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    #1

    A tale of my night

    Last night, nothing went right, my oven blew up, my brother was a pain in the ass, my car had broken, and things have been strained at work.
    The old devil of alcohol promised me a night of oblivion away from my stresses with his familiar "you deserve it" mantra. I was sssoooooo tempted and had started to even imagine my night, kicking back, watching dexter and getting buckled on heineken.

    So, I did the garden instead, i weeded it , ripped up all sorts, planted everything i could find, and then painted a floor! All this time i was wondering what time it was (You can't buy booze after ten pm here).
    The night went by and my anger and frustration subsided, it got till midnight and i sat and watched dexter (my fav show) sober, and with some irn bru (a Scottish soft drink).

    I woke up glad to be sober and so glad that little f....er of a voice in my head that promised me a good time had been subdued, i know the "good time" would have meant vomiting today, missing work maybe, feeling ill all day and shaking and sweating , I had won a victory for one night, but the war is for life, I hope my wee story helps someone .
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    #2
    A tale of my night

    Well done my friend.

    From one Scotsman to another I know exactly what you mean.

    I was watching Coronation Street last night ( I know, no sniggering please) and watching the characters drinking almost had me out the door and off to the shop. If had though, I would have tanned that, gone to the pub before closing time and then headed off to town to a nightclub and ended up in the situation you have described so accurately. But I didn't. I feel different about this quit. Much more resolute than other times before.
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      #3
      A tale of my night

      That's the reaction my mind has when I watch "Darling Buds of May". Wanna go get a beer.
      Liberated 5/11/2013

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        #4
        A tale of my night

        FREEDOM! You Scotts have it all. Love you. PS have you seen the video of the two lads in the elevator that only moves on voice recognition? Died laughing. I will find it and post the link.

        Ach here ya are.

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FFRoYhTJQQ[/video]] Eleven
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          #5
          A tale of my night

          thanks scottishman. I know the feelings only too well - you "you deserve it" voice & I definitely relax after 11pm when I know I can't get any AL. the power of distracting yourself is not to be underestimated!

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            #6
            A tale of my night

            Yes. It's hysterical. Have you seen the one where they remake an incident of daily abuse into a Hollywood Blockbuster? If not, I'll send you that link. It's wet yourself funny!
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              #7
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              Post it Neddy!
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                #8
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                Here ye go.

                Irn Bru is affectionately known here as "ginger" because of its colour.

                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZthGdjGX0E&hd=1[/video]]Burnistoun - 2 Litre Bottle of Ginger Sketch - YouTube
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                  #9
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                  haha love it Neddy but I need to apologize to scottishman for waylaying your post! Congratulations on taking the situation and turning it around! You have what it takes! Right on!
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                    #10
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                    Well done Scottishman. My garden is my safe haven too. So in Scotland you are still planting stuff in late July? We get frost in October (at the latest) and not sure if I could plant now although I have seeds hanging around I could make use of.

                    Stay sober and happy. :-}
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                      #11
                      A tale of my night

                      Made in Scotland from Girrrrderrrrs
                      I used the Sinclair Method to beat my alcoholic drinking.

                      Drank within safe limits for almost 2 years

                      AF date 22/07/13

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                        #12
                        A tale of my night

                        Ukblonde;1538216 wrote: Made in Scotland from Girrrrderrrrs
                        If only I had stuck to drinking "ginger" made from girrrderrrs.
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                          #13
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                          Well you certainly helped me this evening mr scottishman.
                          15 days sober for me and finding it tougher than .
                          I know from experience it gets easier in time, your post has inspired me.
                          Fair play, thanks

                          Damo in Dublin
                          Still trying !!!
                          AF 25th June2014

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                            #14
                            A tale of my night

                            Well done Scottishman! I'll buy you a big bottle of ginger if you come round and do my garden while you are in the mood! Seriously, that was a good decision, good on ye!
                            Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it! ~ Goethe

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                              #15
                              A tale of my night

                              Good job Scottie!
                              Feel free to dream about me if that helps you get through the tough times! :H
                              :heart:I love my daughter more than alcohol:heart:

                              Believe in yourself. You are stronger than you think.

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