Time for Intervention, I Think
I did not make a conscious decision to drink less wine this year. Just the opposite. Ok, I think my exact words were actually more like hoping to get my rate of buying wine nearer my rate of drinking it. But as I lug in four bottles from today’s wine tasting, I know that isn’t going to happen. With my last post charting my storage issues, this has to stop.
How do you, if you do, summon up the willpower to not buy wine when you don’t have space? In my head, I know I don’t need to buy that Chardonnay or Pinot Noir, but somehow I justify the purchase and so make my problems worse. Anyone?
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3 opinions for Time for Intervention, I Think
Justin
Jan 22, 2008 at 10:11 pm
I find myself often almost rationalizing opening a bottle of wine at home (I am doing it right this second actually) even when I may not really be in the mood. As much as I love wine, I don’t really drink that much at home.
So, my NY resolution (made on 1/10 but who’s counting?) is to only open wine when I really want it at home and spend the money saved, and then some, going to wine events and tastings.
john witherspoon
Jan 22, 2008 at 10:29 pm
sorry I can’t help, i have the same sickness! I can say that it does help to have a more fiscally responsible wife standing next to you. Not that she thwarts our wine purchases but she does offer some restraint to the situation. haha
See ya
John
farley
Jan 23, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Justin,
Good for you. I think that’s a fine plan. But I spend too much even when i’m not drinking.
John,
I need to leave my credit cards behind and only bring cash for what I ‘need.’
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