Hi bozo123,
I am new here...just wanted to say I can relate to your concerns. I did have some time sober (almost 3 years) before I relapsed. Anyway, at the beginning of my wonderful, sober years, i had the same questions..I felt like I'd be missing something...and that many events I would encounter would be awful without the alcohol. But some friends in recovery taught me that I can find substitutes, more pleasurable "rewards"...for doing my chores. walking on the beach, trying to relax after work. It may take some time, and it's not easy. But in time, you will hopefully find that you many even enjoy these events more without the alcohol...as other posters mentioned for example, eating a yummy meal and not having to worry about killing your buzz.
Take care,
fragileflower