I have an alcohol problem.

@TheHorse (205792)
Walnut Creek, California
June 20, 2017 5:20pm CST
As I think I mentioned yesterday, my truck is in the shop. This leads to several issues. One is that I can't get to work to turn in my progress notes from last week. Another is that I can't get to Trader Joe's to buy my beloved Charles Shaw Cabernet Sauvignon or my equally beloved single-malt Scotch. I had a new bottle of Scotch on Friday, but it somehow disappeared at this past weekend's Bluegrass Festival. Yesterday, I was faced with a real alcohol problem: There was none in my house. My wine was gone. My Scotch was gone. I ultimately resolved it by riding my bike down to the local Chevron station, which is only a couple of blocks away. I bought a six-pack of Budweiser beer, which I often drink in Montana, but rarely here. I brought my day pack, and brought it home in said day pack. So now I am sipping a Bud, but it just doesn't provide the satisfaction of a nice Cabernet and single-malt Scotch. I'm a waiting a call from the car fix-it place, but haven't received one yet. Are you experiencing any "shortages" in your life right now? It's 95 degrees out, so I think I'm going to head to the pool. I will bring Gatorade, not Bud.
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@xFiacre (12599)
• Ireland
20 Jun 17
@thehorse I thought I had a half a bottle left of a nice big Malbec that I was going to drink in the garden this afternoon. Turns out I didn't.
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Jun 17
Where could it have gone?
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@xFiacre (12599)
• Ireland
21 Jun 17
@TheHorse Just found it this morning. It was lurking behind a big bottle of olive oil.
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@luispas (1674)
• Venezuela
21 Jun 17
You sound like make, making anything necessary to find cookies when I have anxiety
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Jun 17
Cookies! Do you have milk or coffee handy?
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Jun 17
@luispas Would love to! Actually it's 10 AM here and I'm on my first cup of coffee.
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@luispas (1674)
• Venezuela
21 Jun 17
@TheHorse Coffee, would you join me?
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
21 Jun 17
a lack of transportation, leading to a lack of work, and a lack of being able to make quick snack runs and stuff!
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• Centralia, Missouri
28 Jun 17
@TheHorse I need to get the bike here fixed up, it would help increase the places I can go
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 May 18
@Jessicalynnt I think it's good exercise too.
@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Jun 17
I'm glad it's a short cycle to my local gas station.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
21 Jun 17
It definitely sucks when the vehicle is in the shop @TheHorse . And when you get the 'bill', it will definitely be time for another Bud.
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Jun 17
No, that will require Scotch.
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 May 18
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
28 Jun 17
@TheHorse Cha-ching, cha-ching, cha-ching.
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@just4him (306354)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Jun 17
Good idea to bring the Gatorade to the pool. I hope your car is fixed soon. As for shortages in my life - water. I just realized I need to get another case of it. Try to stay cool. It's very pleasant here today.
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Jun 17
@just4him I have a sort of "whatever" attitude toward water. But our spring water in Montana is something special.
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Jun 17
Is the stuff out of your tap not so good? I just save Gatorade bottles and put tap water in my fridge.
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@just4him (306354)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Jun 17
@TheHorse It probably is, but I never liked tap water. It did taste terrible when I was a kid. So I get bottled water, and I know it tastes okay. I don't trust tap.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
21 Jun 17
I quit drinking when I was 20, I quit smoking 12 years ago. There is only one thing I need more of.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
30 Aug 17
@TheHorse I would completely understand not wanting someone like me to see this discussion, pony...
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Aug 17
@DaddyEvil Dang. I tried to hide it from you.
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Aug 17
And what might that be? Don't let @DaddyEvil see this.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
24 Jun 17
Mostly I am short of time.
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Jun 17
My weeks go by like sweet little days. I don't get it.
@vandana7 (98834)
• India
29 Jun 17
And here I was wondering what is making you be so honest about your addictions..SMH. lol. Pickles..even if they kill me, I will die for them. lol
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Jun 17
I feel lost without my morning cup of coffee. Having one now!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Jun 17
I hope you hear from them soon and enjoy the rest of your day. =)
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• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Jun 17
@TheHorse That's always fun. =)
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 May 18
@LovingMyBabies Heh. And I did get my car back.
@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Jun 17
Well, I did go to the pool.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Jun 17
Yes , Mango, I bought a nice large package of sliced fresh mango at the grocery store and I opened it this morning. The fruit was hard as a rock and had no juice in it at all!! I threw it away.
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 May 18
Take it back to the store! I love dried mango. But not petrified mango.
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• United States
21 Jun 17
bless yer heart, i'd fet'cha some if'n i could. 'tis 101 here 'n the only pool nearby'd be the pond...which't last look 'twas covered with bees. not'n option, lol. shortages'n my life? patience. i'm findin' myself runnin' short'n that quite oft these days which's totally outta my 'norm'. perhaps i jest need more pony time...
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Jun 17
Hangin' with a Pony can make time slow down.
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@Fleura (29128)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 17
My partner suddenly decided to give up drinking last year and that has had a knock-on effect on me too. Must post about that!
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Aug 17
@Fleura Eh, I drink when I feel like it. But I think Id know if it was getting in the way of my work or social life.
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@WriterAI (5373)
• Bulgaria
21 Jun 17
Have a nice time!
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 May 18
The pool was good.
@dgobucks226 (34369)
21 Jun 17
95 degrees!! Bud, cabernet, scotch, and an ice bath are all definitely needed to fix your shortages.
@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Jun 17
You got it! As soon as I get my car back, I'm headed to Trader Joe's for some Cab, some single-malt, and some sparkly water.
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
22 Jun 17
@TheHorse Now that's a plan!
• China
21 Jun 17
I'm in China, and I like drinking Budweiser.
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Aug 17
Is it made in China? I wonder if it tastes the same there.
@Nawsheen (28644)
• Mauritius
21 Jun 17
Yes i am experiencing shortages. Shortage of ''holidays''
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Aug 17
I can relate to that.
@id_peace (14005)
• Singapore
1 May 18
While it is nice to drink one cup once a day, do not over drink
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
21 Jun 17
Time. Despite it being an illusion (especially lunchtime!), I think time is in particularly short supply these days.
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@TheHorse (205792)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Jun 17
I've noticed that too.
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@Dyvette16 (4301)
• United States
22 Nov 17
Try finding a hobby that will distract , hope things get better . There’s always light at the end of the tunnel