America's Drunkest Cities

[April Phillips]

I suppose I technically have a day job, but since being a freelance writer pays almost nothing, I don't think it counts.  Also, since my day job takes place in my home office, there is nothing to impede drinking at will. 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Joe Allonby 
  To: April Phillips 
  Cc: Paul Mackin ; pynchon-l at waste.org 
  Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 1:47 AM
  Subject: Re: America's Drunkest Cities


  Does this mean that you are without a day job? Coffee shops and bars count (even if at night).

  I concede your point about academic types. But I do enjoy drinking their Maccallan's.


  On 8/23/06, April Phillips <apes1 at cox.net> wrote:
    Really?  Academics on a Pynchon list?  Who'd have thought.  As it happens, I've been through my share of them as well, and found most to be, on average, lightweights with phenomenal tastes in expensive single malt scotches.  It works out well for all of us.

    However, I still say that as a working musician, I get the prize.

    April
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Joe Allonby 
    To: April Phillips 
    Cc: Paul Mackin ; pynchon-l at waste.org 
    Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 6:40 PM
    Subject: Re: America's Drunkest Cities


    Did I mention that band practice takes place in my home studio which has a well stocked bar?

    I can't drink on my day job due to its nature involving large commercial vehicles and often police details. It wouldn't look good, not to mention that it would violate federal laws. 

    You may not be able to claim victory yet. There are a few academics around here. Professors have been known to keep a bottle or two in the bottom left desk drawer.



    On 8/23/06, April Phillips <apes1 at cox.net> wrote: 
      I'm a musician, so my office is a bar.  I am not only allowed, but
      encouraged to drink while working, so I think I win.





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