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    #1

    A sober observation

    So, we're out in stunning scenery, 11 boats, 22 people, big party, LOTS of booze.

    Most have been at it since noon or so. Nobody got totally stupid but here's an interesting observation: 'Normal' people admit or even announce if/when/that they are drunk. Big round of laughter. We (or at least, I) hide and deny being drunk - no matter how stupid we get.

    It's not the first time, I've noticed this... but it was that much more obvious this past weekend because I was stone sober.
    Okay, WHO put a stop payment on my reality check?

    Winning since October 24th, 2013
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    #2
    A sober observation

    Great observation, sunshine.
    Still counting those poker chips out here in new mexico! Think I'm right behind ya.
    Congrats on an al free weekend.
    spedteach

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      #3
      A sober observation

      Good on you dor resisting AL. It gives me hope for Mauritius, Thursday - Tuesday. Thanks for your leadership!

      Love,

      Sunbird xxx

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        #4
        A sober observation

        Sunnybutt, my favorite thing is I got to learn a new 'normal'.
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        Never look down on a person unless you are offering them a hand up.
        awprint: RUBY Imagine yourself doing What you love and loving What you do, Being happy From the inside Out, experiencing your Dreams wide awake, Being creative, being Unique, being you - changing things to the way YOU know they can BE - Living the Life you Always imagined.awprint:

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          #5
          A sober observation

          Sunnybirdie... you'll have a wonderful time - without the AL. Honestly, nobody else really cares what you are or aren't drinking and YOU will feel so much better without the poison!

          I'm wishing you an utterly splendid holiday! alm:
          Okay, WHO put a stop payment on my reality check?

          Winning since October 24th, 2013

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            #6
            A sober observation

            Sped... keep piling up them chips! You're doing great!
            Ruby, I'm far from 'normal' yet... but even this transition is SO much better than where I was a while back *shudder*
            Okay, WHO put a stop payment on my reality check?

            Winning since October 24th, 2013

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              #7
              A sober observation

              Thanks for your encouragement, Sunshine GG.

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                #8
                A sober observation

                Isn't it fun being sober around drinking people?

                Observing people partying it up, once you do it a few times,
                it becomes easier and easier.

                Good for you SE, you have experienced an important step of sobriety.

                An Improved Ripple. :monalisa:

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                  #9
                  A sober observation

                  You are amazing Sunshine!

                  I have been very verbal about my alcoholism, thnking that others would, care or be interested. I was wrong and now I am embarrased.

                  Good for you!!
                  Give a man a beer, he'll waste an hour. Teach a man to brew, he'll waste a lifetime.

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                    #10
                    A sober observation

                    s-gg
                    excellent observation, very true.
                    Nov 1 2006 avg 100 - 120 drinks/week
                    April 29 2011 TSM avg 70 - 80/wk
                    wks* 1- 6: 256/1AF (avg 42.6/wk)
                    wks* 7-12: 229/3AF (avg 38.1/wk)
                    wks 13-18: 192/5AF (avg 32.0/wk)
                    wks 19-24: 176/1AF (avg 29.3/wk)
                    wks 25-30: 154/10AF (avg 25.6/wk)
                    wks 31-36: 30/37AF (avg 5/wk )

                    I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
                    http://www.thesinclairmethod.net/community/

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                      #11
                      A sober observation

                      colbe;711101 wrote: I have been very verbal about my alcoholism, thnking that others would, care or be interested. I was wrong and now I am embarrased.

                      Good for you!!
                      ashamed? for what reason? observe you before anyone else. O.K. ?
                      Talk about whatever you need to, we need to express ourselves in recovery!
                      Alcoholism is over-rated for some of us. Truly an alcoholic is not interested in the
                      internet or gives a HOOT, they just make a pile of trouble.

                      Healing comes with-in a person, colbe, you verbalize what ever you have to.

                      I need some EGG RECIPES.. so i am in need. :H
                      An Improved Ripple. :monalisa:

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                        #12
                        A sober observation

                        Sunshine, that is so funny becasue it is so true. I have truly enjoyed my sober moments when others have been drinking as it has been a real eye opener for me. Drunk people can be so offensive and it makes me go "wow, that was me". You're right though, that "I am so drunk" and everyone laughs is truely what "normal drinkers" do. When they don't have a problem with AL they know when to stop and can tell when they've had too much - that is what we lack......

                        Glad you had such a good weekend!
                        Every day is a day to start over and remember that I am powerless over my addiction. I will no longer give the BEAST any power over me - he can go straight to hell.
                        :h

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                          #13
                          A sober observation

                          Oh.. I almost forgot...

                          Then there's the OTHER thing I'd like to really REALLY harp on:

                          NOBODY cares if or what you are drinking!

                          Once again, I had a ready-made, practiced in front of mirror response to whatever questions UNDOUBTEDLY would arise - and never did! Not one person paid attention, not one question, nothing.

                          Again... don't fret over what others may think or say... because they DON'T!

                          Colbe, hun... you are braver than most. I do not discuss my 'little problem' with others. In fairness, though... it may not be simply disinterest on the part of people you are talking to - it may very well be fear of not knowing HOW to respond, the subject being a little too close to home, or a combination of both.
                          Okay, WHO put a stop payment on my reality check?

                          Winning since October 24th, 2013

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                            #14
                            A sober observation

                            Very true!
                            It was a real eye-opener for me when I went AF. I spent hours thinking up excuses to tell people why I wasn't drinking and never got to use half of them.
                            "The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it"

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                              #15
                              A sober observation

                              yes I have noticed the same behavior from my friends that drink regularly
                              and have over done it, particular my wife can be that way.
                              Being a sober driver is fun though

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