TimmySmith 2,782 Posted December 31, 2018 Left his family (2 kids), moved back into his parent's house after his dad died last year, 300 miles away, to do the deed. I knew when he left what his plan was going to be. Called me drunk the other night to tell me he was diagnosed with cirrhosis. Many fun adventures with him over the years and I think I am the last friend he has. Not really sure there is anything I can do. Maybe the drunks here have some advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted December 31, 2018 Well that’s his decision I guess. He would have to want help and get treatment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,552 Posted December 31, 2018 Is he 2019 death pool eligible? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted December 31, 2018 The only advice I can give you is to cut him out of your life. But, not because you dont care. Because you do care. You cant help people who dont want to help themselves. Im in recovery and it is something I have to consciously work at every single day. Every time I lose focus of my sobriety, I fall back off the wagon. Which as Im sure many of you know, Ive done several times over the last 5 years. Probably close to 10 times if Im being honest. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted December 31, 2018 It might be worth contacting an AA branch close to where he is currently living. I know they used to do stuff like this all the time back in the day but am unsure if they would still go to someone's house to talk to them. You can't talk someone out of being an alcoholic and if the only time he calls you is when he's drunk, it's kind of pointless to even talk to him. Hopefully, he finds his bottom before he dies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted December 31, 2018 Thought this was about shotsy. Probably not too far behind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,716 Posted December 31, 2018 There are lots of guys with drinking problems here. Digby always seems to be drunk or on his way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,814 Posted December 31, 2018 Is he 2019 death pool eligible? Asking the hard hitting questions. So is he? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted December 31, 2018 This guy is a beer drinker (the 7% stuff). 30-40 a day. He obviously leans toward depression. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted December 31, 2018 This guy is a beer drinker (the 7% stuff). 30-40 a day. He obviously leans toward depression. Jesus focking Christ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted December 31, 2018 Asking the hard hitting questions. So is he? If you want to reference "timmysmith's drunk friend", I'll keep you posted. I am pretty sure that if he keeps up his current pace, he won't see 2020. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,649 Posted December 31, 2018 hes gonna have to step up the hard stuff. beer is a self-limiting approach. Between the peeing and the passing out, it's an almost sisyphean task. Usually, drunks get themselves in trouble with the hard stuff, can't handle the liver shots and pancreatitis anymore from booze, so settle back down to beer. that's a better way to do it. It's the difference between the death of a thousand cuts and, slashing your jugular before jumping off the stool. (slashing jugular - being hard stuff to point of puking up your stomach lining) (jumping off the stool - THEN drinking yourself to death with beer) - But I guess you didnt' come here looking for that kind of advice.. Wanna get him to quit? Stop by all concerned and whatnot. Even have a few beers with him. Then when he goes to pee, there's a drug they give hard core alkies (can't remember) that makes them sick as a dog if they even sip a beer/booze. Slip that into his beer. He'll thinking twice and three times. Now, what was the name of that stuff again? Dammitt. FWIW, I figure as long as he's not hurting anybody, not selling Mom's insulin to buy the beer, then fock it. Life if a yoke thrown upon our shoulders - some guys chose to spit the bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,066 Posted December 31, 2018 Is his name Nicholas Cage? Put him on Dr.Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted December 31, 2018 Guess it's safe to remove him from Father of the Year consideration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Melon 544 Posted December 31, 2018 This guy is a beer drinker (the 7% stuff). 30-40 a day. He obviously leans toward depression. Geez, what's he killing himself with microbrews? Expensive way to go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted December 31, 2018 This guy is a beer drinker (the 7% stuff). 30-40 a day. He obviously leans toward depression. What!? That has to be a severe exaggeration. Ill spot him a 12 pack a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted December 31, 2018 There are lots of guys with drinking problems here. Truth... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SenatorRock 708 Posted December 31, 2018 Tell him to buy a flight to Thailand or Colombia and get an Airbnb for a month or two.. At least go out banging brown skin girls half his age doing massive amounts of blow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,390 Posted December 31, 2018 The ole leaving Las Vegas. Sounds like he can't even do this right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 700 Posted December 31, 2018 hes gonna have to step up the hard stuff. beer is a self-limiting approach. Between the peeing and the passing out, it's an almost sisyphean task. Usually, drunks get themselves in trouble with the hard stuff, can't handle the liver shots and pancreatitis anymore from booze, so settle back down to beer. that's a better way to do it. It's the difference between the death of a thousand cuts and, slashing your jugular before jumping off the stool. (slashing jugular - being hard stuff to point of puking up your stomach lining) (jumping off the stool - THEN drinking yourself to death with beer) - But I guess you didnt' come here looking for that kind of advice.. Wanna get him to quit? Stop by all concerned and whatnot. Even have a few beers with him. Then when he goes to pee, there's a drug they give hard core alkies (can't remember) that makes them sick as a dog if they even sip a beer/booze. Slip that into his beer. He'll thinking twice and three times. Now, what was the name of that stuff again? Dammitt. FWIW, I figure as long as he's not hurting anybody, not selling Mom's insulin to buy the beer, then fock it. Life if a yoke thrown upon our shoulders - some guys chose to spit the bit. Antibuse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted December 31, 2018 Ask Shotsup. Damn that was quick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,716 Posted December 31, 2018 Ask Shotsup. If he goes the OD on heroin route you'll be the geek to call on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldMaid 1,838 Posted December 31, 2018 Anyone heard from BB lately? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted December 31, 2018 Anyone heard from BB lately? Sadly no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted December 31, 2018 Anyone heard from BB lately? We’ve lost some good members this year. With Pen of course the latest tragedy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 989 Posted December 31, 2018 We’ve lost some good members this year. With Pen of course the latest tragedy. What? What happened to Penultimate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted December 31, 2018 What? What happened to Penultimate? He smartened up and left this hellhole Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted December 31, 2018 What? What happened to Penultimate? Most likely dead, hasn’t posted since dec 10. Only other explanation is he felt the pressure of me getting closer to exposing him as not a doctor and wisely skipped town. But that’s unlikely and a reach, so prob dead. Mountain climbing accident I’d guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,902 Posted December 31, 2018 What? What happened to Penultimate? Malnutrition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted December 31, 2018 What? What happened to Penultimate? It was Wiff. Its always been Wiff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,180 Posted December 31, 2018 What? What happened to Penultimate? He’s in the hole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,649 Posted January 1, 2019 Antibuse Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted January 1, 2019 What!? That has to be a severe exaggeration. Ill spot him a 12 pack a day. You doubt beers per day, or abv? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted January 1, 2019 You doubt beers per day, or abv? Honestly I doubt both combined On vacation I can easily drink 30/40 Miller lites per day but not 7.4 micro. Brews Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted January 1, 2019 Beer can piss off tonight. Jack all night tonight! And yea Im tipsy so what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted January 1, 2019 Honestly I doubt both combined On vacation I can easily drink 30/40 Miller lites per day but not 7.4 micro. Brews I was wondering because beers per night is not unbelievable. Abv is hard to believe Though 30-40 on a normal work evening is more than the usual severe alky, even considering the low abv levels. I have met my share of alkys, including my step dad who died of cirrhosis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted January 1, 2019 You doubt beers per day, or abv?Beers per day. Thats just so many, Id be full. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,517 Posted January 1, 2019 Anyone heard from BB lately? brief text on christmas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted January 1, 2019 I quit drinking over 2 months ago. Wasn't getting sh!tfaced but drinking several beers a day and drove a few times when I shouldn't have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites