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The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread Part 8!

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  • jo1972
    jo1972 Posts: 8,901 Forumite
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    edited 2 August 2010 at 2:24PM
    Only an hour to go, thinking I'm going to have salmon tonight, my DD1 once made an 'experiment' salmon dinner when she was younger and more helpful....salmon fillets with a breadcrumbs, grated orange rind, juice of the orange, a bit of parsley and a bit of mayo all mixed up and slapped on top of the salmon (that's the technical term..) then cooked in the oven till it goes all crisp :drool: with Jersey royals and peas probably :D

    What should I have for afties :think:

    ETA: just found the recipe that DD1 used all those years ago! Can't believe I remembered all the ingredients!
    DFW Nerd no. 496 - Proud to be dealing with my debts!!
  • Different_Corner
    Different_Corner Posts: 1,925 Forumite
    Ice cream with hot cherries
    DC.
    "Some people walk in the rain... others just get wet... " - Roger Miller
  • jo1972
    jo1972 Posts: 8,901 Forumite
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    Different_Corner wrote: »
    Ice cream with hot cherries

    _pale_ oh god just reading that makes my teeth hurt :eek:
    DFW Nerd no. 496 - Proud to be dealing with my debts!!
  • Different_Corner
    Different_Corner Posts: 1,925 Forumite
    but it does sound good....especially with some chocolate somewhere in the mix
    DC.
    "Some people walk in the rain... others just get wet... " - Roger Miller
  • jo1972
    jo1972 Posts: 8,901 Forumite
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    Different_Corner wrote: »
    but it does sound good....especially with some chocolate somewhere in the mix

    :think: :think: :think:

    and squirty cream obviously :drool:
    DFW Nerd no. 496 - Proud to be dealing with my debts!!
  • Different_Corner
    Different_Corner Posts: 1,925 Forumite
    hmmm black forest gateau comes to mind !
    DC.
    "Some people walk in the rain... others just get wet... " - Roger Miller
  • honeybear_2
    honeybear_2 Posts: 3,914 Forumite
    DB, so sorry to hear your tragic news. My heart goes out to you & your friend even more so. Sending you lots of hugs & support, sweetheart

    Lots of other reflective posts on here since the start of this new thread; seems like we've all got a lot to think about.

    I have been drinking like a fish (do fish drink? smiley_shrug.gif)

    And I miss my ex. Lots & lots & lots :(
    @ 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"
  • Different_Corner
    Different_Corner Posts: 1,925 Forumite
    Afternoon HB. Hugs, it's not easy is it. You know you've got to go with the flow.

    How's the contacts/eyes situation ?
    DC.
    "Some people walk in the rain... others just get wet... " - Roger Miller
  • honeybear_2
    honeybear_2 Posts: 3,914 Forumite
    Different_Corner wrote: »
    How's the contacts/eyes situation ?

    Weirdly better since I mentioned it on here!

    Unfortunately my glasses are out of date & I cannot see well enough in them for work purposes so I'm managing as best as I can with contacts & giving my eyes a break more at home :)
    @ 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"
  • fedupandskint
    fedupandskint Posts: 10,358 Forumite
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    Hugs for DB - such tragic news for you and situation for your friend - don't know what else to say. Take care both of you

    Score wise I was AF yesterday and will be today making it 2 so far this month

    HB - I know how you feel, I still miss mine too, it eases off over time but takes time and no one knows how long for - a hug sent for you too
    final unsecured debt to repay currently £8333
    Proud to be Dealing With my Debt
    DFW Nerd 1154 Long Haul 155
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