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The cutting out/cutting down alcohol thread (part 7)

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  • *Mari*
    *Mari* Posts: 473 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Right Im back!
    Have had no internet for a few days which has been carp :mad:

    Had a mare last night so my AF May is not off to a good start :(
    However, Im going to let it be my reminder of why I don't want to
    drink as its very fresh in my mind.

    So DB can you please put me down for 1AFD as I will not be drinking today.

    Sparkles can I please join your challenge I am determined to be AF next week :D

    SIM, after all the f**k ups alcohol has caused me, I just want a quiet sober life, not the stress and anguish the comes with excessive drinking.
    What I do when Im bored is go for a run, it makes everything seem so much better being out in the fresh air. Take care x
  • yellowmonkey
    yellowmonkey Posts: 7,052 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    Thanks for scoring in April WBF :T:T

    Stirling job..Its not easy :T
  • yellowmonkey
    yellowmonkey Posts: 7,052 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    That's not bold, not coloured and I'm not Sparkles :p:D

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
  • fedupandskint
    fedupandskint Posts: 10,358 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Roll up, Roll up for the Merry May Alcohol Free 96 hour Challenge

    Anyone want to take part in a whole 96 hours free from alcohol meaning you can achieve a whole 4 days AF in the wink of an eye :D

    Just post and let me know and I'll add you to the list and you can aim alongside me and we can all do it together :T

    The challenge begins at midnight tonight

    Sparkles
    DB (Tues-Thurs)
    Mari
    final unsecured debt to repay currently £8333
    Proud to be Dealing With my Debt
    DFW Nerd 1154 Long Haul 155
  • GreyPilgrim
    GreyPilgrim Posts: 1,636 Forumite
    AF last night and today and no intention of drinking tonight, so that's 2 for me.

    (like this)
  • jo1972
    jo1972 Posts: 8,901 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Sparkles would you add me please xx
    DFW Nerd no. 496 - Proud to be dealing with my debts!!
  • penelopedee_2
    penelopedee_2 Posts: 2,698 Forumite
    Hi Sparkles, I'll join your 96 hour challenge, thanks.

    Could be a wobbly tea time - my friends are coming round with their children shortly and normally us ladies have a couple wines whilst the boys are in charge. But I'm not going to and I don't think my friend is going to like it. I can't really be ars*d to explain myself to her (she is a gem and she would understand) but I don't want to talk about it and then them talk me into a wine. Does that make sense?

    Anyway - I'm motivated to do this, I know why I want to stop drinking and its my choice. Right then, I'll put the kettle on and we'll see how it goes ....... :eek:
    This time I haven't smoked since 6th Jan 2014 and still going ok.
    Fingers crossed x
  • DecemberBaby_2
    DecemberBaby_2 Posts: 535 Forumite
    *Mari* wrote: »
    Right Im back!

    So DB can you please put me down for 1AFD as I will not be drinking today.

    Indeed I will - I don't have a target for you yet. Do you want to set one?

    DBx
  • SimIsOnTheUp
    SimIsOnTheUp Posts: 1,370 Forumite
    Thanks guys, for reminding me that the booze is just not worth it!

    Feel a bit better, after enjoying a reheated Chinese chicken curry and rice (Thanks to my ex - Girlfriend kindly treating us).

    Mari - spot on about exercise :-)

    I'm *hopefully* going to buy a mountain bike, in the next week or two.. with the money I get (when PayPal release the £140!) from an EBay sale.

    So, I'm looking forward to getting back in biking.

    Used to love it, but due to drinking, increasingly heavily over the years, I let it fall by the wayside.

    Have found a gorgeous bike, at a very competitive price!

    Bit steep though, so might have to get a second hand one -

    The Dawes I'd like to go for is a lovely bike -

    http://www.bikes2udirect.com/B2808.html
  • SimIsOnTheUp
    SimIsOnTheUp Posts: 1,370 Forumite
    That's not bold, not coloured and I'm not Sparkles :p:D

    It is a good total so far though :)

    DB x

    Sorry DB!

    Sim x
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