MissFixit----I remember THAT one, also.....LOL!
In reality, I think these stories---while, as funny as hel*, to us---actually represent the way the alcoholic mind actually rearranges what is actually said to protect their ability to continue drinking. I think it is more of a way for their mind to "make sense" of reality in a way that supports drinking than it is an actual conscious decision to lie to us.
I take this from the articles by Floyd P. Garrett in his excellent explanation of how the alcoholic mind works. Fascinating stuff--but, It helped me to have more empathy for my A's and took a lot of responsibility off my shoulders. Helped me understand and detach a lot easier...is what I am trying to say.
dandylion