RaggedyMan, day number 6 and still dry :-) Looks like he hasn't bought any beer so far and he drank whatever was left lastnight while I was visiting my dad at Hospice. I think he got the message, but yes if he offers me wine again, I'm gona remind him of all the great (not!) times we shared with our fifth wheel, Merlot.
You keep up the good work too :-)