tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post1880031817545405733..comments2023-09-25T09:45:22.835-07:00Comments on A Word In Edgewise: COWs and CharactersJeff Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-39764087865787115242008-04-16T08:18:00.000-07:002008-04-16T08:18:00.000-07:00you are hogging all the COWs!!(but always well des...you are hogging all the COWs!!<BR/>(but always well deserved)<BR/><BR/>My uncle and I were discussing alcohol consumption in our family a few days ago. Who drinks..who doesn't...who shouldn't. <BR/><BR/>(there was a bit of drinking the night before and I had opted out so there was at least one driver sober...turned out to be a good idea)<BR/><BR/>I have a high degree of respect for those of you who have given it up and keep giving it up every day.<BR/><BR/>What years were you in Santa Rosa?katherine.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06000676644051958330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-38919604112699791432008-04-15T19:26:00.000-07:002008-04-15T19:26:00.000-07:00My first visit here due to Ron, our mutual friend!...My first visit here due to Ron, our mutual friend!<BR/><BR/>I appreciate your honesty and your sense of humor! <BR/><BR/>Alcoholism was very much in my Mother's side of the family, and my Father's side were religious nuts. It is no wonder they divorced..and that I am such a crazy bitch! hee, hee. <BR/><BR/>Thank god both sides have a sense of humor..that is how we all survived! <BR/><BR/>I'll be back to visit..I need to understand the "cow thing." :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-5718125901754309742008-04-14T18:58:00.000-07:002008-04-14T18:58:00.000-07:00In my 20's I drank a few paychecks.Now that I'm ol...In my 20's I drank a few paychecks.<BR/><BR/>Now that I'm older I've learned to drink cheap beer at home :)nonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550167783969561280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-59082090665252069572008-04-14T17:34:00.000-07:002008-04-14T17:34:00.000-07:00Marilyn- I think it's safe to say that we all some...Marilyn- I think it's safe to say that we all some of those stories.<BR/><BR/>David- Soe lessons are harder than others to finally grasp.<BR/><BR/>Crazycath- His paycheck (or the lack there of) gave him a bit of a wake up call.<BR/><BR/>Nitebyrd- Glad I didn't come off as being preachy. Lord knows we all have enough of that in our lives.<BR/><BR/>Bond- There were others who made a pretty big dent in their earnings too, but Larry wone the top prize.<BR/><BR/>Ron- I'm glad you and the others have appreciated my honesty. There are those outside of this blogging community that would question why I would talk about such things accross the internet, but that's just who I am. I don't want to be one person here and another in the "real" world.<BR/><BR/>Anndi- I lost touch with him shortly after leaving that job, but he was unfortunately already heading down a path of destruction again.Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-23721217691835053882008-04-14T17:18:00.000-07:002008-04-14T17:18:00.000-07:00Congrats on the award, you clever man you!Unfortun...Congrats on the award, you clever man you!<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, not everyone realizes what their limit is and end up having alcohol entirely too often. I hope being banned from "The Lounge" helped your friend...Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-20624603256794563592008-04-14T08:14:00.000-07:002008-04-14T08:14:00.000-07:00Congrats on the award, Jeff...much deserved!Thanks...Congrats on the award, Jeff...much deserved!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for an awesome and honest post. You're story sounds much like my own brother. And like you...he has given it up. <BR/><BR/>BRAVO to you!<BR/><BR/>Addiction of ANY kind is tough. For me, like others here have shared...SWEETS/SUGAR are a HUGE addiction. And sometimes coffee!<BR/><BR/>I'm a regular BUZZZZ machine!<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for sharing a part of your journey, bud!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-28524485270036628392008-04-14T06:52:00.000-07:002008-04-14T06:52:00.000-07:00As soon as I read that they let you run a tab off ...As soon as I read that they let you run a tab off of your paycheck, I said to myself 'wonder how many people spent it all before they got it?'<BR/><BR/>Then you told the story.<BR/><BR/>I have friends who have given up drinking. I think it is certainly an individual choice. I certainly drank much more in my youth and still will have cocktails or beer or wine...<BR/><BR/>All things in moderation for most...for some..it is abstinence<BR/><BR/>Congrats on the award...Vinny "Bond" Marinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033455144526676371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-14167833544931656532008-04-14T05:48:00.000-07:002008-04-14T05:48:00.000-07:00Your post made me remember the "Larrys" of my past...Your post made me remember the "Larrys" of my past. LOL<BR/><BR/>Jeff, your not being preachy or a PITA. You've done what's right for you and that's an honorable thing. There a many, many alcoholics in my family so I watch myself too. No shame in being smart.nitebyrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967190902623933068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-60583016538824854002008-04-14T05:33:00.000-07:002008-04-14T05:33:00.000-07:00Oh and congrats on the award! You're collecting th...Oh and congrats on the award! You're collecting them I see - well deserved! ;0)Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-6445157912609671092008-04-14T05:31:00.000-07:002008-04-14T05:31:00.000-07:00Wise words and very balanced account Jeff! I think...Wise words and very balanced account Jeff! I think most of us had "wild days" at 19 or so.<BR/><BR/>He does look quite scary. The paycheck seemed to sober him up quick enough. You are of course quite right about alcoholism and I am glad for you that you managed to take control again - 5+ years - well done!<BR/><BR/>Great post. Great memories for you.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-90954540112085831462008-04-14T04:20:00.000-07:002008-04-14T04:20:00.000-07:00So many lessons there, JeffSo many lessons there, Jeffdavid mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-83505120249348207392008-04-13T23:00:00.000-07:002008-04-13T23:00:00.000-07:00Hubby's been sober longer than I've known him... t...Hubby's been sober longer than I've known him... the Scary Lary type stories would be even scarier if I didn't have a few of my own.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on 5+ years... and Congrats on the Cows.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984777868047304830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-58266392585886059222008-04-13T20:37:00.000-07:002008-04-13T20:37:00.000-07:00Sandee- "Moderation is the key" is a cliche that s...Sandee- "Moderation is the key" is a cliche that seems to hold up im so many cases.<BR/><BR/>Matt- Thanks again. I really enjoy the banter with you, and your gift for poignant humor is unparaleled<BR/><BR/>Jahooni- I do have a couple of friends I'm still in contact with from those wild and crazy days.<BR/><BR/>Teamster- Good for you. I'm a Dr Pepper guy too, but can't do the diet stuff.<BR/><BR/>Roger- Hangover free days are definitely a plus.Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-11026038801012276692008-04-13T20:06:00.000-07:002008-04-13T20:06:00.000-07:00I know that guy!Congrats on your second Cow!I have...I know that guy!<BR/><BR/>Congrats on your second Cow!<BR/><BR/>I haven't had a drink sense last New Years eve and then just a couple of beers. I just don't need a daily hangover like I use to get.<BR/><BR/>To much to do!RWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349292631566372999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-55532818687059480042008-04-13T19:20:00.000-07:002008-04-13T19:20:00.000-07:0022 years sober jeff....but now I drink 3 cases of ...22 years sober jeff....but now I drink 3 cases of diet dr. pepper a day.....great post....The Teamsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01947924749187677564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-83797797988346054342008-04-13T17:26:00.000-07:002008-04-13T17:26:00.000-07:00congrats on a nother dang award, of course, i have...congrats on a nother dang award, of course, i haven't won that one or any other as a matter of fact.<BR/><BR/>i remember those days of being 19. so long ago.... funny story. do you still see your friends from there?<BR/><BR/>congrats on your sobriety. i will soon be there with you, but not just yet! remember... i am off to mexico next weekend and i know that a cocktail has my name on it! ;)~Jahoonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218467073064696313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-45899771908957224292008-04-13T16:45:00.000-07:002008-04-13T16:45:00.000-07:00Ha. Good story Jeff. Thanks for the more than ki...Ha. Good story Jeff. Thanks for the more than kind words, you cattle baron, you. Cheers!!Schmoophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01758200133537951854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-23575217115474237622008-04-13T16:27:00.000-07:002008-04-13T16:27:00.000-07:00Congratulations on winning the COW again. Well de...Congratulations on winning the COW again. Well deserved.<BR/><BR/>Alcohol can be a problem for some and others not. You are right. I enjoy a cocktail now and then, but that's it. I see some that drink around the clock and I can't imagine that. I understand why, but can't imagine that for me. Good for you for giving it up. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-71282069509028506552008-04-13T11:42:00.000-07:002008-04-13T11:42:00.000-07:00Sandi- I do feel fortunate to have left that world...Sandi- I do feel fortunate to have left that world behind in tact. Others haven't been as lucky.<BR/><BR/>Jeni- Alcohol abuse has probably touched most of the people out there in some way whether direct or indirectly. I'm glad this hasn't been taken as me being on some kind of high horse or a crusade. <BR/><BR/>Rhea- He really was a pretty decent guy, just had a hard life and made some really, really bad choices along the way.<BR/><BR/>Starrlight- Thanks for coming over. I'm sure you have some similar tales from the biz.Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-30233677069441762702008-04-13T11:27:00.000-07:002008-04-13T11:27:00.000-07:00Funnily enough the restaurant I worked for had the...Funnily enough the restaurant I worked for had the same bar policy and I would do the books on Saturday's. There were some SAD employees, let me tell you. Here via Matt btw!Cinnamon Girl https://www.blogger.com/profile/06542122037324196279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-3437550950795640182008-04-13T08:49:00.000-07:002008-04-13T08:49:00.000-07:00Harry Scary Larry is definitely scary looking! I ...Harry Scary Larry is definitely scary looking! <BR/><BR/>I can't believe the policies at that restaurant. CRAZINESS!!<BR/><BR/>Good for you for realizing you had a problem and doing something about it. Congrats on your five years sober!Rheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027061380778030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-88969997602542260012008-04-13T08:22:00.000-07:002008-04-13T08:22:00.000-07:00Great post, Jeff. I too have had more than my fair...Great post, Jeff. I too have had more than my fair share of episodes involving alcohol and often I can talk about them and laugh but some of them, when I think back, make me really shudder at what could have happened but thankfully, didn't. Although alcohol abuse played a very large part in my divorce, I can't really blame it for all the problems -just most of 'em. <BR/>Thanks too for putting that last paragraph in. No, it was not the least bit self-righteous - just honest and I think that's the best policy where this is concerned. Thanks again for a job well done.Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-44299880764354714852008-04-13T08:08:00.000-07:002008-04-13T08:08:00.000-07:00I don't know,but when you look back at some of the...I don't know,but when you look back at some of the people you used to hang with, does it ever scare you? Do you ever feel you're lucky to be alive? Does it give you a sense of Deja Vu when you look at some of your kids friends? Do you ever want to whisper in their ear "runnnn". I don't know about you, but it scares ME looking at some of the people you used to run with.<BR/>SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-12606638425010266102008-04-13T07:20:00.000-07:002008-04-13T07:20:00.000-07:00travis- It's a fine line indeed. For some it reall...travis- It's a fine line indeed. For some it really isn't a problem at all. In fact if people drink around me that's fine, doesn't bug me in the least. For me to join in with them would be a big mistake though.<BR/><BR/>Jennifer- There's a vice for every human, and the one that says he/she doesn't have a problem with something is kidding themself.<BR/><BR/>Real LL- Good for you on giving up sweets. That's a tough one for many, myself included. Keep it up!<BR/><BR/>Larry was most definitely "Interesting". I think I could tell stories about him for two weeks straight, maybe more.<BR/><BR/>Mel- I'm glad you didn't say you could relate to the harry part! Bwahahahaha<BR/><BR/>Akelamalu- It was one of the strangest policies I remember.<BR/><BR/>Buffalo- Great point. It can be a viscious cycle. Alcohol consumption has changed dramatically over the past couple of decades. I wonder what the per capita averages look like now as compared to 1988?<BR/><BR/>LeeLee- That's a long dry spel. Good for you both. Like you said, "the party never ended". When something controlls you, its time to let it go.<BR/><BR/>Mouse- Sorry don't do the advertisement blog.<BR/><BR/>Odat- Wow, 25 years...very cool. Hows that retired life treating you? Like I have to ask.<BR/><BR/>Red- Not wanting to lose my wife and two young boys was a huge motivating factor for me. Sorry your ex didn't get the message in time.Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-51049898157998787532008-04-13T06:40:00.000-07:002008-04-13T06:40:00.000-07:00Me too jeff, me too....One Day at a Time.....(25 y...Me too jeff, me too....One Day at a Time.....(25 years!) Peace.Odathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973602431527460287noreply@blogger.com