Originally Posted by
bdiddy5522 
People that have worked the steps, recovered, and drinking is not a temptation can be around alcohol and not drink and it isn't an issue. What I am saying is that "possibly" in time you will be able to do it. But probably not right now.
Exactly. emphasis mine.
Are you there yet NP? If not, you might find yourself starting over after this trip.
I begged off the yearly ski trip last year with my buddies, and I don't regret it all. This year I'm going, I want to go skiing, not drinking. I am gonna live my life and have as much fun as I can.... sober. What I had to do is get into the steps and stay in conscious contact with my HP. Will I have a moment or two? probably, but I ain't gonna feel sorry for myself, quite the opposite, I will be grateful to be there this year.
Mark