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Thursday, 15 May 2008
Binge drinking - part 3
Here is a picture of me binge drinking.
I am the third on the left. Looking right at the camera (of course!) with the black hair and ciggie and beer in hand. There are some really good friends in that picture, it gets me all a bit nostalgic.
This is a very Australian scene. It is in what is called a "Beer Garden". There are not many beer gardens left these days. In those days a hotel or "Pub" would have a grassed, garden area out the back. People could drink out there instead of inside the pub. On a Saturday afternoon in the summer time it was grand indeed to get out in the beer garden with your friends and do some solid binge drinking.
Notice all the 'jugs' on the table. You would buy a jug of beer and then people would pour the beer into their glass to drink. It was the sociable thing to do instead of buying just yourself a beer. There are two girls in this picture but it is male dominated and this would also be typical really. The girls tended to come more out at night time and would drink less than the males typically.
That bush behind is actually a grape vine. On occasion after some good old binge drinking had been done someone would decide to throw a grape at someone else. In a short space of time all out war would break out and a grape throwing fight would ensue with much vigor.
Really good days and great times indeed.
Graffiti
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You seem so 'into' the camera Tony.
Beer gardens can be so lovely sometimes. I've only been to a couple though. Isn't it strange, i always thought of the beer garden existed because women weren't allowed in the actual 'bar' part of a pub not so many years ago now. I thought it existed for the women and kids.
I remember the 'jug' thing. That used to be the general way to get a 'round'. Cheaper too i think wasn't it?
roses
Posted by: roses | Thursday, 15 May 2008
I have not heard that before about Beer gardens Roses,
That they originated for sexist reasons. when we used to go to them there were familys in them so maybe you are right, but there were always plenty of men in them
Tony
Posted by: Tony | Thursday, 15 May 2008
Roses, I know there used to be "ladies lounges" in pubs. When I first came to australia it was okay for women to go into the ladies lounge. this was in the early 1970's. there were other places women could drink, I know cause we used to go there after work. but they weren't "pubs" as such. I don't remember beer gardens as being particularly for women and children but that would be where you would go as a family.
Posted by: Madeleine | Thursday, 15 May 2008
It is much easier to get pissed up in our pubs. Not of this poncy midi's schooners or stubbies. We have manly pints!
You were quite a dish in your youth eh Tony. That rugged jaw line. Enough to turn a lesbian straight.
Only kidding!
*giggles*
Posted by: kahless | Thursday, 15 May 2008
I can still remember Kahless,
Which is a bit of a worry really.
There were four different sizes of glasses that you could order your beer in. This is from smallest to largest.
a pony
a glass
a middy
a pint
and then of course you could order a jug.
People who ordered the larger sizes were referred to rather derogatorily as a 'pom'.
The true beer drinker would order a pony which was probably 3 times the size of a 'nip'. A very small glass. In Australia, the beer has to be cold. Warm beer is what englishmen drink. So the smaller the glass the more cold the beer will be because it is not standing around for a long period of time.
OMG. I can't believe that I actually remember all that
Tony
Posted by: Tony | Thursday, 15 May 2008
Its too cold in the uk to have cold beer. Cool beer is another story.
A nip, sounds too much effort to keep going to the bar. I am guessing it is the size of our shot glasses.
Ever had a depth charge? A shot of whiskey or the like in a small glass sat inside a pint of beer. Mixes quite well. I haven't had one for years.
When I was 18 a friend and I used to buy gold label (a strong beer which tasted like oil) and we only drunk it to get pissed quicker. Oh the joys of youth. We shouldn't deny further generations the things we did.
Posted by: kahless | Thursday, 15 May 2008
The true Australian beer drinker, the one who drinks ponies would sit at the bar and leave a $50 note on the bar. He would order a pony. As soon as it is finished the barmaid would automatically give him another one and simply take the money from his money left on the bar.
So there was never any waiting or needing to go up to the bar.
Tony
Posted by: Tony | Thursday, 15 May 2008
I don't think I knew any other kind of drinking. My father was a keen yatchsman and would invariably be in the bar at Royal Perth or Rockingham sailing clubs after the race. All serious sailors seem to be binge drinkers and that where I learned to drink too. I am a tea totalled person these days.
I can't work out whether that is the subi beer garden or Steves Hotel Grafitti?
Posted by: kenoath | Thursday, 15 May 2008
Tony,
with all those re-fills I hope you tipped the barman generously.
Posted by: Kahless | Friday, 16 May 2008
Oh I didn't consider designating parts of a pub for men, men and women, and families sexist Tony. Perhaps a little over protective but a very gentlemanly idea. Quite thoughtful really. But that was back when men were men, and women were lady like and families stuck together. It's all very different now. Mind you, i wouldn't like to go back to those days - i like now.
Ken,
In the past few years, i too am a tea/coffee/juice slurper. I don't have to think about the consequences that way. Really don't love wine either. All alcohol tastes bad - alcohol that is, not the coke, juice, milk that may go with it.
Must admit though, i've never understood how people can like the taste of beer.
roses
Posted by: roses | Friday, 16 May 2008
I would probably rather be in a beer garden than in a ladies's lounge. I have been reading here about the 'binge drinking', Tony. If three drinks is a binge, I wonder what I used to do would be called these days. Three lousy beers wouldn't even have buzzed me. And... I don't know why, but all the talk of sexism and ladies's lounges has stepped on my (lack of?) sensibilities. It made me think of why I hate going to other peoples' houses where there are couples and families. I hate it because it is automatically expected that the women will gather in the kitchen. I'm not interested in the kitchen.
Posted by: Lynn | Friday, 16 May 2008
Join the blokes, Lynn. That's what I do. Kitchens and kitchen talk it bloody boooring !!
Posted by: Madeleine | Friday, 16 May 2008
Have you heard that Ian Drury song titled, "In the kitchen at parties".
Good music
Graffiti
Posted by: Tony | Friday, 16 May 2008
Yes, I do stay with the men. I cannot help it as I detest the phoniness of kitchen busyness and silliness. The problem is, I feel as if others, mostly women, are noticing and perhaps disapproving that I am the only woman who refuses the kitchen. What bothers me, is that I do not know if this is truly how they are thinking, or if it is merely my perception. It would not bother me to KNOW that I was disapproved of, but thinking that I am but not knowing whether or not it is true just makes me come undone. If only someone would say something that would let me know where I stand, I would then find a way to be okay with it. Oh, well. A non-issue anymore, really. It's been a long time since I had to worry about such things. I'm not big on socializing.
Posted by: Lynn | Friday, 16 May 2008
And no, I didn't hear 'in the kitchen at parties'. What are the lyrics like? Is that particular kitchen dull and spirit-killing or is there something good going on in there?
Posted by: Lynn | Friday, 16 May 2008
Lynn,
You have never strook me as a girly girl anyhows. I reckon you would be socialising with the men like I always did. Bloke talk is more interesting. mind you I didn't join in the rating of the women out of ten.
Do men still do that as you get older, Ken or Tony?
Also Tony, you last updated blogs widget contains some odd reading blog names at the moment... But I guess by the time this comment is read they'll be gone.
Posted by: kahless | Friday, 16 May 2008
Yes Kahless,
Blogspirit for the last 12 hours has been bombarded by prono sites. I suppose Mr Blogspirit is on to it and they will cease at some point.
The rating systems a wide and varied Kahless and I don't think men will ever stop using them in various situations.
Tony
Posted by: Tony | Friday, 16 May 2008
I will see if I can find the lyrics Lynn to that song. If I recall correctly it was a pommy band called Ian Drury and the blockheads.
He also had a famous song called Hit me with your rythym stick.
He was quite physically deformed which is a bit unusual for a pop star
Tony
Posted by: Tony | Friday, 16 May 2008
Thank you, Kahless. :-) No, I am not poofy and fluffy. I do appreciate having an attractive appearance like other women do, and I like a nice home environment, etc., but that is where the common ground gives way. If I had to hang around talking about cooking, grocery shopping, clothing, and the various health problems of the relatives of mere acquaintences, I would hang myself in that freakin' kitchen. Yes, the conversation is more interesting in the living room. I would rather hear of movies, local school quality, business strategies, and opinions on public policies.
I just read what I wrote. I wonder if I like the men's conversations better because it is of a more detached nature and thus less stressful for me. Maybe that combined with the stigma of the kitchen. I don't know.
Tony, I don't know what a pommy band is. I should look these things up!
Posted by: Lynn | Friday, 16 May 2008
I never heard of it either, but here it is on Utube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ4-IY8Iqy0
Posted by: Madeleine | Friday, 16 May 2008
Oh, and about that rating of women out of ten? I don't have to hear stuff like that with the men. My husband is with me at such times and I guess they all know that you just don't do that in front of someone's wife. Maturity has a few benefits after all! I can remember when the presence of a couple might not have stopped that entirely! I think I would also dislike it if the women talked about things like that, but they don't go there, either. That would be gross. You know what, K? I think I might could tolerate the kitchen if you were in there! Sounds like my kind of conversation.
Posted by: Lynn | Friday, 16 May 2008
Hi Lynn,
Guess if we were at a party in the kitchen, I would be pissed, you sober and you'd be laughing at my inane conversation! When I am pissed I am nearly always happy pissed telling everyone how wonderful they are.
You surely know some decent pommy bands? If not I'll post some music for you this weekend.
Posted by: kahless | Friday, 16 May 2008
Thanks, Madeleine! Seems the song is about a man whose girlfriend left him and after that he always found himself hanging around in the kitchen at parties. After he finds another girlfriend, he doesn't spend time in the kitchen when he is at parties anymore. See, he knew the kitchen was where the women were! Ugh. What if the women had suddenly decided to congregate in the bathroom? Would he have gone in there, too? That would be a good song. :-)
I guess I really am irritated by the thought of being banned to the kitchen on account of my gender. I wonder what would happen if I went into the kitchen and tried to turn the conversation to do-it-yourself automobile repair?
Posted by: Lynn | Friday, 16 May 2008
Kahless, I think we could skip the kitchen and go out into the garden in the fresh air and talk and laugh about anything we pleased. {{{{{{Kahless}}}}}} If you really could go to one of those dreadful parties, that would make it alright with me.
:-)
Posted by: Lynn | Friday, 16 May 2008
Let's just skip the party and go to the beach.
At least outside I can smoke!
(((((Lynn))))))
Posted by: kahless | Friday, 16 May 2008
Thanks for that Madeleine,
Well at least I got half right. Right song title but wrong band.
A good song anyway
Cheers
Tony
Posted by: Tony | Friday, 16 May 2008
Ye Lynn,
I do agree that male conversation is quite different than female conversation.
A 'pom' is a person who is an inhabitant of the british isles. So a pommy band is a english based band like the Rolling stones and the Beatles. Or Ian Dury and the blockheads!
Tony
Posted by: Tony | Friday, 16 May 2008
Most men Lynn,
(But by no means all of them) would not do such ratings in the presence of a woman. Its one of those things that most would see as secret men's business.
I am afraid Lynn that when it comes to the more primal urges the age or maturity of men does not count for all that much. they may be a bit less crass about it but it still goes on none the less.
Such is life!
Tony
Posted by: Tony | Friday, 16 May 2008
So Kahless,
Have you started your customary friday binge drinking yet.
I suppose not as it is early evening where I am and that means it must be much earlier in the day where you are.
Come to think of it I might start my customary binge drinking as it is the weekend and all.
Tony
Posted by: Tony | Friday, 16 May 2008
Yes, Tony, I know you are right about men's conversations. I have accidentally walked in on a few things I could have lived without hearing. Thankfully, none of those things were said by my husband (at least not this one). Not that he's the walking dead or anything. :-) I told you about the time he was looking at the woman who was not wearing underpants when she bent over in a mini skirt at the grocery. He was very embarrassed when he saw that I noticed him looking, but I pointed out to him that EVERYONE was looking. Even me, and even an old lady next to us! (This is where I could make an off-colour joke about the difference in the definition of the word 'fanny' between US and OZ, but I'm just too tired.)
I'm jealous of you and Kahless, Tony! I'm off to bed (with no binge or even a nip). I do need a dose of NyQuil, however. This has been a bad night. It was made a bit better by the good company in here, though. Yes, it surely was.
:-)
xoxoxo
Posted by: Lynn | Friday, 16 May 2008
Oh well I hope your visit to the land of nod is a good one Lynn,
I think it might be a bit of time before Kahless has a drink unless she is in the habit of having one before noon
Cheers
Tony
Posted by: Tony | Friday, 16 May 2008
It is lunchtime here and I don't drink on the job. Mind you I am not working either at the mo.
:-)
Anyway, off to wheel and deal....
I am taking Mrs K to the doctors at 8pm tonight so it will cut into my drinking time.
I'll still try and pop by though.
Posted by: kahless | Friday, 16 May 2008
Wey hey hey...
I thought I would return as a RL binge-drinker tonight.
And let flow....
Btw...
Has the last few days been in action the effect of humour for Kazza-dazzlers presentation on humour????????? Hey, I like that... {{{{Kazza-Dazzler}}}}
So lets rock and roll...
I have posted for both Tony and Lynn on both my blogs...
(i Love you guys)
What I drink... http://kahlessnoise.blogspot.com/2008/05/i-am-binge-drinker.html
and pommy life... http://daharkahless.blogspot.com/2008/05/pommy-life-post-for-tony-and-lynn.html
Phew...
Isnt it cool you guys accept me for who I am....
a binge drinker
lol!!!!!!
Hey let me tell you guys something, though I am not sure you will necessarily understand...
Sunday going to the Conference league play-off. Been invited into the royal box. maybe I will get to sit on the royal toilet at our national stadium!!! Have I really said that???? Must be binge drinking. Isnt that good?
Love you guys.
If you were here in my kitchen (!!!!) I'd give you a hug... [as long as you didnt mind]
xxxxxxxxxxx.
Isnt humour the best medicine???? Fuck seriousness. Life is too serious.
Posted by: Kahless | Saturday, 17 May 2008
The royal toilet! You know we will be needing a picture of the royal toilet, right?
Posted by: Lynn | Saturday, 17 May 2008
You bet!!!
Do you think it is warmed especially?
Posted by: Kahless | Saturday, 17 May 2008
You'll have to let us know!
:-)
Posted by: Lynn | Saturday, 17 May 2008
Actually, come to think of it, do you think my bottom is up to the royal standard.
How do we measure that?
Lets not be too personal but do I have to watch what I eat beforehand so I dont make an embarassing faux pas?
Not that I like prunes.
[an inebriated friday night binge-crazed Kahless]
Posted by: Kahless | Saturday, 17 May 2008
Ha ha, Kahless!!
Posted by: Lynn | Saturday, 17 May 2008
Well I hope the bing drinking went ok. I hope there are minimal hedonistic headaches this morning. Maybe they could invent a new term for binge drinking in the way that relates to Tony's picture of the beer garden. Seeing as though the health dept have hijacked the word "binge" for their purposes it makes sense to coiyne another phrase that suits.
Wasted Drinking perhaps? Why don't we all go and get Wasted tonight? Wasted Drinking sounds good. I can just imagine the headlines now. "Teenagers run amok and get wasted on several jugs of beer." "Wasted Drinking is becoming a problem in our society"
In a couple of years Wasted Drinking will be quantified by Dept health as two jugs of beer shared with a variable number of people. Or a six pack of cruisers drinks.
ken
Posted by: kenoath | Saturday, 17 May 2008