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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

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to open the bottle of champagne in my fridge?

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kittycat37 · 20/08/2010 21:57

Bit decadent - I'll only drink 1 glass...(and then have to leave it to go a bit flat - although it won't be wasted)

Bottle's been there for eons, was present, DH has no interest in owt but beer (he's at work)...

I'll go with the majority verdict.

I'm scared of opening the bottle though.

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pagwatch · 20/08/2010 22:36

kittycat

Have one glass. Then firstthingtomorrow go and buy one ofthose tops that keeps champagne fizzy.
They are not very expensive, they work and they last for ever. Everyone should have one.

I never have the should i or shouldn't i dilema now and open a bottle when I want knowing that I can drink it over a couple of weeks if I wish...

QueeferSutherland · 20/08/2010 22:36

hope

QueeferSutherland · 20/08/2010 22:38

Argh!

My crossings out aren't working either!

The little lines aren't even appearing. (Unless my dodgy laptop isn't showing them.)

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kittycat37 · 20/08/2010 22:38

Boys2mam - you're absolutely right - and I would not get intoxicated even slightly if alone with DCs.

However, I think to get very slightly so is ok given that DH will be home in 10mins and that we have an arrangement that he is 'on duty' tonight...even so, two small glasses won't have such a bad effect that I'm not also 'on duty' if need be.

I do appreciate where you're coming from, but it's really ok, I promise.

And I've a had a very emotionally draining day.

And I'm the most square and responsible person you're ever likely to meet - really.

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floweryblue · 20/08/2010 22:38

OK, will try again.

Have a lovely glass of get completely pissed on your champagne, as long as you are able to be safe if any babies are involved, bows to Boys2Man for far more sensible advice than mine.

Fizzywinelover · 20/08/2010 22:39

Open it.

But really... just 1 glass?

That is a crime against champagne. :)

Fizzywinelover · 20/08/2010 22:42

Oh, just read the rest. :) sorry. (Usually I never post without reading the whole thread. - which is a crime against mumsnet.).

floweryblue · 20/08/2010 22:42

Yeh, it worked, thanks Chip

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kittycat37 · 20/08/2010 22:46

floweryblue - what I said to Boy2mam

Bloody hell - knew this would happen - now I'm worried I've done the wrong thing.

This is why I love MN - the incredibly responsible voice of reason, usually (it IS - I'm not being sarcastic).

Thing is if you knew me, you'd really not be worried - flowery and Boys2mam, but given that you don't it's totally fair enough to post as you have.

I suppose I only started the thread because I fundamentally think the same as you and really felt a bit guilty about a very small amount of alchohol.

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Katisha · 20/08/2010 22:55

?I drink it when I?m happy and when I?m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I?m alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I?m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it?unless I?m thirsty.?

Madame Bollinger.

floweryblue · 20/08/2010 23:00

kitty, I was not in any way trying to make you feel guilty for having champagne! And I'm sure Boys2mam agrees with me that neither of us are even vaguely worried about your DC (we know you are fine), we are only worried about wasted champagne!

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kittycat37 · 20/08/2010 23:02

oh floweryblue - it's just my guilt complex talking

I'm a bit over sensitive today I think

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Katisha · 20/08/2010 23:07

Have some more champers

floweryblue · 20/08/2010 23:09

Well, if you are thinking of wasting both champagne and an evening when DH is on duty, I think you need a rest. I suggest taking the rest of the bottle to the bathroom to have a long soak.

ChippingIn · 20/08/2010 23:22

Kitty - you were definitely reading something that wasn't there - I even had to re-read the thread to make your 'reassurances' make sense! You should know on Mumsnet wasted champagne would be the bigger crime

QoS your strike outs are working!! Glad you have mince suprise to get you through. If you have bread, put it on toast & grill some ketchup and cheese on top! Loved that pre-veggie days!!

I am so tempted to have some wine... but had a dodgy tummy today so trying not to :(

floweryblue · 20/08/2010 23:40

ooh go on Chip, I find all ills are cured by a glass or two...

ChippingIn · 20/08/2010 23:42

Any others yes - but after spending half of last night in the bathroom I think I will resist the urge. Our bathroom needs a full revamp and it's not the nicest place to spend the night - once it's redone.....:)

floweryblue · 21/08/2010 00:52

oh dear you did have a bad night if it needs redecorating!

ChippingIn · 21/08/2010 01:04

LOL LOL LOL

Fortunately that's not why it needs redecorating - just spending too much time in there makes you realise it needs doing sooner rather than later....

However, it's not as simple as that...

Before we can do the bathroom we have to decide if we are putting in GCH or an alternative and if we are knocking walls out or not - it just all goes around in circles and gets too difficult so it gets left again

majafa · 21/08/2010 08:16

Did you open it in the end?
if not send it along here, its my birthday/anniversary today and the old git DH appears to have forgotton...

Indaba · 21/08/2010 10:10

Sorry, haven't got time to read the whole thread so apologies if repeating myself but after years of extensive research (by me) one can leave an opened bottle of champagne in the fridge for 2 days. The first day after opening its def ok to drink. Second day after its drinkable but flattish, fine for bucks fizz etc.

I have tried those winevacs and champagne stoppers and also the old wives trick of putting a teaspoon end down into the bottle, suspending at the neck but I usually just stick cling film and elastic band over mine.

Hope you opened it after all.

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