Comments on: Sunday night at the Saloon http://www.andiamsomebody.com/autobiographical/sunday-night-at-the-saloon male. in my twenties. recovering alcoholic. live in minneapolis. work in progress. gay. serenity please. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:14:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: SparklesMpls http://www.andiamsomebody.com/autobiographical/sunday-night-at-the-saloon#comment-488 SparklesMpls Thu, 07 Jul 2005 06:42:35 +0000 http://www.andiamsomebody.com/?p=256#comment-488 Hey, Colin - thanks a lot. I'm not really sure where the bandwagon anaology originated, so I googled and came up with the following: Circus man and entertainment magnate P.T. Barnum used to parade high wagons through the streets of towns where his show was performing. Barnum filled the wagons, which were used by local bands, with his circus performers. He encouraged onlookers along the parade route to jump on board the wagon and ride with the performers. Not sure where the connection with sobriety came in ... that's all I was able to find with a 10 second search ;-) If anyone knows anything - let us know - now I'm curious. Hey, Colin - thanks a lot. I’m not really sure where the bandwagon anaology originated, so I googled and came up with the following:

Circus man and entertainment magnate P.T. Barnum used to parade high wagons through the streets of towns where his show was performing. Barnum filled the wagons, which were used by local bands, with his circus performers. He encouraged onlookers along the parade route to jump on board the wagon and ride with the performers.

Not sure where the connection with sobriety came in … that’s all I was able to find with a 10 second search ;-) If anyone knows anything - let us know - now I’m curious.

]]> By: Colin http://www.andiamsomebody.com/autobiographical/sunday-night-at-the-saloon#comment-487 Colin Wed, 06 Jul 2005 22:28:11 +0000 http://www.andiamsomebody.com/?p=256#comment-487 Silly question...where did the term "on/off the bandwagon" originate? I vaguely recall a Seinfeld episode in which Jerry and George shared their theories on it, but I've never really been sure about it myself... Anyway, you're a superstar. It takes immense guts and willpower to overcome any addiction, and your progress is inspiring. Silly question…where did the term “on/off the bandwagon” originate? I vaguely recall a Seinfeld episode in which Jerry and George shared their theories on it, but I’ve never really been sure about it myself…

Anyway, you’re a superstar. It takes immense guts and willpower to overcome any addiction, and your progress is inspiring.

]]> By: myke http://www.andiamsomebody.com/autobiographical/sunday-night-at-the-saloon#comment-486 myke Wed, 06 Jul 2005 04:01:49 +0000 http://www.andiamsomebody.com/?p=256#comment-486 good post, dan. you're such a good catch. why do you live so far away??? ;) hell, why do i live in the deepest red of the red states????? good post, dan. you’re such a good catch. why do you live so far away??? ;) hell, why do i live in the deepest red of the red states?????

]]> By: SparklesMpls http://www.andiamsomebody.com/autobiographical/sunday-night-at-the-saloon#comment-485 SparklesMpls Tue, 05 Jul 2005 23:13:52 +0000 http://www.andiamsomebody.com/?p=256#comment-485 Hey, Tom - whether or not somebody is an alcoholic is a personal decision one has to make for themself. In my experience, it is usually a black and white issue, though it may not present itself as one from the get-go. To explain, a drinking problem may not be seen as a "problem" right away - it usually spirals into one. I suppose the difference between an alcoholic and a non-alcoholic is that the alcoholic's drinking problem will continue on a downward spiral - continuing to appear, cause havoc in one's life, and ultimately, lead to much loss for the individual. I truly hope you're not sufferring. If you think you may have a problem, I'd advise you to get in touch with a doctor, your insurance provider, or a free clinic to see who you can go to for an evaluation. They can be enlightening. Good luck to you. Hey, Tom - whether or not somebody is an alcoholic is a personal decision one has to make for themself. In my experience, it is usually a black and white issue, though it may not present itself as one from the get-go. To explain, a drinking problem may not be seen as a “problem” right away - it usually spirals into one. I suppose the difference between an alcoholic and a non-alcoholic is that the alcoholic’s drinking problem will continue on a downward spiral - continuing to appear, cause havoc in one’s life, and ultimately, lead to much loss for the individual.

I truly hope you’re not sufferring. If you think you may have a problem, I’d advise you to get in touch with a doctor, your insurance provider, or a free clinic to see who you can go to for an evaluation. They can be enlightening.

Good luck to you.

]]> By: SparklesMpls http://www.andiamsomebody.com/autobiographical/sunday-night-at-the-saloon#comment-484 SparklesMpls Tue, 05 Jul 2005 23:10:07 +0000 http://www.andiamsomebody.com/?p=256#comment-484 Hey, Marty - only an individual can decide whether or not to call themself an alcoholic. I suppose a normie is anyone who's life is NOT affected by their drinking, or, chooses to label themself as a "normie." Hey, Marty - only an individual can decide whether or not to call themself an alcoholic. I suppose a normie is anyone who’s life is NOT affected by their drinking, or, chooses to label themself as a “normie.”

]]> By: Marty http://www.andiamsomebody.com/autobiographical/sunday-night-at-the-saloon#comment-483 Marty Tue, 05 Jul 2005 22:55:34 +0000 http://www.andiamsomebody.com/?p=256#comment-483 Aaaah... I figured as much, but wanted to clarify. So... I guess my next question is how do you distinguish between who is a normie and who is an alcoholic? Aaaah… I figured as much, but wanted to clarify. So… I guess my next question is how do you distinguish between who is a normie and who is an alcoholic?

]]> By: SparklesMpls http://www.andiamsomebody.com/autobiographical/sunday-night-at-the-saloon#comment-482 SparklesMpls Tue, 05 Jul 2005 20:56:50 +0000 http://www.andiamsomebody.com/?p=256#comment-482 Hey, Marty - a "normie" is an AA term for somebody who is NOT an alcoholic. I think it grew out of, "he/she can drinnk like a normal person." Hey, Marty - a “normie” is an AA term for somebody who is NOT an alcoholic. I think it grew out of, “he/she can drinnk like a normal person.”

]]> By: Marty http://www.andiamsomebody.com/autobiographical/sunday-night-at-the-saloon#comment-481 Marty Tue, 05 Jul 2005 20:52:22 +0000 http://www.andiamsomebody.com/?p=256#comment-481 What on earth is a "normie"? What on earth is a “normie”?

]]> By: higher powered http://www.andiamsomebody.com/autobiographical/sunday-night-at-the-saloon#comment-480 higher powered Tue, 05 Jul 2005 02:54:10 +0000 http://www.andiamsomebody.com/?p=256#comment-480 May we NEVER forget that. May we NEVER forget that.

]]> By: higher powered http://www.andiamsomebody.com/autobiographical/sunday-night-at-the-saloon#comment-479 higher powered Tue, 05 Jul 2005 02:53:26 +0000 http://www.andiamsomebody.com/?p=256#comment-479 It's all soooo true. May I never forget that. It’s all soooo true. May I never forget that.

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