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I recall some mischievous application of alcohol testing in a safety critical industry after the National Safety Awards at a hotel in Park Lane one night. All staff regardless of role / position were subject to random testing. So a testing unit was set up to 'test' attendees at the event as they left for the night.

A similar thing happened at retirement parties.

That industry had lots of hidden agendas and old scores to be settled for scabs from industrial action over decades.

Each of the above were aimed at Directors of the various companies in an attempt to prevent change. Head of the snake type mentality :rolleyes:
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In respect of mines, contraband found, go straight to jail. Contraband could be kit kat wrappers, glass bottle, newspaper as well as the more obvious ignition items. :cool:
 
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Just 2 portions of Christmas pud could put you over the drink drive limit !! :shock:
 

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Just 2 portions of Christmas pud could put you over the drink drive limit !! :shock:

Fortunately someone else is driving the Xmas pud floating restaurant for me this year, so I can eat thirds :D:D
 

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I'll be at home cooking goose and drinking wine and not srivdri.
 

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Don't know if anyone's mentioned the pilot recently arrested as he was about to fly a passenger jet to Japan. Nine times over the limit. Presumably relying on a combination of Co-pilot and automatic pilot to deliver him and his passengers home. Not a relaxing idea for the jet set.
 
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Don't know if anyone's mentioned the pilot recently arrested as he was about to fly a passenger jet to Japan. Nine times over the limit. Presumably relying on a combination of Co-pilot and automatic pilot to deliver him and his passengers home. Not a relaxing idea for the jet set.


Yes 10 months inside, quite lenient I think. ?
189mg of Alcohol per 100ml of blood in his system ( Legal limit for a pilot is 20mg)
Must of been one Hell of a night....
 

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Was out last night on a works do. Pub then curry house. I was driving so had a total 3 low alcohol beers in various places.

The Brewdog Nanny State and Addnams Ghost Ship were quite tasty, didn't notice that they were different than a normal beer.

Had a Cobra 0 though in the curry house and my god it was FOUL. A couple of the other lads were driving and we all had the same reaction. Took one sip then wouldnt drink more. Tasted sweet and weirdly like a chemical experiment.

Interestingly I didn't miss drinking, had a good laugh, and enjoyed waking up this morning without a hangover.
 

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Don't know if anyone's mentioned the pilot recently arrested as he was about to fly a passenger jet to Japan. Nine times over the limit. Presumably relying on a combination of Co-pilot and automatic pilot to deliver him and his passengers home. Not a relaxing idea for the jet set.
9 times over the limit???? Must have been falling around the place.... I always thought that for pilots, the alcohol lever was Zero.....and rightly so.!!!!
 

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Becks Blue is the best Low alcohol lager I’ve tried.

Same here, had some with a meal and it was perfect. Actually rechecked the label to be sure they hadn't made a mistake.
It's alcohol free though, not just low.
 

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Becks Blue is the best Low alcohol lager I’ve tried.

Well then, Mr vtaylor did me a big favour there.

I've just got home after doing a shop with the missus.
Big pack of Becks Blue in the trolley for the Christmas period, only thought of getting it because of his post.
Now it means I can have a nice drink with a meal and drive instead of having to go with a coke.
Also means I can offer it to anyone that might be driving.
 
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Well then, Mr vtaylor did me a big favour there.

I've just got home after doing a shop with the missus.
Big pack of Becks Blue in the trolley for the Christmas period, only thought of getting it because of his post.
Now it means I can have a nice drink with a meal and drive instead of having to go with a coke.
Also means I can offer it to anyone that might be driving.

You won’t be disappointed, really nice taste.

Enjoy.
 
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I've had alcohol free lagers when out driving but for some reason I never thought of getting any to keep at home until just now.
Getting some in to offer to potential drivers over the festive season seems like a good move.
Thanks again, without your post I'd only have fizzy orange, coke, squash or water as non alcohol drinks.
 
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Great deal here from Morrison’s , works out at 40p a bottle.
Merry Christmas all, and you can still drive !


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Things have definitely changed.
What with the Boxing Day sales starting at 6am this morning , there must of been a fair few Over the DD limit on the road this morning.
 
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Excellent I’ve managed to get the link.


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