Sunday 29 June

[Loppy lugs]

Morning all, and what a fabulous day it looks like being in the South today.

Didn't post yesterday because I was still upset about Friday night. I just feel like such a failure.

It was a fabulous evening with every detail taken care of... Cocktails, Canapes and numerous very impressive acts to entertain us as we arrived. But ..... Non alcoholic drinks were only water and orange juice. With non of the waiting staff circulating with any, you had to find them yourself. In fact the booze flowed freely all night but water was in short supply, especially over dinner.

I coped reasonably well until the end of dinner. Then Beverky Knight took to the stage and I went to the dance floor in front of the stage. At which point it all started to go horribly wrong. Magic knickers meant I couldn't move freely and I became very self conscious. Then everything started closing in on me and I couldn't breathe. Took a time out in the loo but that didn't help. So left without saying my goodbyes.

But that is all behind me now. You can't keep me down for long and I am going to have another bash at socialising today. Am going with a crowd to the theatre and then onto dinner.

BY TONIGHT I WILL HAVE DONE 60 AF DAYS!

Thought I'd just slip that is quietly.

Charlee, tell us all about the wedding. Did the weather hold out for you? Did all the fans keep the barn cool? It all sounds so romantic.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. Got to go and tend to a sick animal but sending you all positive vibes.

[Nia70]

Sunday 29 June

Congratulations loppy, 60 days is fantastic!

*cheers*

Well this time last week I woke up with a stonking hangover, and thought never again. Then I made my decision to quit and posted my first on this forum. I am now going into 8 my eighth day and feel fabulous!

So Im sending all the happiness I feel right now on to everyone else, have a lovely day all X

[psb69]

Sunday 29 June

Well done loppy lugs, thats amazing.

I'm on day 7 AF now, and 60 hurts my head just thinking about it! Baby steps...

Keep it up!

[Doggygirl]

Sunday 29 June

Loppy, CONGRATULATIONS ON 60 DAYS AF!!!! And for surviving the party. Good for you getting right back out there today!!

psb - 7 Days AF is awesome. Sometimes those first few days can be the hardest ones. Your life is about to get better and better and you too will be celebrating 60 before you know it!!

Gotta run - Mr. Doggy and Ferguson are in their first trial today. Gotta pack the chairs and the cooler (AF only!) and make sure he has all his gear and that we don't forget Ferguson.

Happy AF sunday everyone!

DG
Celebrating 39 days Hangover Free!

[Cinders]

Sunday 29 June

Hello, Everyone!!

Nia70, thank you for sending the good vibes everyone's way. That is very sweet.

8 days is huge. By day 10 you will have "conquered" the beast in terms of physical. Then go on to slay him mentally. You can do it.

Loppy, you are doing so well. I know the social scene is hard. I live on the road and sometimes it is really, really hard. So many of us travelers are alkies. Go figure. However, it can be done and it is done.

Everyone else, please have a wonderful, happy, AF Sunday.

Love,
Cindi

[cpn1004]

Sunday 29 June

Loopy, what are "magic knickers"? Congrats on the 60 days!
Cindi, I travel some too, how do you manage on the road? I really struggle with that.
Love and Peace,
Phil

[Mohun]

Sunday 29 June

Just thought I would pop in and say congrats to Loppy on pending 60 days. Those social events are tough. I have to do them a lot in business. Stay strong and the feeling passes with time. :goodjob:

Cheers,

Mohun.

[retteacher]

Sunday 29 June

Loppy! Congratulations on your 60 days! Mary

PS: Getting ready for our vacation.

[greeneyes]

Sunday 29 June

Loppy! Congratulations!:wave:

Magic knickers? Want me to lend you my big girl pants? :H

[louise]

Sunday 29 June

Loppy, congrats on your 60 days! Well done in a difficult situation. Theater and dinner sounds much more pleasant to me. Just remember, no one is paying attention to you as they are too busy thinking about themselves. Congrats Nia and psb. The worst is over. Cindi, hope you are feeling better. Have a great day everyone.

[Evie.Lou]

Sunday 29 June

:applaud::applaud::applaud:60 days...FANTASTIC...Job well done....I'm a little jealous but pray I will soon be at that same milestone...YEA!!!! FOR YOU...

[charlee]

Sunday 29 June

Morning all
Loppy..60 days...whoo hoo!!..Big congratulations...
The wedding was beautiful.....Sticky, humid but once we got through the outside ceremony in the heat of the day we went into "the barn" and had a nice cross breeze..still warm, but doable. Everything went without a hitch, and we had a lovely time. Top shelf bar, and the booze was flowing. As the night wore on the party was in full force..the younger crowd now were feeling the effects of the drink, the music got louder, a few drinks started spilling, and the dancing was hysterical to watch.
I kept being called to the dance floor and if I was drinking, I would have been there for sure....being sober I was to self conscious, so I just held onto my bottled water and mingled. A small part of me ached for that feeling of "just letting go" and joining in on all the fun, but a bigger part of me knew that tomorrow would be here soon, I needed to plan for another work week, not to mention all of the "to do's" that were on my list as Friday and Saturday were consumed by wedding preparation. The feeling of waking up without a hangover, is playing a huge part in keeping me sober. I can't go back to that half (??) functioning person and I must keep that person forefront in my mind.
Now we focus on Italy..just 4 weeks away......A rough year finacially, the house renovations, wedding, vacation and just received the notice for house taxes!!!...Geeezzz!!
Hope everyone has a good Sunday..

[retteacher]

Sunday 29 June

Char: I'm so glad your wedding worked out so well. I'm in W. Mass & know how warm & humid it was; however, it wasn't too hot. I'm trying to get that "letting go" feeling while sober. It takes some mental gymnastics. Yesterday, I went on an "all-girls" excursion w/my some of my friends. We started early in the AM & were pumped up right from the start. It can be done. We have a real firecracker (girlfriend) in the bunch who knows how to have fun wo/any artificial lubrication. She's a real example to me, because I'm much more of an introvert...worried I'll do &/or say something stupid. I'm going to keep on plugging away at my sobriety. At some point I'll really get how to have great sober fun. Mary

PS: It's hard to really let go at your child's wedding (even if you are drinking).

[Determinator]

Sunday 29 June

Happy Sunday AB-o-matics!!

huge congrad to Loppy and others with AF times, Nia, Psb ....well...eveyone!

magic knickers? ok, now I'm curious!

yesterdays shoot went very well and I really learned a lot. Just had to remind myself to pound down the water and keep my lid on. (hat). it was a nice group of safe and professional shooters which helped me to relax and concentrate on developing my own skills.

I haven't even thought about drinking al at meals now in some time. I just don't seem to miss it which for me is amazing since I was such the vino snob. whew!

Mary, I'm also an introvert in real life...I can very much relate. This site has helped me to open up a LOT and realize life really is a fun playground.

be well everyone!!!

[one of 7]

Sunday 29 June

I'm just posting to put you out of your misery on the "magic knickers" thing!

That's a UK term for kind of big "control" knickers. Don't know the US term, but they are basically knickers (panties) that hold your tummy in - they have an elasticated front panel. Please don't take offence Loppy at my description - I have many, many, many pairs of magic knickers myself. They do the job but can be very restrictive. You are very aware of them when you wear them, put it that way......But if you need to look the part on a night out in a slinky outfit, they can help a lot. But oh my goodness, it's good to take them off at the end of the night.

I hope this helped.

one, x