He's been sober for 39 Days!! - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

2BHappy · 01-02-2004, 08:40 AM

Hello to all~~ I am new to this board as I have talked with some people in the Al-Anon group for the past few weeks. I just wanted to tell the world how proud of my alcoholic husband that I am. He has been sober for 39 days now and already there is such a big change in his whole outlook on life. Being an active alcoholic for over 20 years...he has come a really long way.

With both of us enjoying riding, it's amazing when you look and see how many poker runs, toy runs, and just plain old rides in general will lead to the neighborhood bar. Together, we have sought out a local group of sober riders. Actually, there are a few local groups in our area....just have to look for them and you would be amazed at how many there are. Right now, the truck is how we will meet up with them, however; come Spring time you can bet we will both be on our own Harley's and enjoy some riding with them.

I can't wait for the day to come when my husband and I can actually ride for 100 miles without stopping at 5 bars in the process. 100 miles....one stop for a cig break....man that sounds good.

Happy and safe, sober riding to all.......

phoenix · 01-02-2004, 08:52 AM

That sounds awesome

I went with friends to a New Years Eve party put on by a local sober riding club.It's always a blast to celebrate in sobriety.I know you and your husband will enjoy riding without the bar stops.Safe travels to you...and keep posting.

hugs

phoenix

Dragnmorad · 01-02-2004, 12:52 PM

congratulations!!! I really praise you for staying there at his side, I have almost a yr now & it is great, regretefully i wasnt able to save my relationship. But I have done some repairing of it. I am going to the international Motorcycle show in NYC this weekend & for a change this year i will stop at the booth for the sober riders. So keep riding & the best to you both

mudflap · 01-02-2004, 01:03 PM

hey Happy, welcome to the bikers in recovery!I know how it is ridein in a group and the bars.I tried them both then just gave up on ridein with any one, a loner,I anit a loner that has caused me alot of problems in my sobierty.I have just prospected for a sober mc,and looking forward to the rides we do this year. keep the faith later mudflap

2BHappy · 01-02-2004, 01:11 PM

Thanks for your words guys. Drag...have fun at the bike show this weekend.

mudflap · 01-02-2004, 01:25 PM

<He has been sober for 39 days now and already there is such a big change in his whole outlook on life> hey Happy,ya aint got him tied up some were do ya?? LMAO have fun!

mudflap · 01-02-2004, 01:32 PM

hey Happy if ya run into mouse and pockets in North Carolina
tell um mudflap says hi.they are members of SBU in North Carolina

2BHappy · 01-02-2004, 01:34 PM

Only when he gets lucky mud.

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2BHappy · 01-02-2004, 01:45 PM

I will keep that mind. I am looking forward to meeting some of the SBU members. Hey guys...got a question for ya......this sober partying thing...please tell me it's just as much fun. Then again, I like to people watch so I can only imagine that it will be fun sitting back watching the others 'change' in personalities.

mudflap · 01-02-2004, 02:18 PM

us alky's have an ol saying ya don't go to a barber shop and not get a hair cut,mybe a few times, then ya will !ya dig Happy same with bars there are some things you have to give up.Me I have little patients with a drunk or tweaker,other drug users unless I join in with um.lol in a nut shell comes down to priorities and commitment.hope this helps

BillJ · 01-02-2004, 03:20 PM

Sober partying is 'WAY more fun than drunk partying!
First: I don't puke up a paycheck's worth of booze at the end of the night.
Second: I get to go home when I want to, and under my own power - no bouncers throwing me out, no cops or chrome bracelets, no friends swearing they'll never let me back in their house again...
Third: I wake up in the morning without the hangover or cow-patty taste in my mouth, without cigarette burns on my clothes or skin, without that sudden startled "Ohmigod! WhereamIandhowdidIgethere?" panic attack...

Fourth: I wake up with the person I intended to wake up with, instead of with whoever or whatever was left ten minutes after closing-time.
Fifth: I have fun, and remember having fun!

One of my best friends in sobriety is living near Raleigh. She and her husband are both sober riders, and she was very active in SBU. If you're sober and riding in NC, I imagine you'll prob'ly run into her soon!

Keep comin' back, and bring the ol' man!

2BHappy · 01-06-2004, 08:47 AM

Hey guys. Hope everyone had a good weekend. Mud....I do understand where you are coming from. I guess being the non-addict in my marriage, there are things that I will need to learn to change as well. I guess that the Spring Rally in Myrtle Beach is going to be a whole different ballgame this year. Then again....maybe I won't come home with a sprained ankle this time from falling off the bike. Does anyone know if SBU or RIR have groups that go to the rallies in Myrtle?

jr95Tstorm · 01-06-2004, 09:54 AM

Hey 2BHappy,

I believe there's a bunch that goes there. Just not sure when... I'll give mouse a shout and get back to ya on that.

01-02-2004, 08:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
2BHappy Paused Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 10	He's been sober for 39 Days!! Hello to all~~ I am new to this board as I have talked with some people in the Al-Anon group for the past few weeks. I just wanted to tell the world how proud of my alcoholic husband that I am. He has been sober for 39 days now and already there is such a big change in his whole outlook on life. Being an active alcoholic for over 20 years...he has come a really long way. With both of us enjoying riding, it's amazing when you look and see how many poker runs, toy runs, and just plain old rides in general will lead to the neighborhood bar. Together, we have sought out a local group of sober riders. Actually, there are a few local groups in our area....just have to look for them and you would be amazed at how many there are. Right now, the truck is how we will meet up with them, however; come Spring time you can bet we will both be on our own Harley's and enjoy some riding with them. I can't wait for the day to come when my husband and I can actually ride for 100 miles without stopping at 5 bars in the process. 100 miles....one stop for a cig break....man that sounds good. Happy and safe, sober riding to all.......

01-02-2004, 03:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,240	Sober partying is *'WAY* more fun than drunk partying! First: I don't puke up a paycheck's worth of booze at the end of the night. Second: I get to go home when I want to, and under my own power - no bouncers throwing me out, no cops or chrome bracelets, no friends swearing they'll never let me back in their house again... Third: I wake up in the morning without the hangover or cow-patty taste in my mouth, without cigarette burns on my clothes or skin, without that sudden startled "Ohmigod! WhereamIandhowdidIgethere?" panic attack... Fourth: I wake up with the person I *intended* to wake up with, instead of with whoever or whatever was left ten minutes after closing-time. Fifth: I have fun, and *remember* having fun! One of my best friends in sobriety is living near Raleigh. She and her husband are both sober riders, and she was very active in SBU. If you're sober and riding in NC, I imagine you'll prob'ly run into her soon! Keep comin' back, and bring the ol' man! __________________ Bill J. from Austin Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

01-06-2004, 09:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
jr95Tstorm Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SW CT Posts: 22	Hey 2BHappy, I believe there's a bunch that goes there. Just not sure when... I'll give mouse a shout and get back to ya on that. __________________ jester CT State Rep Sober Bikers United www.soberbikersunited.org

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01-02-2004, 08:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
phoenix Paused Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dreaming Summer Posts: 803	That sounds awesome I went with friends to a New Years Eve party put on by a local sober riding club.It's always a blast to celebrate in sobriety.I know you and your husband will enjoy riding without the bar stops.Safe travels to you...and keep posting. hugs phoenix

01-02-2004, 12:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dragnmorad Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yonkers NY Posts: 10	congratulations!!! I really praise you for staying there at his side, I have almost a yr now & it is great, regretefully i wasnt able to save my relationship. But I have done some repairing of it. I am going to the international Motorcycle show in NYC this weekend & for a change this year i will stop at the booth for the sober riders. So keep riding & the best to you both

01-02-2004, 01:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
mudflap Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 30	hey Happy, welcome to the bikers in recovery!I know how it is ridein in a group and the bars.I tried them both then just gave up on ridein with any one, a loner,I anit a loner that has caused me alot of problems in my sobierty.I have just prospected for a sober mc,and looking forward to the rides we do this year. keep the faith later mudflap

01-02-2004, 01:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
2BHappy Paused Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 10	Thanks for your words guys. Drag...have fun at the bike show this weekend.

01-02-2004, 01:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
mudflap Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 30	<He has been sober for 39 days now and already there is such a big change in his whole outlook on life> hey Happy,ya aint got him tied up some were do ya?? LMAO have fun!

01-02-2004, 01:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
mudflap Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 30	hey Happy if ya run into mouse and pockets in North Carolina tell um mudflap says hi.they are members of SBU in North Carolina

01-02-2004, 01:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
2BHappy Paused Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 10	Only when he gets lucky mud. :

01-02-2004, 01:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
2BHappy Paused Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 10	I will keep that mind. I am looking forward to meeting some of the SBU members. Hey guys...got a question for ya......this sober partying thing...please tell me it's just as much fun. Then again, I like to people watch so I can only imagine that it will be fun sitting back watching the others 'change' in personalities.

01-02-2004, 02:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
mudflap Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 30	us alky's have an ol saying ya don't go to a barber shop and not get a hair cut,mybe a few times, then ya will !ya dig Happy same with bars there are some things you have to give up.Me I have little patients with a drunk or tweaker,other drug users unless I join in with um.lol in a nut shell comes down to priorities and commitment.hope this helps

01-06-2004, 08:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
2BHappy Paused Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 10	Hey guys. Hope everyone had a good weekend. Mud....I do understand where you are coming from. I guess being the non-addict in my marriage, there are things that I will need to learn to change as well. I guess that the Spring Rally in Myrtle Beach is going to be a whole different ballgame this year. Then again....maybe I won't come home with a sprained ankle this time from falling off the bike. Does anyone know if SBU or RIR have groups that go to the rallies in Myrtle?

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