Wifey B: No one is criticizing your life choices. Just not my thing as many of you wouldn't enjoy what I do. We all make our own life choices. I have no desire to be somewhere that drinking is a huge part of the activity, whether it's well managed or not. We don't like cocktail parties even for the arts or charities. Many of you might not like being around us with crazy young girls running wild and skimpy bikinis and nudity. These are all lifestyle choices. Just like slow boats vs. fast boats. Now my only comment on drinking was responding to the question of it making Coinjock steaks tolerable. Now, some people like Coinjock steaks.
Now, as to the theory that you think too many of us hold that "drinking is a root of many evils." Well, if that's an accusation, I'll accept it. That's not saying that everyone who drinks is evil. Drinking is a root of many evils. Hubby and I both grew up with alcoholic fathers so we know what it can lead to. I know binge drinking is a real issue with young people and so much domestic violence is a result of excessive alcohol consumption. We drink occasionally and that doesn't make us evil or any drinker evil. However, I fully understand the damage caused by alcohol addiction just as I do all other drug addictions.
Now, psneeld, you chose to attack my one simple throwaway comment on drinking in response to Bigsfish. I also stated this:
Wifey B: Now, seriously, I love watching you guys plan and participate in this event and think it's great you all enjoy it so. I enjoy just following along. And occasionally teasing you.
Somehow I got suckered into some form of disagreement over simply pointing out that there are many fine restaurants at Fort Pierce, ones other than the Barbecue place. While I'm not coming to the gathering, I've eaten a lot of meals in the restaurants in Fort Pierce and I've seen a lot of the sights in the area. I've been there many times and it's one of my favorite stops along the east coast of FL.
I hope you all have a great time there. I think most TF'ers would really enjoy the gathering. I intend to be in the Caribbean at the time.