so, i'm off the drink for November...

thebigbiffo

Lots of people I know knock the old devils nectar on the head for November. This is the first year I've done it.

I'm a very regular drinker so it could be tough enough. I'm doing it so I only spend my money on bills for the month meaning I can get into December with a clean sheet* and have a financially sound X-mas...apart from that, I'm curious as to whether it will be a big hassle for me and want to prove to myself that I dont 'need' drink...

Anybody else going on the dry?

*that'll be some breakout session

M5

Brian????

Biggins

I'd wait till December, there will be an extra incentive.
You won't be able to afford it more so!

gent9662

Have you a pretty full calendars wrt radio interviews Brian?

Tigger

thebigbiffo wrote: »

Lots of people I know knock the old devils nectar on the head for November. This is the first year I've done it.

I'm a very regular drinker so it could be tough enough. I'm doing it so I only spend my money on bills for the month meaning I can get into December with a clean sheet* and have a financially sound X-mas...apart from that, I'm curious as to whether it will be a big hassle for me and want to prove to myself that I dont 'need' drink...

Anybody else going on the dry?

*that'll be some breakout session

i tried that anbd ended up drinking half a bottle of red absienth that i got a year ago for a special occasion, last night

so that was two days i shall now try again

Cookie_Monster

everyone does that, why not do something different and give up being sober for the month?

NothingMan

I'd love to give up the beer and mayhaps tone up my little beer pudge but spirits are too expensive and beer tastes so delicious and not drinking! Like that'd ever happen.

I love these discussions, it sounds like an AA meeting

Dunjohn

An early Lent? Good idea! I don't drink anyway but I'll find something to give up.

thebigbiffo

M5 wrote: »

Brian????

dclane wrote: »

Have you a pretty full calendars wrt radio interviews Brian?

waaayyyyyyy heeeeyyyyyyyyyyy

da dum tssssshhhh

Andy-Pandy

giving up drink is easy, giving up drugs on the other hand is not.

thebigbiffo

Andy-Pandy wrote: »

giving up drink is easy, giving up drugs on the other hand is not.

thought i'd start with the simplest...it's also the most expensive drug habit i have

Tigger

bluewolf wrote: »

I love these discussions, it sounds like an AA meeting

tell us your story bluie

Biggins

bluewolf wrote: »

I love these discussions, it sounds like an AA meeting

Are you giving something away there?

I have been off it, with the exception of international ireland rugby games, for almost 2 years now. I will be going back on it on new years eve however, when it will likely be a cheap night given my tolerance is probably now non-existant.

Biggins

Biggins wrote: »

Are you giving something away there?

That I find it funny to listen to people "giving up the drink" and counting the days like they belong in AA?
No, I'm pretty sure everyone knows I think that already

df1985

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

everyone does that, why not do something different and give up being sober for the month?

I love how "thebigbiffo" thanked this! leading the country by example!

Dublinvillian

just have kids , you might as well give it up

Biggins

Originally Posted by bluewolf
I love these discussions, it sounds like an AA meeting

Biggins wrote: »

Are you giving something away there?

bluewolf wrote: »

That I find it funny to listen to people "giving up the drink" and counting the days like they belong in AA?
No, I'm pretty sure everyone knows I think that already

No, that you know what an AA meeting sounds like!

However I raise the question in jest and I wouldn't expect or want you to answer my question on a public forum.
Just ignore my daftness and leg-pulling (I would!).

Jim

thebigbiffo wrote: »

thought i'd start with the simplest...it's also the most expensive drug habit i have

Alcohol isn't a drug, it's a drink.

davyjose

I'm off it too. Miss it already

thebigbiffo

Dublinvillian wrote: »

just have kids , you might as well give it up

i've 2...they make me drink more

Biggins

Jim wrote: »

Alcohol isn't a drug, it's a drink.

Actually it is legally classified as a drug.

bonerm

Biggins wrote: »

Actually it is legally classified as a drug.

He was quoting Brass Eye.

Biggins

Biggins wrote: »

No, that you know what an AA meeting sounds like!

Ah
Only from TV I'm afraid!

"this is a girl scouts meeting"
"is it really or can you girls just not admit you have a problem?!"

Biggins

bonerm wrote: »

He was quoting Brass Eye.

Yet another thing I wouldn't have a clue about.

anniehoo

Theres not a holy hope in hell id last a month but fair play OP. You'll probably feel brilliant by the end of it.;)

FlutterinBantam

thebigbiffo wrote: »

Lots of people I know knock the old devils nectar on the head for November. This is the first year I've done it.

I'm a very regular drinker so it could be tough enough. I'm doing it so I only spend my money on bills for the month meaning I can get into December with a clean sheet* and have a financially sound X-mas...apart from that, I'm curious as to whether it will be a big hassle for me and want to prove to myself that I dont 'need' drink...

Anybody else going on the dry?

*that'll be some breakout session

You must be a Dub.:rolleyes:

Most of us can drink in moderation and not go on with this shite about 'giving up the drink' for November to prepare for a swill session around Xmas.

Cop yourself on horse, and learn to drink in moderation.

Fcuking excuse to act like a prick over the Christmas.


No one with a bit of sense is impressed.

thebigbiffo

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

You must be a Dub.:rolleyes:

Most of us can drink in moderation and not go on with this shite about 'giving up the drink' for November to prepare for a swill session around Xmas.

Cop yourself on horse, and learn to drink in moderation.

Fcuking excuse to act like a prick over the Christmas.


No one with a bit of sense is impressed.

there's a rock somewhere with your name on it i'm sure - maybe you should considering residing there once more...

Princess Peach

I actually did think about it! I'm def gonna cut back alright, but mostly for health reasons rather than money.

FlutterinBantam

thebigbiffo wrote: »

there's a rock somewhere with your name on it i'm sure - maybe you should considering residing there once more...

I'm not sure what your meaning is there friend, but if you think going 'off the drink' for November impresses any one around here, heck, you are very much mistaken.


If you want a fcuking drink have it!!!

what the fcuk are you afraid of.?

That you can't stop?

Get a fcuking grip and live in the current century man.


That kind of ****e went out back in the 80s.