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I wasn't going to post it but...

Yesterday I celebrated 7 months by kayaking on a lake for over three hours and taking photos of wildlife. Just enjoying being out on the water getting some exercise and having a bottle of water to drink when I got thirsty. When I returned home I had a tall glass if iced tea. It hit the spot. And it didn't make me feel tired after a couple glasses. I was able to continue into the night.

I posted a few new photos on my page here. Enjoy the day. LB

Every weekend is better than the last without alcohol in the mix. I don't even think about it any more. And I hardly notice others drinking.
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That's the good stuff! Thanks for sharing. I too have found nature to be a wonderful place to be sober - to just be was something that was hard in active addiction. Glad to hear you had a great day on the water!
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Old 07-28-2014, 07:30 AM
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LBrain; thanks so much for sharing your milestone and celebration.

You are a wonderful gift to SR.


Congratulations on 7 months, LBrain.
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Old 07-28-2014, 07:33 AM
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congratulations on 7 months of sobriety

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Every weekend is better than the last without alcohol in the mix. I don't even think about it any more. And I hardly notice others drinking.
it's a great blessing
one for us not to take for granted

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Originally Posted by LBrain View Post
I wasn't going to post it but...

Yesterday I celebrated 7 months by kayaking on a lake for over three hours and taking photos of wildlife. Just enjoying being out on the water getting some exercise and having a bottle of water to drink when I got thirsty. When I returned home I had a tall glass if iced tea. It hit the spot. And it didn't make me feel tired after a couple glasses. I was able to continue into the night.

I posted a few new photos on my page here. Enjoy the day. LB

Every weekend is better than the last without alcohol in the mix. I don't even think about it any more. And I hardly notice others drinking.
Congratulation LBrain. That's a wonderful achievement! You must be so chuffed.

I tried wakeboarding at the weekend - something I would NEVER have considered before I got sober. What an amazing experience, looking at loch lomond (or trying) before i fell face first into the water.

Well done!

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Old 07-28-2014, 07:35 AM
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Congrats, Lbrain. It sounds like a great day!
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well done on 7 months and good to hear your out and about enjoying being sober thats what its all about so well done : )
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Lbrain, great job on 7 months! You are an inspiration and glad you got some "you-time" in to celebrate the milestone.
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Good for you! Congrats!!!
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Old 07-28-2014, 08:11 AM
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Congratulations to you fine sir! Great post to read!!
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Old 07-28-2014, 08:12 AM
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awesome congrats on 7 mnths, sounds like you had a wonderful day, hope you can get all kayackie n sh*t again soon !
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Old 07-28-2014, 08:14 AM
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Congratulation LBrain! Wow, 7 months. Is this the longest that you have ever gone?
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Old 07-28-2014, 08:23 AM
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Congrats LB - sounds like you are achieving some serenity in your life. I am happy for you!
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Old 07-28-2014, 08:25 AM
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Congrats! 7 months is a great achievement, looking forward to one day having that milestone myself
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Old 07-28-2014, 08:26 AM
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Congratulation LBrain! Wow, 7 months. Is this the longest that you have ever gone?
I took a break many years ago. This is my first time giving up alcohol for good.
I drank for 40 years. The last year was the worst. Having bottles placed so they were easily available. Near the end I almost always had a 'sip' of vodka when I got a beer. And I was never without a beer in my hand. I couldn't paint without a beer in my hand. I couldn't pull weeds without a beer in my hand. I felt naked without a beer in my hand.
The biggest thing for me was the realization that drinking was no good for me.
And accepting that I could no longer live like that.
It will never have an influence on my life again.
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It is a great thing when we realize we can enjoy life sober far more than when we were drunk.

Congrats on 7 months
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LBrain, you are just so FANTASTIC, congratulations, rootin for ya.
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Old 07-28-2014, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by LBrain View Post
I felt naked without a beer in my hand.
So now you are deliberately happy at the "nude beach" then

Congrats; and that was a cool way of celebrating.
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Woo hoo! Congrats! I always enjoy reading your posts...

Can't wait for my 7...
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So now you are deliberately happy at the "nude beach" then .
I don't think that is one of my the short comings that can be removed
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