being a designated driver sucks ass (member, quote, Hang)

BethanySoon2b21 · 12-03-2004, 02:46 PM

After much soul searching and yes, I'll admit, beer sipping, I have realized that there is more to life than being a part of the party.
Why be actually involved in the shenanigans when you can help save lives? Sure, we all enjoy to boogie, and naturally I love delicate conversation over varied cheeses and crackers, but personally I feel my night is better served taking care of those around me. I may not know the person in the seat to my right, and while I had math with the two boys in the back, they have no idea who I am. In the close, cozy (and after many late nights with a hoover and trash can, clean!!!) ambiance of my vehicle, I can bond with the always friendly folks around me. It even brings me closer to Jesus. In conclusion, I wish to say that for all of those sober driving they should feel a warm glow in their heart, far surpassing any fuzzy warmth of alcohol, and the next morning satisfaction of a job well done (as well as getting the free parking!!!!), surely is greater than a hangover.

~~[MERIT]~~ · 12-03-2004, 02:50 PM

people respect a designated driver. it means youll always get invited to the party.

Oi_To_The_World · 12-03-2004, 04:37 PM

^this is great. but sadly i hardly ever find designated drivers. usually the person who had the least amount of drinks ends up driving.

MyWorld · 12-03-2004, 05:02 PM

I've never really had this problem. In my group when we go out we usually prefer soda to alcohol and none of us ever drink that much. When we do drink it's usually just one or two and we're fine to drive home. I have been to a couple of parties, not with my friends, where people did get drunk but I got a ride there from my family and picked up later. I don't think it's a good idea to go to a party where you might want to drink a few drinks, and expect that there be someone sober to drive you home. I guess I just don't trust people that much. I don't really like to drink.

franscar · 12-03-2004, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jibber

haha, well i guess it was still a fun night.

Which is always the main thing. I'm always the designated driver, mainly because I don't drink anymore. I don't mind it myself.

jibber · 12-03-2004, 11:39 PM

wow, i completely forgot about this thread. I don't really mind being the dd every once in a while, and I will volunteer to do it, but my group of friends are really good with that, none of them drink a lot all that often, but if there is an occasion where we can expected to be drinking a lot, we'll always work out a system where everyone has a completely sober person to drive them home, or arrange to spend the night and then drive home in the morning.

covle · 12-06-2004, 11:34 PM

this is where having straightedge friends can be beneficial.

Oi_To_The_World · 12-07-2004, 05:47 PM

i have a lot of respect for straightedge adolescents, because there are simply not too many of them. but you gotta give it up to alcohol- the cause and solution to all of life's problems

xEmochicKx · 12-10-2004, 11:35 PM

i am straighedge
i actually find people who get pissed drunk all the time are stupid and have nothing better to do
some people think im "***"(whatever that means) cause i dont drink that often but wtv..

Thrice · 12-11-2004, 01:44 AM

good story.
even worse than being the des. driver : going to a college where therre are less kids than my high school, and a party is unheard of...so theres no reson for a des. driver.

12-03-2004, 02:46 PM	#21 (permalink)
BethanySoon2b21 Groupie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 0	I love being a sober driver. After much soul searching and yes, I'll admit, beer sipping, I have realized that there is more to life than being a part of the party. Why be actually involved in the shenanigans when you can help save lives? Sure, we all enjoy to boogie, and naturally I love delicate conversation over varied cheeses and crackers, but personally I feel my night is better served taking care of those around me. I may not know the person in the seat to my right, and while I had math with the two boys in the back, they have no idea who I am. In the close, cozy (and after many late nights with a hoover and trash can, clean!!!) ambiance of my vehicle, I can bond with the always friendly folks around me. It even brings me closer to Jesus. In conclusion, I wish to say that for all of those sober driving they should feel a warm glow in their heart, far surpassing any fuzzy warmth of alcohol, and the next morning satisfaction of a job well done (as well as getting the free parking!!!!), surely is greater than a hangover.

12-03-2004, 04:37 PM	#23 (permalink)
Oi_To_The_World Unpatriot Act Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: planet of the rapes Posts: 389	^this is great. but sadly i hardly ever find designated drivers. usually the person who had the least amount of drinks ends up driving. __________________ what is the mind? no matter. what is matter? never mind.

12-03-2004, 11:39 PM	#26 (permalink)
jibber Freeskier Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Istanbul was Constantinople now it's Istanbul not Constantinople... Posts: 1,536	wow, i completely forgot about this thread. I don't really mind being the dd every once in a while, and I will volunteer to do it, but my group of friends are really good with that, none of them drink a lot all that often, but if there is an occasion where we can expected to be drinking a lot, we'll always work out a system where everyone has a completely sober person to drive them home, or arrange to spend the night and then drive home in the morning. __________________ What you've done becomes the judge of what you're going to do -- especially in other people's minds. When you're traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don't have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road. William Least Heat Moon, Blue Highways Your toughest competitor lives in your head. Some days his name is fear, or pain, or gravity. Stomp his ass. HOOKED ON THE WHITE POWDER

12-06-2004, 11:34 PM	#27 (permalink)
covle Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: melbourne australia Posts: 334	this is where having straightedge friends can be beneficial. __________________ LIVE.LOVE.BURN.DIE. whoa...i quoted atreyu, that means im hardcore. look how hardcore i am!! thats hardcore...XXX

12-07-2004, 05:47 PM	#28 (permalink)
Oi_To_The_World Unpatriot Act Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: planet of the rapes Posts: 389	i have a lot of respect for straightedge adolescents, because there are simply not too many of them. but you gotta give it up to alcohol- the cause and solution to all of life's problems __________________ what is the mind? no matter. what is matter? never mind.

12-03-2004, 02:50 PM	#22 (permalink)
~~[MERIT]~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 4,814	people respect a designated driver. it means youll always get invited to the party.

12-03-2004, 05:02 PM	#24 (permalink)
MyWorld Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 57	I've never really had this problem. In my group when we go out we usually prefer soda to alcohol and none of us ever drink that much. When we do drink it's usually just one or two and we're fine to drive home. I have been to a couple of parties, not with my friends, where people did get drunk but I got a ride there from my family and picked up later. I don't think it's a good idea to go to a party where you might want to drink a few drinks, and expect that there be someone sober to drive you home. I guess I just don't trust people that much. I don't really like to drink.

12-10-2004, 11:35 PM	#29 (permalink)
xEmochicKx Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 91	i am straighedge i actually find people who get pissed drunk all the time are stupid and have nothing better to do some people think im "***"(whatever that means) cause i dont drink that often but wtv..

12-11-2004, 01:44 AM	#30 (permalink)
Thrice أمهاتك[وهور]Aura Euphoria Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida/Buffalo/CT Posts: 2,077	good story. even worse than being the des. driver : going to a college where therre are less kids than my high school, and a party is unheard of...so theres no reson for a des. driver. __________________ Lew Harrison, who looked like an anarchist with his red eyes and fierce black beard, had been writing furiously in one corner of the room. "That's good—happiness by the kilowatt," he said. "Buy your happiness the way you buy light."