Wife and I have frequented our local drive in for years. It's always a blast, pack some snack, lawn chairs and some blankets and it's a cheap date night. Plus this year they've been showing...
Wife and I have frequented our local drive in for years. It's always a blast, pack some snack, lawn chairs and some blankets and it's a cheap date night. Plus this year they've been showing classics instead of new features so we've gotten to see those there! What a treat!
Can't read the article, but I highly recommend it if there's one near you. Especially if it's operation pre-dates COVID. I hope this gives the re-surgence they need to keep going strong...
Can't read the article, but I highly recommend it if there's one near you. Especially if it's operation pre-dates COVID.
I hope this gives the re-surgence they need to keep going strong post-pandemic. There's a certain charm to a drive-in that doesn't quite translate to an indoor theater. Bonus points for being easier to bring in booze. Most have better prices and food options than regular theaters.
Mostly for the passengers. Like 1-2 beers at most for driver. Keep in mind most drive-ins do double features. 4+ hours is plebty of time to metabolize 2 beers.
Mostly for the passengers. Like 1-2 beers at most for driver.
Keep in mind most drive-ins do double features. 4+ hours is plebty of time to metabolize 2 beers.
The driver should not be drinking anything. Designated driver, anyone? In the US it's illegal to even drive in a vehicle that has open containers of alcohol.
The driver should not be drinking anything. Designated driver, anyone?
In the US it's illegal to even drive in a vehicle that has open containers of alcohol.
Disagree. (this was incorrect) Inebriation is also a factor of quantity consumed and time. Bring 1 six pack, open at drive in, finish over 4+ hours with 2 or 3 friends, no harm done. 2 beers over...
Disagree. Only certain parts have open container laws. (this was incorrect)
Inebriation is also a factor of quantity consumed and time. Bring 1 six pack, open at drive in, finish over 4+ hours with 2 or 3 friends, no harm done. 2 beers over 4 hours = sober driver.
The body processes 1 drink an hour, so you need (# of drinks) hours to be totally safe to drive and wait at least an hour after the last drink. For a 4 hour double feature, 2 drinks at the start,...
The body processes 1 drink an hour, so you need (# of drinks) hours to be totally safe to drive and wait at least an hour after the last drink.
For a 4 hour double feature, 2 drinks at the start, one halfway through the first, and one at the start of the second should leave you okay to drive by the end.
I'm sorry, but this is just too much. I didn't want to say anything because I figure that as an American born into a family of teetotalers I might be a bit more strict about alcohol than the rest...
I'm sorry, but this is just too much. I didn't want to say anything because I figure that as an American born into a family of teetotalers I might be a bit more strict about alcohol than the rest of the world is. But this is just really bad advice. Not all drinks are going to have the same amount of alcohol and everyone has different alcohol tolerances and metabolism rates.
If you feel even slightly tipsy you should not be driving. Cars are deadly vehicles - you should do everything you can to ensure the safety not only of yourself, but of everyone around you. It's really irresponsible to encourage people to drink when they are going to be spending the entire time in that car and almost certainly will not be willing to leave their cars if they discover they are feeling inebriated at the end. If there's something you want to prevent, the last thing you should do is literally put them in a position where they are expected to do it. At that point you are literally encouraging it!
A standard drink takes that into account and that's what I mean when I say the body processes a drink an hour. A standard drink and hour. You need to know what you're drinking and take that into...
Not all drinks are going to have the same amount of alcohol
A standard drink takes that into account and that's what I mean when I say the body processes a drink an hour. A standard drink and hour.
You need to know what you're drinking and take that into account - yes, definitely a long island iced tea isn't the same as a can of beer, but if the long island iced tea has four shots in it then it's four drinks and again it's okay to have at the start of a 4 hour block if you're driving.
It is possible to drink responsibly, but again you need to know what your body is physiologically capable of (1 standard drink per hour) and what's in the drink you're drinking.
By no means am I saying that it's not possible to drink responsibly. What I'm saying is irresponsible is to advocate for drinking in the driver's seat of your car. The only thing preventing you...
By no means am I saying that it's not possible to drink responsibly. What I'm saying is irresponsible is to advocate for drinking in the driver's seat of your car. The only thing preventing you from driving drunk is your ability to make logical decisions, and drinking alcohol impairs your ability to make decisions!
I definitely agree. I certainly am not advocating driving drunk. If I drink 2 beers, I will be 100% sober by the end of 4 hours (YMMV). If other people know they can't, than it is their duty to...
If you feel even slightly tipsy you should not be driving. Cars are deadly vehicles - you should do everything you can to ensure the safety not only of yourself, but of everyone around you.
Open container laws are prohibitionist police state bullshit. If I'm not endangering anyone, then it's no business of the state. Use blood tests if you suspect a DUI.
Wife and I have frequented our local drive in for years. It's always a blast, pack some snack, lawn chairs and some blankets and it's a cheap date night. Plus this year they've been showing classics instead of new features so we've gotten to see those there! What a treat!
Can't read the article, but I highly recommend it if there's one near you. Especially if it's operation pre-dates COVID.
I hope this gives the re-surgence they need to keep going strong post-pandemic. There's a certain charm to a drive-in that doesn't quite translate to an indoor theater. Bonus points for being easier to bring in booze. Most have better prices and food options than regular theaters.
Seems like a really bad idea...
Mostly for the passengers. Like 1-2 beers at most for driver.
Keep in mind most drive-ins do double features. 4+ hours is plebty of time to metabolize 2 beers.
The driver should not be drinking anything. Designated driver, anyone?
In the US it's illegal to even drive in a vehicle that has open containers of alcohol.
Disagree.
Only certain parts have open container laws.(this was incorrect)Inebriation is also a factor of quantity consumed and time. Bring 1 six pack, open at drive in, finish over 4+ hours with 2 or 3 friends, no harm done. 2 beers over 4 hours = sober driver.
Some drivers are not drinkers, like me :)
This seems excessive!
It is. Sign of an oppressive police state.
The body processes 1 drink an hour, so you need (# of drinks) hours to be totally safe to drive and wait at least an hour after the last drink.
For a 4 hour double feature, 2 drinks at the start, one halfway through the first, and one at the start of the second should leave you okay to drive by the end.
I'm sorry, but this is just too much. I didn't want to say anything because I figure that as an American born into a family of teetotalers I might be a bit more strict about alcohol than the rest of the world is. But this is just really bad advice. Not all drinks are going to have the same amount of alcohol and everyone has different alcohol tolerances and metabolism rates.
Also @vord, I looked up open container laws and it's actually the overwhelmingly vast majority of the country that prohibits open containers in vehicles.
If you feel even slightly tipsy you should not be driving. Cars are deadly vehicles - you should do everything you can to ensure the safety not only of yourself, but of everyone around you. It's really irresponsible to encourage people to drink when they are going to be spending the entire time in that car and almost certainly will not be willing to leave their cars if they discover they are feeling inebriated at the end. If there's something you want to prevent, the last thing you should do is literally put them in a position where they are expected to do it. At that point you are literally encouraging it!
A standard drink takes that into account and that's what I mean when I say the body processes a drink an hour. A standard drink and hour.
You need to know what you're drinking and take that into account - yes, definitely a long island iced tea isn't the same as a can of beer, but if the long island iced tea has four shots in it then it's four drinks and again it's okay to have at the start of a 4 hour block if you're driving.
It is possible to drink responsibly, but again you need to know what your body is physiologically capable of (1 standard drink per hour) and what's in the drink you're drinking.
By no means am I saying that it's not possible to drink responsibly. What I'm saying is irresponsible is to advocate for drinking in the driver's seat of your car. The only thing preventing you from driving drunk is your ability to make logical decisions, and drinking alcohol impairs your ability to make decisions!
I definitely agree. I certainly am not advocating driving drunk. If I drink 2 beers, I will be 100% sober by the end of 4 hours (YMMV). If other people know they can't, than it is their duty to self-regulate their behavior, not mine.
Open container laws are prohibitionist police state bullshit. If I'm not endangering anyone, then it's no business of the state. Use blood tests if you suspect a DUI.