In order to liven things up, we're having a drinking contest here at work today. Not the alcoholic kind; water. We all will have our measured containers, and whoever downs the most during the course of the day wins. I will update throughout the day with current tallies, because I'm sure you'll all be on the edge of your seat. "*Dan*":http://feralboy.com/photoalbum/photos/20031224_3wisemen/P1010002.jpg: 0 "*Matt*":http://feralboy.com/photoalbum/photos/20031224_3wisemen/P1010003.jpg: 0 *Pat*: 0

*Update 9:52 AM* "*Dan*":http://feralboy.com/photoalbum/photos/20031224_3wisemen/P1010002.jpg: 36 oz "*Matt*":http://feralboy.com/photoalbum/photos/20031224_3wisemen/P1010003.jpg: 64 oz *Pat*: 34 oz

As you can see I've taken a commanding lead, and have yet to "break the seal", although that's about to change in the next few minutes. Pat's comment was "So, what are we going to have for lunch, salt?"

*Update 10:48 AM* "*Dan*":http://feralboy.com/photoalbum/photos/20031224_3wisemen/P1010002.jpg: 90 oz - 5 bathroom breaks "*Matt*":http://feralboy.com/photoalbum/photos/20031224_3wisemen/P1010003.jpg: 96 oz - 2 bathroom breaks *Pat*: 68 oz - 2 bathroom breaks

Dan is catching up, but he claims he's going to be slowing down soon. I'm feeling good; loose. I also started tracking bathroom breaks... that's not part of the contest; just more of an informational thing.

*Update 12:44 AM* "*Dan*":http://feralboy.com/photoalbum/photos/20031224_3wisemen/P1010002.jpg: 126 oz - 8(!) bathroom breaks "*Matt*":http://feralboy.com/photoalbum/photos/20031224_3wisemen/P1010003.jpg: 128 oz - 5 bathroom breaks *Pat*: 136 oz - 6 bathroom breaks

A few things become apparent, midway through the day. First of all, Dan has a bladder the size of a walnut. Second, when you have a little bit of a headache it's a good idea to back off a bit. Third, Fritos are my friend.

*Final Update 5:oo PM* "*Dan*":http://feralboy.com/photoalbum/photos/20031224_3wisemen/P1010002.jpg: 284 oz - 16(!) bathroom breaks "*Matt*":http://feralboy.com/photoalbum/photos/20031224_3wisemen/P1010003.jpg: 160 oz - 7 bathroom breaks *Pat*: 306 oz - 11 bathroom breaks

Pat takes it, and in fine style. I pretty much gave up at lunch; it was giving me a headache and in general making me feel like poo. In total, we drank almost "6 gallons":http://www.google.com/search?q=750+oz+in+gallons, or 22 litres. Crazy.