Some Call It Luck
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Comment from Jay Squires
I'm afraid for E.J. now. I've never been addicted to alcohol, but from what I've heard, and read, it's going to be a real test for him to quit again cold turkey. I was wondering, depending on how small the bridge tables are, wouldn't Abby, sitting across from him, have smelled the booze on his breath? He apparently did nothing to try to mask it before the game.
Jay
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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I'm afraid for E.J. now. I've never been addicted to alcohol, but from what I've heard, and read, it's going to be a real test for him to quit again cold turkey. I was wondering, depending on how small the bridge tables are, wouldn't Abby, sitting across from him, have smelled the booze on his breath? He apparently did nothing to try to mask it before the game.
Jay
Comment Written 10-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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Yes, he's in for a tough time. I'm sure Abby did smell it, but she's used to him functioning fairly normally, even when under the influence. Things are coming to a head soon for E.J.
Comment from royowen
He really is on a downward slide, the only way we drink to relieve our symptoms of stress is because of self doubt, but we serve it in excess, not the other way around, smoking is the same, in a sense, it is almost suicidal, and taken to extremes that's the way it, although I didn't understand at first, in hind sight, that's what it is, well done Jim, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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He really is on a downward slide, the only way we drink to relieve our symptoms of stress is because of self doubt, but we serve it in excess, not the other way around, smoking is the same, in a sense, it is almost suicidal, and taken to extremes that's the way it, although I didn't understand at first, in hind sight, that's what it is, well done Jim, blessings Roy
Comment Written 10-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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That's a good way to look at it--slow suicide.
Thanks for the good review, Roy.
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Well done
Comment from jmdg1954
Good chapter starting to show E.J. hitting the bottle.
I think it would be beneficial to explain Abby's look -
"I wasn't sure you were going to make it," she said as she looked at me kind of funny.
Maybe a few details of how EJ looks. Just a thought.
Looking forward to the next chapter. John
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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Good chapter starting to show E.J. hitting the bottle.
I think it would be beneficial to explain Abby's look -
"I wasn't sure you were going to make it," she said as she looked at me kind of funny.
Maybe a few details of how EJ looks. Just a thought.
Looking forward to the next chapter. John
Comment Written 10-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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Good idea. Thanks, John.
Comment from lancellot
He's a pro, he's got bottles everywhere. It is clear, you have him sliding down the rabbit hole. He will need an intervention and professional help, to kick the addiction. How much money is actually earning?
Good work.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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He's a pro, he's got bottles everywhere. It is clear, you have him sliding down the rabbit hole. He will need an intervention and professional help, to kick the addiction. How much money is actually earning?
Good work.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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He doesn't earn that much caddying, but he's amassed about $28 grand from his golf winnings for college.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this with us. I am curious if E.J. is going to get his drinking under control.
I went over and sat down in my chair and tried to put it out of my mind. & We sat down and greeted our east-west opponents. (You can omit 'down' in both sentences. It's understood so it's an extra word)
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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Thank you for sharing this with us. I am curious if E.J. is going to get his drinking under control.
I went over and sat down in my chair and tried to put it out of my mind. & We sat down and greeted our east-west opponents. (You can omit 'down' in both sentences. It's understood so it's an extra word)
Comment Written 10-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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It's coming to a head soon, as he doesn't yet understand the potential it has for thwarting his future.
Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
I can see my hopes waning as far as E J is concerned! He seems to be lapsing back into heavy drinking. I think you deal well with his drink problem and the slow decline.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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I can see my hopes waning as far as E J is concerned! He seems to be lapsing back into heavy drinking. I think you deal well with his drink problem and the slow decline.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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Thank you, Sarah. He needs something to finally convince him he's on the wrong track.
