On Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:02:50 +0200, andrel wrote:

> On 29-3-2009 7:42, Jim Henderson wrote:
> 
>> I've only once, for example, been so drunk that I couldn't remember
>> what had happened (the time I got home and wasn't sure); but the memory
>> did return after a few days (and let's just say I was damned lucky). 
>> So I know my tolerance and I don't get anywhere near it now.
> 
> Long before you notice anything yourself your reaction time already goes
> up. 

This is definitely true; however I learned a long time ago how to judge 
that.  However the unexpected is something you can't predict, which is 
why I stay off the road until my reactions are better.

If I'm at a friend's house and expect to drink more than a pint or two of 
beer over the course of the evening, I ask them to hold my keys for me 
and to not give them back if it's clear I'm in no condition to drive.

Jim

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