How early is too early for a drink? - Page 3

Neil · 16-01-2009, 19:54

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Originally Posted by Morecambe Ex Pat

My old Grand dad always sucked a Fisherman's Friend before he went to bed

That all depends who the friend is

Neil · 16-01-2009, 19:57

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Originally Posted by lettie

I love a little drink after a night shift, usually about 9am. A small glass of something just to put me to sleep.

That was the idea of the drink - it did not work. I have been struggling to get to sleep in the mornings for my last couple of night shifts. I come home all nice and sleepy, get the kids breakfast and school dinners ready, take then to school and nursery, come home to bed and can't sleep. It is getting silly, still awake at 12 noon today.

K.S.H · 16-01-2009, 20:06

The joy of night shifts eh, aren't they great

I can be nearly falling asleep on my feet when ready for clocking out, get in the car and thats it - your wide awake, once in bed I usually fall asleep straight away but usually wake up after about an hour then can't get back to sleep

BERNADETTE · 16-01-2009, 20:14

Ian's grandma was landlady at the Globe for many years, she used to open for the lads coming off night duty at the pit to get a dram before going home. Can't see a problem with it myself.

Lilly · 16-01-2009, 20:20

You old soak.

Only joking.

As you had just finished a night shift, I agree it is just like someone who works days having a drink at 7pm.

If you were on days, got up in the morning and started on the whisky I would recommend you for the Betty Ford clinic.

MargaretR · 16-01-2009, 21:00

I know an ambulance driver who works shifts and he uses Melatonin tablets - a more natural way of getting refreshing sleep
What is Melatonin?

Studio25 · 16-01-2009, 21:03

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Originally Posted by entwisi

I'm sure some of teh blokes on here would love a Night Nurse to put them to bed

I've got one!

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Originally Posted by panther

Glenmorangie?

Absolutely!

SamF · 17-01-2009, 10:17

Ive had beer for breakfast before... gotta love festivals

jaysay · 17-01-2009, 14:24

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Originally Posted by SamF

Ive had beer for breakfast before... gotta love festivals

Cornflakes and Stella don't do it for me

emamum · 17-01-2009, 14:28

i used to work in a nightclub (zebras in colne, if you've ever been) and we used to go to the club next door (tower) when we shut and drink until the first bus came in at the bus station across the road, then go and get the bus home lol

paulthepony · 17-01-2009, 14:41

9.40am to early? no as i have had a few drinks at 6am, ok dutch currage while waiting for my flight to the sun

shillelagh · 17-01-2009, 21:01

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Cornflakes and Stella don't do it for me

It was probably minus the cornflakes jaysay!!!!

lettie · 17-01-2009, 21:10

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Originally Posted by K.S.H

The joy of night shifts eh, aren't they great

I can be nearly falling asleep on my feet when ready for clocking out, get in the car and thats it - your wide awake, once in bed I usually fall asleep straight away but usually wake up after about an hour then can't get back to sleep

That's my problem too, it's a bummer. It doesn't happen every day, usually just after my first night on duty, makes for a tired 2nd night though.

magpie · 19-01-2009, 15:22

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Originally Posted by Morecambe Ex Pat

I can see the point of drinking at that time of day if you are on lates although 9 - 5 people will be a little confused. My old Grand dad always sucked a Fisherman's Friend before he went to bed and he lived to a ripe old age.

my grandad used to do that to: and he was 90 odd when he died.... must be something in it: however he also used to have a few jars everynight and a full cooked breakfast everyday....

derekgas · 19-01-2009, 18:53

Is way too early for me, and never felt like a drink in the past when on nights, everyone is different arnt they, cant be any worse than having caffiene (tea or coffe) before bed, lol