I agree Rick, never let good wine go to waste. You can recork a bottle and it will keep in the Fridge for a few days. Or better yet, pour the wine into an empty plastic water bottle. They come in almost any size and are easy to find. Put the wine in one, squeeze out any extra air and put the cap back on. It will keep for a week or two in the fridge. Its contact with air that makes it go bad.

I love a glass of wine when I go out for a meal or have dinner with friends. We always have wine at my book club. I truly enjoy the taste and the relaxed feeling. I certainly know my limits and never have more than two glasses. I enjoy some mixed drinks, but only have one because of the caloric intake and also because I am usually out somewhere an have to drive home. Wine always wakes me up in the middle of the night, so I drink plenty of water along with it. I was camping for a night with friends and we had vodka and cranberry juice -- one drink each. It was very pleasant. I almost never drink at home. I just don't enjoy sitting by myself and drinking. I'd have a glass of wine from time to time but I end up pouring out most of the bottle because it goes bad before I finish it. I don't like beer, never have. I would absolutely never force a drink on anyone else. I bet the person who did that was three sheets to the wind. Lots of people have good reasons for not drinking and I respect that. I am sorry your vacation was miserable, Olliesmom.

My sister and I are the POAs. And my sister needs to take on the responsibility now - it's her turn to do something for the care of my Mother - I don't drive on my own yet, so I'd have to go get my mother, put her and wheelchair in a cab to any residence visit and take her back to my sisters. I've quit my job last Dec to be here 24/7 for my Mom. My sister can start taking time off her job to do something for my Mom. It's her turn to take on the responsibility. We are both POA and executors for my Mom. She's done nothing to date except abuse my good nature. And thank you for the hug - I'm really enjoying them now. I don't want to look after my Mom's finances etc etc etc - I'm already doing POA and executor for my GREAT aunt, again, my sister has the same authority and has done nothing for my GREAT aunt. I'm doing all the running around, by bus, to do finances, shopping, xmas shopping, prescriptions - you name it. So long as it doesn't interfere with my sister's need to be at work. How nice. I gave up my job. I'm now handing the reigns over to my sister who is waiting to get her fingers in both financial pots when death allows it. I don't want anyone's money. I don't want the hassle. I don't want my family anymore. They've all overstayed their welcome in my life. Right now, I don't know what my life is. Even in Scotland I didn't have my life - we were there for my husband's gran - at her beck and call. No more.

I am the original poster and find it interesting that this has come to the surface. Since it has I will give you an update. My friend now has a 16 month old baby. I am going to make a very long story short and leave out a lot of details, but the neighbor has become ugly to not only her, but to other neighbors. He threatened them and they found poison meat in their back yard. Someone said they saw him back there but have no proof he threw it in the yard, so ....There are other things that happened also. She went to court and the neighbor cried and made up stories and told many lies. As they left court he made some comments to the effect about her dog being dead one way or another, and smiled. She has a court order to have a dangerous dog sign on her door and as long as she is in the state he has to have a muzzle in public. He is used to it, and it is a great compromise. The child rolls on the dog and pulls on him and the dog snuggles up to her and shows her off. They are still very cautious of him, but he has never had another incident and this person is the only person he has ever had an issue with. This person continues to taunt them, along with other neighbors, dogs and kids. It's unfortunate and sad. He looks for trouble and gets it. He is a bully. He has caused problems for others. People fear him and he knows it and loves it. He is one who manipulates and for some reason it looks like it's not his fault when he gets caught. I will say no more, you may have the idea. At some point it will blow up, if it hasn't already, and he will get his comeuppance in a big way. I am not saying it is right that the dog bit, I had a biter myself and had to deal with things, I am just saying that she is dealing with a sick individual here also who has made her and many others very very uncomfortable.