BOOZE BUSTERS - Week of 7/7 - 30 Day (A)bsolutely (F)abulous Hangover Free Challenge!

[Sheepish]

BOOZE BUSTERS - Week of 7/7 - 30 Day (A)bsolutely (F)abulous Hangover Free Challenge!

Good morning all BB friends
Just a quick one this am.
Pamina- I am sorry about your friend. hope you are ok.
DG- wow, that is some great accomplishment to reflect on....ups and downs and yet you are still in the game and winning!
have to run but good day to you all out there
gotta go wash the green paint off my butt cheeks...
-Sheep

[louise]

BOOZE BUSTERS - Week of 7/7 - 30 Day (A)bsolutely (F)abulous Hangover Free Challenge!

Pamina and Teardrop, I so hope you stay well. We will miss you! Please come back soon.

Wow, must be the stars or something, but reading the boards yesterday there seemed to be a lot of that "I have 1 nerve left" going around. Feeling very down myself this morning but it has to do with a post by Beatle and old memories it brought up and I won't drink and I'll be ok in a bit.

Marshy, will be in London for a couple of days, then take the train to Edinburgh for a couple of days, then get a car and drive out to Skye. Any absolute "must do" info? I must go buy a raincoat, if I can possible find one at this time of year. I'm afraid I might freeze as I'm now acclimated to 95F (sorry, brain is too tired to translate to C). Hard to believe I lived for years in that climate myself (Seattle).

Must get going, so much to do. Hi to everyone.

[sothankful]

BOOZE BUSTERS - Week of 7/7 - 30 Day (A)bsolutely (F)abulous Hangover Free Challenge!

Good Morning just got back from swimming class. I am so glad I joined that class such cool people there. just what I needed.

DG Yes, I am a Vegas girl been here for 8 years next week.
Circus Circus is still here. You are right 112 is 112 dry or not LOL. Better today. Thank God. The rest of the year is great weather. it's just those few months. As for the pups they are flatcoat retriever and black lab mix. my husband and I rescued them when they were about 2 months old they are now 7 years old. They are brothers.

OK, well I am going to stay busy today.

Love to all have a great AF Friday

[Pamina]

BOOZE BUSTERS - Week of 7/7 - 30 Day (A)bsolutely (F)abulous Hangover Free Challenge!

Hey all,

I'm not going anywhere. What I meant was feeling so cranky yesterday that I should take a timeout until I calm down. Like kids you put on the naughty step when steam comes out of their ears.

Thanks so much for your comments DG, Marshy, Beck et al about the 60-day bug. It's obviously a virus and I'm not the only one infected. What a relief!

Thank you also for your condolences. The news about my friend's death certainly came out of nowhere, and I was completely stunned yesterday. I've floated in and out of sadness today but feel I want to do normal things as much as possible. I've set aside time to write to her other friends and have already sent word to her BF to call me, but I'll drive myself crazy if I think about it all the time.

So I went to a Weightwatchers meeting I like better than my own group and had lost 3 pounds again this week - yay! Followed by some retail therapy. Louise, no worries about the raincoat, there should be lots of sales on here next week if you can cope with the weakness of the dollar. I also found an exercise video that didn't look too impossible. I really do feel an urge to get a move on.

Yes, Sothankful, isn't AF beer a great invention! Having one now myself, and it really hits the spot. Also the one for having an 'adult' drink, DG. Ibelieve, could you have/bring AF beer/wine over the weekend?

I have no intention of quitting the AF project but I do feel I need to be quite careful for a while. Maybe not taking it hour by hour but having plans for different parts of the day that prevent me from sitting with any potential negative mindset for too long and getting stuck there. Hence the desire to move also physically. And I've started doing the hypno tapes. Louise, hope you've also put your morning blues behind you.

DG - congrats on your one year anniversary at MWO and the many insights you've gained into your battle with the BEAST. Especially the one about resilience. The sprightly Weightwatchers lady today also talked about not giving up even if the result is not to your liking every time. I love hearing that, in every possible context, over and over.

Hi to everyone - make good choices for the weekend!

[Miss Behaving]

BOOZE BUSTERS - Week of 7/7 - 30 Day (A)bsolutely (F)abulous Hangover Free Challenge!

hi everyone!

sorry I haven't been here much - things a bit crazy with all the shifting an we also have Uncle Mame's 10-year old here with us this week for school holidays! I am just taking break while they cook meatballs - 10 year old has decided that he likes cooking!! We have just had his specialist "caesar cocktails" (this is from an Asterix cookbook!!) - about 3 different types of juice in glasses dipped in lemon juice and salt! Feeling a bit sugared out ... but no alcohol!

just spent 15 minutes reading the last couple of days posts ... for all the people having a hard time there seem to be those also succeeding!

mame

[Marshy]

BOOZE BUSTERS - Week of 7/7 - 30 Day (A)bsolutely (F)abulous Hangover Free Challenge!

louise;361940 wrote: Any absolute "must do" info?

London Eye! It's similar to a big ferris wheel that moves round very, very slowly. Great views if the weather's OK. There's always a long queue any time of day, but don't be put off because the queue moves very quickly (don't pay extra for "fast-track" queue-jumping - it's a rip off). It's in a great location too - by the river, across Westminster Bridge from the Houses of Parliament, so there's lots to wander about and see in the vicinity.

The London Eye - Book online for the best value deals

[Doggygirl]

BOOZE BUSTERS - Week of 7/7 - 30 Day (A)bsolutely (F)abulous Hangover Free Challenge!

Good Day Booze Busters!!!

Marshy, the London Eye looks FABULOUS and now I am desparate to find my way into louise's suitcase for the trip. I am pea green pea green pea green with jealousy louise!

Louise - I haven't spent tons of time here this past week so mainly have only kept up with the Monthy Abs threads and a couple others that I participate in all the time. I totally missed the Beatle thread until I read your mention of it yesterday. I was VERY SORRY to read what happened to your Dad. And of course I join you and everyone hoping Beatle is OK.

sothankful, your swimming class sounds like a lot of fun!! I hope you end up enjoying the exercise and "atsmosphere" of a path to better fitness as much as I do. It's such a great departure from the bottle, isn't it? And a pool sounds great in ANY situation in Vegas during the summer! I bet you do enjoy the weather the rest of the year. I lived in Florida back when, and the heat / humidy was really bad for a few months. But the rest of the year....YES!!! Your dogs sound really cool!! Pictures?? Bet they love swimming too.

Pamina, I am relieved to understand that you were discuss THAT kind of time out!! I do understand the need to be careful in this particular window of time. I'm watching my step too. LOL on "Retail Therapy." That reminded me of...... Some of you here I'm sure remember Satori - a successful Booze Buster who has moved on with life outside MWO. But he was hysterical - he referred to his wife (in a good way) as SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) and he referred to money as SWMBO's Handbag Vouchers. I hope Satori is doing great. Speaking of our BB Idols....isn't July due back from vacation soon? I'm missing the Fly Bys.

Mame - I had to smile at Uncle Mame's 10 YO who likes to cook. Bet they had fun making meat balls!! My youngest brother likes to cook and used to be a chef. His son is about Uncle Mame's son's age. A few years ago at Christmas, my nephew asked "Santa" for an easy bake oven....he likes to cook too just like his Dad. My brother about had a FIT of the "gender identity" nature of that request (trying to be PC here) and threatened anyone in the family who dared get him one. Well, of COURSE we made sure Kyle got his easy bake oven!!!! And Santa brought my brother an education about his silliness. Mame, have you moved to your new office space yet? I'm CRSing on that.

Hello to Sheepish and wishing you a good AF weekend with NO green anywhere in sight!!

Ibelieve, I think it's good that you found a way to talk to your DH and I think discussing it in terms of a short term goal was a great strategy. If you would like to tell us more about the events you are going to, and your plan so far I'm sure you will get many additional suggestions. We're all here for each other!! My best suggestion is to keep an AF drink in your hand at all times, and set a time limit on your stay at events if you need that. Now that your DH knows of your goal, that is something you can ask for his support on.

It's Day 52 here and I'm not going to drink this weekend no matter what. Today is Dad's birthday and I'm sure he is incredibly depressed to be spending it in the hospital. He's not going home any time real soon either - they will be transfering him to some sort of rehab place where he will continue the anti-biotics and also get physical therapy. I know he hates the notion of not going home, but the reality is that he is not very mobile right now at all, and my little bitty mother is not in a good position to "man handle" him if he can't get up, or falls down, or anything like that. So sad. I'm going to get some balloons and also some "contraband" rasberries and blackberries to bring to the hospital today. Mr. Doggy will have to manage dog training by himself. LOL this is good sometimes as he will simply appreciate me more by next weekend. This will be especially effective since there are about 5 brand new people coming today, which requires the "tour" and all the introductions and making sure we get signed waivers and explaining how everything works and and and and. I love being appreciated!! And there is Sharp's in the fridge if I get home and the afterglow is still going on.

Gotta run - it's about time to head to Curves. Hope everyone has a ROCKIN' BB AFHF weekend!!

DG
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[Ibelieve]

BOOZE BUSTERS - Week of 7/7 - 30 Day (A)bsolutely (F)abulous Hangover Free Challenge!

Diane

Good morning all

my first week on BB has passed uneventfully. by that i mean without a drink.

i am shy (maybe that explains why i am an accountant) but with DG's encouragmement in the last post i will tell you a little about myself.

i'm 56 and a mother of 2 boys (16 and 14) who are quite good - thank god- but one never knows what tomorow will bring. they are at boy scout campt - returning tomorrow.

i've been with my husband, Dave, for 32 years (boy the time does pass) and he is also in the same profession. As a matter of fact we work together in the same firm.

i guess i always knew i had a drinking issue - i had a brotherr who was an AL and after Vietnam ended up committing suicide. mental health issues totally untreated/mistreated by the Vet hospital. however, because i was had a relationship (my Husband is basicailly a social drinker) , good job and fine academics i felt i could keep ignoring it.

i lived at home for college since i was thefirst in my family to attend college- so drinking was not an issue. i worked, went to school, studied and not much else. but after is when i started drinking. being an accoutnant in 1974 and a women i was hired by a firm that had 2000 accoutants in the US and i was one of 2 women. that is were i met my ,
husband. there was lots of drinking associated with the job, travel etc. But who really knows - that problbly was social drirnking and in your 20s your body can handle a lot.

We both left the firm after 13 years and went back to law school at night and worked in our own firm during the day. After law school children and 16 years later- here we are.

i've basically drank since my 20s - for many years in secret which is a terible way to live and really a big lie to all around you. my husband has spoken to me a number rof times, I'll be "good" and then --- well you know.

but this time IBELIEVE i can do it. in fact in 30 days i'm going to change my log in name to ICAN. i don't think moderation is for me - but we will see.

i just got the CDs and will buy a CD recorder today. i saw my doctor befroe i joined this site and she gave me Camporal - it seems to be working or the placebo effect is. Speaking to my doctor was a very big deal for me. she's pretty tought - problbly a few years youngerr than i am and said its "really mind over matter". i think that is easier for a non drinkier to say. Becasuse i have had the mind to stop before --- a lot --- but just couldn't get it over the AL.

we are having our longest term friends over tonight. we do not see them frequently (a few times a year) but the challenge will be not to go on Auto pilot.

as suggested -i'm buying/making lots on ice tea, lemonade etc. and will always have a beverage in my hand.

thanks for the encouragment to share - it is a big deal for me. i had a fine family life as a child - but we never disucssed problems, argued or the like. we just kept our nose to the gridnstone and kept on moving.

DG - thanksfor the encouragmement to share. i thought i might not be able to and just be a reader. but i kept asking for help. Now that your all know me a little, i look forward to a long term relationship on our journey.


Warm regards,
diane

[louise]

BOOZE BUSTERS - Week of 7/7 - 30 Day (A)bsolutely (F)abulous Hangover Free Challenge!

Diane, so glad you made it through your 1st week smoothly. Good going! Just remind yourself tonight that if you drink the rules of the thread are wearing the fugly green suit tomorrow and that will make you smile and keep drinking the tea, sparkling water with lemon or cranberry, etc. No need to change your name - you can believe you are wonderful, believe your life is going to continue to improve, etc. Yes, dr. is right ultimately is mind over matter but she really does not understand that it also is extremely helpful to have some kind of assistance as that mind can get quite loud and tricky!

DG, so sorry about your dad having to go into rehab but for your mom's sake a good thing. Why are berries contraband? Maybe while he is in rehab your mom will get more realistic about long term living arrangements, sad as it is to give up the family home. I'm sure seeing your upbeat self will be a nice bd present.

Thanks for the suggestion Marshy, I will look into it. I get to go to the UK because my husband has a conference in Edinburgh. He goes to London at least 1 a year (often 2x) for his work and so we had enough miles saved to get free tickets. Sorry, DG, I'm traveling light so no room in suitcase.

Pamina, glad you meant time out on the step only and congratulations on your 60 days!!!! I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Maye that and the anniversary of the London blast got you out of sorts, which would be totally understandable.

Mame, that is great that the 10 year old wants to cook! Keep encouraging him and soon having him for the holiday will be a break for you! At least if you are willing to eat what 10 year olds like to eat.

Glad you are doing well So thankful.

I was in quite a state yesterday. Started with a post by someone contemplating suicide. My dad committed suicide many many years ago but somehow it set me off. However, it was also cloudy and muggy all day, finally raining in the evening. This happened one other time recently with the weather and me being out of sorts. I know I'm impacted by it if it goes on for days and weeks like when I used to live in Seattle but I've been fine with a day or two since moving here where it is mostly sunny. But recently my antidepressant became generic and I'm no longer on the name brand and I'm starting to think it is not working as well as the name brand. Anyway, I'm fine today and it is a lovely sunny day so I best get going to enjoy it before it gets too hot.

Hi to Sheepish, Hannah, Teardrop and all others yet to check in!

[Sheepish]

BOOZE BUSTERS - Week of 7/7 - 30 Day (A)bsolutely (F)abulous Hangover Free Challenge!

Hi All
Diane - thanks for telling us about yourself. Be strong this evening sounds like you have a plan and have really given this some thought.

I don't know you guys- I drank last night, had people over for dinner....friends hadnt seen in a while...same old story. Probably drank close to a bottle of wine. I am sick of myself and my obvious lack of desire to actually DO something about this. I have always believed in the old adage that 'action speak louder than words' and clearly my actions are saying different than my words. I feel like giving up.
Apologies for the downer post. I am not sure if I should post here anymore because even I am getting annoyed by my own 'broken record' posts. You guys must be rolling your eyes- i know I am.
I am just so damn MAD AT MYSELF.
-Sheep

[louise]

BOOZE BUSTERS - Week of 7/7 - 30 Day (A)bsolutely (F)abulous Hangover Free Challenge!

Sorry you are having a difficult time Sheepish. If I only drank when I had friends over or went out and had less than a bottle of wine I probably never would have come here. So tell us about your improvements. I don't know what your drinking was like before. It could be that 2 or 3 days AF and less than a bottle of wine is progress. It may not be your ultimate goal, but any improvement is a step toward that goal. It may be that you are not yet ready to make a 30 day commitment. Can you make a 7 day one? When I started last year I was very reluctant to try for 30 days but managed 10 and did, for a while. moderate successfully with the supplements. I haven't checked out the mods thread recently to see how much support is there. If there is not a goal thread you could start one with a goal that seems realistic to you.

[sothankful]

BOOZE BUSTERS - Week of 7/7 - 30 Day (A)bsolutely (F)abulous Hangover Free Challenge!

Hello all, Well, I was doing really well and the beast hit me hard yesterday. I drank very heavy yesterday. I feel really sick. I am not giving up. I am sick of this Sh##. I almost made it to day 7
day 1. I have to figure out why I am doing this.

[Evie.Lou]

BOOZE BUSTERS - Week of 7/7 - 30 Day (A)bsolutely (F)abulous Hangover Free Challenge!

You gotta call on us.....BOOZE BUSTERS OF PLANET EARTH...WE WILL HELP YOU BEAT THE BEAST!!!!!

[sothankful]

BOOZE BUSTERS - Week of 7/7 - 30 Day (A)bsolutely (F)abulous Hangover Free Challenge!

Evielou, You are Right I should had the courage to let everyone know that was in trouble. I will from now on. I have always had trouble asking for help.

[eksil]

BOOZE BUSTERS - Week of 7/7 - 30 Day (A)bsolutely (F)abulous Hangover Free Challenge!

I'm wondering about getting a bottle of wine to drink with wifee. Haven't had a drink since I came here 45 days ago or so. Is it the wrong thing to do?

Thanks,
Eksil