Nice avatar, Betterlife1. My experiences have been similar. Quit drinking Dec. 26 and went to a new years party. A few people asked early on and that was it. Went home at 10pm. Another party in late January with same people: "Still not drinking?" "Not tonight." and that was that. Superbowl party with heavy drinking crowd. I got there at halftime because I didn't want to do the whole game there and brought a bottle of seltzer. I don't think anyone noticed.
Have had periods of sobriety and always the same. People ask but then back off. Also, have done many shows clean and sober, including Furthur last year. Great to not have to bum a ride so I can party. And my energy tends to be stronger than all those stoners (but maybe not the trippers). Still, I love live music drunk, high or sober. From now on it will be sober.
Lillian, Gram Parsons was a true talent. Hope you don't idolize his lifestyle. Yet another sad loss.