Friday Night No-Drinking Post.

[Aristus]

To my beloved Loungers: I’ve been sick all week, and am feeling a little better. But I’m staying away from alcohol until I feel 100% again.

Don’t let that stop you, and as Joe Biden would say “God love you”. Have a strong one for me, because right now, I’m feeling a little weak and fatigued.

I’ll reply if I can. Otherwise, talk amongst yourselves.

I love you all…

[3catwoman3]

1. I so hope you feel better...

…very soon.

[Aristus]

18. I'm feeling pretty good right now, 3cat3.

But that's because I'm a morning person. I always feel good after starting the day with some coffee and TV. Not up to 100% yet. Probably still a few more days. Thanks for the . That kind of thing always makes me feel better.

[onecaliberal]

2. Healing and peaceful vibes to you. n/t

[Aristus]

19. Thank you.

They seem to be working. There's a part of me that wonders if being this sick isn't due at least in part to thirteen years of overwork in an already stressful profession. Maybe I can get all the nasty stuff out of my system, and start my new job with a clean slate and a fresh outlook.

[onecaliberal]

33. Toxic stress is real. I'm sure glad you're out and that place.

Take good care of you.

[cachukis]

3. Breathe deeply and drink lots of water.

Visualize being better. Sleep well.

[Aristus]

20. Doing all three.

And it's helping me to sleep better. Better than I have in years, actually. That's probably down to all the medication I've been taking, though.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

4. Y'all just need some kickapoo joy juice...

[Aristus]

21. Looking forward to a good strong drink when this is all over.

Got my birthday bottle of Lagavulin last week. Looking forward to cracking it and once again inhaling its campfire-y goodness. Also picked up my yearly bottle of Irish Cream. That will go well with the cold winter nights ahead.

See ya when I've reached drinking fitness...

[NotASurfer]

5. Drinking straight seltzer water at the moment, as luck would have it

But I'll have a nip of the good stuff after dinner for you

[Aristus]

22. So what did you opt for?

What's the 'good stuff' in your household?

[NotASurfer]

43. Sotol

I like Desert Door, made it TX though sotol is usually a Mexican distilled spirit.

[Permanut]

6. Get well, Aristus..

We need you here.

I used to drink Philips screwdrivers - vodka, OJ and milk of magnesia. That was a long time ago.

I'll just lift an A and W cream soda in your honor.

[Aristus]

23. Milk of Magnesia? In a screwdriver?

Odd.

Reason?

I mean, I'll try anything once...

[Permanut]

35. As soon as I wrote that..

I knew I had messed up that old joke. No future for me as a comedian.

[Aristus]

36. Maybe I'm just a bad audience.

I'd never heard that joke before...

[niyad]

41. Philips (head) screwdrivers.

[Aristus]

44. Oh, of course.

[debm55]

7. I will miss your posts tonight. Get some rest and take care of yourself. We love you.

[Aristus]

24. Oh my goodness.

How sweet.

I really hope I'll be better soon. This is a lot like when I had a kidney stone a couple of years ago. I was off work for a month. I spent the whole time stoned on Percocet, shuffling aimlessly from room to room in my bathrobe, clutching my little bag of medication. I felt old. I didn't like it.

This isn't quite that bad. As much as I complain about overwork in the clinic, I really do love the job. Getting in there, rolling up my sleeves, solving peoples' problems, making them feel better. I love my patients, and I miss them. I hope they're getting good care right now.

I'm humble enough to know that I'm not irreplaceable, but confident enough to know it will be a downgrade.

[BOSSHOG]

8. Get Well My Friend

I will, in the next five minutes, open an ice cold Budweiser, and offer a toast to your good health. And then another.

[Aristus]

25. Thank you for the toast to good health.

I think it's starting to work.

[lordsummerisle]

9. Take care

and get well soon...

[Aristus]

26. Yes, of course.

The Wicker Man demands a healthy sacrifice, does it not?

[2naSalit]

10. Good thing you...

Know what you're talkin' about!

Take care, we can manage this time.

[Aristus]

27. Good. I'm glad.

Next Friday will mark the two-week point left at my current job. Much to celebrate, and I plan to do so.

[niyad]

37. Ah, that answered my question. We will all celebrate with you.

[2naSalit]

42. Best to...

Rest up for that!

[True Dough]

11. I'm sick too, teetotaler!

Been feeling crummy all week.

Hope you bounce back quickly.

[Aristus]

28. You too, True Dough.

You got this! Kick that illness's ass!

[WheelWalker]

12. A man's got to know his limitations.

A good man does

[Aristus]

29. I have so many limitations,

I don't know which ones are holding me back.

Couple-three days or so, and I'll find my path back...

[CrispyQ]

13. Put the lime in the coconut & drink it all up.

You'll feel better in no time!

Seriously, get well.

[Skittles]

14. i just had a sinus lift

none for me either

I have a chipmunk cheek going, argh.

[Aristus]

31. When you're all better,

we'll all have a round of drinks while we watch you kick someone's ass.

[Skittles]

48. you bet!

I know what I will be celebrating - eating solid food!

[AKwannabe]

15. Tecate with lime

After work.

And now a Bud Light and hot bath.
Just had some weed. Only a hot tub would be better but makin do.


Feel better Hot toddy! Mostly (hot) water, lemon, pinch o whiskey 🥃
..forgot honey!

Feel better

[Aristus]

32. Nothing makes the colder months more bearable than hot alcoholic drinks!

My bar book has an entire chapter devoted to them. I've only ever had a hot toddy. I'm looking forward to trying the rest of them. I've got the whole winter to do so.

[niyad]

16. And we love you back. Be safe and well.

[Aristus]

34. Thank you for being there for me, niyad.

It's made for a smoother recovery from a pretty rough bug.

[niyad]

38. Hugggggs and continued healing vibes. How are you and Mrs. A.

doing today?

[Aristus]

40. I'm better. Just sleepy all the time.

Mrs. Aristus is having some costal muscle pain from prolonged coughing. Let's just say we're not up for a walk around the neighborhood...

[GAJMac]

17. Wow! I can't imagine...

Actually I can, but I don't WANT to imagine feeling that bad. Seriously, get better soon.

[niyad]

39. Welcome to our DU family. Glad you found our Friday night

hangout, a welcomevrelief from the insanity of the week!

[pandr32]

30. Get well soon!

Hopefully this will be a one and done over the fall/winter season.

[Glorfindel]

45. Feel better soon, dear sir...

there is no DU without Aristus.

[Aristus]

46. Oh my! What an extraordinary compliment!

Thank you!

I have my own list of DU-ers whom I believe to be foundational to the whole enterprise.

I never thought I’d be on someone else’s list.

That’s very humbling…

[Wolf Frankula]

47. Don't drink water.

You know what fish do in water.

Wolf