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Title: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: ohgood on September 13, 2008, 03:11:57 PM
Had an interesting discussion with my bro the other night. We talked about obligations, responsibilities and how much more fun life was when work meant slaving all night, money meant being able to -just- pay the rent, and fun meant getting blasted with friends and howling all night.

But

Now I have kids. So everything has to stay 'stabile' and stuff.

Then I passed a fella walking down SR-25 smoking a fatty. Big smile, big wave. SR-25 outside of B'ham has fantastic curves and loads of elevation.

At first I thought "what a fool walking down a highway getting stoned".

Then I thought again. I'm the fool.

So, did you grow up, realize it sucked, and decide to do a few wild things again ? I'm lame, i know, just wondered how far removed and lame I am now @ 35.

:)
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: jserio on September 13, 2008, 03:20:40 PM
There are days i'd like nothing more than to score a bag and pack a bowl.  :laugh: hey, honesty is the best policy right? but, that being said, i haven't done it in a long time. growing up sucks. much more trouble for it now than when i was in highschool.  :dunno_white:
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: Mdow on September 13, 2008, 03:50:56 PM
well im 22 and growing up sucks and it is kinda fun just getting by but i don't plan on haveing kids at this rate its not really looking like a wife eather.

i don't think your detached or anything i think you have just grown up.  kids will do that. a good freind of mine that i used to race with just had a kid with his wife.  and had to sell the track car and his S2000 turbo to get a new volvo stationwagon.

don't get my wrong good for him hes excited about the kid but wished he could have kept the toys.  but thats not my cup of tea. i want to be old talk to people remisiny of all the cars and toys they had back in the day then listen to tell me how they had to sell them and just reply with ya i still got mine.

maybe ill change but im betting not likly
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: Ry_Guy on September 13, 2008, 03:57:16 PM
I only layed off the party scene because I couldn't keep up with it anymore. I'm sure you miss being irresponsible, but I would guess not that often.
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: makenzie71 on September 13, 2008, 04:04:04 PM
meh...I like having money in the bank, a real meal every night, and fun toys to play with.  I have a friend who never graduated from the "party scene".  His salary was higher than mine and his required bills were fewer, yet he still never had anything.  Everyone misses not having realistic obligations but only idiots think they were better off.
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: theUBS on September 13, 2008, 04:21:53 PM
I'm fortunate enough to not know what I might be missing.  However, I will say that I've seen some for which experimenting has had a lasting negative impact--and they're generally the ones who never gave it up.  I'm guessing that especially if you have a family, the cons must outweigh the pros.  :dunno_white:
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: Jackstand Johnny on September 13, 2008, 04:40:53 PM
I'm 22 as well and did my share of "partying" in my teens. It's behind me now and I don't plan on going back. I've seen all my friends I used to party with/make music with keep doing the same old routine with drug use and they dont really have anything to show for themselves. Everything they wanted out of life(my band especially) just became pipe dreams.
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: GeeP on September 13, 2008, 05:31:28 PM
Couldn't do it.  I never could fit into the party scene, I have no interest in it at all.

I'd rather hold an intelligent round-table discussion with a few competent people or have a small, sane, get-together / feed / movie run, etc.
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: The Buddha on September 13, 2008, 07:59:45 PM
Quote from: GeeP on September 13, 2008, 05:31:28 PM
Couldn't do it.  I never could fit into the party scene, I have no interest in it at all.

I'd rather hold an intelligent round-table discussion with a few competent people or have a small, sane, get-together / feed / movie run, etc.

Yea I'm with GeeP, I misfit every party there is.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: bombadillo on September 13, 2008, 09:49:35 PM
+2. I just can't wrap myself around drugs and alcohol as a substitute for fun.  Its fun to knock a couple back, get relaxed, and have a poker night or fun movie night with friends, and have discussions about whatever we may have, but partying to party ( aka getting black-out drunk or stoned) is just not my scene.  I tried to fit in with that crap and it just doesn't work for me.
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: frankieG on September 14, 2008, 04:01:34 AM
oh boy i'm not getting into this one
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: bettingpython on September 14, 2008, 07:27:50 AM
Smoked for a couple of weeks in HS and didn't like it then. Been 21 years since I tried it don't miss it. My ex wife is a smoker, her and all her friends are still just barely making it through life never have anything they've earned and never get the satisfaction of getting to do things because they earned them. I pity them they're almost like zombies.

Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: groff22 on September 15, 2008, 09:47:48 AM
Hmm. I've never really fit into the party scene either... I can't tolerate licquor very well and it doesn't tolerate me ... And sloshed Drunk people tend to piss me off. That said, I'd rather get stoned over get drunk any day. More creative, relaxed with less risk for intolerable behavior.
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: scottpA_GS on September 15, 2008, 01:32:06 PM

I used to smoke a TON of pot in college  :icon_twisted: Now, about 2-3 times a year I will burn one w/ my brother when we go camping  :icon_mrgreen: havent bought any in a long time but sometimes if its there at a party or something I smoke it  O0

its better than beer  :cheers:

:icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: b_long_1 on September 15, 2008, 03:09:22 PM
Quote from: scottpA_GS on September 15, 2008, 01:32:06 PM

its better than beer  :cheers:

:icon_mrgreen:

I'm sorry I disagree, I love beer.  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: cafeboy on September 15, 2008, 03:47:51 PM
Quote from: b_long_1 on September 15, 2008, 03:09:22 PM
Quote from: scottpA_GS on September 15, 2008, 01:32:06 PM

its better than beer  :cheers:

:icon_mrgreen:

I'm sorry I disagree, I love beer.  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

:laugh: :laugh: HOORAY BEER  :laugh: :laugh:
:cheers:
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: scottpA_GS on September 15, 2008, 04:46:16 PM

I Love beer too  :icon_mrgreen:

But if green was legal. it would prob be my choice brain cell killer  ;)

O0
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: theUBS on September 15, 2008, 06:54:03 PM
Beer ROCKS!  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: pandy on September 15, 2008, 07:41:09 PM
I'm going through...oh...somewhere around my third teen-hood now. My son's grown up and on his own, so I get to play again.... w00t!

I'm not into drugs (though I have nothing against them), but I do enjoy my cocktails when I'm out dancing or karaoke'ing! This was this past Friday night...at da' club...  :laugh:

(http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo71/pix97/Dancing%208-12-08/b544e2cb.jpg)
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: cafeboy on September 15, 2008, 07:42:39 PM
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o ^^^^^^
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: Domindart on September 15, 2008, 07:53:54 PM
Pandy is hot, Id totaly hit on her.

I like to party, drink, smoke a little.  But not much smoking since I was 20 or something.  Used to smoke everyday. Didnt do much either.  Now I just drink when I go out, and I dont get THAT drunk.  I have a roomate and no kids, no g/f.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: cafeboy on September 15, 2008, 07:58:40 PM
Quote from: Domindart on September 15, 2008, 07:53:54 PM
Pandy is hot, Id totaly hit on her.

Yea, and she has a whip !!!!!!!!!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: pantablo on September 15, 2008, 10:22:07 PM
Quote from: Domindart on September 15, 2008, 07:53:54 PM
Pandy is hot, Id totaly hit it.
fixed it.

I'm pushing 41 (young by pandy standards  :flipoff:) and I did my share of heavy partying, womanizing, illegal street racing, etc...I got to an age where it wasnt fun anymore and I was tired of it. I guess thats growing up, but I still have my outlet for speed and wrenching. So not much has changed, but everything has changed.
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: cafeboy on September 16, 2008, 05:09:33 AM
Quote from: pantablo on September 15, 2008, 10:22:07 PM
Quote from: Domindart on September 15, 2008, 07:53:54 PM
Pandy is hot, Id totaly hit it.
:o :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :thumb:
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: grayghost on September 17, 2008, 01:25:15 PM
"pee for enjoyment-not for employment"

just be responsible in whatever you, watch your, and your buddy's back-
look at how many riders are killed every year by stone cold sober incompetents-
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: respite on September 17, 2008, 10:57:04 PM
Sober? Whats that?
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: ohgood on September 18, 2008, 04:59:18 AM
Quote from: respite on September 17, 2008, 10:57:04 PM
Sober? Whats that?

you konw, that thing that hits you in the head on monday mornings ?

that's sober :(
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: frankieG on September 18, 2008, 07:28:35 AM
Quote from: cafeboy on September 15, 2008, 07:58:40 PM
Quote from: Domindart on September 15, 2008, 07:53:54 PM
Pandy is hot, Id totaly hit on her.

Yea, and she has a whip !!!!!!!!!!  :thumb:

ya gotta get thru me
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: cafeboy on September 18, 2008, 04:45:10 PM
Quote from: frankieG on September 18, 2008, 07:28:35 AM
Quote from: cafeboy on September 15, 2008, 07:58:40 PM
Quote from: Domindart on September 15, 2008, 07:53:54 PM
Pandy is hot, Id totaly hit on her.

Yea, and she has a whip !!!!!!!!!!  :thumb:

ya gotta get thru me

Hey, There is enof Pandy whiping to go round. :icon_twisted:

I'll share.
:laugh:
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: respite on September 18, 2008, 07:02:54 PM
Quote from: ohgood on September 18, 2008, 04:59:18 AM
Quote from: respite on September 17, 2008, 10:57:04 PM
Sober? Whats that?

you konw, that thing that hits you in the head on monday mornings ?

that's sober :(

Hah. Makes me miss my last job where it was socially acceptable to drink on the clock, morning or night.
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: GeeP on September 18, 2008, 08:25:47 PM
That explains why in your avatar you look like you caught a couple punches.   :icon_mrgreen: :icon_razz:
Title: Re: Do you partake ? NWS
Post by: theUBS on September 18, 2008, 09:41:28 PM
Quote from: respite on September 18, 2008, 07:02:54 PM
Quote from: ohgood on September 18, 2008, 04:59:18 AM
Quote from: respite on September 17, 2008, 10:57:04 PM
Sober? Whats that?

you konw, that thing that hits you in the head on monday mornings ?

that's sober :(

Hah. Makes me miss my last job where it was socially acceptable to drink on the clock, morning or night.

Wha... :o  Where were you working?  ...and where was my guidance counselor when I needed him most?!  :laugh:
I'd love to be able to have a good beer at work every now and then!  :cheers: