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______no5 said:
23:08. Let's see if it's open the Thai massage. If it's not, I can always have a beer.  :D
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Fuck you.  :P You live in a strict Muslim country and can buy beer at midnight. I live in a so-called democratic country in the West and can't buy it after 8 PM. (6 PM on Saturdays and not at all on Sundays ... :mad: )
 
Eddies Wingman said:
I live in a so-called democratic country in the West and can't buy it after 8 PM. (6 PM on Saturdays and not at all on Sundays ... :mad: )
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That is quite bad. Do you not have off-licences/convenience stores (or equivalent)? These will stay open until 23:00 here.
 
*no5 opens a Guinness and have a smoke*

Eddies Wingman said:
Fuck you.  :P You live in a strict Muslim country and can buy beer at midnight. I live in a so-called democratic country in the West and can't buy it after 8 PM. (6 PM on Saturdays and not at all on Sundays ... :mad: )
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No, I've told you, I buy them from another Emirate. Of course you can always have them delivered illegally 24/7 in your house at a more high price, by the Chinese...

What really impresses me right now, is that I live in a strict Muslim country, where it's not allowed to live with a non-wife, I go to the next door building, for one awesome hour Thai massage session. Real massage, with oil. I mean, it seems to be a legal place, with lights outside and everything. I entered and ask if they accept credit card.
-No sir, cash only *good sign* there's an ATM opposite side of the road, sir. You come back sir? -Yes yes, of course.
However, it's illegal to fuck, I almost had a heart attack when I heard the sirens.
 
Wasted CLV said:
@Foro, I think that is awesome!  Good to get little H involved early on!  How old is he now? 2ish  I lose track... :blush:
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20 months. :)


I feel bad, just had a fight over the telephone with a good friend. I am not going to mention what it exactly was about, but it seems we have very different views on a passion we both share. It kind of shatters things.
He hoped it wouldn't affect out friendship but for me this passion has much to do with that friendship.
Worst thing is that I hang up abruptly.

*sigh*
 
I'm really no expert and haven't fortunately had the same happen to me, but I'd still say don't call him, go talk to him face-to-face.  A lot of communication can get lost or misunderstood over the telephone (when you can't see the other person), and something as important as a friendship really shouldn't end over a phone call.
 
Mega said:
Whoever thought that solution up is an idiot, 95% of the people getting drunk on the streets will just but it a day earlier and drink it when they like, causing just as much havoc as they would without this law.
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9 PM over here, and I used to agree with your opinion, but after starting uni I've come to agree with this kind of thing to a certain extent.  Alcohol tends to have a snowball effect and when your'e somewhat drunk you want to get even more drunk.  It has certainly kept "safe" several times during the past autumn.  But then, this is Finland.  Finns need someone or something to protect themselves from alcohol, because when it comes to drinking, they just have no preservation instinct. ;)
 
Sounds like a good idea Albie. I actually called him later but it was a voicemail. I made some message and later sent an e-mail as well.

We'll see what happens.

LC, I wrote you a pm, hope that's ok.
 
Moments before the most famous street crossing in history...

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Invader said:
I'm really no expert and haven't fortunately had the same happen to me, but I'd still say don't call him, go talk to him face-to-face.  A lot of communication can get lost or misunderstood over the telephone (when you can't see the other person), and something as important as a friendship really shouldn't end over a phone call.
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Missed this post. Well, Invader, that's true. I was planning to see him later this month. We'll see if that's still going to happen.
 
Albie said:
That is quite bad. Do you not have off-licences/convenience stores (or equivalent)? These will stay open until 23:00 here.
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The rules are as follows:

Grocery stores, supermarkets etc. may sell alcohol weaker than 4.7 % ABV, but not after 20:00 on weekdays and 18:00 on Saturdays. They are closed on Sundays.

The stores that are closest to what you call convenience stores in the UK would be what is called "storkiosk" in Norway. These are allowed to keep open 24/7 if they want to, and also on Sundays. However, these are not allowed to sell alcoholic beverages at all.

For alcoholic drinks stronger than 4.7 % ABV, there are state-licenced stores called Vinmonopol. These sell strong beers, wine, and spirits. However, they have shorter opening hours: Only up to 18:00 on weekdays, and 15:00 on Saturdays.

Invader said:
 
9 PM over here, and I used to agree with your opinion, but after starting uni I've come to agree with this kind of thing to a certain extent.  Alcohol tends to have a snowball effect and when your'e somewhat drunk you want to get even more drunk.  It has certainly kept "safe" several times during the past autumn.  But then, this is Finland.  Finns need someone or something to protect themselves from alcohol, because when it comes to drinking, they just have no preservation instinct. ;)
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Well, this is a valid point for Norwegians as well. Like many Finns, many Norwegians have a tendency to be teetotallers in periods (typically Monday-Thursday) and then alcoholics on Friday and Saturday.

However: Any place allowed to sell alcoholic beverages are strictly forbidden to sell to anyone who is clearly influenced by alcohol. This means, if you are a little drunk and want to get more drunk, you'll not be sold any beer.

Heck, now I want a beer. Have to make sure I get out of office in time tonight  :D
 
Ouch, EW, that hurts.
It's not quite as bad in Germany. In rural areas, most stores close down at 8 or earlier, but you always have a 24/7 petrol station somewhere within 20km.
In the towns, smaller ones guarantee you to get something at a supermarket until 8, sometimes 10, and you'll always get something until around 2 AM on weekends.
As for Berlin... let's say that if you're willing to travel a few tube stations, you will always be able to get fairly cheap booze from somewhere (as in, 1 to 1,50 Euros per beer). I have two supermarkets in walking distance that are open till 0:00 on weekdays (23:00 on Saturdays), and a lot of little kiosks that are open till deep in the night. And if you are willing to travel for a while, there's two supermarkets which are open 24 hours a day except on Sundays.
 
I work for a large retail company that has over 1200 stores that consist of possibly 600/700 convenience stores. They all sell alcohol up until closing time at 23:00. As do other retail outlets.
 
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