A side benefit of not drinking

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10-03-2014, 03:25 AM

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goose333

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A side benefit of not drinking

So it's been almost two weeks now and I'm feeling good. On vacation with the wife. I've probably saved $500 in booze expenses on this trip. Not only at dinner but all the other drinking I would have done.
It's amazing how cheap dinner out in a good restaurant is when there is no booze involved. It's almost like eating free! So now that our food tab is so much lower, I've been tipping 20% instead of the usual 15. No reason why the server has to suffer. Everyone benefits from the new me. How nice!

Goose

10-03-2014, 03:57 AM

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Weasel1966

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Good for you goose. Enjoy the trip. bet the wife is happier too!

10-03-2014, 04:02 AM

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Dee74

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Have a good vacation Goose

10-03-2014, 04:04 AM

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Jupiters

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good job Goose!!!

10-03-2014, 04:48 AM

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Nowsthetime

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Nice Goose. I used to wait tables so I'm sure that your 20% is very much appreciated! See no booze, everyone benefits.

10-03-2014, 05:11 AM

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huntingtontx

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Way to go. Enjoy your sober vacation.

10-03-2014, 05:14 AM

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SoberLeigh

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Have a great vacation, goose. I shudder to think how much I spent on alcohol over the years (especially when I wasn't enjoying it).

10-03-2014, 05:18 AM

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Barnumb

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That has got to be a great feeling. I am taking my wife and myself to NYC for my 40th Birthday in two weeks. I plan on a sober trip to celebrate my birthday!!! I will keep this post in the back of my mind. Way to go, enjoy a vacation in the real world.

10-03-2014, 06:01 AM

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pumpkinny

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It's great isn't it! Enjoy your vacay! You'll even remember it all!

10-03-2014, 06:03 AM

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livingnow

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"It's amazing how cheap dinner out in a good restaurant is when there is no booze involved."

It really is!!!
Good post, congrats!

10-03-2014, 06:07 AM

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Anna

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Enjoy your vacation!

10-03-2014, 06:09 AM

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luvmygirls

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Yay! Have a great vacation! Tipping 20% is an awesome side benefit. I used to wait tables, so that is my norm, drinking or not.

10-03-2014, 07:53 AM

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firstymer

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I went out for "drinks" with an friend who was visiting from out-of-town. (He didn't know yet that I no longer drink) We were at an upscale bar/restaurant where the typical cocktail costs about $9. I spent two hours sipping soda water and lime and having a great time. When it was time to leave, I automatically reached for my wallet. The server said that the charge for my drinks was zero. Nothing. Nada. I tipped anyway on my non-existent bar tab and was still about $80 ahead of where I would have been in my drinking days. YEE-Haw!