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Okay, so. Black Friday isn't that far away. I'm sure lots of us will be heading out for a night on the town or an office party. Thought it might be fun and informative for people to share any stories, hints or survival tips they may have?
I'll start.
- there is an infamous street in local town, full of pubs and clubs. It's absolute carnage on Black Friday. Last year, I was ill, so wasn't in a party mood. I did end up playing taxi to my brother and his friends though. As well as the usual police and paramedics, there were people giving out flip flops to girls who just couldn't cope with their high heels any longer. It reminded me of a freezing New Year's Eve in Edinburgh, seeing a girl in a little satin slip dress (it was minus 7!) and strappy high heels,run across cobble stones and brake her ankle. - She was so drunk (or numb from cold) that she didn't notice and kept trying to get up, until someone pointed out that her bone was poking out!!
- And the moral is.......wear comfy shoes!
Couple of years ago, we went out, - not to said infamous street, but to a small town about an hour and a half's train journey in the other direction. One member of the group, a large lad, 6ft 4 and not dainty, was trying to lose a bit of weight using a shake/soup diet, and was doing well. He proceeded to drink like a fish, and eat NOTHING, in case he spoiled his diet. (!!) On the way back on the train, he spent the entire trip throwing up in the toilets and we had to arrange an ambulance to meet us at the station.
-And the moral is..... If you're going to drink, probably best not to do it on an empty stomach!
This year, my brother is going to the infamous street. His wife is going out with work colleagues and will probably end up on infamous street. Me, I'm heading out with my work colleagues, in a town, an hour in the opposite direction. A T1 friend has told me in great and precise detail, how to go about using vodka to balance any blood sugar spikes. (!) Not sure about that but she swears it works........My Dad is on taxi duty.
I'll start.
- there is an infamous street in local town, full of pubs and clubs. It's absolute carnage on Black Friday. Last year, I was ill, so wasn't in a party mood. I did end up playing taxi to my brother and his friends though. As well as the usual police and paramedics, there were people giving out flip flops to girls who just couldn't cope with their high heels any longer. It reminded me of a freezing New Year's Eve in Edinburgh, seeing a girl in a little satin slip dress (it was minus 7!) and strappy high heels,run across cobble stones and brake her ankle. - She was so drunk (or numb from cold) that she didn't notice and kept trying to get up, until someone pointed out that her bone was poking out!!
- And the moral is.......wear comfy shoes!
Couple of years ago, we went out, - not to said infamous street, but to a small town about an hour and a half's train journey in the other direction. One member of the group, a large lad, 6ft 4 and not dainty, was trying to lose a bit of weight using a shake/soup diet, and was doing well. He proceeded to drink like a fish, and eat NOTHING, in case he spoiled his diet. (!!) On the way back on the train, he spent the entire trip throwing up in the toilets and we had to arrange an ambulance to meet us at the station.
-And the moral is..... If you're going to drink, probably best not to do it on an empty stomach!
This year, my brother is going to the infamous street. His wife is going out with work colleagues and will probably end up on infamous street. Me, I'm heading out with my work colleagues, in a town, an hour in the opposite direction. A T1 friend has told me in great and precise detail, how to go about using vodka to balance any blood sugar spikes. (!) Not sure about that but she swears it works........My Dad is on taxi duty.
