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

jo1972

Lurkio wrote: »

You obviously don't read back :rolleyes:

Been away for a couple of weeks (sunny Greece). Yes I am in for Sept with a big 26 - Esther and I are both going for 30 though :A :A

Sounds like you've not had the best of times.... don't worry, I'm back now :A :rotfl:

You've jogged my memory, I do remember now, in my defence, when you don't read for half a day there's about 20 pages to catch up on....only got so much room in the ole brain to keep info in innit

Good luck for Sept to you and Esther, I'm going for 30 too....bring it on!!!!!














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fedupandskint

Lurkio wrote: »

yeah - IT'S STILL AUGUST!!!!!!!!!

Yeah I know mate! 29 August in fact! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Lurkio

jo1972 wrote: »

Good luck for Sept to you and Esther, I'm going for 30 too....bring it on!!!!!

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go for it!!!!! Right behind you!

jo1972

Miss_Piggy wrote: »

Actually thinking of doing a hamper for my Mum. Can't think of one big thing to give her so think I will do a hamper of lots of little bits.

OH and I went for a toby carvery.

Oh that's a lovely idea for your mum, I think I might nick that idea and do one for mine, I'm fed up with buying her the same old things, slippers, pajamas and White Linen perfume!! Thanks for the tip!

Aww to lil piglet

I'm taking my mum for a Toby carvery on Monday with OH and the kids and DD1 boyf, it was her birthday whilst we were away so I missed being around. I shall be driving so no fear of the alcohol for me

115K

I have just read through the thread and there are a few sad posts there.:( I have to say though I have a lot of people in my family that are alcoholics but all of them are such lovely, very intelligent, witty and funny people but they do seem to be fixated with alcohol, as am I.

I still think that people on here are still doing such a good thing by looking at their drinking and trying to cut down because drinking is seen as such a "respectable" addiction.

I am still proud of my achievements and I think people on here are doing very well. At least people are setting targets even if they don't meet them all the time.:T

:hello: to any new people. Welcome.:)

Miss_Piggy_2

jo1972 wrote: »

Oh that's a lovely idea for your mum, I think I might nick that idea and do one for mine, I'm fed up with buying her the same old things, slippers, pajamas and White Linen perfume!! Thanks for the tip!

Aww to lil piglet

I'm taking my mum for a Toby carvery on Monday with OH and the kids and DD1 boyf, it was her birthday whilst we were away so I missed being around. I shall be driving so no fear of the alcohol for me

Same here!! For my Mum its usually Rive Gauche and a necklace! She must be sick of it!:rotfl:This year its gonna be a pamper basket....books, marzipan fruits, choccie, bath bombs etc. Shouldn't be too expensive and I think she'll love it.

OH LOVES Toby's. He's one of those that builds his plate up like a work of art!:rotfl:

Miss P
xx

ForeverHopeful_3

jo1972 wrote: »

OMG look at this, I would be so happy to receive this as a gift from someone, it's not about expense, so much thought and effort has gone in to it

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=15959945&postcount=318

ETA: sorry I've turned this thread into the Crimbo thread well had to take it off the animals, food and tupperware somehow :rolleyes:

AND hairy feet! I'm still haunted by that image :rotfl:Plus, I adore Christmas and will go hunt out those threads that you are all speaking about

Sorry I haven't been around guys. I have read through all the posts though.

Have been having an awful time here what with one thing and another! Have been sorely tempted by the wine bottle and succumbed too But never alot and none tonight so that makes 8 please Miss P.

Oh BB I am sooo with you on XF. LOVE IT! Cried my eyes out at the guy who's brother died and then the little boy ran out and I was in floods!!!! Oh dear. Mr FH just gave me a funny look :rotfl:

Mum is here tonight, so I best go and make up her bed. I changed the bedding over a week ago and have never put them on again

Jo~hope you are okay hun. Your earlier post really touched me. I hope we can help X

jo1972

ForeverHopeful wrote: »

AND hairy feet! I'm still haunted by that image :rotfl:Plus, I adore Christmas and will go hunt out those threads that you are all speaking about

Page 18 wasn't it????? :eek:

ForeverHopeful wrote: »

Jo~hope you are okay hun. Your earlier post really touched me. I hope we can help X

I am okay, thank you :A

I hope you are okay, I think we are all here for each other, it's the best group of mates you could hope for really (and, no, I'm not p!ssed )

glasgowgirl

Hi everyone,

Crapola week. Family members bickering (the 60+ brigade, surely old/wise enough to know better??) work stressful. Trying to resist the old "solution" to life's ills and make do with coffee (and lots of chocolate).

Jo - September is going to be your month, I can feel it in me...well, suffice to say I'm feeling good about this one! You've obviously had enough and feel ready for a big change. It's perfect timing too - September always seems to have that 'back to school'/fresh start feel -however old we get!

Fedupski - man, you're organised! I will pay you to do/make my Christmas shopping this year!!

Winebox - you're a wonderful, very intelligent and funny lady - any man should think himself bloomin' lucky to have you. Just hope OH is appreciating you. It worries me, some of the things you've said over the last few months. Just want to see you getting the best, m'dear, as that is what you deserve for sure.

Miss P - you're my inspiration right now - so please keep on keeping on with the AF-ness.

Hugs to everyone else.

xx

jo1972

Miss_Piggy wrote: »

FUAS - just found the christmas Eve Hamper thread. Think my Christmas budget has just been ramped up by about £30 !:rolleyes: Now dying to do one for Piglet!!

Have a look at these.....awwww....I might have to do these for my kids!

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=24633507&postcount=856

ETA: lurks, sorry for the Crimbo themed post :rolleyes: