's best to quietly sneak out and go back home.

4 posted on 08/05/2006 7:41:35 PM PDT by Drew68
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To: Drew68

Three Laws of Alcohol (back when I was a lout)

1.A drink in motion stays in motion.
2.A bottle at rest is empty.
3.For every drink there is an equal and opposite refill.


5 posted on 08/05/2006 7:45:05 PM PDT by InvisibleChurch (No.... wire .... hangers!)
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To: Drew68

Someone had a lot of time on their hands.


6 posted on 08/05/2006 8:01:06 PM PDT by Chi-townChief
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To: Drew68
1. Thou shalt not mix. What you started with, continue with.
2. Thou shalt regard the seasons and observe the timing: Do not sprint marathons. Eat - before, during, and after.
7 posted on 08/05/2006 8:16:29 PM PDT by GSlob
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To: Lurker
Beware of the humble martini
Have one or two at most
Three, you're under the table,
And four, you're under your host.
8 posted on 08/05/2006 8:19:36 PM PDT by llevrok (When you take my gin from my cold, dead hand....)
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To: Drew68

In any CPO Club Rule #1 is:

"He Who Enters Covered Here Buys the Bar a Round of Cheer"


9 posted on 08/05/2006 8:30:11 PM PDT by GATOR NAVY
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If someone offers to buy you a drink, do not upgrade your liquor preference.

Written by someone who drank and classier bar than I where Ten High and Popov were the well drinks. This is a matter of judgment of personality, fighting ability, and knowledge of who is and isn't a mean drunk.

10 posted on 08/05/2006 8:30:20 PM PDT by JimSEA ( "The purpose of diplomacy is to prolong a crisis." Spock)
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13. If he makes it too weak, order a double next time. He'll get the message. - If this doesn't work...sometimes a tip in conjuntion with it will.


21. Our parents were better drinkers than we are. - Not true, sorry - but they did dress better.


27. Learn how to make a rose out of a bar napkin. You'll be surprised how well it works. - This really works.

28. If you can't afford to tip, you can't afford to drink in a bar. Go to the liquor store.



46. After three drinks, you will forget a woman's name two seconds after she tells you. The rest of the night you will call her “baby” or “darling”. - Remembering her phone number is actually easier - be sure to write down her name...she won't be impressed when you call otherwise...


68. If there is a line for drinks, get your goddamn drink and step the hell away from the bar. - Exception - if it is "Belly up to the bar" with a beer truck making guest appearance, then the optimal strategy is to get to the tap, and then pass the free beers back into the crowd. Keep a good pace, and everybody is happy, and you have beer on demand.

69. If there is ever any confusion, the fuller beer is yours. - This may cause problems when "girl" is substituted for "beer" - try not to get confused....


11 posted on 08/05/2006 8:30:45 PM PDT by NonLinear (He's dead, Jim)
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To: windcliff

ping


12 posted on 08/05/2006 8:57:46 PM PDT by stylecouncilor
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To: tiredoflaundry; AliVeritas
The ultimate Levin Lounge House Rules !

-llev

13 posted on 08/05/2006 9:11:21 PM PDT by llevrok (When you take my gin from my cold, dead hand....)
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To: Drew68

bump....this is gonna be fun......

to add another....never whistle at the bartender





14 posted on 08/05/2006 9:36:56 PM PDT by bobbyd (Damn, I've been tagged.....)
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To: Drew68; MeekOneGOP; Conspiracy Guy; DocRock; King Prout; SandyInSeattle; Darksheare; OSHA; ...
L'chaim!


15 posted on 08/05/2006 10:16:03 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows (Pray for peace, prepare for war.)
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To: GATOR NAVY

That's also a rule at every Officers' Club...together with the "Hat on the bar" rule, the "Radio (cell phone nowadays) on the bar" rule, and the "Ring the bell" rule.


16 posted on 08/05/2006 10:42:42 PM PDT by JRios1968 (There's 3 kinds of people in this world...those who know math and those who don't.)
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#87

If you bring Milwaukee's Beast (or Beast Light) to the party, don't be offended when people avoid you.


17 posted on 08/05/2006 10:47:14 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq)
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#88

If you bring no beer, you forfeit any right to complain about the beer selection.

Corollary to #88: don't be surprised if you never get invited again.


18 posted on 08/05/2006 10:59:36 PM PDT by JRios1968 (There's 3 kinds of people in this world...those who know math and those who don't.)
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To: JRios1968

LOL

There you go....


19 posted on 08/05/2006 11:02:43 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq)
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To: Drew68

# 87: The dancer in the gentlemans club does not realy believe you are the most sexy man on earth. She will only continue to "believe" that while your money holds out.


20 posted on 08/05/2006 11:39:01 PM PDT by 5Madman2 (There is no such thing as an experienced suicide bomber)
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