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AIBU?

to think it's a good idea to sell gin in cafes?

41 replies

purplepinkstars · 07/09/2013 13:41

Because after shopping with a one and a three year old I need gin, and I don't even like gin, but I need it. And hot chocolate doesn't do enough, even with cream and marshmallows, the biscuit would help but ds1 takes that, even when they give me two. So aibu?

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HoopersGinger · 07/09/2013 17:22

Great news indeed Poppy ! I can purchase it from M&S ready mixed with my vast benefit wealth :)

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PoppyWearer · 07/09/2013 17:22

Huzzah!

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TheYamiOfYawn · 07/09/2013 18:00

You need a hipflask of brandy to add to the hot chocolate.

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tunnocksteacake · 07/09/2013 18:01

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PoppyWearer · 07/09/2013 19:04

The Gin Allowance Handbook, "GAH" for short. For those moments when you say "Gah!" and need gin.

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PGTip · 07/09/2013 19:08

YABU I don't like gin, but will agree to it if they have vodka as well

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PeppermintCreamsSaga · 07/09/2013 19:10

DP drunk all my emergency Gin-In-A-Tin. AIBU to LTB?

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PacificDogwood · 07/09/2013 19:12

Oh, 'a shitload' for me too, great!

OP, YANBU of course.
I'd rather NOT go to a teetotal cafe at all with DCs in tow, then go with them and have to stick to carrot cake (much as I like, 'tis not the same as gin).

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PeppermintCreamsSaga · 07/09/2013 19:16

Ooh I went to the Beanotown exhibition in London, and they sold cocktails and alcohol in their sandwich bar cafe. Mothers of menaces needing alcohol? Genius idea.

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Winterwardrobetime · 07/09/2013 19:17

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DameFanny · 07/09/2013 19:22

I may have taken gininatin on the last couple of family picnics. I don't like lemonade or ginger beer and DH doesn't like my driving so I think it's perfectly permissable.

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eddiemairswife · 07/09/2013 19:44

Drinking some now.Henceforth I shall call my Winter Fuel Allowance my Gin Allowance.

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PGTip · 08/09/2013 14:18

Peppermint, my eldest would love the Beanotown exhibition, is it still on??

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PeppermintCreamsSaga · 08/09/2013 14:29

It finished today. It was on over the summer months as for the 75th anniversary. It was good but you didn't miss anything amazing.

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CHJR · 08/09/2013 19:24

I think alcohol and newspapers should be on tap (but only at adult height) next to children's playgrounds

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beanandspud · 08/09/2013 19:50

I've always thought cafés should just give away a free gin to every parent who looks as if they need one. A bit like the free shots that you often get after a meal on holiday.