In article >,
PeterL > wrote:

> We have a very good system here.
>
> There's always a designated non-drinking driver.
>
> The last one we had, the SO wasn't feeling crash hot, so she became the
> taxi driver for the night. Our group (which gets together on a regular
> basis) all chip in $5 each for petrol and that gives you a pick up and
> delivery home afterwards. Luckily, we all live within about 20mins of each
> other.
>
> Per couple, it's $10, which is *WAY* cheaper than a taxi both ways......
> and a helluva lot cheaper than a DUI fine.
>
> We usually have about 6-8 couples, which works out to $60-$80 for the
> petrol. A tank of gas costs us about $60 at the moment, and we'd only use
> about 1/4 for all the trips.
>
> So you get picked up, free food, free tasting of as much wine as you want,
> and a ride home for $10 per couple.
> Life doesn't get any better than that :-)

Good system Peter!
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