The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread! Part 2

jo1972

eselt wrote: »

Hi winebox, I got a load of AF mulled wine from this shop for christmas, it was superb, made a punch and noone noticed the lack of alcohol- http://www.alcoholfree.co.uk/

Haven't tried any of the wines yet but theres a huge selection and the best thing is they look the part- you can just say you bought the wine/beer at Lidls if people don't recognise the brand?

Cheers Eselt

Thanks for the link Eselt, I've tried the Bitburger Drive AF beer and it's really nice, especially when cold. I get it in my local Tesco

ETA: this is a great idea for those who don't know which AF beer is the best one to go for! Might order a box of these on Friday (payday:D:D:D)

heath480

Hi to everyone,came across this topic whilst looking up something else.,I had my last alcoholic drink on the 23rd May 2003.Spent years cutting down,changing drinks,limiting how many I had,only drinking at weekends etc.etc.For me and I only speak for me it got worse over a number of years.Never realised it was the 1st drink that did the damage.Today I keep it simple ,just for today I dont pick up the 1st drink..I wish you all well.

budget_babe

Oh I am so excited, (yes I know it doesn't take much). I didn't know anything about avatars but I have just managed to upload a pic of the gorgeous.......
PADDINGTON BEAR, who needs alcohol when there is so much fun to be had. (I am a big kid at heart :-) So thanks Dear Lurky for pointing me in the right direction and I can also see everyone elses avatars as well. Cosmic xxxxx

Jo its great to hear you sounding positive, you can do this so wishing you all the luck in the world sweetheart to achieve what you want, remember it will be so much better for you. I am willing you to succeed. God bless and take care. xxxxxxx
Sea great to hear from you please keep posting and take care. xxxxxxxx

Ok off to play some more now :rotfl:
(You can tell I don't get out much :-)
From me Budgie B xxxxxxxxxxx

budget_babe

Oh and Heath just read your post thankyou for your support and I hope you keep dropping in. Hugs xxxxx

One last thing Yellow Monkey you are so cute, I hope you are ok? Please post when you can. Hugs xxxxx

Ok I really am going now, (promise).
Nite Nite Budgie B xxxxxxxxx

Needstochange

Loving the new avvy budgie:T the marmite ads are fab:D

jo1972

Loving the Paddington budge, reminds me of my 7th birthday when my mum and dad bought me a paddington with real wellies on, loved that thing

ETA: OH MY GOD, I'VE JUST REALISED THAT WAS 30 YEARS AGO :eek: :eek: :eek:

Pippilongstocking

Waving
Just put on my specs - but dunno if jo is expecting specs - dont wear them much - I said to a teacher tonight - something about highers at school (scottish a levels kinda)

I did mine in 1983 - I am not doing the maths but i suspect that was a while ago.

xxxhope you all good xxxx trying to figure out how to put up a photo of the puppy x

jo1972

Yeah I expected you to wear specs, dunno why think you probably got long blondish coloured hair too

I still can't get over the fact I'm still awake at this late hour!!

Right, off to bed, the land of vivid dreams and nightmares :eek:

Speak to you all tomorrow......un-hung-over'ed!!! :wave:

jo1972

Sorry, where are my manners, welcome Heath

Congratulations on your sobriety, please give us some tips!

beachbeth

jo1972 wrote: »

I didn't realise we had 2 BB's!! I don't realise much so it seems so BB and budgie it will be, I hope I remember but if either of you read something I say to BB and you don't get it then it's probably for the other one :rotfl: least I won't have drink to blame anymore!!

I will sit and be confused for a bit and then realise who you are talking to!:p But this isn't a new thing for me anyway!

A cautionary tale for you - a couple of weeks ago someone I know got drunk, went into his place of work (there were only 3 members of staff there at the time) and generally made a nuisance of himself. He sexually harrassed my daughter who was one of the 3 and now faces losing his job. Can't put any more detail really just in case but the lady in charge reported him (my daughter just wanted to forget it and not get anyone into trouble).

What a stupid way to lose your job! It makes me think of all the times Ive been absolutely drunk and done things I regret the next day (although nothing as bad as this!).

This, my friends, is what alcohol does for you!:o