The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread! Part 4

jo1972

barshamhillbilly wrote: »

AF Brut lubberly

Don't really know the difference except I haven't gone all sleepy .... now all I need is Some Fry's Choccy Cream .... or some Munchies

How lubberly in comparison to Bitburger Drive?

barshamhillbilly

No comparison, just like the real thing. Though I have a mixed case of 10 different AF beers to try too;)

I know it cost a lot, but I would have spent it on beer or wine anyway:eek:

PRICE_IS_RIGHT_2

Evening all

You look after yourself and Mrs BHB, Andy, and scoff whatever you want!! And give some chocci to the little ones too - they must be really sad.

16 for me, please, Jo. Can't shoot you - you're doing a great job keeping the scores :rotfl::rotfl:

Have a pleasant evening everybody

xx

Wanna_Bee_Free

PRICE_IS_RIGHT wrote: »

16 for me, please, Jo. Can't shoot you - you're doing a great job keeping the scores :rotfl::rotfl:

xx

What a good point, no shooting Jo anyone, Jo included!!!

Hopeful34

Hi. Just time to say hi everyone. Jo, if anyone is to be shot it should be me, I'm doing so badly this month. I'm drinking a lovely glass of wine right now. Personal life is just awful, I know alcohol isn't the answer and really makes things worse but right now it's helping to dull the stress. Don't worry, it will just be a few glasses. I think it's a great idea to change the targets, we have to be realistic. It's better than just throwing in the towel completely. I'm not ready to set a new target but I'm just trying on a day-to-day basis. I can't read back on what you've all been up to right now but I hope everyone is well. I'm so pleased we're all here to help each other. Have a good evening everyone!

69chick

Have just read through todays posts and it has really touched me how many of you have said get well soon, I am not getting a lot of support at the moment here, but getting my virtual friends support is really great..

YM Love the illy smiley thing, it looks exactly how I have been all day!!

You have been told Jo, no shooting of you by any means people make mistakes and the key is to move on from them and try again...you know you can do it if you want to ....actually I don't know if I have missed it but didn't you have to go back for more tests at your gp at some point? or maybe I am remembering that wrong..

Miss P you really are an inspiration :T you are doing so well, keep up the good work hun....and the thing about you rushing down to your wine after reading to piglet is sort of like me, only I used to take my glass of wine up with me whilst putting ds to bed

BHB I will have to give some of that af wine a go, I love brut...

Fay Happy birthday to your DD _party_

FluffyB, you might find on your socialising in the week times that you don't have as much as you would have done in the past which is something to aim for, but like you say, you are allowing yourself socialising drinks so no need to beat yourself up at all xx

WBF Thanks for the 'wine flu' joke :rotfl: dh keeps saying that is what I have anyway!!!

Its lovely to see so many of you on here the last couple of days in high spirits (apart from the sad news for mr and mrs bhb) it has been so positive to read :T

The diagnosing of the swine flu thing is done over the phone now an dh had to go and pick up the medication taking our id with him ....they just check the symptoms and mine match up, but it could be that it is another type of flu I guess anyway I just hope the tablets help, I am supposed to be driving down to my Mums on Friday, just me and the kids :eek:

Right hugs to everyone, gotta go now as can feel a hot sweat coming on (sorry tmi) off to take some more paracetamol

glasgowgirl

Evening folks,

Well I had a mulligan on Friday and felt so ashamed that I'm only able to write about it now. Went to the pub after work for 'just the one' as I had a friend coming for dinner. Ended up getting absolutely pi**ed, friend arrived at my house and had to phone me as I was still in the pub. I turned up god knows how much time later with a bag of random takeaway things - nothing you could call a meal - and had to be put to bed.

What a way to treat a friend. I am so ashamed of my behaviour. I believe that I'm a good person but alcohol - that first glass - changes me so dramatically and after that first glass there's no going back.

Feeling very positive now as have been AF since and have decided to do a Miss P and cut the alc out of my life.

As our wise GC I think has said - if you don't have that first drink, you can't get drunk.

One day at a time...

PS - 69chick - sending you get well soon wishes and hugs.

budget_babe

OH NO ............................................... :eek:

SO ONCE MORE THE CURSE OF THE MASTER SCORER'S HAS STRUCK AGAIN :eek: NOT CONTENT WITH PEOPLE GOING AWOL, OR BEING ILL, WE NOW TALK OF SHOOTING OUR DEAR MASTER SCORER JO :eek:

OK SO IT WAS HER OWN IDEA, BUT REALLY THAT IS JUST GOING TOO FAR :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

WHATEVER NEXT? I SHOULD CO'CO

So my Darling Jo, another af day for me please making me 11 so far and don't worry about changing your total, I know that troublesome Budgie has already altered hers. I mean really :eek:, can she not make up her mind, (between me and you she is SO INDECISIVE ) So no more talk of shooting yourself, we just cannot be left to our own devices, goodness knows what we will get upto? Heavens. So lots of love Angel and you are doing a grand job of the scoring this month. :T Big hugs and take care.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

To be totally honest guys I had thought of having some red wine tonight, but I have resisted, crappy day at work etc. (Yes Darling Gc I am listening to you in my ear ) So instead I have being playing fairies Oh what fun I have had. Don't worry I have not totally lost the plot, because Mr BB is still out of work, I get presents when I see them. I have brought a lovely fairy dress, and some fairy bits today to put up for Christmas for my neighbours daughter, as I will do a fairy hamper. Oh how Budgie loves to play :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Ttgu your achievement yesterday definitely deserves a round of applause :T I mean 16 eleven year olds in one place, AT THE SAME TIME :eek: Goodness gracious me. So very well done and take care of you. Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Fay hugs hunny and a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your DD in France, I am sure today has been dificult for you with her and your Ds so far away. But remember they will be back soon. So chin up and stay positive, you are doing just fine. Lots of love and an eztra special hug ((())) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

69 Chick, big, big hugs sweetheart ((())) I am so sorry to hear that you are so ill. You must make sure you get help with your darling children. Do you have your Oh or friends, family etc who could take them off your hands for awhile. Goodness just as the school holidays start, its a nightmare for you sweetheart. I hope you feel better soon and that you get some much needed rest? Lots of love and take care. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Miss P you are doing so well :T oh and how Budgie smiled when you said that Dear Piglet had a picnic booked at lunchtime. How sweet, I wish I could of attended, hey I could of bought my fairy wings, (I have yet to get a wand and fairy dust, though it is on the list ) Instead I will just send you both a very big magic fairy hug. Lots of love Angel. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi to: 115k, Dear Fluffy, Pricey, Maman, Wbf, Ym (nice to see the icons back ) Hopeful (Sorry to hear that things are not so great at the moment, big hugs (((())))

Glasgow Girl, big hugs Angel and try not to worry, whats done is done. Just go forward from today and take one day at a time. You will be just fine, AND YES YOU ARE A GOOD PERSON. as we all are on here, we just need to stay on the straight and narrow. It is not easy but we all support each other and together we will get there. (It just takes time) Lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Eselt my Dear we are still waiting for the lowdown on the new Mr E, ASAP please, you know what a nosey bunch we are Lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dear Molly Polly hope your break is going well and you are having a fabby time? Take care and we are all thinking of you. As one of our VERY SPECIAL MEMBERS always says:"Take Care Of You" Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

40sm hugs Angel and I hope you are ok? I worry when we don't hear much from you. Sending you a big hug and some special magic fairy dust, just make a wish and you will see ................................((())) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dear Lurky nice to see you posting matey, big hugs and I am thinking of ya :A ((()))) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Still no Winebox or Fedup? Hugs to you both ((())) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

To our lovely Andy and family lots of love and you are in all our thoughts. Glad that the af order turned up Andy, stick with it and I hope you have made a very special effort today on the anniversary of your first date. I am sure you have though Big hugs ((()))) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Ra if you are lurking hi and hugs to you matey xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Gc how are you doing? Hope all is well, thanks as ever for your posts on here xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Grey P, Bis, Ava, Maz, xxJoxx, Dc, Le, Yipee, Shwa, Fh, Nettie and everyone hope you are all well? Big hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

So my dear friends, stay positive and keep the faith.
Just like British Rail, "We are getting there".

God Bless
Budgie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Wanna_Bee_Free

glasgowgirl wrote: »

Feeling very positive now as have been AF since and have decided to do a Miss P and cut the alc out of my life.

Hi GG, thanks for your honest post, glad you're on an up now. Are they a good friend with some scope to get over this night? Did they stay the weekend too? Well done on your decision to cut the alc out of your life.

Think I can call this one an 8/16 now so half way to my target and 65% though the month - eeek!! Wine bells have really been clanging tonight, but now I'm just feeling tired so off to bed for me. Maybe hot chocky first.

G'night all!

glasgowgirl

Wanna_Bee_Free wrote: »

Hi GG, thanks for your honest post, glad you're on an up now. Are they a good friend with some scope to get over this night? Did they stay the weekend too? Well done on your decision to cut the alc out of your life.
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Thanks for your message WBF. Friend put me to bed and left. It's a very good friend that I've known for 20 years and who has constantly been telling me I shouldn't drink as I'm a different person on it and a danger to myself.

Have apologised, but know that actions speak louder than words and I need to prove to this person (and of course myself) that I can be sober.


xx