Sober October
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Sober October
Me and Mrs CM going on the wagon for the month. Anyone else staying dry?
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Re: Sober October
I’ve knocked it on the head for the foreseeable without setting any limits, some people do the October & binge through November & onwards especially with the run up to Xmas, I think it’s important to take 1 day at a time without thinking about it.
Re: Sober October
Me and Mrs Macca doing it.
Not sure if it's been easier or harder to do having been placed in isolation for 14 days.
Both our birthdays are late Sept, one being a big one, so you can imagine the amount of alcohol we have in the house at the moment.
Suppose the test will be when "normal life" resumes and we are free to do what we like.
Not sure if it's been easier or harder to do having been placed in isolation for 14 days.
Both our birthdays are late Sept, one being a big one, so you can imagine the amount of alcohol we have in the house at the moment.
Suppose the test will be when "normal life" resumes and we are free to do what we like.
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Re: Sober October
I haven't had a drink since 27th Sept so technically I suppose I am participating, albeit unintentionally.
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Re: Sober October
made even easier with Becks Blue and, better still, Adnams Ghost Ship alcohol free bitter
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Re: Sober October
I've given up the news for October.
Trump's immunity preach was the last straw.
Manage to cut all TV news Radio news and listening to much more music, getting more work done, feeling more happy and fulfilled.
I still sense things aren't going too well out there, but no greater or less restrictions will affect my movements based on common sense.
Trump's immunity preach was the last straw.
Manage to cut all TV news Radio news and listening to much more music, getting more work done, feeling more happy and fulfilled.
I still sense things aren't going too well out there, but no greater or less restrictions will affect my movements based on common sense.
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And it's a no from me too.
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Tbh your looking quite good for the up n coming six o.MACCA wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:58 amMe and Mrs Macca doing it.
Not sure if it's been easier or harder to do having been placed in isolation for 14 days.
Both our birthdays are late Sept, one being a big one, so you can imagine the amount of alcohol we have in the house at the moment.
Suppose the test will be when "normal life" resumes and we are free to do what we like.
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I don't miss regularly drinking booze, I can go 6mths to a year without drinking nowadays and it's fine with me.
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No, but then again I’ve done months with no booze. If I want one I will, if I don’t I won’t.
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Re: Sober October
Take it or leave it. I guess it's another money making charity occasion/event. I've already pledged money to someones cause.Cirrus_Minor wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:48 amMe and Mrs CM going on the wagon for the month. Anyone else staying dry?
Re: Sober October
No, things are depressing enough at the moment without being unable to enjoy a beer.
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Re: Sober October
I usually do this in January. October has Canadian Thanksgiving, my birthday, and Halloween, so I’d have to be very dedicated.
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I’m fine with it but it annoys me when folk judge others because they do have a drink, every single persons life and personal circumstances are different, you’ve one life, so live it. I’d never do anything because I felt other people were judging me.
I’ve gone 4-6 weeks without a beer but I have drink because after a week at work I enjoy 4-5 pints on a Friday after I’ve been to the gym and had my tea.
I’ve gone 4-6 weeks without a beer but I have drink because after a week at work I enjoy 4-5 pints on a Friday after I’ve been to the gym and had my tea.
Re: Sober October
Not a chance, drinking in moderation isn't unhealthy and supports lots of jobs.
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Re: Sober October
10 days in and I've managed to avoid alcohol quite easily,alcohol is very overrated
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Re: Sober October
I'm going to give up alcohol for a year, I just haven't decided which year yet.
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Re: Sober October
Never leave the house without an UmbrellaCirrus_Minor wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:48 amMe and Mrs CM going on the wagon for the month. Anyone else staying dry?
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Just do everything in moderation then you don’t need to give up ‘excesses’ for a period of time. If you can’t enjoy a drink without getting plastered then there’s an issue.
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Re: Sober October
Barring a couple of days off through illness, I have had a minimum of one bottle of beer a night for at the very least 5 years.
I never get drunk.
I have no intention to change
I never get drunk.
I have no intention to change
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As my old Mum used to say "a little of what you fancy does you good" she made 91 and a halfboatshed bill wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 10:39 pmBarring a couple of days off through illness, I have had a minimum of one bottle of beer a night for at the very least 5 years.
I never get drunk.
I have no intention to change
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Re: Sober October
Bender till December this year.
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I bet it’s at least a couple of months since my last pint. Can’t see where the next one is coming from at the moment, more than likely 2021.
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Isle of Man well and truly open on the island.....can’t go anywhere so why the hell stay sober!
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I live in America, the current greatest **** show on planet earth - more chance of me becoming an astronaut than not drinking at this moment in time !
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Re: Sober October
After a bloody awful day today I will be coming off the wagon tonight- slightly early
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Re: Sober October
I did 11 weeks dry during lockdown and didn't find it difficult.
I was jumping out of bed each morning like a medium-aged gazelle.
I was jumping out of bed each morning like a medium-aged gazelle.
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But you’re only 22 FF?FactualFrank wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 8:40 pmI did 11 weeks dry during lockdown and didn't find it difficult.
I was jumping out of bed each morning like a medium-aged gazelle.
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Re: Sober October
If you can’t not have drink in 4 weeks, maybe is time to admit that you have a drink problem
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Re: Sober October
My last alcohol was a pint at the Bridge Tavern in Newcastle on 29th Feb.
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Hand firmly in the air, I admit I enjoy a well earned beer after work and a bottle of red at the weekend to chill out. Problem ?claptrappers_union wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 9:03 pmIf you can’t not have drink in 4 weeks, maybe is time to admit that you have a drink problem
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Its not that simple for some people, some people can abstain for months I can, but for some people coming off the drink can bring them more problems than remaining on it, admitting something is only the start, if you read the doctors opinion at alcoholics anonymous you might understand it can be complicated.claptrappers_union wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 9:03 pmIf you can’t not have drink in 4 weeks, maybe is time to admit that you have a drink problem
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ ... octors.pdf
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Re: Sober October
Planning my first drink next weekend, hopefully it will be a celebratory one for our first win of the season.
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Re: Sober October
fvck that.
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Re: Sober October
I only drink in case I find myself in a situation where I might have to dance
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