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

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  • SimIsOnTheUp
    SimIsOnTheUp Posts: 1,370 Forumite
    God this is depressing.

    I am so poor, I can't even afford to nip out and buy chocolate! :-(
  • gien
    gien Posts: 1,649 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I just reported it Sim (I think!).

    I had a glass on wine with dinner - just one and now I feel totally sleepy and apathetic - just cannot be bothered to all the things I should be doing on a Sunday before school/work (we don't have the bank holiday monday here).

    Sparkles, I'll join up for the 96 hour challenge if I may please. Failed miserably last time so I'll have a go and make it this time.
    Trying to keep in budget.

    2270
  • SimIsOnTheUp
    SimIsOnTheUp Posts: 1,370 Forumite
    Thanks Gien :)
  • honeybear_2
    honeybear_2 Posts: 3,914 Forumite
    I've reported it too, I think! Looks like someone after business
    @ LBM = £15,872.65, now £10,819.82
    AF Jan = 7/? Feb = 5/14 Mar = 14/20 Apr = 6/14 May = 2/14 June 2/14 July 0/TF Aug 1/TFv Sept 6/TF Oct 4/7
    "NEVER DOUBT YOUR OWN QUALITY"
  • DecemberBaby_2
    DecemberBaby_2 Posts: 535 Forumite
    honeybear wrote: »
    I quite agree - though sometimes I know my "bored" is self inflicted by not doing things I should be doing, like exercising or tidying up etc.

    I think lonely is my biggest trigger but often disguised as bored or flat :(

    Same with me. I can have a whole list of things I could be doing but suddenly don't want to do any of them.
  • honeybear_2
    honeybear_2 Posts: 3,914 Forumite
    *runs back in & hides*

    I've just been brave & posted in The Arms! :eek:

    Am never normally found down there as it's scary! :rotfl:
    @ LBM = £15,872.65, now £10,819.82
    AF Jan = 7/? Feb = 5/14 Mar = 14/20 Apr = 6/14 May = 2/14 June 2/14 July 0/TF Aug 1/TFv Sept 6/TF Oct 4/7
    "NEVER DOUBT YOUR OWN QUALITY"
  • yellowmonkey
    yellowmonkey Posts: 7,052 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    honeybear wrote: »
    *runs back in & hides*

    I've just been brave & posted in The Arms! :eek:

    Am never normally found down there as it's scary! :rotfl:

    and I have just done one on DT ;)
  • 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
    Jo
    penelopedee
    honeybear
    gien
    final unsecured debt to repay currently £8333
    Proud to be Dealing With my Debt
    DFW Nerd 1154 Long Haul 155
  • fedupandskint
    fedupandskint Posts: 10,358 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    honeybear wrote: »
    Sparkles, how are you running the 96hours? Can I sign up for Monday to Thursday?

    Oh yes I am running it for 96 hours no problem at all - I wonder how far I could run in that time?
    *Mari* wrote: »
    Sparkles can I please join your challenge I am determined to be AF next week :D
    jo1972 wrote: »
    Sparkles would you add me please xx

    All added, now lets see if we can achieve this - just hold my hand and off we go at midnight :D
    final unsecured debt to repay currently £8333
    Proud to be Dealing With my Debt
    DFW Nerd 1154 Long Haul 155
  • honeybear_2
    honeybear_2 Posts: 3,914 Forumite
    Thanks, Sparkles holding-hands.gif

    Am away watching Lewis - love Hathaway but what has he done to his hair?! :eek:
    @ LBM = £15,872.65, now £10,819.82
    AF Jan = 7/? Feb = 5/14 Mar = 14/20 Apr = 6/14 May = 2/14 June 2/14 July 0/TF Aug 1/TFv Sept 6/TF Oct 4/7
    "NEVER DOUBT YOUR OWN QUALITY"
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