First Christmas in a long time I've been able to drive
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: UK
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First Christmas in a long time I've been able to drive
Today I experienced one of those little moments that make sobriety so attractive. Usually I've been over the limit for driving by lunchtime on Christmas day. Today I was able to drive us the few miles to the coast for a great Christmas afternoon walk by the sea. I thought Christmas day was going to be tough, but this made it the best Christmas for a long time.
Thanks to all ar SR for the support offered here.
Happy Christmas everybody.
Thanks to all ar SR for the support offered here.
Happy Christmas everybody.
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Melbourne Australia.
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Drove 25 kms to 'get together' Xmas and the same back.
I don't drive at all much these days preferring public transport.
As it turned out the traffic was very heavy and frustrating, particularly going,yet I kept relatively cool, for me.
Sober trip home, while not enjoyable, was capable, and that beats the Hell out of drink driving and all that pseudo confidence.
I don't drive at all much these days preferring public transport.
As it turned out the traffic was very heavy and frustrating, particularly going,yet I kept relatively cool, for me.
Sober trip home, while not enjoyable, was capable, and that beats the Hell out of drink driving and all that pseudo confidence.
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Cardiff
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Well done to all of you guys especially ultra bunny! 
I am 6 days into my 30 day plan and I'm doing ok... I had a glass of baileys with my Granny on Xmas eve and that is all... So kinda happy and proud that I was able to limit myself and share a small drink with her as well.
I know you don't have many chances in this life and that some of us seem to want to push the boundaries as many times as we can... And I certainly have been there several times. But no more!!!! I am not allowing drinking to take away my second chance at a real life... With all its challenges and highs and lows. I want to face life not hide from it....
Looking forward to leaving 2012 behind and moving into 2013 x
I am 6 days into my 30 day plan and I'm doing ok... I had a glass of baileys with my Granny on Xmas eve and that is all... So kinda happy and proud that I was able to limit myself and share a small drink with her as well.
I know you don't have many chances in this life and that some of us seem to want to push the boundaries as many times as we can... And I certainly have been there several times. But no more!!!! I am not allowing drinking to take away my second chance at a real life... With all its challenges and highs and lows. I want to face life not hide from it....
Looking forward to leaving 2012 behind and moving into 2013 x
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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I drove someone home late Christmas Eve, An elderly relative. An unexpected high point of the holiday so far. Would usually have been sat in front of the TV starting a drink and worrying about what to have after that one!
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