Could you go a month without alchohol?

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Done dry months plenty of times, even did 6 months once, was out last weekend, had a drink on Friday but that was my final session for 2 months though may have the occasional glass of wine, was out again Saturday and didn’t have a drop, due to training for a tri it didn’t bother me in the slightest where as other times out but not drinking had always been a chore. Think the fact it’s part of a goal made it easier.
 
Yes most definitely:On a lighter note we went to Blackpool yesterday on an overnight fact finding mission for the Seasider thread.I found it to be busy as predicted yet pleasant and afford it a highly recommended for both children and adults alike.We also did a fact finding mission on alcohol quality and pricing and found it to be agreeable.

Wetherspoons are having a gin palace event nationwide and the pricing is keen.In the Velvet Coaster we tasted double Tanqueray export and tonic for £4 and we tested the Sipsmith and the Hendricks doubles with tonic for £4.50.The ambiance in the Velvet Coaster was immense and they did not throw us both out until 00:25 in the morning.If anyone is in Blackpool or going shortly then for views alone I highly recommend the Royal Carlton Hotel on the promenade.It is the only one save for Velvet coaster that allows you good views of the sea whilst having a session.It is elevated on three levels and has artificial grass and tables with umbrellas.They also play good music through the tanoy and also do food.We tried fancy chips and can attest of their quality.A large bowl full was only £2.50.Nothing extraordinary to report on the drink front but all reasonably priced and palatable.For entertainment we used the facilities at the Lyndene were they filmed phoenix nights.The turns were good and the lady singer was immense singing Amy Winehouse and Blondie.

Thank fuck we don't drink vodka though.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/07/vodka-bust-at-phoenix-nights-hotel/
 
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Yes do it every year for last few years
Ist couple of times done if for 7 weeks Nov and begining Dec
Now just do it for. 4 weeks then later on will do a couple of 2 weeks
It ok when you get your head round it
Just need a bit of will power plus you save a bit of money
 
gordondaviesmoustache said:
I've probably drunk more in the last eight years than at any point previously. I guess I'm quite ambivalent my drinking. On the one hand I've never had one of those 'rock bottom' moments and I've never felt my drinking is out of control and nor it has impacted on my working life in any material sense, and I've never felt the 'need' to stop, but equally I know I can't carry on at the same rate as I approach my fifties, not if I want to see my sixties. It's not that I want to slow down, as I (presently) 'take more out of drink than it takes out of me' but sadly the music has to stop (or at least slow down) eventually. Your body simply can't take the same hammering as you continue to age.
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I'd say judging by the last few sentences, you are anything but ambivalent towards your drinking. You sound a bit like me, though, when it comes to having a drink - I simply love a beer and to socialise/relax and I am most certainly not dependant on it. I often go many months without it but that is normally a product of work and where it occasionally takes me; so, not so much of a choice but more of a, not having any choice, but it doesn't bother me. As you rightly point out, it's good to let the organs have a rest :)

This weekend's beer is more about being presented with a chance, I guess. I've been working away and only been with the missus and kids during time off and I won't drink at at all as we have 14 month old twins - absolute chaos night & day, mate. They live in West Sussex and we also have a house where I am currently working, so I am able to have a bit of time to myself, have a beer and watch a good film - depends if you class Jack Reacher as good or not!

I hadn't planned a beer this evening, only really though about it when I bumped the thread. My good mate has been away for 7 months and is home soon - now that will get the required piss-up that he/us will want and deserves, but only when his wife is done with him. The liver will be in need of a rest after that :)
 
squirtyflower said:
Indeed it has.
Just prefer other non alcoholic drinks than non alcoholic beer, Coke has always been a favourite with ice and lemon, which I first had as a kid in the neck of the woods you currently reside.
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Sniff the coke, put the ice in your underpants and suck the lemon?
 
Monday to Friday most weeks i don't touch a drop.

Saturday if no football i start drinking about 5pm. Can be a few gins or cloudy cider.

Then if staying in we usually cook a meal which we have a couple of bottles of red.

Then we get onto the vodka. Usually stay up on average to 4am.

Put football in the mix and I usually have 8 or so pints before the vodka.

I now thinking at 48 it needs to slow down but it is what we do and it is a habit now.
 
I went 6 months last year when I had to have gallbladder out. Wasn’t bothered at that point if I had another drink. Trouble is I like drinking and I like socialising. Needless to say I am back on it! I don’t binge drink but would say around 30-40 units a week would be normal for me. I have been as high as 100 a week in the past.

Both parents liked/like a drink as did my grandad too so I think there is something in it running in families.
 
Wretched Vengeance said:
I'd say judging by the last few sentences, you are anything but ambivalent towards your drinking. You sound a bit like me, though, when it comes to having a drink - I simply love a beer and to socialise/relax and I am most certainly not dependant on it. I often go many months without it but that is normally a product of work and where it occasionally takes me; so, not so much of a choice but more of a, not having any choice, but it doesn't bother me. As you rightly point out, it's good to let the organs have a rest :)

This weekend's beer is more about being presented with a chance, I guess. I've been working away and only been with the missus and kids during time off and I won't drink at at all as we have 14 month old twins - absolute chaos night & day, mate. They live in West Sussex and we also have a house where I am currently working, so I am able to have a bit of time to myself, have a beer and watch a good film - depends if you class Jack Reacher as good or not!

I hadn't planned a beer this evening, only really though about it when I bumped the thread. My good mate has been away for 7 months and is home soon - now that will get the required piss-up that he/us will want and deserves, but only when his wife is done with him. The liver will be in need of a rest after that :)
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You’re right, I worded it clumsily. I’m not ambivalent at all. I’m just coming to a realisation that the party’s coming to an end and that makes me a little sad, but also glad of the amazing ride I’ve had. Some people have such an unhealthy relationship with booze. It just seems to make them miserable. Not me. I fucking love the stuff. It allows me to become an even bigger version of myself. I know that sounds like my egomania is out of control, but I mean just letting go and being myself. It’s never seemed to get me in trouble. Always find my way out of bother, even if I’m absolutely hammered. Love the people I’ve met when pissed, love the places I’ve been and got hammered. Some incredible memories. I can still meet people and see the world, but I’ve got to slow down the way I do it now, or I’ll probably be dead in the next five to ten years.
 
Millwallawayveteran1988 said:
I went 6 months last year when I had to have gallbladder out. Wasn’t bothered at that point if I had another drink. Trouble is I like drinking and I like socialising. Needless to say I am back on it! I don’t binge drink but would say around 30-40 units a week would be normal for me. I have been as high as 100 a week in the past.

Both parents liked/like a drink as did my grandad too so I think there is something in it running in families.
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My dad’s teetotal. Never had a drink since he tried it at eighteen in a pub in Longsight (would have been 1953-ish) and didn’t like the taste. Fucking weirdo! A moderately drinking wife and four kids three of which are heavy drinkers (including me). I frequently have conversations with him when I’m pissed and he’s sober (obviously) which must be a bit boring for him!
 
gordondaviesmoustache said:
You’re right, I worded it clumsily. I’m not ambivalent at all. I’m just coming to a realisation that the party’s coming to an end and that makes me a little sad, but also glad of the amazing ride I’ve had. Some people have such an unhealthy relationship with booze. It just seems to make them miserable. Not me. I fucking love the stuff. It allows me to become an even bigger version of myself. I know that sounds like my egomania is out of control, but I mean just letting go and being myself. It’s never seemed to get me in trouble. Always find my way out of bother, even if I’m absolutely hammered. Love the people I’ve met when pissed, love the places I’ve been and got hammered. Some incredible memories. I can still meet people and see the world, but I’ve got to slow down the way I do it now, or I’ll probably be dead in the next five to ten years.
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Gonna have to get back to you with that one, mate.

After I replied to you, I went for a 14 km run, just a steady one due to the heat.

Re-hydrated and had some scran.

A few beers and a film later and I am ready for bed. I don't have the staying-power I once had .
 
Yeah, I've had 3 nights out since 29th March. It was seriously ruining my life, I alienated myself from nearly everyone by being a **** pissed. I don't regret it, most people were just collateral and were no good for me anyway, I needed them to get where I am now and the best people are still in my life.

36 when I turned it in, 12 when I started. Wish I never started, I have a lot of crazy stories to tell someone when I'm ready to laugh at them. I can't say I haven't lived though!
 
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I couldn't go a week. I've tried a few times!!

Was sat in the garden till midnight last night, after spending two hours doing it, and enjoyed a couple of beers, bottle of Asda champagne and bottle of red with the good lady. Pretty much why I'm awake now!
 
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