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The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread! Part 5

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  • shaggydoo
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    edited 24 October 2009 at 6:18AM
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    Early shift for me today! Non AFD for me yesterday. Didn't damage my diet too badly as I only had 4 units (2 large glasses of wine). I think it's going to be A Spectaular Sober Saturday for me!

    Stay Lucky Everyone

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    Shaggy
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  • Love the smiley shaggy! Really off to bed now. I'd like to join you on a Spectacular Sober Saturday today. A bit scared at the prospect if I'm honest but need to pull another 7 out of the bag this month so that's this week's plan.

    Now just to stick to the plan then...
  • jo1972
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    Love the smiley shaggy! Really off to bed now. I'd like to join you on a Spectacular Sober Saturday today. A bit scared at the prospect if I'm honest but need to pull another 7 out of the bag this month so that's this week's plan.

    Now just to stick to the plan then...

    Stick with us WBF :D

    Hopefully OH out tonight so I've got the remote and the chance to fill this thread up with some more verbal diahorrea ;):D

    Have a SUPER SOBER SATURDAY :T:j
    DFW Nerd no. 496 - Proud to be dealing with my debts!!
  • Morning all - keep with us tonight WBF and you'll be grand

    MP - well done to OH being a FAFFER (guys I think we will have new language here soon - been trying to think of something catchy for tonight....shall we be in the SAS for a night (Super Alcohol-free Saturday)????

    Lol its too early.

    Kids back from airport at 11 and presents are strewn over the house in boxes so I need to go hide them!

    Hugs to those who need it - and well done Shaggy for moderation, cutting down is as important as giving up :)

    My shiny spreadsheet is at home now so I will post an updated list over the weekend to keep you all motivated - then will see what the deal is when I am in Northern Ireland if its easy to keep you updated I will and if its difficult then I may ask darling JO (who's scarpered!!! at the thought of being handed a spreadsheet) :)

    An amazing well done to everyone - Over 35 people pledged AFD's and we're nearing the £2000 mark of money not spent on alcohol!!! And almost 400 AFD's this month so far :)

    GREAT TEAM WORK!!!!
    Total debt 26/4/18 <£1925 we were getting there. :beer:
    Total debt as of 28/4/19 £7867.38:eek:
    minus 112.06 = £7755.32:money:
    :money:Sleeves up folks.:money:
  • Good morning
    Been absent but good !
    Made it to 20/22, have visitors this half term so won't be AF, but will be moderate. Still have a chance of reaching target.
    DC.
    "Some people walk in the rain... others just get wet... " - Roger Miller
  • 115K
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    I'm aiming for another AF day today so that will be 9 days at £45 Fay thanks. This month has seemed really long to me. Maybe because the days seem shorter because of the time of year.:confused:

    Only one AF day away from reaching my target anyway.:T

    Well done all the people that had an AF day and to Molly Polly's DH too.:A

    I'm off to have toasted crumpets with raspberry jam and a cup of tea.:drool:
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  • Morning peeps

    :j Only 4 units for me last night :j

    I've given myself a jumpy :rotfl::rotfl:

    Ow come on -- 4 units is good for me ;):D

    Hope everyone has a great day

    BHB
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    :) Embrace your inner Hillbilly :)
  • Hi everyone,

    Sorry I haven't been on for a few days - been really busy.

    Not been particularly good either - only another 3 AFDs to report, I'm afraid. :o

    Am driving tonight, so definitely AFD today. Going to see Morrissey tonight, I am sooooooo excited! :j

    Gotta dash, have loads to do, but just wanted to check in.

    Hugs,
    Caz
    He who does not economize will have to agonize (Confucius)

    Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship (Benjamin Franklin) :eek:
  • jo1972
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    Fay, glad the kids will be back to keep you amused ;)

    Congrats to Mr MP for faffing last night :T

    115K, oooh nearly hit your target, well done :T

    BHB, well done for only having 4 units, heading in the right direction my dear ;)

    DC, have a lovely half term and good luck reaching target, maybe join in with the Mon-Wed 72 hour AF challenge next week?

    Caz, enjoy Morrisey, you lucky lucky thing!!

    Morning to everyone else :wave:

    I might have a bit of an extra stuggle tonight, as OH will be going out at 6pm, DD1 is probably out with boyf so I'm home alone :eek: plus I have cleaned for England everyday this week so I feel today I am going to do nothing and relax which will mean my guard might slip :eek:

    Plus I can not believe that I was having these thoughts at 7am this morning, so strong is the pull of alcohol huh :confused:

    Hope you all have a lovely day, very grim here and was tipping it down with rain when I dropped DD1 to work at 9am. My mum just told me that she saw in the paper that they think we are still going to get an Indian summer this year, starting next week.....I'll believe it when I see it :rolleyes:

    Don't forget to put your clocks back tonight before going to bed, an extra hour in bed :D
    DFW Nerd no. 496 - Proud to be dealing with my debts!!
  • jo1972
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    Oh, just wanted to add, I've not drunk alcohol for 11 days, 10 hours and 28 minutes :D
    DFW Nerd no. 496 - Proud to be dealing with my debts!!
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