Tiberius Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Jesus dude. You do realize if you had cut that in half you'd have retired 5 years sooner? Just some friendly internet advice. This is what actually made me cut way down on drinking. I use to buy beer everyday but then I did the math and found I could invest so much more if I cut out wasteful drinking and eating out too much. When I was in 6th grade our teacher did the math on the board for a lifetime smoker and how much a pack a day would cost over a lifetime. That was a good lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) I spend enough on alcohol that I don't care to know how much I spend on alcohol. Truth. This thread has made me feel a lot better about my drinking habits. Haha, totally agree. For me, it's a lot. It might sound bad but going out to eat and drink is kind of our hobby. I really couldn't even guess. Every week is different, and every season is different. In the summer I'll drink more on softball nights but it's more light beer and shots. Also, there are more parties and get-togethers with the nice weather. In the fall I'll drink with the coaches after our games but I'm usually busy so it's not as much as summer. Winter, I'm bored a lot so I'll drink more nights but maybe only one or two per night-- manhattan's or heavy craft brews. In the spring, it's similar to the fall. In conclusion, I drink the most during the summer and winter but in no way can guess how much I spend. Edited August 8, 2017 by Wooderson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I'd be curious to see what the folks in Vegas, NY and Miami spend. Every time that I go out in those cities it's like $15 drinks. I'd bet that they have a big number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 More shocked you found a wife (did she voluntarily say her vows or did you dub in her consent via the PA system?) I did pretty well. Actually took her 7 years to get me to pop the question. I think she was drugging me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Zero. I'm a total abstainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I'd be curious to see what the folks in Vegas, NY and Miami spend. Every time that I go out in those cities it's like $15 drinks. I'd bet that they have a big number. All depends on lifestyle. My good friend and his husband proly spend $300 a week on booze in Manhattan, while another friend and his wife prolly spend $75 a week in Brooklyn. Having kids makes a HUGE difference, especially younger kids. And a $20 cocktail is commonplace now in Manhattan, and DC for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I'd be curious to see what the folks in Vegas, NY and Miami spend. Every time that I go out in those cities it's like $15 drinks. I'd bet that they have a big number. even here in rochester a lot of the prices have crept up to $15 a drink. to order a martini, you won't get it for much less than 10, and they max around 15. beers and wine are in the 5-8 area. mind you, these are nicer restaurant prices. i was out with a board member recently, and the bar we were at was selling $1.50 cans. that was the stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaRun Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Gotta be around $250, but our two fours are more expensive than yours and my pints run around $7 - $8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) All depends on lifestyle. My good friend and his husband proly spend $300 a week on booze in Manhattan, while another friend and his wife prolly spend $75 a week in Brooklyn. Having kids makes a HUGE difference, especially younger kids. And a $20 cocktail is commonplace now in Manhattan, and DC for that matter.That's the beauty of New Orleans 3 for 1. Even the nice places are 2 for 1 at Happy Hour. Also, $.25 martinis at lunch. Edited August 9, 2017 by Kirby Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 You know, I always wanted to start a thread about Favorite Recreational Drugs because I think it would be far more interesting and entertaining than any other Favorite threads, but I figured it wouldn't last very long. These days, zero. Way back in the day at one time, I made more money than I spent. I like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 What no invitations? I'll cook you guys can tend bar. We've laughed for a while now that we should throw one big party to get through at least some of this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 even here in rochester a lot of the prices have crept up to $15 a drink. to order a martini, you won't get it for much less than 10, and they max around 15. beers and wine are in the 5-8 area. mind you, these are nicer restaurant prices. i was out with a board member recently, and the bar we were at was selling $1.50 cans. that was the stuff. The craft cocktail movement has really upped the price points. Sometimes its worth it, but now every half assed barkeep in Rochester fancies themselves a mixologist with license to charge $12 per drink regardless of quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 The craft cocktail movement has really upped the price points. Sometimes its worth it, but now every half assed barkeep in Rochester fancies themselves a mixologist with license to charge $12 per drink regardless of quality. Interesting trend. I went to a bar in Vegas that specializes in these sort of "craft cocktails." The server asked what type of spirit you preferred, and then would recommend different herbs and stuff (mint, tarragon, jalapeños) to go with the spirit. I had tequila with cucumber, jalapeño and some herb...can't remember. Cost me 20 dollars. In telling my BIL about the place, he explained that these type of bars are all over the place in California and big cities across the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Interesting trend. I went to a bar in Vegas that specializes in these sort of "craft cocktails." The server asked what type of spirit you preferred, and then would recommend different herbs and stuff (mint, tarragon, jalapeños) to go with the spirit. I had tequila with cucumber, jalapeño and some herb...can't remember. Cost me 20 dollars. In telling my BIL about the place, he explained that these type of bars are all over the place in California and big cities across the country. Craft cocktail bars are everywhere. Typically, in a speakeasy concept which gives hipster "mixologists" an excuse to wear fedoras and grow ridiculous moustaches like its 1926. Tequila bars are the current trend. Tequila cocktails or tequila infused with a million other flavors. My guess, mezcal bars will be the next big craze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Craft cocktail bars are everywhere. Typically, in a speakeasy concept which gives hipster "mixologists" an excuse to wear fedoras and grow ridiculous moustaches like its 1926. Tequila bars are the current trend. Tequila cocktails or tequila infused with a million other flavors. My guess, mezcal bars will be the next big craze. I'm a retired mixologist. My special drink recipes would make your panties drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Interesting trend. I went to a bar in Vegas that specializes in these sort of "craft cocktails." The server asked what type of spirit you preferred, and then would recommend different herbs and stuff (mint, tarragon, jalapeños) to go with the spirit. I had tequila with cucumber, jalapeño and some herb...can't remember. Cost me 20 dollars. In telling my BIL about the place, he explained that these type of bars are all over the place in California and big cities across the country. Craft cocktail bars are everywhere. Typically, in a speakeasy concept which gives hipster "mixologists" an excuse to wear fedoras and grow ridiculous moustaches like its 1926. Also referred to as "bespoke" cocktail bars. There's one in Durham (NC) now. It's a novelty the first time, but after doing it once you're just like "make me a drink, ok?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 $0.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 $0.00 Sissy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 The craft cocktail movement has really upped the price points. Sometimes its worth it, but now every half assed barkeep in Rochester fancies themselves a mixologist with license to charge $12 per drink regardless of quality. boy is this the truth. if you see a drink listed on a little chalkboard, you know you're getting bent over. it's funny you mentioned speakeasies. the one in rochester, (scofflaw) hits the craft drink concept pretty hard. i always get a bit excited to try something new, but a minute or two into drinking a $15 drink i think meh. Sissy since you're asian, don't you get all splotchy when you drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Sissy been a challenge, especially the first year or so but had to put it down. been nearly 4 years and given my situation I wont be picking it back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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