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**Barbara1234** · June 7, 2011, 11:09 AM

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Lass,

Check out my post to you on " I am not going to drink today".......Good Luck today!! :

**Dewdrop** · June 7, 2011, 11:36 AM

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Hi Scottish Lass,

Well first off have you a plan in place? I had to attend a few work events that I simply couldn?t get out of in the beginning and the only way through them was to have a plan ready. I would have a bladder infection which meant I was on medication (antibiotics etc) and couldn?t drink anything but water. I?d also escape to the toilet every 20 mins or so just to remove myself from the bar/table and temptation and cement my excuse. Or I?d have suffered food poisoning the day before and was feeling sick and nauseous and couldn?t keep a drink down, only water. I?d arrive late and leave early at every opportunity, keep away from any temptation or trigger points. It?s easy to claim a headache, stomach ache, women?s problems etc to head off to bed early. Honestly do anything to get through the few days and once out the other end you will have so much confidence for the next event.

It?s amazing how little other people actually bother about what you are drinking, have a glass in hand at all times my favourite is tonic water with ice and a slice which most people think is gin and tonic, or top up your wine glass with water, honestly as long as you have a glass of something everyone is happy.

Good luck, you can do this you know.

Dewdrop :h

**red67** · June 7, 2011, 12:36 PM

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It’s amazing how little other people actually bother about what you are drinking, have a glass in hand at all times my favourite is tonic water with ice and a slice which most people think is gin and tonic, or top up your wine glass with water, honestly as long as you have a glass of something everyone is happy.

Thats exactly right. We worry about what other people will think about us not drinking but honestly I don't really think they care, and escpecially if they see a glass in your hand.

I think we "think" too much about this. Honestly I have found no one cares if I am not drinking. But if your problem is that you want a drink than you really need to find an excuse to get away from the alcohol. The urge is momentary, the hangover and embarrassment last a lot longer.

Cant wait to read your success post on Thursday!

**janka** · June 7, 2011, 12:42 PM

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Keep it simple .... just don't drink ... you WILL feel better

**Jolie** · June 7, 2011, 01:35 PM

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Good luck to you SL - you can do it! Just remember that horrible feeling you know you will have upon waking up the next morning

**witchywoman** · June 8, 2011, 01:30 AM

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Good Luck SL,
i to look forward to reading you sucess post. I also find if I havesomething to eat, I really dont feel like drinking, also see if you can find someone else who is not a big drinker & hang out with them,
all the best
XX

**BlondeAFAmbition** · June 8, 2011, 06:30 AM

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Best of luck Lassie! You will do it! The pre-written post trip post is a brilliant idea...I may have to try that the next time we go on vacation. As others have said...get a plan and stick to it AND remember the horrible feeling of a hangover the next day. Pride yourself on knowing you will probably be the only one feeling good out of the group if they are all heavy drinkers. You will get much more out of this trip if you stick to your AF guns. You go girl and know that we are all routing for ya!

**scottish lass** · June 8, 2011, 11:15 AM

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Here I am, red eyed from all the smoke in the crazy place that is Vegas - well, for the first time ever I went to a gym and worked out instead of going drinking when at a conference - I have never packed exercise clothes to a conf before - but did it for this trip, and it worked! Will be smiling when everyone is grumpy this morning :H:H:H:H

**Barbara1234** · June 8, 2011, 11:40 AM

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Goood Foooor Yooooou!!!!!

Just curious, did anyone try and pressure you? I'm so happy for you. You know you had a lot of support wafting through the airwaves for you. That is just terrific news SL!

Keep it up, we are all here supporting you.

**Tipplerette** · June 8, 2011, 01:19 PM

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Great for you Scottie, you pulled off a biggie!! Now let's see your successful, triumphant post.

Tips

**Blues Dancer** · June 8, 2011, 01:39 PM

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Hi Scottish Lass, I'm a bartender in Vegas and you're right the alcohol does flow freeley here. Even "normal people" go a bit mad in Vegas. But, there's a ton of stuff to do on the strip that doesn't involve AL. I'm so glad to hear you're doing so well. I'm very much looking forward to your success post on Thursday.There are a few thousand people on the strip that are going to wake up feeling terrible tommorow. Lucky you, you won't be one of them. Good Luck.

**witchywoman** · June 8, 2011, 01:42 PM

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:wd::yay::happy::yougo::yougo::yougo:

well done chick, thats awesome, I hope you enjoy that super sober hangover free feeling. while the others are suffering i'll bet they wished they hadnt drunk so much.

**scottish lass** · June 8, 2011, 07:48 PM

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Thanks everyone, returned to my room to dress casual - really to check in on MWO for my evening conscience fix - it is working - heading down to the smoky, noisy crazy place below where the AF is flowing already - have a good excuse already, sadly it will be looking after a poor hungover colleague who is as sick as a dog! Yet again, there but for the grace of God go I - been there, done that!
Blues - not sure how you do it! The sights you must see!! I am in awe....and a bartender going AF....you could probably write a book or 10!!
I so appreciate my friends here - I feel as if I have a whole other family now, you ar ekeeping me strong, that is for sure!
Chat later!!!

**scottish lass** · June 8, 2011, 07:52 PM

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PS - just changed mood from worried to inspired - and each and everyone of you is my inspiration!!!
:l:thanks::l:h:thanks:

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