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Aristus

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4. I've definitely had to slow down.

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #3)

Sat Jun 6, 2026, 09:01 AM

Jun 6

I only drink on the weekends now.

Thirty-five years ago, I was a young tank crewman in the Army, full of piss and vinegar. I could drink the barracks dry every night with my hard-partying buddies, fall into a stupor, then get up at five the next morning, fresh as a daisy, and pull a full day of duty.

Nowadays, not so much…

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Friday Night Gin Buzz. Ask me anything. [View all] Aristus Jun 5 OP

Cheers 🍷 surfered Jun 5 #1

And you! Aristus Jun 5 #2

Cheers to you, Sir! OldBaldy1701E Jun 5 #3

I've definitely had to slow down. Aristus Jun 6 #4

I was the same. OldBaldy1701E Jun 6 #5

Ah, youth. Dulcinea Jun 6 #6

I used to roll my eyes at old people reminiscing. Aristus Jun 6 #7

I'll drink to that! Dulcinea Jun 7 #8

Cheers, sweet one! Aristus Jun 7 #9