Alcohol and the elderly

Apologies - Cannabis was reclassified (again) to a Class B drug in 2009. I am out of touch!

Im doomed then because I drink 3 units (half a bottle of wine) a week with a special meal which my nephew cooks. I never drink alone and I hate pubs.

hilarious post, I hope it is a wind up! A few years ago now, I tripped up going down the step into my garden and ended up with an injured knee and ankle. Not bad enough to see a doc but my walking was very limited. Apart from the carton I am using, I keep my milk in a fridge in the garage so for a few days my coffee had Baily's in it regardless of the time of day. I don't normally do it on account of driving but it certainly made me feel heaps better!

biglouis

Im doomed then because I drink 3 units (half a bottle of wine) a week with a special meal which my nephew cooks. I never drink alone and I hate pubs.

I never used to drink alone until my elderly dog died. He would enjoy a chew while I enjoyed an evening drink. I decided not to get another dog so now I drink alone unless the tortoise counts?

What does the tortoise drink greenlady?

So, OP what is your definition of elderly?

maddyone

What does the tortoise drink greenlady?

Gin, of course! 😁

I’m quite intrigued by the glass of wine drinkers. As a bottle only lasts a couple of days once opened before it starts to go vinegary what happens to the rest of the bottle? Unless we are talking 250cl measures.

We don’t drink at all Mon-Thurs. But on the other 3 days it’s a rarity for any wine to last overnight. Saturday is a bottle of fizz and then a bottle of white or red our weekly indulgence. Not a fan of spirits really. And definitely not Baileys. 🤢

It will last a bit longer than a couple of days and then could go in the gravy anyway!

Callistemon21

maddyone

What does the tortoise drink greenlady?

Gin, of course! 😁

hahahahaha

For goodness sake! It's their life and they're old enough to know what the issues are. MYOB!

maddyone

What does the tortoise drink greenlady?

only the very best bottled water. She won't touch tap! In summer its not a problem as she drinks from puddles in the garden.

I think your tortoise is very clever!

We buy half and one third bottles and in restaruants and pubs we buy by the glass.

glammagran

I’m quite intrigued by the glass of wine drinkers. As a bottle only lasts a couple of days once opened before it starts to go vinegary what happens to the rest of the bottle? Unless we are talking 250cl measures.

We don’t drink at all Mon-Thurs. But on the other 3 days it’s a rarity for any wine to last overnight. Saturday is a bottle of fizz and then a bottle of white or red our weekly indulgence. Not a fan of spirits really. And definitely not Baileys. 🤢

You can buy 187ml bottles and cans of many wines (4 for 3 in Tesco) and they don't work out much more expensive per ml than a full-size bottle, certainly cheaper than wasting it.

Delia recommended freezing leftover wine in ice cube trays for using in cooking.

Seriously ? Butt out and how much she drinks and when is not your concern ...

I have an elderly friend who has been tee-total all her miserable . She quite brazenly told me she was born a virgin and would ‘go to her grave’untouched!!!! A …manless….childless….grandchildless….fear ridden ….oh-so-careful ‘ what you eat’ life .
She does nothing but complain about her existence . I got mad with her on phone the other day and told her she should’ve found herself a bed-partner …a bottle of plonk …and had herself a good time! Even if only just once!
Yikes Pat37…..leave your elderly person to pick her own way out of this world. Sounds like she’s done her duty and is now enjoying herself. As am I!

Wow, so judgemental! You really want her to stop enjoying what’s left of her life, don’t you? Mind your own business and get the Brasso so you can polish that halo of yours.

Stanlow your recipe was hilarious!!!!!!

I loved your recipe too Stanlow

You certainly don’t need to be worried about her.

Is this a serious post or one designed to get us all going?
Reckon the wine will probably do her more good than the meds!
Cheers!

It certainly has got you all going. 🤭

Stanlow, tried following the recipe, but fell over! 😂