likewise i agree with all that side of things, ive met some of my truest mates in situations like that and have memories etched into my mind from being in such states and situations...

i think since i pretty much stopped doing anything like that ive found myself straight apart from drinks in clubs and it does give u a different perspective, for me personally the feelings of sickness and nausea now far outweigh the feelings of europhicity (word?) and general well being that comes with that side of things

plus as u say if im gigging then thats another matter, one thing i cant stand is seeing a dj or artists totally wellied when playing, a couple of years ago id of probably deemed it fun, but when it detracts from the performance then its a no go area for me really

im old before my time thats my problem, i feel like Victor Meldrew sometimes haha

come on ive lined that up beautifully there for someone to say "yeah, u sound like him too ;)"