I certainly could do with a livener.
Back in the day - when I had a job - it got to the point that everyone decided they could only afford one big night out per month. We had a works clubhouse, where drink was cheaper but then you only got to meet people in the same line of work as yourself. That was lunchtimes only though. In the evening, the taxi round trip was the same as a round for 6-8 people (I lived the opposite end of town).
Probably t.m.i. but just my way of saying I wouldn't be able to keep up the pace with jj's gang, even if they wanted me around.
On the upside, due to lack of drinking practice, I'd make a remarkably cheap date! ;-)