Bingeing on Boxsets
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Bingeing on Boxsets
Since I've stopped drinking I'm not going out in the evenings much at all. Instead I'm getting completely into boxsets. We've watched The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, House of Cards, 2 seasons of The Wire. This isn't just watching one episode a night...sometimes 2, 3 or even four in a night! Anyone else doing this? And any good recommendations on boxsets?
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Oh man I thought we were talking music
of which I have a million.
As far as shows with my adult ADD I'd only make an episode.
But I will throw it out there. Any Bravo Real Housewives.... Can't believe I'm admiting that
of which I have a million.As far as shows with my adult ADD I'd only make an episode.
But I will throw it out there. Any Bravo Real Housewives.... Can't believe I'm admiting that
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Well, I guess as long as there is balance there somewhere, and you aren't drinking!
I was very obsessive in early sobriety, my day was planned down the last minute for fear I'd start the old record playing.
So, for example, every Saturday night I'd have to see a movie...without fail! Now I'm a bit more relaxed!
Also, box sets seem to be the thing at the moment. I wouldn't worry about it!
I was very obsessive in early sobriety, my day was planned down the last minute for fear I'd start the old record playing.
So, for example, every Saturday night I'd have to see a movie...without fail! Now I'm a bit more relaxed!
Also, box sets seem to be the thing at the moment. I wouldn't worry about it!
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Originally Posted by ImperfectlyMe 
Oh man I thought we were talking music of which I have a million.
As far as shows with my adult ADD I'd only make an episode.
But I will throw it out there. Any Bravo Real Housewives.... Can't believe I'm admiting that
of which I have a million.As far as shows with my adult ADD I'd only make an episode.
But I will throw it out there. Any Bravo Real Housewives.... Can't believe I'm admiting that
Heh, I thought the same thing!
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I'm probably the only one who didnt see it the first time round, but I'm currently obsessed with 24. A dvd/4 episodes per night! Prison Break is next.
I did Breaking bad too. Kind of fell out with it when Hank got snuffed out though.
I did Breaking bad too. Kind of fell out with it when Hank got snuffed out though.
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Originally Posted by james186
Kind of fell out with it when Hank got snuffed out though.
Hehe...just jokes, I don't watch that show....but maybe keep in mind.
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me I have problems with watching tv while sober.
Its good to see ur trying and maybe if something is not taking ur interst is u do something else. last time I gave up drink I went to the gym. Then I felt great went to gym woked on myself and then went for sauna and steam.
To me it was great, except it was short term. Nothing still to try something new.
There is a link to what can u do, other than what ur doing or feel your doing.
Keep at it xx
Its good to see ur trying and maybe if something is not taking ur interst is u do something else. last time I gave up drink I went to the gym. Then I felt great went to gym woked on myself and then went for sauna and steam.
To me it was great, except it was short term. Nothing still to try something new.
There is a link to what can u do, other than what ur doing or feel your doing.
Keep at it xx
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Originally Posted by Croissant
Can we preface these kinds of comments with "SPOILER ALERT"...
Hehe...just jokes, I don't watch that show....but maybe keep in mind.
Hehe...just jokes, I don't watch that show....but maybe keep in mind.
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I do this too! It takes my mind off drinking and keeps me distracted and entertained. You should check out The Walking Dead, Orange is the New Black, and True Detective. House of Cards and Sons of Anarchy up next for for me!
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Oldself... Hell yeah. Done with Saprano's, done with house of cards, on season 4 of breaking bad and ready to pick a new one. I have netflix and I can see it all for a few bucks. Love it!
I was going to try orange is the new black next.
I was going to try orange is the new black next.
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Enjoyed the first season of 'Orphan Black' but have not watched the second yet.
'DCI Banks' and 'Scott and Bailey' are super detective series - if that is the mood.
'Fake or Fortune' episodes on YouTube were really fun.
'DCI Banks' and 'Scott and Bailey' are super detective series - if that is the mood.
'Fake or Fortune' episodes on YouTube were really fun.
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Originally Posted by LeTheVerte
Enjoyed the first season of 'Orphan Black' but have not watched the second yet.
'DCI Banks' and 'Scott and Bailey' are super detective series - if that is the mood.
'Fake or Fortune' episodes on YouTube were really fun.
'DCI Banks' and 'Scott and Bailey' are super detective series - if that is the mood.
'Fake or Fortune' episodes on YouTube were really fun.
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Oh, I am absolutely guilty of this)
In addition to what's been mentioned before: The Bridge (both American and original Swedish-Dutch version). Actually, after th Bridge I got interested into Scandinavian moovies. It turned out that they make very decent series!
The Smoke; Rectify; Top of the Lake; Broadchurch.
And, being terribly sick all the previous week and stuck at home, I finally watched the Lost))) In Season 4 now.
Have good time all)
In addition to what's been mentioned before: The Bridge (both American and original Swedish-Dutch version). Actually, after th Bridge I got interested into Scandinavian moovies. It turned out that they make very decent series!
The Smoke; Rectify; Top of the Lake; Broadchurch.
And, being terribly sick all the previous week and stuck at home, I finally watched the Lost))) In Season 4 now.
Have good time all)
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James 186 -
I watched Scott & Bailey on YouTube and DCI Banks wherever I could find it (PBS licensed to show in the US...but I have to search around online for current season).
Yes, UK versions...particularly love Scott & Bailey
NO SPOILERS please buddy. I still have to catch up
I watched Scott & Bailey on YouTube and DCI Banks wherever I could find it (PBS licensed to show in the US...but I have to search around online for current season).
Yes, UK versions...particularly love Scott & Bailey
NO SPOILERS please buddy. I still have to catch up
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