I wish I could stick a 'sticky note'...
on my own 6 month dental clean up along with the sobriety thing....

Not happening though...What is it with the 6 month threshold anyways? Always seems to blow up. Kids, life, everything.

Seems to me, like the people doing it long term successfully ....have a plan...and they've worked it.... i haven't.

There's more to this quitting drinking than just quitting drinking...

I haven't got to the successful formula yet either Massey, but I'm working on it....

It's so good to hear from you,,..

At least I know I'm not the only 6 month quitter here...lol....
:-)

But then, ...we can aim for something,,,fub and jsml have done astounding work...they've done the 'recovery' part, (which i seem much to lazy to do)...but I still am aiming for it man :-)

Good morning class
It is good to see everyone checking in and posting.
We have all come a long way and are all successful in our own ways.
I have been back on the wagon since holidays and am hopeful that my wife will at least let me try moderation some time next year. I think I am at the point where I could have a couple on occasion without going off the deep end but I will respect the ultimatum and not sneak beer behind her back. That would definitely not be cool so it is something I don't want.
My congrats to JS for being the only one here to make it with total abstinence. It shows that if that is what you want it can be done.
I will conclude today with my usual weekday parting words.
Now I am off to the gym. :)

Blah blah blah Fub.




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Ah, play nice VC.... are you still sore about the Patriots loss to the Saints monday night?

Hi All - Just checking in to say hi. Things are fine with me. I will hit my 11 months next week, so just one day at a time.

Got feeling a bit low, but then realized that I had a cold - so that is what did it.

I find it nice to be able to identify the emotions now and name them. Once I've named them, I can then identify the root cause which is usually that (a) I didn't get enough sleep, (b) I am trying to control stuff I can't control, or (c) I'm just not feeling well.

Take care.

When and if I am allowed to try moderation I will respectfully withdraw from SR as I don't think I belong here if I am doing that.
For now that is not an option so you are stuck with me for a while.
------ And that is all I have to say about that. :)

I would like to be able to moderate. Doesn't seem as though I can, maybe only for a little while you know....then it wants to escalate back to way too much. I would like to be a "normal" adult beverage consumer, but for me, I've learned that right now at least....I can't......

back to totally dry, wagon boy, teatotaler Jon.....

Fub -

Moderation is great if you can do it. The key is just to be honest with yourself about what moderation is, how you measure your drinking, and how it is impacting you and your situation. Alcoholism is progressive, so this needs to be monitored regularly. I've seen quite a few people who actually could moderate ok at first and then the progressive nature of the disease kicked in. Some of them never made it back. I wish you luck.

If I could drink in moderation, I wouldn't be here...

For me it's all(buzzed/drunk) or nothing(sober).

My life is less complicated sober. :)

Good morning class.
I am off to the gym. I am not real happy with the results in the time I have got back from holidays as I haven't lost a pound and have been eating no sugar and very few salty snacks. I got to figure out the why.
In January I am going to embark on the 12 week fitness challenge along with my wife but the only changes from now will be an additional half hour after dinner walk and probably no coffee which I like but think is very bad for me.
Take care all and have a good weekend. I will be back on Monday.

Good morning all.
I am taking a break from SR since I will be leaving the OS thread for the Christmas season to enjoy the treats of Christmas such as Christmas cookies, cake and Mince tarts and since it appears everyone has laeft here for the holidays anyways.
Before I go though I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy New years, Happy Holidays or whatever else you may celebrate.
With that I am signing out until the New Year.
Do not worry about me. I will not be drinking.
Peace out.

See you next year Fub.
Enjoy your family and the holidays.

Well pop in when you can you guys...........I will miss you.............PM me......stay in touch ok? Love you all.

Good news about your friend Sandy, I pray she has a quick recovery with minimal discomfort.

I hereby declare a "no drama zone" around you and your nephew... :)
Have fun playing Father Christmas!