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The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread Part 8!
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Sparkles I had the same problem, but enjoying the undemanding peace..DC.
"Some people walk in the rain... others just get wet... " - Roger Miller0 -
Morning all
Recovered from my traumatic swim yesterday
Jo - oh poor you
Sorry you didn't get your Toby - I LOVE toby carveries so I feel your pain;). At least the card thing is sorted. Must have been something in the air as last night couldn't get Piglet to bed either...he ended up sleeping with me:(
DB - Oooh splashdown! The kids love that place. haven't been there recently as Piglet still a bit small for it. If its any consolation I can't get on those damned rubber rings in the first place!!!:rotfl:Oh and its 6 for me please db!
SSG - ((Hugs)) Hope you are ok?
Not sure what the plans are for today, apart from a huge pile of washing. Bleugh. Hope everyone has nice sundays planned.
Miss P
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Morning all.
So I'm proposing an AF challenge starting lunchtime today until midnight Wednesday - thats 84 hours instead of the usual 72 or 96 but means tonight is included and I'll be forced to go to bed sober!
So far Jo and I are in - anyone else? I certainly need the encouragement if I'm going to score my first AF day in almost a month. (Aaargh smiley).Trying to keep in budget.
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Morning all.
So I'm proposing an AF challenge starting lunchtime today until midnight Wednesday - thats 84 hours instead of the usual 72 or 96 but means tonight is included and I'll be forced to go to bed sober!
So far Jo and I are in - anyone else? I certainly need the encouragement if I'm going to score my first AF day in almost a month. (Aaargh smiley).
I'm in! We've got friends round for dinner next saturday so want to be AF until then.
Miss P
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I hope it improves for you quickly 115k, you know where I am
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Aww thanks, sorry your night out was a nightmare.:(
2nd AF day for me today.
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Yep I'm in gien !
Am on 6 today
DC.
"Some people walk in the rain... others just get wet... " - Roger Miller0 -
I'm in gien!final unsecured debt to repay currently £8333Proud to be Dealing With my DebtDFW Nerd 1154 Long Haul 1550
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Morning all.
So I'm proposing an AF challenge starting lunchtime today until midnight Wednesday - thats 84 hours instead of the usual 72 or 96 but means tonight is included and I'll be forced to go to bed sober!
So far Jo and I are in - anyone else? I certainly need the encouragement if I'm going to score my first AF day in almost a month. (Aaargh smiley).
Gien
Count me in please, have a busy week ahaead so need to AF an organised,
Thank you
NRA xxxxxNewRoadAhead Debts Sep 2009 £35,000.00Debt Free November 2014, Mortgage free June 2022
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Morning all

I'm working today & not sure if I'm up for the AF challenge or not
I'll report back later
@ LBM = £15,872.65, now £10,819.82AF 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"0 -
Hi All
Hope you are all ok.
Jo.....Sorry about your Toby, maybe we could make you a cyber meal to cheer you up. Your choice whatever you fancy(including double roasties lol)
Miss P......Understand about the washing that was me yesterday:eek:
SSG..... Sorry you had a bad night honey, hope you are ok today
HB....DOnt work too hard and take care xx
Sim....Hope you are ok ((Hugs))
Everyone else (sorry not had a lot of time to go through all the posts)....Hope everyone has a good Sunday
Went to bingo with best friend last night, she won :T:T and we always split our winnings. It wasnt massive but nearly covered the cost of the game.
Last Xmas I bought her a bingo dvd and along with bingo books from £land we play at home for a giggle.....no prizes...well maybe a bar of choccie:rotfl:.
Right off to B&Q to buy dimmer switch as mine went kaput this week and not been able to what I have been typing for a few nights.
Take care all, catch up later
love
NRA xxxxNewRoadAhead Debts Sep 2009 £35,000.00Debt Free November 2014, Mortgage free June 2022
#No16 2025 52 week envelope challenge-£1166/£13780
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