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Over five years ago, I stopped drinking cold turkey. I was 57 (now 63), and I just didn't like drinking anymore. Alcohol made me feel tired. It made my mind foggy. Also, I was going through difficult times with an elderly parent who was near the end of their life, and I was starting to self medicate. If I was going to survive, I needed to stop drinking.

Fast forward and yesterday, I was at a social gathering and someone opened a really nice wine that had been aged for 20 years. I took a big whiff of the bottle and I wanted to taste it. "Pour me a little taste!" So I tried it. I drank about 2-3 ounces, but that was enough. It was a merlot and laden with tannins. My face turned read and I could feel that alcohol hit me right away. I didn't like the feeling. I asked for another "taste" but didn't finish it.

So now it is the morning after and I'm wondering, is this a slippery slope? Will I drink a beer tomorrow, another glass of wine next week? I don't want to start drinking again, and I'm a little concerned. Would love some feedback. Thanks.

Edit: I've never gone to AA meetings. I was drinking a beer a night or up to a half a bottle or three quarters a bottle of wine in the evenings. During particularly hard days, I was starting to put a little whisky in my coffee in the mornings. I wasn't comfortable with my reliance on alcohol, so that's why I stopped. Looking back, drinking was such a waste of time. Especially when I think of the times I got completely blotto, because I drank too much tequila, whisky, or gin and tonics.

I just ordered the Light Feathered Friends down comforter. I was online and saw it was in stock again! But now second guessing myself as usual -- will this be warm enough for Boston? I sleep in a cold room, somewhere between 55-60 degrees F. at night in the coldest months. I was afraid if I got the Medium I would be too hot! Please tell me I made the right decision!

I need to find a cardiologist for my dog. I'm having a tough time scheduling anything at Tuft's Cummings School, so looking for other alternatives. I have an appointment at CVCA but the vets there look a little young and fresh out of school.

I'm 62 and just wondering if anyone has started HRT after 60. I probably went through menopause 12 years ago. I'm wondering if HRT is safe and if it might help me.

I just bought a cheap Utopia comforter for $22 and put it in my linen duvet. It's late August in New England and I'm too hot. I'm still too hot. I run the A/C every night. What can I use for bedding this time of year that won't have me waking up soaked in sweat? My dog is also too hot. We are only comfortable at night November through April.

UPDATE: Thanks ladies for all the wonderful suggestions!

I just got a Sonos Arc Ultra at Costco and put it in my bedroom with my LG C6. It's okay. Dialog from the TV is nice and clear, but music is nothing special, and it feels like it needs a sub woofer. I already spent $1,100 on the Arc Ultra. I would have to spend another $2K for two Era 300s and a Sub 4 woofer. I feel like this is overspend. What am I missing? I have my TV in my bedroom.

I've got my 65" C6 set up in my bedroom with my Apple TV streaming device. I bought a JBL Cinema SB595 soundbar, but I think I can do better. It's okay but I don't like the way music sounds with it. What am I missing? Can anyone recommend something better? I don't mind spending more money.

I'm getting used to my 65" C6, and I'm gonna keep it! I started with Google Streaming TV, but after reading all the comments, I decided to try Apple TV instead. And you all are right! It's so much better! I like interface way better. Much cleaner. It costs more but you also get three months of Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Fitness, and something else.

We have a lot of rabbits here in the northeast near Boston. They have completely destroyed my hosta plant. I am putting some more plants in the ground and I need to protect from rabbits. What is everyone using? I can get chicken wire at Home Depot. It's not very pretty though. Suggestions? Links appreciated.

Edit: I need fencing. All the other tricks won't work. We've tried. Please provides links to fencing on Amazon or elsewhere. Pics of fencing help as well. Thanks!

I've got a 65" LG C6. I'm getting used to it. Bit of an adjustment. Last night I watched an Igmar Burgman film on Criterion and loved it. So today I tried to watch another Igmar Burgman film, but now I'm getting some weird black flashes. Like I'm watching and the screen flickers black. I'm not sure why it is doing this. Does anyone have any ideas?

As I am filling out the Interview to file my claim online, I am being asked if I am open to using a mediator. Do I have to select "Yes"? What happens if I select "No"?

I think my case is cut and dry. I am simply asking for a refund. I don't see the point of a mediator.

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Are you willing to use a court mediator to try to settle this case?*

• Yes
• No

I'm filing for small claims for a Facebook marketplace transaction. When I go to file online, the court is asking me how did I verify the Plaintiff's address. (See the options below.)

I know it is his address because I went to his house to pick up the item. He used a fake Facebook profile but he told me his real name. If I go to Whitepages.com, it tells me his full name and that he is the owner of the property.

Is that enough to verify?

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Have you verified the Defendant's address by at least one of the following methods in the last 12 months?*

• Municipal record
• Registry of Motor Vehicles
• Receipt of correspondence (e.g., a letter) from the Defendant with that return address
• Other verification from Defendant that the address is current
• None of the above

I've got my new 65" LG C6. I'm streaming BBC David Attenborough animal shows right now and the picture is great. But when I watch my Criterion films, I'm so disappointed. When watching James Bond "Goldfinger," the stutter/judder was so bad it was intolerable. Other films are barely tolerable. Do I give up and send my C6 back or is there a way to successfully fix this? Are there any other Criterion fans out there who have had any luck with this? I'm currently streaming with a Google TV streamer.

I'm watching some shows on my new 65" C6, and I notice the movement is slightly stuttery. What causes this? Is it a slow internet connection? Any way to fix this?

Looks like David Sedaris will have some shows near me soon. Has anyone been? I'm confused between the regular show and the 15 plus show. Can someone explain?

This keeps happening to me. I don't know why. I stopped drinking five years ago. I stopped cold turkey and never looked back. I just didn't like the way I felt when I drank. I didn't like that I looked forward to a glass of wine or a beer every night. Didn't like how I acted when I had too much to drink. I was just so tired and done with it. But as a consequence, I tend to notice when other people drink now. And I have had three old friends call me in recent weeks and they were all drunk. It's like the universe is sending me a message. Just tonight an old classmate calls on the phone. It's 9:30pm, which is late for a social call, particularly at my age.. He's rambling and going on about himself and I keep looking at the time. Finally I say, "Hey Fred, watcha been doing tonight? Did ya have a few drinks earlier." He admits that he did, a few beers he said. And then he starts going on about something else. I'm tired and in bed, so I tell him: "Look Fred, it's getting late for me. Maybe we can chat another time?"

Update: Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments/suggestions. I really like this subreddit. Some smart people here!

New to this subreddit. Thought maybe some of you could offer insight. I reconnected with an old friend recently after 30 some years. Turns out he is now a terrible alcoholic. He's gone through a few wives, can't hold down a job, lost his apartment and is now living in a hotel of sorts. I saw him for a few days at a family reunion of his. I observed him drinking. He goes to the liquor store and buys lots of those mini bottles. Never saw him drinking, but he would often leave the room or walk off from the group. I wondered if he was just drinking the little bottles or he had more stashed away elsewhere? He has been calling me on the phone on occasion, usually when he is drunk, and I assume he is drunk most of the time. I listen for a while, but then I have to go. I know he has been to rehab. His family worries about him. He is 68 years old, and I don't think there is much hope. So my question is, how does this end? Is he just going to keep drinking until he ends up in a hospital? It's all very tragic. You hate to see it, but I'm trying to accept the reality.