Originally Posted by
peanutbutters 
I definitely don't want to be open with them because they love and live for family gossip and no thank you. However, I don't think they would pressure me to have a glass (which means two bottles for me) if they figured it's for my health.Could you say something like that?
Dear all,
My preference is to avoid the drama and tedium of providing a long explanation that has to be repeated umpteem times.
I once collected SR no-drink reasons that avoid the drama. I have forgotten most, but do remember a few:
1. Ulcer (I don't use this one because it is not true for me, but SR people say it works like a charm to avoid the drama).
2. Confusing paperwork to do after (and, unfortunately, I always have overdue paperwork to do!).
3. On an early AM workout schedule (this won't work for me, since everyone knows I can drink and get up early).
4. Difficult phone calls after (sometimes true for me).
5. On the Calvin B. Goodnik Radish Miracle Diet (sometimes true for me
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6. Please, coffee only if I am going to stay awake through this event!
7. The nuclear option: UTI
Mel