Hi Kuhr
what an interesting and well written account - thanks a lot. Circumstantially, you drink in the exact opposite way to me - I only do it out and about socially and never quietly at home. However, the bit about how drinking slyly inserts itself into your plans is identical to my own experience! (and that of many others here, I think!)
Sounds like you are doing a truly great job so far and you seem to be a good and clear thinker too. Keep at it!
Sounds like you have a great excuse not to mow the lawn too - nice work (joke!!!)
Best wishes and thanks for sharing
CC