Welcome Phil. This place is great. It's helped me immensely and I'm 26 sober days in now.
Just like you, I was an evening drinker only. Never missed work and took care of life's business. But I drank way too much everyday to be remotely "safe and normal". It went on for over a decade and I was a binger for 10 years before that. When I tried to quit 4 years ago I barely made it a week. That's when I knew I was in deep. I've tried moderation and weekends only too but failed. Finally my health caught up to me and I drew the line for real this time.
The progression never goes backwards and
it becomes an all or none proposition for many of us. If you're considering trying the none route with 24/7 support at your fingetips, you've come to an amazing place.