Don't worry WJ - I'll get him on flaming sambucas on 25th - kill or cure is the way forwardIs it only Naproxen you've been taking? Bit strange for gout - Naproxen is like prescription-strength Ibuprofen. Basically just an anti-inflammatory, which in effect makes it a pain killer as it reduces the inflammation. You really need something like the Allopurinol to melt the crystals. Bit like putting a bandage on a cut that needs 60 stitches.

). Once the rest of the company (girls included) were on their 10th shot, I realised I was on my 4th, ploughing through gallons of lemonade. I've never fouled a shot since then - got to be mixer-free. Btw, I did eventually catch up with them once we hit about 20 shots, but the rush of alcohol really ****ed me up, and I didn't make it in until lunchtime next day (we chucked it about 4am). I was glad to see that most of the others hadn't made it in by that time - including my boss. 
