gumbypickett Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Breaking news Guys. Today marks 1 week since my last alcoholic drink. My daughter advised me that if I don't stop I won't be around to see not only my kids but Grandkids. Pig headed me always new this but hearing it from my daughter gave me that wake up call I needed. And what a week it's been, I had to buy a new monitor $600 down to $400, 2days without a computer😱 and other stuff going on. First 3 days the hardest but now I don't even want it. I just need to focus on the positive. Who would have thought. So my fellow drinkers, I have left the clan. Rodger no more alcohol puns from me.👍 cheers Gumby 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 1 hour ago, gumbypickett said: Breaking news Guys. Today marks 1 week since my last alcoholic drink. My daughter advised me that if I don't stop I won't be around to see not only my kids but Grandkids. Pig headed me always new this but hearing it from my daughter gave me that wake up call I needed. And what a week it's been, I had to buy a new monitor $600 down to $400, 2days without a computer😱 and other stuff going on. First 3 days the hardest but now I don't even want it. I just need to focus on the positive. Who would have thought. So my fellow drinkers, I have left the clan. Rodger no more alcohol puns from me.👍 cheers Gumby Grant, my friend, I've got my fifty-year AA pin and still taking it a day at a time. You can do it, and count me as a resource if you need me. 👍 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 18 minutes ago, Rodger Pettichord said: Grant, my friend, I've got my fifty-year AA pin and still taking it a day at a time. You can do it, and count me as a resource if you need me. 👍 I very much appreciate that Rodger and I know it is a day by day matter. Even now a cider would be nice but for me to buy a carton would set me back $80. That's money better of in my pocket, rather than my guts. I feel good about doing the right thing and getting a few more years under my belt instead. Onwards and upwards Rodge. you should be very proud of yourself. cheers Gumby 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Congrats Gumby, now that leaves more for Karl and myself. 😁 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 34 minutes ago, adambar said: Congrats Gumby, now that leaves more for Karl and myself. 😁 Well Adam I didn't really want to say that but the pressure is on me now. So I'm happy to give you my share. OMG what have I done. cheers Gumby 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Well done Gumby keep it going mate I used to like a good drink myself going out with the gang most Thursday Friday and Saturday nights every week then one night I looked around the pub and thought what are you doing Emmsie it's the same faces the same places and the same old tired jokes that was it I haven't had a drinking session since that must be around fifteen years ago now. I still have a bottle of stout on new years eve and a can of fosters shandy on my birthday but that's it I dont miss the drink at all so like I say Gumby you keep going mate. cheers Iain 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 1 hour ago, Iain Emms said: Well done Gumby keep it going mate I used to like a good drink myself going out with the gang most Thursday Friday and Saturday nights every week then one night I looked around the pub and thought what are you doing Emmsie it's the same faces the same places and the same old tired jokes that was it I haven't had a drinking session since that must be around fifteen years ago now. I still have a bottle of stout on new years eve and a can of fosters shandy on my birthday but that's it I dont miss the drink at all so like I say Gumby you keep going mate. cheers Iain Thanks very much Iain. It was a case of now or never. Over 2 decades ago I did the same with the cigs after a few attempts. I decided to go cold turkey then and I've never looked back. You raise a point of interest. Fosters, I didn't know the stuff was still around, I could never find it. cheers Gumby 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gumbypickett Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 28 minutes ago, Iain Emms said: Well I'll be. It's in a can as a shandy. I only ever remember it being made in a glass, beer and lemonade. Oh how times have changed. Back to my bottled water now. cheers Gumby 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Great post gumby, it's taken some bottle (no pun intended ) to come here and tell us, I'm sure there are plenty of us here should you need to reach out... I understand fully the impact of drink having lost a brother in law last year and a lovely cousin a few years back to drink, it can certainly be a hard thing to shake...you stick to the water it's better in every way... here's routing for you... also well done to Rodger for such a long time, that certainly takes some doing... such a great place we have here for sure... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 7 hours ago, Iain Emms said: I like to give that a go Iain I like lager beer. Right now for a treat I like a craft beer from Cape May Brewery in New Jersey. 240 calories 12.8 grams carbs, alcohol content anywhere from about 5% up to 10% depending on the type. Everyday beer I drink Michelob Ultra Light 95 calories 2.6 grams carbs 4.2% alcohol Or Yuengling Light lager 99 calories 3.2 grams carbs 4% alcohol Yuengling beer is made in Pennsylvania not china and is America's oldest brewery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 12 hours ago, wain71 said: Great post gumby, it's taken some bottle (no pun intended ) to come here and tell us, I'm sure there are plenty of us here should you need to reach out... I understand fully the impact of drink having lost a brother in law last year and a lovely cousin a few years back to drink, it can certainly be a hard thing to shake...you stick to the water it's better in every way... here's routing for you... also well done to Rodger for such a long time, that certainly takes some doing... such a great place we have here for sure... Good on ya Wayne. Just a simple post every now and again asking how I'm going will be fine and you will get an honest answer. I'm not here to judge or preach to others, each to their own. I'm just a Newbie after all.👍 cheers Gumby 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo32 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 All i can say is welldone and a great post it takes alot of courage too do a post like this we are one big happy family here and we cant hug in person but can hug by keyboard typos i myself havent touch a drink at all for 5 years and i was just a social drinker and i dont smoke either but each too there own welldone and ive also got your back if you need a chat mate takecare :). 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 5 minutes ago, timmo32 said: All i can say is welldone and a great post it takes alot of courage too do a post like this we are one big happy family here and we cant hug in person but can hug by keyboard typos i myself havent touch a drink at all for 5 years and i was just a social drinker and i dont smoke either but each too there own welldone and ive also got your back if you need a chat mate takecare :). Muchly appreciated Timmo. It is like one big family and that's why I posted this here. Easy to talk to people, great support by all and a damn good bunch of guys. I thank everyone. I think next week we should all open up about our troubles in bed.🥵 Mine is I can't sleep. cheers Gumby 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Good on ya Gumby! It's a new life ahead of you and your family. Like Rodger I gave it up 35 years ago now, one day at a time, I reckon I wouldn't even be here now if I had kept it up. I know the struggle it can be on occasion but guys here are a great help and support. I used AA to get going and still go to a meeting once in awhile. I remember a friend that said I could just have one of those non-alcoholic beers, but my first thought was "what's the point?" lol 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 38 minutes ago, Rob Abernathy said: Good on ya Gumby! It's a new life ahead of you and your family. Like Rodger I gave it up 35 years ago now, one day at a time, I reckon I wouldn't even be here now if I had kept it up. I know the struggle it can be on occasion but guys here are a great help and support. I used AA to get going and still go to a meeting once in awhile. I remember a friend that said I could just have one of those non-alcoholic beers, but my first thought was "what's the point?" lol Wow Rob 35yrs is a long time, well done. One day at a time I think is all anyone can do. When I go to bed tonight, I will mark it down as another successful day.👍 cheers Gumby 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 3 hours ago, gumbypickett said: Wow Rob 35yrs is a long time, well done. One day at a time I think is all anyone can do. When I go to bed tonight, I will mark it down as another successful day.👍 cheers Gumby "mark it down as another successful day" - love it Grant! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 19 minutes ago, boetie said: "mark it down as another successful day" - love it Grant! Thank you Graeme, another hour and I'll be in bed. Got a full on day tomorrow babysitting my 7mnth old Grandson. What's the bet he will bring a few bottles around. I've already told him not to. cheers Gumby 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted Saturday at 01:38 AM Share Posted Saturday at 01:38 AM Good for you Gumby. You can do. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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