Lunchtime beers. Sorely missed...

ciarang85 · 25-05-2012 02:26PM

did it once with 2 lads from work, went down and necked as many pints as we could in a hour, one of the lads was banana's going back to work , i don't know how we didn't get caught

wouldn't do it again it's not worth looseing a job over

shopaholic01 · 25-05-2012 02:26PM

Sackable offence for me unfortunately

Sea Filly · 25-05-2012 02:26PM

summerskin wrote: »

Like when people say they have "taken a drink", it makes it sound like drugs.

It is drugs.

So is caffeine, I suppose.

Mairzydoats · 25-05-2012 02:30PM

westendgirlie wrote: »

I had a brunch, for lunch.

This isn't the hemingway thread, is it?

I just started a thread about brunches. Had one yesterday. Massive disappointment.

Agricola · 25-05-2012 02:30PM

I used to do it alot in college. If there was a free class and there was nothing pressing to be done, we'd head to the college pub for usually 1 pint because thats all the time we'd have. But there were a few occasions when whole afternoons were written off. I found the task of listening to a lecturer difficult after 3 pints, so I don't know how you could be any way useful in a job after it. I don't think its a case of the Irish being responsible in the work place though, its more a culture of alcoholism which dictates that when we go to the pub, we GO TO THE FÚCKING PUB BABY. So best not to mix business and pleasure.

Sea Filly · 25-05-2012 02:30PM

120_Minutes wrote: »

It's not done in Ireland simply because we're weak willed with an immature attitude to drink, and can't stop at " just one"

grindle wrote: »

This (and all posts like it).

Went to Denmark in Transition Year, walked into one of the (doorless!) classrooms in their school, and the bins had beer cans in them, there were a couple of students dotted around the room with a can in their hand, and other students leaving whenever they wanted a cigarette!
In my conditioned Irish brain I thought "This can only end in chaos!"
Nope. Most attentive students I've ever sat around.
Apparently, if you treat people maturely, like adults, they behave maturely.
Crazy. Unthinkable in Ireland.

What do we have to change to become less... cünty?
At what point is it conditioned into us to go "Jesus, I can take advantage here, better act the spastic."?

But for some of us, even just one is potent and makes us useless for the rest of the work day. I wish people would realise that, that for some of us, it's not a fear of going off the head, just simply our physiological reaction to even one drink.

kfallon · 25-05-2012 02:32PM

omgitsthelazor wrote: »

:pac:

Who calls it this?

Me! Tin of pop and a nutty bar, great little snack

Sea Filly · 25-05-2012 02:35PM

seamus wrote: »

"Weak willed and immature" is a very naive and simplistic way of looking at it. Having the willpower to stop after two pints doesn't make you any more productive when you go back to work. I don't avoid drinking at lunchtime because I'm afraid I won't stop, it's because I know that once I've had a couple of drinks, I'll get nothing else done that day (either in work or at home).

+1. Same with me.

Amazing what people will find to get on their high horses about.

shopaholic01 · 25-05-2012 02:38PM

Nothingbetter2d wrote: »

when i used to work for John Moylan & Associates on the last friday of the month they used to put a table up in the office full of beer/wine/and softdrinks... they would also have crisps and nuts there too.

we could drink at our desks while we worked.

Ever have a job where you had to actually work :rolleyes:??????

Nothingbetter2d · 25-05-2012 02:40PM

shopaholic01 wrote: »

Ever have a job where you had to actually work :rolleyes:??????

once but it was too hard so i quit

kfallon · 25-05-2012 02:41PM

I won't lie to ye, I was tempted to have a pint at lunchtime. Too many people around tho so said I'd wait til 4ish!

Funglegunk · 25-05-2012 02:42PM

I'm having wine at 5 this afternoon. After work!

I'd dread going back to work if I had a few pints at lunchtime.

summerskin · 25-05-2012 02:43PM

shopaholic01 wrote: »

Nothingbetter2d wrote: »

when i used to work for John Moylan & Associates on the last friday of the month they used to put a table up in the office full of beer/wine/and softdrinks... they would also have crisps and nuts there too.

we could drink at our desks while we worked.

Ever have a job where you had to actually work :rolleyes:??????

At another of my jobs in London we had beers in the office from 4pm onwards on fridays and also had a team of masseuses/masseurs there to give us all head and shoulder massages while we lounged around on giant bean bags.

Great working for a company with young owners. Over here I have to wear a suit and "be professional". Funnily I don't feel as satisfied or productive in my job now as I did in that one.

My belief is that if you need a shirt and tie on in order to feel professional then you can't be that professional really. It's about much more than dress code.

Nothingbetter2d · 25-05-2012 02:46PM

summerskin wrote: »

At another of my jobs in London we had beers in the office from 4pm onwards on fridays and also had a team of masseuses/masseurs there to give us all head and shoulder massages while we lounged around on giant bean bags.

Great working for a company with young owners. Over here I have to wear a suit and "be professional". Funnily I don't feel as satisfied or productive in my job now as I did in that one.

My belief is that if you need a shirt and tie on in order to feel professional then you can't be that professional really. It's about much more than dress code.

any of the masseuses/massuers give happy endings?

Elvis_Presley · 25-05-2012 02:48PM

I'm just back after 2 pints in the beer garden downstairs! I can see a beer garden from my office window, it doesn't help productivity.

shopaholic01 · 25-05-2012 02:49PM

Nothingbetter2d wrote: »

any of the masseuses/massuers give happy endings?

I'll give you a happy ending;)

kfallon · 25-05-2012 02:49PM

Elvis_Presley wrote: »

I'm just back after 2 pints in the beer garden downstairs! I can see a beer garden from my office window, it doesn't help productivity.

Few pints in the beer garden and a burger on the jax and you are as happy as a pig in shite eh

Jess16 · 25-05-2012 02:49PM

iguana wrote: »

Alcohol is a drug, just a legal one. And tbh, it's a hell of a lot more problematic than many drugs, even those in the Class A category.

For you maybe -but most of the people I know don't turn into anti-social, homewrecking, dregs of society as soon as they've had a drink and whereas I know alcohol can be a huge issue for some people, the majority of us don't morph into monsters the minute a drink passes our lips -assholes are assholes with or without alcohol, the alcohol just makes them care less about keeping it concealed

AeoNGriM · 25-05-2012 02:51PM

summerskin wrote: »

Working in the UK, and particularly in London, we used to go out for a pint most lunchtimes, and every friday lunch meant about three hours in the pub followed by an hour of chilling in the office doing nothing. How i miss those days.

How come nobody in Ireland seem to do that? Last time I mentioned it to someone they looked at me as though I was from another planet, and shouldn't I just get a chicken roll and a can of pop from Spar like everyone else???

So, how many of you would like to go for lunchtime pints, and how many think it's just another step down the rocky road to alcoholism and is unprofessional?

Cos it will result in getting sacked?

Also, drinking several pints at lunchtime and then driving home = sheer stupidity.

Elvis_Presley · 25-05-2012 02:51PM

There's also a fridge 2m behind me, might pop out for a restock.

im invisible · 25-05-2012 02:54PM

im getting drunk just reading this thread. few cans this evening i think

summerskin · 25-05-2012 02:56PM

AeoNGriM wrote: »

summerskin wrote: »

Working in the UK, and particularly in London, we used to go out for a pint most lunchtimes, and every friday lunch meant about three hours in the pub followed by an hour of chilling in the office doing nothing. How i miss those days.

How come nobody in Ireland seem to do that? Last time I mentioned it to someone they looked at me as though I was from another planet, and shouldn't I just get a chicken roll and a can of pop from Spar like everyone else???

So, how many of you would like to go for lunchtime pints, and how many think it's just another step down the rocky road to alcoholism and is unprofessional?

Cos it will result in getting sacked?

Also, drinking several pints at lunchtime and then driving home = sheer stupidity.

1 pint at lunch then drivin home 4 hours later is ok. Any more than that and you have to be using public transport, as I did every day.

And if you'd get sacked that's exactly what I'm talking about. Why is there such a fear of alcohol over here?

iguana · 25-05-2012 02:57PM

Jess16 wrote: »

For you maybe -but most of the people I know don't turn into anti-social, homewrecking, dregs of society as soon as they've had a drink and whereas I know alcohol can be a huge issue for some people, the majority of us don't morph into monsters the minute a drink passes our lips

Nor do most people on other types of drugs.:rolleyes: Alcohol is a recreational drug and it is one of the ones that causes most problems.

Attabear · 25-05-2012 03:07PM

Sykk wrote: »

If you can't get through a day of work without having need for a pint then you've got a problem, man.

Yes.

You're obviously in the wrong line of work.

CucaFace · 25-05-2012 03:12PM

Had a couple at lunch there.

Now I'm here watching the clock and can barely keep my eyes open.

Sykk · 25-05-2012 03:13PM

summerskin wrote: »

Hmm it's not a need, it's a want. Sometimes I want a beer with my lunch. I used to do it. And now i don't. Quite simple, no problem. Why do you see having a pint as a "need"? If I said coffee would you feel differently? Like when people say they have "taken a drink", it makes it sound like drugs. What's wrong with "had a drink"? Nobody says they had "taken a rock shandy", do they?

I want cook and hookers in work but it's hardly appropriate so I wait til I get home.

summerskin wrote: »

The way some people view/fear alcohol in this country amuses me.

Two people in my family are alcoholics, one has destroyed my mothers life and constantly has everyone else worrying about him. I'm glad it amuses you that people don't take alcohol seriously, though.

Though what is amuses me is the pissheads that think it's great to drink their wages, eat a kebab, vomit, not remember anything about the night they wasted.

I enjoy heading having pints with the lads and I'll definitely be having a few with the BBQ tomorrow. But there is a time and a place. :rolleyes:

Mance Rayder · 25-05-2012 03:27PM

summerskin wrote: »

Hmm it's not a need, it's a want. Sometimes I want a beer with my lunch. I used to do it. And now i don't. Quite simple, no problem. Why do you see having a pint as a "need"? If I said coffee would you feel differently? The way some people view/fear alcohol in this country amuses me. Like when people say they have "taken a drink", it makes it sound like drugs. What's wrong with "had a drink"? Nobody says they had "taken a rock shandy", do they?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9tdcGmBefM

:pac::pac:

summerskin · 25-05-2012 03:28PM

Sykk wrote: »

summerskin wrote: »

Hmm it's not a need, it's a want. Sometimes I want a beer with my lunch. I used to do it. And now i don't. Quite simple, no problem. Why do you see having a pint as a "need"? If I said coffee would you feel differently? Like when people say they have "taken a drink", it makes it sound like drugs. What's wrong with "had a drink"? Nobody says they had "taken a rock shandy", do they?

I want cook and hookers in work but it's hardly appropriate so I wait til I get home.

summerskin wrote: »

The way some people view/fear alcohol in this country amuses me.

Two people in my family are alcoholics, one has destroyed my mothers life and constantly has everyone else worrying about him. I'm glad it amuses you that people don't take alcohol seriously, though.

Though what is amuses me is the pissheads that think it's great to drink their wages, eat a kebab, vomit, not remember anything about the night they wasted.

I enjoy heading having pints with the lads and I'll definitely be having a few with the BBQ tomorrow. But there is a time and a place. :rolleyes:

My mother is an alcoholic who ruined my teenage years as a result. Doesn't mean that my attitude to alcohol is one of fear. I like a drink and stay in control of it. Alcoholism is a personal problem that is often the manifestation of other deeper rooted issues. There really is no need to fear it unless you are worried that it will take control of you.

Now, work finished so time to drive home and have one pint on the way.

later12 · 25-05-2012 03:33PM

Sykk wrote: »

Though what is amuses me is the pissheads that think it's great to drink their wages, eat a kebab, vomit, not remember anything about the night they wasted.

Really?

If that amuses you, then I'm sure those guys are glad not to have you around. Get a hobby.

Nothingbetter2d · 25-05-2012 03:34PM

summerskin wrote: »

My mother is an alcoholic who ruined my teenage years as a result. Doesn't mean that my attitude to alcohol is one of fear. I like a drink and stay in control of it. Alcoholism is a personal problem that is often the manifestation of other deeper rooted issues. There really is no need to fear it unless you are worried that it will take control of you.

Now, work finished so time to drive home and have one pint on the way.

with 4 chronic alcoholics in my family (2 uncles 2 aunts all of whom destroyed their marriages, 2 had kids taken off them 1 was denied access to his daughter by her mother) i perfectly understand you summerskin..

i drink alcohol but i know my limit and stop when i reach it.

the root cause of their drinking goes back to my grandmother who controlled and manipulated them for years (granny has munch hausens disorder)... she tried to do the same with my mother but mam was too headstrong and broke the cycle from happening to her. My mother also sheilded her youngest sister from all of that taking severe beatings from my granny in the process in order to protect her little sister. Alcoholics drink for a much deeper reason than just addiction. unless they deal with the real reason they will never be able to quit the drink.

Lunchtime beers. Sorely missed...

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