kpatrick, I think you wrote my post!
I'm back from a summer attempt as well, and in the last few months, I haven't gained anything from any drink.
This time, I'm going to try to stay in the moment and fight my battle day by day and hour by hour and minute by minute. I can see my future self so clearly as a nondrinker, but lose sight of that in the blink of an eye. None of the thoughts I have had to keep drinking are really rational. Do I really need a drink at 5pm on Tuesday because I may go on vacation to Italy next year and may want a glass of wine? I'm going to try to stay out of my head and stay in the moment at 5pm on Tuesday!
You can do it- It's certainly worthwhile!