TheWalkmen
Footballguy
No problem SLB. Yeah, I thought the Swanepoel pic was a bit dated so I went with the kid. I'll get something fresh soon.
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Sober February (4 Viewers)
- Thread starter St. Louis Bob
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Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Quite possible that this is the longest I've gone without a drink in over 30 years
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John Bender
Footballguy
James Daulton
Footballguy
You're the hiker, yes? If so, have you felt much different during and after the hiking? Like was it easier with less perceived stress on your muscles?We've been going out to dinner all the time now, and I just don't drink. It's not as fun, but there's zero chance I'm giving in. Enjoy the "fancy dinner" part and don't worry about the booze!i'm still here.So is there anyone else who didn't fall off the wagon this week/weekend?
This has been a good thread for me--thanks to SLB for coming up with the idea years ago. I was so tempted on Wednesday and Friday that I actually believe the thread is the only reason I didn't drink. I wouldn't have been too disappointed in myself as I feel like I've done well, but I wouldn't have wanted to have to report here that I didn't make it. Of course, now I see that I would have just been part of the crowd.
At this point I don't see any reason not to stick it out. No way I'm going halfway and then giving in.this saturday, will be my first saturday off in forever. wife wants to go to a fancy dinner. not sure how to swing that..
This is pretty easy now, 2-1/2 weeks in. Seems almost natural. Almost.
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Energy level seems to be up more frequently. Otherwise, nothing major.
Social situations have been more difficult to handle than run of the mill, everyday life.
Like I mentioned before, poker table and bowling alley weren't easy to deal with, but wanting a drink in those situations proved to be more of a habitual behavior than a 'OH MY GOD I NEED A BEER!?!?' type thing.
John Bender
Footballguy
Yep
Spent a few nights at the casino this week with some clients. FREE ALCOHOL. I love a little bourbon while shooting craps and couldn't partake.
Keep it up, IMO. Halfway done!
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
as you mentioned before, the bill is surprisingly cheap without the booze. the "fancy dinner" could probably be had for under $150 with no booze. i'll make it through, i've done it before. and yea... almost a few nights this week, i've come home to a half bottle of red wine and have had to just stare at it wistfullyWe've been going out to dinner all the time now, and I just don't drink. It's not as fun, but there's zero chance I'm giving in. Enjoy the "fancy dinner" part and don't worry about the booze!i'm still here.So is there anyone else who didn't fall off the wagon this week/weekend?
This has been a good thread for me--thanks to SLB for coming up with the idea years ago. I was so tempted on Wednesday and Friday that I actually believe the thread is the only reason I didn't drink. I wouldn't have been too disappointed in myself as I feel like I've done well, but I wouldn't have wanted to have to report here that I didn't make it. Of course, now I see that I would have just been part of the crowd.
At this point I don't see any reason not to stick it out. No way I'm going halfway and then giving in.
This is pretty easy now, 2-1/2 weeks in. Seems almost natural. Almost.
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Still planning on ending this on the 26th or 27th. Depends on which day I get that aforementioned weekend getaway started.
krista4
Footballguy
I've been desperately looking for any tangible physical benefit to this but haven't really seen it yet. I haven't noticed any difference in hiking, either during or after, nor any additional energy, better sleep (in fact it's worse), or the other items that some people have noted. I'm hopeful that it's still going to come. My husband has been hiking stronger the past couple of weeks, though, and while he didn't do Sober February he's drinking much less beer for the month. I wonder if that could be causing the upswing for him.You're the hiker, yes? If so, have you felt much different during and after the hiking? Like was it easier with less perceived stress on your muscles?We've been going out to dinner all the time now, and I just don't drink. It's not as fun, but there's zero chance I'm giving in. Enjoy the "fancy dinner" part and don't worry about the booze!i'm still here.So is there anyone else who didn't fall off the wagon this week/weekend?
This has been a good thread for me--thanks to SLB for coming up with the idea years ago. I was so tempted on Wednesday and Friday that I actually believe the thread is the only reason I didn't drink. I wouldn't have been too disappointed in myself as I feel like I've done well, but I wouldn't have wanted to have to report here that I didn't make it. Of course, now I see that I would have just been part of the crowd.
At this point I don't see any reason not to stick it out. No way I'm going halfway and then giving in.
This is pretty easy now, 2-1/2 weeks in. Seems almost natural. Almost.
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
Mr. Ected
Footballguy
I've been 99% sober for probably 10+ years, due to medicine I take for seizures. Wasn't a huge drinker, so that helped. You'd think this would make me a great party/dinner guy, since I'd be an automatic designated driver, but since I can't drive, my wife has to limit drinking when we go out, kinda sux for her.
Curious for you guys, does cooking with beer/wine count/affect your 'test.' You get the taste, without the alcohol.
Curious for you guys, does cooking with beer/wine count/affect your 'test.' You get the taste, without the alcohol.
Otis
Footballguy
TheWalkmen
Footballguy
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
I was just offered tickets to the Blackhawks game tomorrow night
Why must the sober gods challenge me like this?
Why must the sober gods challenge me like this?
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
Deepster
Footballguy
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
Frostillicus
Footballguy
nerds
krista4
Footballguy
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
I was out on Valentines day but I'm double out after tonight 
Mister CIA
Footballguy
:britannyspears:
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
It's kind of nice to be in a spot to pull off something that's not myself.
ShaqAttaq
Morally Ambiguous
Once I broke the seal last Friday, it was easier to do so again yesterday. Few drinks is all. I think this exercise has taught me that minimizing drinking during the week and moderation when I do so are good things. I have been known to make huge, potent drinks that my wife calls "death drinks". Maybe those aren't such a great idea.
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
I felt like breaking down last night but thankfully picked up some O'Douls dark earlier in the week. They tasted SO good.
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
Yep, when I'm making drinks for most buddies they say don't make me a "Bob drink" I can't handle that.
Hawks64
Footballguy
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Hawks64
Footballguy
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
krista4
Footballguy
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
One more week, GB!
on a related note, i got sick as a dog 2 days ago. and i am rarely ever sick. i blame the lack of booze in my system...my white blood cells didn't know what do without it.
Franknbeans
Footballguy
yeah, it's a noble endeavor and stay strong
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
One more week, GB!
My wife has been pissing me off though the last couple of days which is the mother of all tests.
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Had a date night with my wife last night and she didn't piss me off once. Made me want to celebrate with a drink.One more week, GB!
My wife has been pissing me off though the last couple of days which is the mother of all tests.
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
Cool.Had a date night with my wife last night and she didn't piss me off once. Made me want to celebrate with a drink.One more week, GB!
My wife has been pissing me off though the last couple of days which is the mother of all tests.
To be fair, I'm probably extra grouchy with reality and everything being all in my face and stuff.
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
Sebowski
Footballguy
James Daulton
Footballguy
Oats has been noticeable absent. Odds he's still on the wagon?
