Sober for October?

[jefmcg]

Oi! Only Kiwis can use the NZ excuse....

I think you can use it as long as you stopped drinking before the 1 October NZ time.

 

[Beebo]

I did it. No alcohol or cola for the whole of October.
I had a Diet Coke yesterday.
Still haven't had any booze but will on Thursday night.

 

[Maverick Goose]

Probably depends whether they like a drink or not! .... only checks the marks scratched on the walls.... 14 days to go now.... except I don't normally drink on a weekday.... I may make an exception!!!

Fear can hold you prisoner-hops can set you free!

 

[JtB]

Due to medication I've not had an alcohol drink since the beginning of August. I did however try a couple of sips from my wife's wine glass when we went out for a meal last week and again last night, it tasted absolutely foul. I'd consider becoming teetotal, but what do teetotaler's drink? I don't like fizzy drinks due to the amount of sugar and while I like fruit, I don't like fruit juices for the same reason. At the moment I tend to stick with water and the very ocassional glass of cold milk, but I'm concerned I'll get sick of just water at some point in the future.

 

[Lonestar]

Did anyone from last years campaign manage this? I'm sure I didn't although just seen the adverts again.

Ironically I haven't touched a drop since January 2nd 2017 and I don't miss it.Like the above poster it's more about the tablets i'm on as opposed to wanting to give up which wasn't the plan at the time.It just happened.I did generally feel awful and it's still a struggle so I'm better off without it anyway.I can drink socially but as this is very rare it's not a problem anyway.

 

[Heltor Chasca]

Sober October? I tried Dry January. Trouble is, no one told me it was just for a month and what happens after, so here I am, not having had a drop for 9 months!

So I might feel stupid, but I feel pretty healthy and stupid.

 

[smutchin]

no one told me it was just for a month

Did you miss the obvious clue?

Anyway, no need to feel stupid - good for you that you've kept it up.

I did quite well in January, with only a couple of minor lapses for social occasions, but I've been well and truly off the wagon since then so maybe I should give sober October a go.

 

[KnackeredBike]

I don't do sober October, I do can't remember November to get my tolerance in shape for all the Christmas parties.

 

[RoubaixCube]

Its been a long time since I was flat out drunk. I dont like it as it makes me very depressed. I'll have a few shots of a nice whisky or brandy though. Nothin beyond getting tipsy though

 

[Lonestar]

Its been a long time since I was flat out drunk. I dont like it as it makes me very depressed. I'll have a few shots of a nice whisky or brandy though. Nothin beyond getting tipsy though

Yes my problem also but I never realised it at the time.Now i'm working on getting fitter.

 

[smutchin]

Six days in, staying dry so far - the longest I've gone without alchohol since January.

 

[Jenkins]

Not a chance in hell of me taking part in this. Work booked me into Cherwell Valley Services Travelodge for Monday & Tuesday just gone - beer helped me cope.

 

[TVC]

Not a chance in hell of me taking part in this. Work booked me into Cherwell Valley Services Travelodge for Monday & Tuesday just gone - beer helped me cope.

I feel your pain. Oxford services are much better.

Following an earlier gig, I have been drinking Old Original, so I'm not doing it.

 

[Tanis8472]

Going away in just over a week, so no, I'm not.

 

[Brandane]

Not a chance in hell of me taking part in this. Work booked me into Cherwell Valley Services Travelodge for Monday & Tuesday just gone - beer helped me cope.

I also feel your pain. I went to the EDC outlet for breakfast once; this was my Trip Advisor review.