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Can you go without booze for 31 days?

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Grannyknot Tue 17-Dec-13 13:18:06

I'm doing Alcohol Concern's Dry January campaign, for the heck of it, and with colleagues at work.

I've been practicing this month (want to lose a bit of weight) and already I realise, that even though I'm not a daily drinker, it's actually not that easy, because when I feel like having my occasional glass of wine, I want one dammit! And in these winter months I also like a tiny tot of whisky in a medicine glass with a shot of lemon juice and honey of a night tchsmile.

Anyway, the campaign is to raise awareness of people's drinking habits, so I thought I'd give them a little plug, because that's not a bad thing.

Grannyknot Thu 03-Apr-14 22:26:45

Fairhair! Wowzers, as my young friend would say, you made it! I feel all motherly towards you, seeing as you sobered up on my thread grin. Lovely to hear from you.

dustyangel Thu 03-Apr-14 21:34:39

Glad things are going well for you Fairhair smile

ffinnochio Thu 03-Apr-14 17:51:22

Fairhead Very good to hear you are doing so well. sunshine

baubles Thu 03-Apr-14 17:35:37

Good to hear from you Fairhair Glad things are going well smile

Ana Thu 03-Apr-14 17:08:38

smile

KatyK Thu 03-Apr-14 17:05:55

Well done Fairhair flowers

Bellasnana Thu 03-Apr-14 17:00:46

Glad to hear you are making such good progress. Well done flowers

Fairhair Thu 03-Apr-14 16:33:07

The days are going so fast! I feel like a new person and want to get on with my life! I've been told I might get to leave early. I do worry and miss my flat. sad Florida beaches! What can I say!? American men are friendly and polite...no potty mouth!! I think of you ladies often and miss reading the forum.flowers

Lona Fri 14-Feb-14 17:14:10

You sound very upbeat Fairhair keep going strong sunshine

baubles Fri 14-Feb-14 17:10:49

Hello Fairhair {{{waves across the miles}}}

You've been in my thoughts. Stay strong smile

Grannyknot Fri 14-Feb-14 16:54:37

Woo hoo, fairhair! Happy Valentine's Day xx

Dragonfly1 Fri 14-Feb-14 16:43:31

smile

Fairhair Fri 14-Feb-14 16:34:02

Hello there ladies.smile.On this day of love and support I want to say hello and tell you I am doing well in rehab. I have met brilliant people all wanting to see me through the tough times.We are having a big valentine's party.It is celebrated in a grand way over here. Thinking of your love and support often! No need to respond,I may not be back on line for a few days. They do keep me busy. smile love to everyone . Annie

Agus Sun 02-Feb-14 20:19:14

All the very best Fairhair. Strongly rooting for you to get well. flowers

Fairhair Sun 02-Feb-14 20:00:16

One last goodbye! My chin up and fingers crossed. bless you! x Annie flowers

NfkDumpling Sun 02-Feb-14 17:00:09

Flllooorrrriiiida. Suuuuunnn. Mmmmmm! Can't think of a better place for rehab! All the best Fairhair sunshine

merlotgran Sun 02-Feb-14 16:14:02

Friday night DD2 and SIL decided to celebrate the end of Dry January with a trip to their local. It was so packed they couldn't get served!!!! wine grin

dustyangel Sun 02-Feb-14 15:08:57

Good luck fairhair we'll be sending supportive vibes to you. sunshine

kittylester Sun 02-Feb-14 14:45:48

Good luck fairhair. Keep us posted. flowers

Ana Sun 02-Feb-14 14:45:46

All the luck in the world, Fairhair! sunshine

Grannyknot Sun 02-Feb-14 14:26:32

Bye for now, Fair hair. How fortunate you are to have a family that supports you like that, and in Florida too. All the very best to you. "You alone can do it, but you can't do it alone".

I look forward to hearing from you on here.

Lona Sun 02-Feb-14 14:25:37

Good luck fairhair, we'll be waiting to hear the good news sunshine

Fairhair Sun 02-Feb-14 14:19:59

I will be flying to the U.S.to go to a Florida rehab.Wanted to say goodbye and I will be gone till I have to leave.I will have access to a computer and I will post to you friendly people.I will return! smile Too many I's grin

Fairhair Thu 30-Jan-14 10:38:02

Lona They can be painful. sad

Lona Thu 30-Jan-14 09:34:21

Good luck fairhair, I could so easily have been in your shoes, but migraines took over my life and I couldn't drink any alcohol for years.
Now, I can only manage one small glass of wine a week, so I have no choice.

You can do it! sunshine