0_Apprentice
Everywhere i went today, people kept mentioning beer.  When you are a recovering alcoholic like me, you don't want people mentioning your weakness all of the time.
1_Wizard
Man, that is tough. And good on you for staying strong. Too many people do too many stupid things on alcohol -- driving drunk, risky decisions...too much.
0_Apprentice
My wife says my weakness is english grammer, but i know it is alcohol.  I sometimes crave a drink around holidays, 
1_Wizard
Understandable. It's supposed to be "festive", right?! And no doubt on the grammar, as alcohol makes a beeline for the brain (and other organs, like the heart, liver, pancreas....!)
0_Apprentice
Yes, alcohol will kill you.  i used to be a scotch drinker, because scotch is not measured by the shot.  Scotch is a free pour, so you get half a water glass worth.  That is about 3 shots for the same price as a shot of Tequila.
1_Wizard
Ah, well, and there you hit on my preferred tipple. Tequila. And I had no idea about scotch! So how do you stay true to *not* drinking?
0_Apprentice
Drinking makes it hard to type, so i was forced to choose between using the internet or drinking.  Hopefully i made the right choice.
1_Wizard
You know what? I'm cheering for you. Obviously your brain is way to beautiful to waste. (And the spectre of cirrhosis, increased risk of cancer, etc .... good motivation) 
0_Apprentice
Thanks.  If you try scotch, stay away from the blends like Johnny Walker, they are like jet fuel.  Many of the single malt scotches are quite nice and drinkable.
1_Wizard
Roger that. I've got Scot in my blood, so I'm thinking my body would rebel against anything less than a single malt.
0_Apprentice
Scotch is like Tequila.  Both of their home countries have strict laws which govern their ingredients and manufacture.  Jack Daniels can make his rotgut any way he wants.