Thanks for the replies.
I've decided not to drink alcohol again. It may not be as simple as it sounds, but it's what I've commited myself not to do. I hope anyone else with a habitual drinking problem does the same. We'll be much better off.
I wanted to drink this weekend. My wife went out for the evening with my sister. I took my daughter out to rent a DVD and get some take-out. While I was out, I thought about stopping to pick up something to drink to bring home. I thought about the buzz I would have if I did, and how great it would feel. I REALLY wanted to drink. I made the choice not stop and pick up that drink. I went home and had dinner with my daughter, played with her, put her to bed and watched my movie. It was a good decision.
Alex