OT Re: [thelist] Boston drinkies

[Ben Henick]

On Mon, 5 Feb 2001, sarah wrote:

> I've found that if you're under 21 it's hard to make
> friends because you can't go out and drink with your
> co-workers or list-mates, whatever the case may be,
> and that sucks. I know that going out drinking isn't
> the only way to make friends with co-workers, but in
> the Boston area, it seems like the only way. Does
> everyone basically just "go out for drinks?" 

Same story here in Portland (where thanks to the weather drinking is
probably the most popular Thing To Do during the winter).  Now, I'm well
over 21 (why do American laws have to be so... un-enlightened about
alcohol?) but have neither the funds nor the inclination to socialize in
bars/pubs/taverns.  Thus I can relate to your sense of frustration... and
I'm on a first name basis with most of the espresso jockeys within walking
distance of my residence.  It's almost sad, when I think about it.

There are lots of coffeehouses (tip o' the hat to Howard Schultz) and if
alcohol is considered an absolute must, why not a restaurant that does
serve spirits?

<tip author="Ben Henick" type="old-shool approach to preloading images">
If you want to reuse the same preloading script on add'l. sections of your
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It sure beats the hell out of having to name a new object for each image,
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