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Chloe, 3.2 is the percentage of alcohol in the beer. So, here in Kansas when we refer to "grocery store" or "gas station" beer we're meaning 3.2% beer. Otherwise, all the beer at the liquor store is 5%+.

With Kansas being in the bible belt, it wasn't until about 2 years ago that the liquor stores were open on Sundays. Now they are open on Sundays, but close at 8pm. The grocery stores and gas stations sell beer up until midnight (except Sundays), but they only carry 3.2 beer. Otherwise, for all of your beer-liquor-wine…

Robin - I had jury duty last month. I had to be there at 8:30, and I just sat and did nothing until 11:30 and was dismissed for good. So, I'm good for at least 12 months. That was the first time I had ever been summoned. Amy - Aruba for Thanksgiving?! Oh my goodness, that sounds so amazing! Kate - BYO at a restaurant? That…

Hello Lushes! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!!! Friday - lots of beer...Orange Shandy is back on the shelves...and it's my fave. That & Oktoberfest! YUM! Saturday - 3-4 beers, 1 glass of wine Sunday - 0...although I should've drank.... My KC Chiefs lost yesterday. I'm afraid they have a long, hard season ahead of…

Robin that is terrible! What kind of people do that? I don't understand either, how can they seriously tell you that your mood is "too inconsistent". That doesn't even make sense! Plus, hello...we're women, it's our life to have inconsistent moods :laugh: But nonetheless, I'm so sorry they ambushed you like that. I would…

So excited that football starts tonight!!! I really hope the Packers win, although I do have ONE Seattle player on my Fantasy Football team...I hope he at least earns me some good points! No drinking for me tonight, I don't think. That could certainly change between now and 5:00! :tongue: Trying to be a good girl..and make…

Kat, it's always ok to have a glass of wine...it has to be 5 o'clock somewhere :wink: Kate, free birthday burger?? Happy Birthday? Did I miss that?? If so, Happy Belated Birthday! If not...then I'll tell ya Happy Birthday Day later! LOL Enjoy Red Robin! I love their burgers!! Last night, I went to the Y & ran/walked on the…

Robin, I love how you describe the upcoming wonderful things of fall! I am so looking forward to sweater/hoodie weather, it is ridiculous! And I love, love, LOVE pumpkin ales, they are definitely my fave! I'll need to get back into a good workout regimen if I intend to drink the yummy ales though..they aren't low in cals…

I had one glass of wine last night...and it was actually a small one too!! Monday - 0 Tuesday - 0 Wednesday - 1 small glass of wine Thursday - 0 planned... Friday & Saturday...definitely not 0's!

Monday - 0 Tuesday - 0 Wednesday - will be another 0! This has been a pretty great week. Lots of 0's & I've worked out a lot which makes me happy too! YAY! Soooo happy it is Wednesday though! Happy Hump Day!

Kate..happy hour sounds like a lot more fun than the gym anyway:wink:

Man oh man, I haven't been keeping up with the lushes at all!! I went to Iowa this past weekend, and brought home 4 bottles of wine. I had one bottle on Sunday evening when I got home, but the other 3 are sitting in my wine fridge. Cannot wait until tomorrow when I can crack one open! Yum wine!!

Oh Kate, it didn't feel like it went quickly! I'm honestly surprised with myself due to the fact I didn't completely lose my *kitten* in the past 8 months. It's been pretty rough...I now know with 110% surety that I do not like roommates!!! Definitely a learning experience!

Kate - Len is right, sobriety is for the birds! Hope you have so much fun at your Bourbon event! That sounds awesome!! Amy - Happy Anniversary!!!! Chloe - sorry about your crazy boss. That doesn't sound like any fun at all. Keep your chin up! Sydney - such a beautiful picture! So jealous...I wish there was an ocean here in…

Kate, way to go with all the 0's!!! And I love reading about all the things you & Lenny do too. Sounds like you guys have a lot of fun together! So great! Kim, $150 on liquor and bars? Sounds like me & my hubby :laugh: It's all ok though! I try every week to hold out until Fridays for drinks, but I usually end up slipping.…

AUGUST!! I AM SO HAPPY IT IS HERE!!!! Come August 10th, my brother-in-law will be moving OUT of our house & I will actually like being home again!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! :bigsmile:

I think the only night where I haven't had any drinks was on Sunday. I plan a big 0 tonight (hubby has been home the past 3 nights...so, I've drank lots of wine since he buys it for me...I have to drink it!!).

Sunday = 0 Monday = 0 Tuesday = 0 Wednesday = 0 Tomorrow night I'm going to *****y Bingo...which is lots of fun and drinks are on special. Probably will have 1 or 2.

Friday - 3 beers, 3 vodka/diet dr. pepper drinks Saturday - probably about 7-8 beers...and 1 vodka/diet dr. pepper drink Sunday - 0, surprisingly. This week is my PMS week, and I am really fighting back my *****y-ness (sp?) this week. It will be a miracle if I can make it until Friday without any drinks at all!

Sunday - 0 Monday - 0 Tuesday - 0 Wednesday - 0 Thursday - going to a girl's beer club with my friend, so drinks will be had (but not too many!) Friday - who knows... Saturday - same as Friday...

Worked out last night, didn't have 1 drink...and was until my calorie goal for the day! Success! I'm trying out this new oil pill thing and hopefully it will help me drop some pounds! I've been hovering around the same weight for about 2 years, so I suppose that is ok...but I want to lose about 20 pounds cause I just feel…

Way to go, Kat! I need to moderate like that on the weekends... My weekend consisted of lots of beer...which is not surprising! Planning to have all 0's this week until Friday! Then maybe I'll try to moderate, but that is easier said then done :tongue:

Kate, those vanilla vodkas and diet root beer sound pretty amazing...I may need to give that a try this weekend! Have so much fun on your vacation!!! Chloe, summer time is made for enjoying delicious drinks! So, it's perfectly okay ;) Sunday - 0 Monday - 0 Tuesday - 0 Wednesday - 0 ^^ Haven't seen that many zeros in a row…

Way to go everyone with the 0's!!! Syd, it's okay to be "off the rails"...like you said, at least you're having a GREAT summer :bigsmile: I've been ok this week... Sunday - 0 Monday - 0 Tuesday - 0 Wednesday - will be 0..and that will probably be my last 0 until Sunday again. :drinker:

Kate, sounds like you had a great 4th of July weekend!! Sounds like fun...then off to vacation?! Lucky girl! My weekend was actually way better than I expected! Lots of fun and family time (with the in-laws). We had a great time! But it was nice to come home on Saturday night and recover yesterday. I'm so exhausted today…

Kat, I'll be thinking about you! Hope you enjoy your vacation! Monday - 0 Tuesday - 1 bottle of wine, it was delish! Wednesday - 0 Thursday - probably way too many...going to be hanging out with my best girlfriend, her hubs & my hubs! It'll be fun! Friday - another day of way too many....but it'll be the 4th!! Really ready…

Pretty lushy weekend...too many drinks to count! Sunday - 0 Monday - 0 I'd like to say I will make it until Thursday evening without any drinks, but that is a lie. Tomorrow would be my Mom's 68th birthday if she were still here with me. So, I'll most likely drink some wine in her honor. The last birthday we celebrated with…

It is such a cute town, Kate! I can't wait to go back. My brother is stationed there so I have many, many trips ahead of me! Plus, it's only 8-9 hrs from my home! No too shabby! Monday - 0 Tuesday - 1 marg swirl Wednesday - was going for 0, but ended up having a mixed drink with diet V8 splash and rum. It was good!…

Hello Lushes! It's been so long since I've logged in here! Went to San Antonio, TX last week for vacation, so work has been soooo busy trying to get all caught up! I cannot believe today is Wednesday! Where does the time go?! Monday - 0 Tuesday - 1 swirl marg at Abuelo's Wednesday - 0

Amy, that sonds like a wonderfully fun night! Tonight I'm going to a Stella & Dot party (do not like those things)...so, I'll probably have a glass of wine or two there. Then, my friends are all going to bowling for my friend's birthday, so there will be pizza & beer. I'll try to be good and only have 3 drinks total…