Thanks much
getr345,
Thanks for taking the time to answer my original post. That was very inspirational and sound advice. It helped lift my spirits.
As they say "Every great journey begins with a single step." I'd gauge I'm about two steps into my personal journey at this point but, my spirit and commitment is strong.
I've got two big "trials" coming up in the next month:
1) a three day ski trip this upcoming weekend. Oh how nice a glass of Cab would be in front of the fire after a long day of hitting the slopes. But, I will persevere and
2) a week long trip to Cancun near the end of April. Again, a nice cold margarita on the beach sounds great but, again I will desist.
Someday I hope that experiences like that won't automatically trigger the "Man, wouldn't a drink be great right about now" response and I suppose in time they won't. I sure hope so.
thanks again,
Jack