what his optimum dose is.
Given which, why on earth after all these years when I find myself not wanting to go to bed, but with an empty glass, do I still fall for the old 'Oh, another glass or two can't really hurt, can it?' thing? :-(
what his optimum dose is.
Given which, why on earth after all these years when I find myself not wanting to go to bed, but with an empty glass, do I still fall for the old 'Oh, another glass or two can't really hurt, can it?' thing? :-(
First the man takes the drinkQuote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Then the drink takes the drink
Then the drink takes the man
:-(
Because, like the rest of us, you're deeply unhappy and think another drink will solve this.
That's what they say, yes. No hope for the future :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by Jake
'The drink takes the drink?' What does that mean?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
After you've had one the booze takes over and demands more booze. Is that really more opaque than Joyce to a man with a fúcking literature degree?Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Oh, right. As I might have explained, I'm not actually firing on all cylinders this morning. Some moderation in your rather harsh tone would be appreciated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Apologies. Do you not have an emergency flask in your desk from which you can take a soothing belt of cognac?Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
People take a dim view of that sort of thing these days, I fear. I have to make do with the half-bottle of Teacher's I've got taped inside the cistern of trap one of the gents. :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C