billcherie2 : Some good advice would be to have a designated driver. Know it's gonna cost you. A lot! Start adding it up. Don't forget to add the time for a psychological evaluation and if you say you drink twice a week or 2 beers, it's gonna cost you in therapy. Then your dwi classes, and higher insurance for at least 5 years. Of course there are lawyer fees, court fees, fines. Depending on what you do to earn your keep, may cost you your job too. With so many choices today, no need to drive drunk. My advice to all repeated like a parrot.... If you love your friends and self to hang out, love them/ yourself for one to stay sober, taking turns to make sure all have a good time and get home safe. Best of luck to you. Btw I walked in your shoes. I just prefer to spend my money in other ways. Lesson learned...... $35,000, replaced my car too. Mine was because someone drugged me in a bar. I said nothing and ate the dwi. Won't happen ever again.
@beadweaver : you remind me of some of my relatives. Let's just leave it at that. 4951