Extra session with trainer or bottle of wine....

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  • slideaway1
    slideaway1 Posts: 1,006 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Except instead of talking to him- you're making a federal case on a public forum- it's one think to just put a rant/vent up on your wall- it's saying an entirely other thing to make an ENTIRE POST ON IT.

    I also think I'd rather spend 50$ on wine than a trainer.

    But I'm a 5$ a bottle wine kind of person- so I guess I'd REALLY rather have the 10 bottles of wine.

    That's brilliant how it's now getting to ten bottles of wine instead. We've now got ourselves a Party!!!! Whooo!!
  • MaternalCopulator
    MaternalCopulator Posts: 125 Member
    Anyone else in here sweating? It's very smuggy.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Azdak wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Except instead of talking to him- you're making a federal case on a public forum- it's one think to just put a rant/vent up on your wall- it's saying an entirely other thing to make an ENTIRE POST ON IT.

    I also think I'd rather spend 50$ on wine than a trainer.

    But I'm a 5$ a bottle wine kind of person- so I guess I'd REALLY rather have the 10 bottles of wine.

    I'd recommend at least going to $10--for that, you can get some tasty Spanish reds, and interesting whites.
    trader joe's has some great wines- table reds- blends and malbecs for only 4.99- I'm okay with it. :D
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    slideaway1 wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Except instead of talking to him- you're making a federal case on a public forum- it's one think to just put a rant/vent up on your wall- it's saying an entirely other thing to make an ENTIRE POST ON IT.

    I also think I'd rather spend 50$ on wine than a trainer.

    But I'm a 5$ a bottle wine kind of person- so I guess I'd REALLY rather have the 10 bottles of wine.

    That's brilliant how it's now getting to ten bottles of wine instead. We've now got ourselves a Party!!!! Whooo!!

    seriously- it is a party- I take my cheap wine drinking seriously!!!! :D
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Azdak wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Except instead of talking to him- you're making a federal case on a public forum- it's one think to just put a rant/vent up on your wall- it's saying an entirely other thing to make an ENTIRE POST ON IT.

    I also think I'd rather spend 50$ on wine than a trainer.

    But I'm a 5$ a bottle wine kind of person- so I guess I'd REALLY rather have the 10 bottles of wine.

    I'd recommend at least going to $10--for that, you can get some tasty Spanish reds, and interesting whites.
    trader joe's has some great wines- table reds- blends and malbecs for only 4.99- I'm okay with it. :D

    $5 bottles of wine.
    I cannot wait for my US trip next week.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Azdak wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Except instead of talking to him- you're making a federal case on a public forum- it's one think to just put a rant/vent up on your wall- it's saying an entirely other thing to make an ENTIRE POST ON IT.

    I also think I'd rather spend 50$ on wine than a trainer.

    But I'm a 5$ a bottle wine kind of person- so I guess I'd REALLY rather have the 10 bottles of wine.

    I'd recommend at least going to $10--for that, you can get some tasty Spanish reds, and interesting whites.
    trader joe's has some great wines- table reds- blends and malbecs for only 4.99- I'm okay with it. :D

    $5 bottles of wine.
    I cannot wait for my US trip next week.
    they aren't ALL 5$- but yeah- Trader Joes. winning
  • slideaway1
    slideaway1 Posts: 1,006 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    slideaway1 wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Except instead of talking to him- you're making a federal case on a public forum- it's one think to just put a rant/vent up on your wall- it's saying an entirely other thing to make an ENTIRE POST ON IT.

    I also think I'd rather spend 50$ on wine than a trainer.

    But I'm a 5$ a bottle wine kind of person- so I guess I'd REALLY rather have the 10 bottles of wine.

    That's brilliant how it's now getting to ten bottles of wine instead. We've now got ourselves a Party!!!! Whooo!!

    seriously- it is a party- I take my cheap wine drinking seriously!!!! :D

    We could have a party with the cheap Wine and invite the guy around who enjoys his $50 wine to teach us a bit of class and develop our pallets. We could invite the OP but I don't think enjoying himself would be his scene. I would hate to feel judged :'( Although all are welcome.
  • Yawnetu
    Yawnetu Posts: 53 Member
    Interesting to follow the posts here. Occurs to me that those bashing the OP for bashing his friend aren't doing anything different from what the OP did. Pot/kettle/black much?

    For the record, I don't think you can automatically draw an equality sign between wine = bad choice here. That's assuming action not in evidence, given what the OP said originally.

    I also don't think getting healthy is necessarily a choice between a trainer and wine. That's a logical fallacy.

    The 'wry smile' comment was snarky, for sure.
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    Yawnetu wrote: »
    Interesting to follow the posts here. Occurs to me that those bashing the OP for bashing his friend aren't doing anything different from what the OP did. Pot/kettle/black much?

    For the record, I don't think you can automatically draw an equality sign between wine = bad choice here. That's assuming action not in evidence, given what the OP said originally.

    I also don't think getting healthy is necessarily a choice between a trainer and wine. That's a logical fallacy.

    The 'wry smile' comment was snarky, for sure.

    AS was the waddling.

    No one here criticized the personal appearance or life choices. Also, OP posted in a public forum where feedback, both good and bad, should be expected. His friend did not ask for that. So, it's really not the same thing at all.
  • Muscleflex79
    Muscleflex79 Posts: 1,917 Member
    OP - I totally get your point - my mother is the same way. Refuses to go to a weekly exercise class with her friends as it is $10/class (she thinks that is way too much for a one hour class), yet very happily drinks at least that amount in wine per day without giving it a second thought!
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    OP - I totally get your point - my mother is the same way. Refuses to go to a weekly exercise class with her friends as it is $10/class (she thinks that is way too much for a one hour class), yet very happily drinks at least that amount in wine per day without giving it a second thought!

    Wait, where did his friend refuse to go to the gym? He sees a trainer at least once a week. He's also on a diet. There was no other mention of whether he goes on his own or not. We really have no idea if he is choosing wine over exercise. Or if he is just choosing wine and exercise on his own.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    DavPul wrote: »
    That's pretty much a no-brainer.

    #teamwine

    Agreed. I would Always pick the wine. All trainers are a waste of time and money. And they're terrible people too. They don't deserve the money and should all starve. But wine, however, will always be there for me. Wine won't let me down. Wine deserves that sweet sweet money.

    #UpWithWine
    #DownWithTrainers
    #UpWithDramaFriends

    Beautiful words you speak. I would totally let you be my trainer.

    I'll drink to that
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Azdak wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Except instead of talking to him- you're making a federal case on a public forum- it's one think to just put a rant/vent up on your wall- it's saying an entirely other thing to make an ENTIRE POST ON IT.

    I also think I'd rather spend 50$ on wine than a trainer.

    But I'm a 5$ a bottle wine kind of person- so I guess I'd REALLY rather have the 10 bottles of wine.

    I'd recommend at least going to $10--for that, you can get some tasty Spanish reds, and interesting whites.
    trader joe's has some great wines- table reds- blends and malbecs for only 4.99- I'm okay with it. :D

    $5 bottles of wine.
    I cannot wait for my US trip next week.

    Yes, alcohol is very inexpensive here in the US.

  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    DavPul wrote: »
    That's pretty much a no-brainer.

    #teamwine

    Agreed. I would Always pick the wine. All trainers are a waste of time and money. And they're terrible people too. They don't deserve the money and should all starve. But wine, however, will always be there for me. Wine won't let me down. Wine deserves that sweet sweet money.

    #UpWithWine
    #DownWithTrainers
    #UpWithDramaFriends
    Trainers don't really like money, do they?
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Azdak wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Except instead of talking to him- you're making a federal case on a public forum- it's one think to just put a rant/vent up on your wall- it's saying an entirely other thing to make an ENTIRE POST ON IT.

    I also think I'd rather spend 50$ on wine than a trainer.

    But I'm a 5$ a bottle wine kind of person- so I guess I'd REALLY rather have the 10 bottles of wine.

    I'd recommend at least going to $10--for that, you can get some tasty Spanish reds, and interesting whites.
    trader joe's has some great wines- table reds- blends and malbecs for only 4.99- I'm okay with it. :D

    $5 bottles of wine.
    I cannot wait for my US trip next week.
    they aren't ALL 5$- but yeah- Trader Joes. winning

    Trader Joes is awesome for wine. Just tell the captain what you're looking for. They've never steered me wrong.
  • Cortelli
    Cortelli Posts: 1,369 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Azdak wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Except instead of talking to him- you're making a federal case on a public forum- it's one think to just put a rant/vent up on your wall- it's saying an entirely other thing to make an ENTIRE POST ON IT.

    I also think I'd rather spend 50$ on wine than a trainer.

    But I'm a 5$ a bottle wine kind of person- so I guess I'd REALLY rather have the 10 bottles of wine.

    I'd recommend at least going to $10--for that, you can get some tasty Spanish reds, and interesting whites.
    trader joe's has some great wines- table reds- blends and malbecs for only 4.99- I'm okay with it. :D

    Sipping some Grifone Primitivo right now - $3.99 at TJs and a current go to for a simple red table wine. I really have trouble differentiating between $4 wine and up to about $15 - $18 bottle. Above that and it becomes something different for me. But I can't drink from $30 bottles every night AND maintain my gelato / ice cream habit AND avoid long budget conversations with my wife.
  • Larissa_NY
    Larissa_NY Posts: 495 Member
    edited March 2015
    Trader Joe's isn't allowed to sell wine where I live. I am so bitter about that.

    Also, I think personal trainers are a waste of money. One more appointment with one per week is not the royal road to fitness.
  • softblondechick
    softblondechick Posts: 1,275 Member
    Yes. I have a similar friend. I suggested a vacation to a fitness center, week of hiking, exercise, yoga and healthy food. She was horrified! Same cost as a trip to New Orleans, with trips to restaurants, and bars. Obviously, we have really changed. I have no desire to have a trip of bars and heavy food. We have been friends since college, and usually get together every few years for a week...she would totally not even be able to wrap her head around why anyone would even consider paying for a trainer, when wine was on sale...
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    jofjltncb6 wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Azdak wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Except instead of talking to him- you're making a federal case on a public forum- it's one think to just put a rant/vent up on your wall- it's saying an entirely other thing to make an ENTIRE POST ON IT.

    I also think I'd rather spend 50$ on wine than a trainer.

    But I'm a 5$ a bottle wine kind of person- so I guess I'd REALLY rather have the 10 bottles of wine.

    I'd recommend at least going to $10--for that, you can get some tasty Spanish reds, and interesting whites.
    trader joe's has some great wines- table reds- blends and malbecs for only 4.99- I'm okay with it. :D

    $5 bottles of wine.
    I cannot wait for my US trip next week.
    they aren't ALL 5$- but yeah- Trader Joes. winning

    Trader Joes is awesome for wine. Just tell the captain what you're looking for. They've never steered me wrong.
    nods- it's really 'out of my way' not far- but far enough I only go when I'm really out of wine- or on my way to or from the BF's house- but yeah- that's the ONLY reason I go to that store- the vino.

    Cortelli wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Azdak wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Except instead of talking to him- you're making a federal case on a public forum- it's one think to just put a rant/vent up on your wall- it's saying an entirely other thing to make an ENTIRE POST ON IT.

    I also think I'd rather spend 50$ on wine than a trainer.

    But I'm a 5$ a bottle wine kind of person- so I guess I'd REALLY rather have the 10 bottles of wine.
    I'd recommend at least going to $10--for that, you can get some tasty Spanish reds, and interesting whites.
    trader joe's has some great wines- table reds- blends and malbecs for only 4.99- I'm okay with it. :D

    Sipping some Grifone Primitivo right now - $3.99 at TJs and a current go to for a simple red table wine. I really have trouble differentiating between $4 wine and up to about $15 - $18 bottle. Above that and it becomes something different for me. But I can't drink from $30 bottles every night AND maintain my gelato / ice cream habit AND avoid long budget conversations with my wife.
    I cannot- I know for a fact I can't- I know what I like (I'm seriously a Malbec snob) and I like table blends- but I couldn't honestly tell you the difference unless it's a spectacularly *kitten* wine.

    Nods- it is just a win win across the board!
    Larissa_NY wrote: »
    Trader Joe's isn't allowed to sell wine where I live. I am so bitter about that.

    Also, I think personal trainers are a waste of money. One more appointment with one per week is not the royal road to fitness.

    The one by my BF's the same way- it's painful to me. makes me super sad.