Go Gadget, .... drinking was a family tradition for me too. I still have an old buddy ; who stops by periodically , <<<, a 1 to 2 week binge drinker; every few months>>> He's got an incredible memory , and loves to give me updates , ;;,,, who else died.
I don't mean to sound morose, it's just amazing how devastating longterm drinking can be, once folks get a little older. ,,,...like me LOL
"but I don't
feel old", ....he says,.....that's probably my AV