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Anyone else drinking more since lockdown?

176 replies

B0bbin · 26/03/2020 22:48

I only properly realised when I looked at the recycling. I think we've had a drink every night this week. Prosecco on a weeknight? Yep.
Anyone else found this?

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Youwonjane · 26/03/2020 22:49

I think everyone must be by the state of the shelves in Sainsbury’s- literally empty of wine!

Horehound · 26/03/2020 22:49

Yup

ThirtyAndASmidgen · 26/03/2020 22:50

Tons. I’m rather hoping it’ll finish me off if the virus doesn’t!

SomeHalfHumanCreatureThing · 26/03/2020 22:51

Initially, but not any more. My mental health will end up in the toilet otherwise

TolpuddleFarter · 26/03/2020 22:51

Yes. I usually drink once, twice a week at a push. Drank three times already this week and the week isn't done yet.

BamboozledandBefuddled · 26/03/2020 22:51

Yup!

I think everyone must be by the state of the shelves in Sainsbury’s- literally empty of wine!

Wasn't me - I bought mine in Aldi Hmm

RedSoloCup · 26/03/2020 22:51

Sains aren't restocking wine!! Huge row when I was in there (yday not me), did get ladies point as I know it's non essential but we're trying to only shop once a week a. So......

DramaAlpaca · 26/03/2020 22:52

Yes. I find myself looking forward to a glass or two of wine in the evening rather more than I probably should.

DakotaFanny · 26/03/2020 22:52

Yes. Yes. Yes.

RedSoloCup · 26/03/2020 22:52

And to answer original q yes what else is there right now 😂

Reginabambina · 26/03/2020 22:53

Yes. I rarely drink usually. Since this started I’ve raised the cupboard of random bottles of alcohol that people have given us over the years that have thus far remained untouched.

middleager · 26/03/2020 22:54

Yes

RJnomore1 · 26/03/2020 22:54

Absofuckinglutely

Permenantlyexhaustedpidgeon · 26/03/2020 22:54

Me too! Bizarrely, I want a lunch time glass of wine and then I’m not bothered in the evening - which is totally different to before.

Kingcole · 26/03/2020 22:55

Yes

doesthissoundok · 26/03/2020 22:55

Yes And earlier seeing as I won't be driving anywhere Blush

Mominatrix · 26/03/2020 22:55

Definitely yes.

GrandTheftWalrus · 26/03/2020 22:55

Yes. But I'm only not as DP is working and I dont want to look after dd hungover lol

BogRollBOGOF · 26/03/2020 22:55

A bit more.
I had a medical appointment last week and was asked if my consumption was still 0-4 units per week (I often go a month without and not notice) and I did quip "at the moment, but it will probably go up)

I normally do a lot of mum-taxiing in the evenings, and have lost my usual routines of being in and out umteen times a day.

WotchaTalkinBoutWillis · 26/03/2020 22:55

I'm finding the opposite - I usually nip out for a bottle of wine on an evening, now I'm not as obviously not going out to the shops as much.
Plus last time I went, feckers had stripped the shelves dry of all the wine anyway so definitely having less here which has to be doing me good! Grin

Kingcole · 26/03/2020 22:56

Down to last bottle of Malbec and then onto a Hot Toddy for foreseeable future.

bombaychef · 26/03/2020 22:56

Yes. Lots

MrsT1405 · 26/03/2020 22:57

Oh yes! On day 13 in Spain, cheap wine , passes the time. We think 3 euros is expensive! 3l for 5.50 euros, what's not to like! Except my poor liver!

Cunninglittlevixen · 26/03/2020 22:57

Wine is available online from other outlets....

YouTheCat · 26/03/2020 22:58

Well, I'm drinking on a Thursday which doesn't usually happen but it's been a stressful week. I usually only have a drink at the weekend but weekends don't seem to be a thing any more so I'll try to stick to my usual amount but spread it out more.