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Anmon · Apr 15, 2008, 03:27 am

I did one year off alcohol!!! 15/4/07- 15/4/08

Not one drop! So proud of myself, tears are welling in my eyes as I write this.

Compugasm · Apr 15, 2008, 03:59 am

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**Matt W** · Apr 15, 2008, 04:42 am

Congrats.

crazydiamond · Apr 15, 2008, 05:12 am

well done but are you planning to stay off or what? (replies??)

Anmon · Apr 15, 2008, 07:46 am

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well done but are you planning to stay off or what? (replies??)

Um not sure tbh, half of me wants to go up to the local next time I have money and the footy's on, to celebrate the anniversary with a good swill, two pints would probably put me over the edge no trouble, so it wouldn't cost much at least, and then do another year of no booze.
And half of me wants to keep going with no anniversary slap up, and try for two years without any grog.
I haven't decided yet, I get paid next Thursday, so I'll know by then.

Anmon · Apr 15, 2008, 07:49 am

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Congrats.

Thanks, I tried to go a year back in 05 but failed six months later at a cards night.

**Jack** · Apr 15, 2008, 11:35 am

Once not drinking gets to be a habit, it becomes easier. I quit about 15 years ago and now it doesn't even tempt me. Hang in there, be steadfast, it's not an impossible goal. But it does require willpower.

Anmon · Apr 15, 2008, 01:31 pm

Cheers Isherwood, time is the ultimate decider on how well you change your habits.

Gods_Mercenary · Apr 15, 2008, 06:43 pm

Bah, If your not under the table every night, why bother.

but seriously, congratulations, it shows a good deal of will power.

Anmon · Apr 15, 2008, 11:15 pm

Thanks G_M the year went quicker than I thought it would.

crazydiamond · Apr 16, 2008, 05:48 am

if i had the will power i would stop but legally i havnt started yet since im not 18 yet, but i have decided to cut down so i can start saving for a loan to buy a hobby farm

**Matt W** · Apr 16, 2008, 06:07 am

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Thanks, I tried to go a year back in 05 but failed six months later at a cards night.

Ah, the social scene is hardest. I once had to quit drinking for 3 months when I was 20 and at university due to a course of drugs I was on. That was a proverbial nightmare.

Anyhow; good luck with whatever you decide to do. A friend of mine has been dry for somewhere approaching 3 years know, but she's a recovered/recovering alcoholic. It's a hard place to be.

Anmon · Apr 16, 2008, 06:23 am

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if i had the will power i would stop but legally i havnt started yet since im not 18 yet, but i have decided to cut down so i can start saving for a loan to buy a hobby farm

Good idea, saving and investing wisely is the key to success.

Anmon · Apr 16, 2008, 06:24 am

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Ah, the social scene is hardest. I once had to quit drinking for 3 months when I was 20 and at university due to a course of drugs I was on. That was a proverbial nightmare.
Anyhow; good luck with whatever you decide to do. A friend of mine has been dry for somewhere approaching 3 years know, but she's a recovered/recovering alcoholic. It's a hard place to be.

I know, I was there too.

Kuldeep · Apr 16, 2008, 07:09 am

What about me ???

I am 58. I

never tasted a drop throughout my life.

never smoked

never eaten meat

my only problem is control over ....just guess before I disclose !!!

Anmon · Apr 16, 2008, 02:40 pm

I don't know what is it?

tommy5x · Apr 16, 2008, 02:58 pm

Your bladder?

Congrats Anmon.

Anmon · Apr 16, 2008, 05:30 pm

of course! I thought he was going to say bowels or willy

Kuldeep · Apr 17, 2008, 04:34 am

Nope, you both hit wrong !!

Very near to bladder though, my problem is control over sex.

Anmon · Apr 17, 2008, 07:34 am

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Nope, you both hit wrong !!

Very near to bladder though, my problem is control over sex.

congrats Tommy you got it wrong too.

Apr 15, 2008, 03:27 am	#1 (permalink) (top)
Anmon BANNED Location: between the good and the bad Posts: 1,330	Today I did one year off alcohol!!! 15/4/07- 15/4/08 Not one drop! So proud of myself, tears are welling in my eyes as I write this.

Apr 15, 2008, 03:59 am	#2 (permalink) (top)
Compugasm Son of X51 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,419	<- StraightEdge I'd like to thank Charlie Hodge, bringing me scarves and water.

Apr 15, 2008, 04:42 am	#3 (permalink) (top)
Matt W Moderator Location: Reading, UK. Posts: 5,718	Congrats. I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered. -George Best, on being asked what he did with his footballing fortunes.

Apr 15, 2008, 11:35 am	#7 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,291	Once not drinking gets to be a habit, it becomes easier. I quit about 15 years ago and now it doesn't even tempt me. Hang in there, be steadfast, it's not an impossible goal. But it does require willpower. The Forum Rules Radical Atheist A man who does not think for himself does not think at all...Oscar Wilde

Apr 15, 2008, 06:43 pm	#9 (permalink) (top)
Gods_Mercenary Altruism Assassin Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,925	Bah, If your not under the table every night, why bother. but seriously, congratulations, it shows a good deal of will power. “What is the use of straining after an amiable view of things, when a cynical view is most likely to be the true one?” -George Bernard Shaw *Your friendly neighborhood Mercenary*

Apr 15, 2008, 05:12 am	#4 (permalink) (top)
crazydiamond Holy Zarquon! Location: Australia, Nsw Posts: 20	well done but are you planning to stay off or what? (replies??)

Apr 15, 2008, 01:31 pm	#8 (permalink) (top)
Anmon BANNED Location: between the good and the bad Posts: 1,330	Cheers Isherwood, time is the ultimate decider on how well you change your habits.

Apr 15, 2008, 11:15 pm	#10 (permalink) (top)
Anmon BANNED Location: between the good and the bad Posts: 1,330	Thanks G_M the year went quicker than I thought it would.

Apr 16, 2008, 05:48 am	#11 (permalink) (top)
crazydiamond Holy Zarquon! Location: Australia, Nsw Posts: 20	if i had the will power i would stop but legally i havnt started yet since im not 18 yet, but i have decided to cut down so i can start saving for a loan to buy a hobby farm

Apr 16, 2008, 07:09 am	#15 (permalink) (top)
Kuldeep Kuldeep Location: Bhopa, M.P, India Posts: 1,634	What about me ??? I am 58. I never tasted a drop throughout my life. never smoked never eaten meat my only problem is control over ....just guess before I disclose !!!

Apr 16, 2008, 02:40 pm	#16 (permalink) (top)
Anmon BANNED Location: between the good and the bad Posts: 1,330	I don't know what is it?

Apr 16, 2008, 02:58 pm	#17 (permalink) (top)
tommy5x Erudite Location: England Posts: 123	Your bladder? Congrats Anmon. When the time comes, that no more can be said, say no more.

Apr 16, 2008, 05:30 pm	#18 (permalink) (top)
Anmon BANNED Location: between the good and the bad Posts: 1,330	of course! I thought he was going to say bowels or willy

Apr 17, 2008, 04:34 am	#19 (permalink) (top)
Kuldeep Kuldeep Location: Bhopa, M.P, India Posts: 1,634	Nope, you both hit wrong !! Very near to bladder though, my problem is control over sex.