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

Pippilongstocking

Morning all and DC - I;m sunburnt from gardening yesterday - then went for a nice walk on the beach - and then got hailed on afterwards when went to a gallery. The weather was a bit variable!

Dr Who quite good last night - also caught up with Glee which wasn't as good as its been previously - just my opinion.

I am off to catch up with you all - gardening is my favourite (also my work) so I love it - but I understand its not everyone's cup of tea although I despise mowing grass if you fancy a free cuppa DC you can always cut mine! - must find out how sparkles got on.

Not AF last week much - but also not too much alcohol - last night had one glass of wine late - like you say DC more habit than anything else.

What's everyone upto today?

shaggydoo

Morning all :hello:

8 Merry AFDs for me please DB



Shaggy

shaggydoo

(that's "smiley" language for Welcome Elvis )

fedupandskint

fayjmck wrote: »

What's everyone upto today?

Morning everyone!

I'm up to this today

Tomorrow's plan
Finish off all cleaning
Ironing
Move holly bush
Dig up another old shrub stump
Empty old containers and tidy up
Clear drain out

Quite busy then - will see how much I get donw but at least I won't be dwelling on anything, will be busy and will be tired tonight so bonus all round

Pippilongstocking

Good for you sparkles - lots to do always good!

Sorry did a bit rubbish on the challenge last week - you hosting a new one this Sun midnight /Thurs

fedupandskint

No I'm having a week off. I got a little fedup of people pledging to achieve this and then not bothering then as the week went on I realised more people were achieving than not

I think if I run another one I will make it more stringent

"Only sign up if you are serious about achieiving 4 AFD - no half hearted measures allowed"

If you badger me to do one and agree with the above statment then I'll do it and set one up for Midnight Sun-Midnight Fri (Mon-Thurs)

Just let me know what you all think and I'll be back on later

Right better go and walk the dog and see if I can shake off this cold that feels like it's starting

StressedOutSue

Lovely sunny morning here:j

December Baby, please include me in the target list: 25 AFDs for May, of which I've done 5 so far.

Great to be back, I'm off to the gym now :j

Bi for now

Sue/PriceIsRight

Pippilongstocking

Hey Sparkles I know what you are saying - I'm really sorry you feel let down. You put alot of work/effort into the challenges. Its very appreciated.

I dont' know, to be honest, in my own case if it was a case of not bothering - Although I wanted to be diligent and accepted to be on the challenge - life got too stressful/couldnt' get online much in the evenings and I just couldn't do it for those few days even though I said I would try - the intention was there. Although I drank really moderately on the days I did drink (I was never drunk/over limit) and only half a glass one night before just thinking OK I just want juice and chucking the wine down the sink.

I know these are all excuses/triggers but my intentions were good and honourable when I signed up. OH's been up and there's been alcohol in the house - which is unusual normally. When lifes like this, I have to just take things each day at a time - I probably shouldn't have signed up for 4 days - but didn't realise the chaos having someone else around would cause inside my own noggin!

I love the support that's on this thread - from you all - even when challenges don't quite go to plan - there is still alot of thinking/etc going on! (Honest)

Well done to those who did achieve your challenge and great that you've taken the time and energy to run it.

jo1972

graemecarter wrote: »

I was a binge drinker. I didn't drink everyday, but when I did drink, I regualrly drank to blackout (memory loss). I'd wake up with less money than I hoped, unidentified drinking injuries, and a sense of dread about what i had done the previous night.

After a while my binges got closer together

graemecarter wrote: »

I used to feel like that. I would always be willing to try to hit my goals next time, tomorrow, etc but in reality I wasn't going to make these targets, however much I kidded myself. I'm an alcoholic so I would always think I could put down the drink. The denial was strong in me
I used social occasions as a big excuse to drink. There will always be birthdays, weddings, etc.

The fact that I thought I couldn't enjoy myself without drinking was a sign of my alcoholism, but I was blind to it.

Very thought provoking posts yesterday GC.....

jo1972

Different_Corner wrote: »

me and gardening, hmmm seeing those two words in the same sentence is scary.

Same for me, that's just wrong!!

shaggydoo wrote: »

(that's "smiley" language for Welcome Elvis )

:T :rotfl:

fedupandskint wrote: »

I think if I run another one I will make it more stringent

"Only sign up if you are serious about achieiving 4 AFD - no half hearted measures allowed"

:eek: :eek: :eek: