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[magic]

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Hi debruce,

I'm glad you're back but sorry you're feeling unwelcomed.

You know, I agree that this is "our" problem and not our spouses/partners (well, kind of) and I applaud you for wanting to support hubby's social life.

Having said that, maybe now is the time for hubby to begin to support you as well and try to find another locale to meet your friends. A pub is not conducive to sobriety irrespective of what you're drinking. I know.... you knew I'd say that!

As for the antioxidants....blueberries and cranberries are very good too.

magic xxx

p.s. Welcome home.

[Captnjack]

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Hi debruce
Got Bi lo, got Coles & the evil Dan Murphy's ( for those that are not aware Dan Murphy's is like Toys are Us for kids except its BOOOZE are us for adults Huge wharehouse full of every type of al known to humankind) Debruce we are probably neighbour's Ill give you a wave on bin night ok lol
love cap

[57Shelby]

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Debruce
I am always looking for a better tasting AF wine. I Googled Edenvale Wines and got a Winery in Oregon, USA. Is that the winery that makes what you are getting in Australia? Or is it an Australian Winery?
I am usually a white wine girl, but the best tasting one I have found here in the states that doesn't just taste silly is Ariel Cabernet Sauvignon. I don't know if you can get that label there.

FYI, there is a thread dedicated to Newbies called Newbies Unites June 08. They are all very supportive and just starting out. You may like it. Keep coming back whatever you do.
Shelby

[Lotus]

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Hi Debruce

I've lost count of the amount of times I successfully complete 30 days AF then go back to my old drinking habits. I can empathise that you want to socalise and meet your hubby after the pub and if so then I would also suggest as other take l glut and kudzu.

However...as a personal view...my hubby drinks too and has made it clear he will not be quitting. So I have asked him not to drink with me. Maybe you could go out elswhere instead of the pub where alcohol is not the main part or if only for a short while, perhaps a week just avoid the pub if that causes temptation.

[Happier]

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Debruce,
I am in the same boat as you. I can be doing just great and then meet up with my hubby and then have several drinks. Not just 1. I can't moderate and I never could.
I get such inspiration from this site. I see so many people on here sober for 6 plus months. I want to be that person. I know I can do it. I just need to keep reading and posting.
I need to remember how lousy I feel the next morning.

And look, your post is rated 3 stars now. Most posts are never rated. I never had a star rated post.

So keep posting and reading!

[debruce]

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Hi Happier!!!!
Hope you are at the moment............Thanks for the reply.
Going ok again at the moment, 4 days AF. Went out on Sunday and stocked up on my AF wine, so just having a nice glass of shiraz when I get home from work. Have a big social weekend ahead, but will get through it...positive vibes.
It is hard isn't it and I too want to be 1 of those who gets to 6 months. I am having a big
50th birthday party in a couple of months and I want to remember the whole night, so it will definitely be AF for me and I WILL have fun!!!!
I too notice my rating had change, thats good. I do agree with you about reading on this site. It is inspiring and keeps you going.
Hope you have a good day and keep strong
xx:l

[Happier]

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Yes, I am still Happier and look you have 4 stars!!!
I have never had non-alcoholic wines before. I've only had those bubbly non-alcoholic champagnes. I'll have to try those wines. I bet they don't offer them at bars though like the fake beers.
Sometimes when I go out I will get virgin bloody mary's.

Congratulations on the 50th birthday! Just think on how great you will feel the next morning you wake up! Drinking has just become a bad habit and we have to reprogram ourselves to socialize without it. It just makes you slur your speech and say silly things you wouldn't normally say anyways.
We can stop feeding the beast!

[debruce]

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Happier, good to talk to you.
Woke up again to a nice clear head..........well not really, have had a headached for the last few days, but not a hangover headache. Probably the loss of the AL again!!!!
No they don't sell the non alcoholic wine in the bars. It does so annoy me. You do get a bit sick of the soft drink idea. I am going to see my local pub though and see if I can take mine with me. I know them quite well and think it will be ok. We don't even have the AF beer at the pubs here. Really not much choice, and only the fancy places make the mocktails and things like that and then they charge the earth for them.
I am so looking forward to my 50th sober!!! Yes it is good to lead a sober life, just have to keep reprogramming the head to think this, why oh why is it such a battle for some of us??
Have a good day
xx
PS Did notice the 4 stars!!!

[Happier]

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There is another good drink that I like and it's called a Arnie Palmer. It's half iced tea and half lemonade.
They are really good! It's a really great summer drink.
Hope your headache gets better