George Leppla wrote:
>
> (OK... this is a personal phobia and peeve of mine. It seems that at any
> Captain's Party with free drinks, many people act like they have never seen
> alcohol before and have to gulp down as many drinks as possible in the
> shortest period of time. If these parties are supposed to be "elegant and
> sophisticated", why do they more resemble a college chug-a-lug contest in
> formal clothes?)
Well, George, I can only speak for myself, but I view this kind of party
as a chance to stock up. When I bought my tuxedo, I got one 8" bigger
in the waist and 5 coat sizes larger than needed. All pockets were
lined with flexible bags, and additional bags were sewn into the pants
pockets, making them about 24" deep. When offered free drinks, I pour
anything i don't immediately drink right into the tuxedo pocket, saving
it for later. I have memorized the pockets- one for gin, one for
Scotch, one for beer and one for bourbon. By doing it that way, I don't
have to take valuable time ashore to buy liquor to sneak back for in the
cabin- I merely pour it from my tux, hanging in the closet.
Along the same line, a few years back I also began wearing undershorts
considerably larger than needed. That's where I stash the excess
appetizers from the free parties. For instance, I might return from a
party with extra nuts in my shorts.
If you view these parties as a way to supplement your liquor supply or
get some extra nuts, they can be quite enjoyable.
Nonny
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