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    #1

    Mod Mob 9th October 2008

    Morning modders! Starting a new daily moderation thread because I need a new home! You would have laughed if you'd seen me this morning. It was a chilly 7 degrees, I went out, started my car, heaters and blowers on full straight away to prevent mist up. Failed miserably. Thought it seemed like a bright, sunny day so I thought, sunglasses! thinking the low sun in the sky would probably dazzle me on the way to work. I set off, all windows wound down (trying to clear the mist) with my shades on. I pull up at a junction and someone going past just stares at me like I'm some sort of freak. When I get on the motorway I realise why. Thick freezing fog!!! Felt quite stupid, and couldn't take my sunglasses off because they are prescription and wouldn't be able to see whilst changing eyewear! When I finally was able to stop at some lights I quickly changed my specs...

    Think I'll post a strip:



    HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!
    Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:6 The Message
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    #2
    Mod Mob 9th October 2008

    Mod Mob, love the name!!

    Good on you Vladster for starting a mod thread, I think there are quite a few of us scattered around on the boards who need a daily thread to help us remain focused... I know I do!

    I have set some very rigid goals and rules for myself, namely.

    1. I will only drink in the evenings
    2. I will only drink with someone, never alone
    3. I will only drink on weekends unless it is a special occassion and then only with careful thought
    4. I will not drink more than 2 drinks per day
    5. I will continue to take all my suppliments and vitamins
    6. I will post daily
    7. I will fill in my Drink Tracker daily
    8. I will be AF during the week and do many AF 30 days in between modding
    9. I will think of the H.A.L.T. acronym if I have the urge to drink
    10. I will maintain a healthy diet and begin an exercise program

    Welcome to all to come!
    "The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it"

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      #3
      Mod Mob 9th October 2008

      Dee Bee!
      I've been missing you, wondering how your holiday went. I went to a professional conference a couple of weeks ago, and heard a speaker who grew up in South Africa. So now I imagine that I can hear your voice.

      I think I'm going to make your Easy Peasy scones this weekend, for guests. I've never made scones. I think you just roll the dough out kind of thick, and cut it into those triangle shapes. Am I on the right track?

      Your rules are great. Overall I feel, for me, that lots of AF time creates the opportunity for successful moderation. I feel I'm in a rut of drinking more than I would like (4 honest glasses) just one day per week. Way better than the old days, but I still want to drink less.

      Vlad, thanks for starting this thread. I think there weren't enough people to keep the Peace Corps going. I miss EvieLou, but she is still around and I can find her.
      My life is better without alcohol, since 9/1/12. My sobriety tool is the list at permalink 236 on the toolbox thread under monthly abstinance.

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        #4
        Mod Mob 9th October 2008

        Hi Sunbeam & DeeBee! Great rules Deebs - think I need to up my gain. I've only had 1 day AF so far this month. Shameful I know. I've not been drinking alone though and never had more than 3 drinks in one session.
        Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:6 The Message

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          #5
          Mod Mob 9th October 2008

          Hellooo Sun!!

          Long time, no chat!!

          Yip you are on the right track with scones but don't roll them out, just a light pat with the fingers will do the trick.

          I think to mod sucessfully I have to be super vigilaint. It is too easy to think "oh I have done 2 months AF so I'm ready to mod" so I am staying close to the boards and my friends here so that I don't become laid back and allow my old habits to creep back in. And if they do then I am jumping back onto the AF bandwagon chop chop.

          I started drinking when we went away on holiday last week and to be honest I enjoyed the two glasses of wine I allowed myself, I didn't crave another but I did feel like sh*t in the morning. I had a sort of fuzziness in my head that I hated.

          I'm so happy you joined the thread Sun!!
          "The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it"

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            #6
            Mod Mob 9th October 2008

            DeeBee - Think I need some of your super vigilance. I've just done my 30 days AF and yet I've thrown myself back into my 'mod' routine of previous. I have yet to work this out properly.

            Oh yeah, I don't see you on the Drink Tracker!
            Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:6 The Message

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              #7
              Mod Mob 9th October 2008

              Yes, I know!!!! Alright I'll get my bee-hind there this minute!!

              Vladster, take it easy and set yourself some new rules - we must not go backward but keep moving forwards.

              You know I'm here for you - stay strong!!
              "The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it"

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                #8
                Mod Mob 9th October 2008

                That's the problem, I'm finding it difficult committing to new rules. I know what I want to aim for - to have 5 AF days a week, only drinking on Wed and Sat and no more than 2 drinks in one session.
                Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:6 The Message

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                  #9
                  Mod Mob 9th October 2008

                  Don't know what happened to my reply - the gremlins have been at work today.

                  Right, so I have updated my DT and it's not looking awefully attractive after my holiday but I am still stoked with what I achieved.

                  Vladster, have you made a list of goals for this month?

                  You know I'm here for you.... stay strong!
                  "The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it"

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                    #10
                    Mod Mob 9th October 2008

                    one2many;436157 wrote: Vladders, great thread.

                    How do you get into drink tracker?
                    Hi O2M! Go to the forum home page and click on Drink Tracker, log in with your username and password.
                    Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:6 The Message

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                      #11
                      Mod Mob 9th October 2008

                      DeeBee;436172 wrote:
                      Vladster, have you made a list of goals for this month?
                      Yeah, to aim for 5 days AF a week and only drink Wed & Sats.
                      Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:6 The Message

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                        #12
                        Mod Mob 9th October 2008

                        Where are all the modders???
                        Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:6 The Message

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                          #13
                          Mod Mob 9th October 2008

                          One problem of posting under Monthly Moderation is that new posts are quickly obscured by the Word Association Game. Maybe we should be posting under long Term Moderation (which more accurately describes our intent, I think).
                          My life is better without alcohol, since 9/1/12. My sobriety tool is the list at permalink 236 on the toolbox thread under monthly abstinance.

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                            #14
                            Mod Mob 9th October 2008

                            Yeah, maybe you're right Sunbeam - will post tomorrow's thread there I think. That's if I get there first, anyone can start the thread!

                            I have some news, after a bit of a struggle I've decided to be AF tonight!!!
                            Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:6 The Message

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                              #15
                              Mod Mob 9th October 2008

                              hi vlad,i ,like you am trying yo do the impossible,im gonna post, on what iam trying,simple receipe to modding,by the way it is working for ME,NOT THT IT WOULD WORK FOR ALL,GYCO,what ever ,WORKS RT

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