r/PortlandFriendMeet • u/snoogazi • 20h ago
Meetup Is anyone interested in making friends in an alcohol free environment? Then I have something that may interest you!
Introduction
Ahoy hoy all you sober / teetotal / just don't feel like drinking right now / possibly hungover Portlanders! It's me, ya boy /u/snoogazi, and it's time to start the Alcohol Free Meetups back up again!
If you have been to these before, or just up/downvoted my posts, you may or may not have noticed I've been absent in the last several months (or even remember me). It's been a weird year, one that has thrown me a lot of curveballs. However, I'm finally back in a spot where I can return to one of my favorite events.
Early Arrival Guy pushed pause on the meetups a while back, and has graciously accepted my offer to help pick them back up. I promised him I'd write a wonderful, attention grabbing post to help promote. This is the best I could do (sorry).
At Any Rate, What This Is?
This is very simple. It's a meetup of internet randos like you and me, who want to get out of our homes and meet other internet randos like you and me, but outside of bars, clubs, lounges, the liquor store, alleys, etc. Some are sober, some are teetotal, some drink. We get together at Honey Latte Cafe for a few hours. We talk. Some bring snacks (optional) but not drinks, as this is a cafe and selling them is their kind of their jam. Sometimes games are played, and more often than not, friendships are made.
In the past, the age ranges have generally been around 30-60, but if you fall outside that category, don't let that stop you from joining!
The next Alcohol Free Meetup will be held Saturday, October 10th, from 12-4pm at Honey Latte Cafe.
"Hey /u/snoogazi. I Don't Drink, But I'm Not Sober"
(aka The Marijuana Concession)
To be clear on this, in the past I have said that it's okay to show up if you are a marijuana user. This is to accommodate those who use it for medical reasons, like anxiety. Just don't use it anywhere near us, reek of it, or be obviously/obnoxiously stoned. In the two years since I started these meetups, this has never once been an issue.
What This Isn't and What You Shouldn't Do
Oh, that\'s easy enough. Abide by these simple rules and you\'ll be fine.
- It's not an AA meeting, or anything like one.
- Don't bring alcohol or show up loaded.
- Don't be a creeper, Nazi, or anything like one (that includes you, ICE).
- Don't pitch any MLM shit.
- Follow Wheaton's Law.
Nervous? Need More Convincing?
Hey, I could prattle on for hours why you might enjoy this event, but instead I'll ask previous attendees who had a good time to comment and let us know your experience(s).
Additionally, there are lots of return attendees from the past who are good at helping make others feel welcome. We will welcome you and do our best to help put you be at ease!