September Dryathlon

I don't have alcohol every day/night probably 2/3 times a week,( having said that, it could mean2/3 bottles of spirits, but it isn't) more like one unit at a time.I think that's a reasonable amount, so won't be having a dry spell. a dry spell without cake wouldn't do me any harm though.

Oh well done on the glass of water emoticon Anya - DH just popped out to buy me some fresh oranges, limes and lemons - in the meantime I am having a cup of white tea whilst ironing - keeping busy is key! Thanks ginny - all support is welcome x

I'd give it a go But, I'm off to Greece in September and will enjoy a glass of wine most evenings. I may think about a bit of abstinence when I get home but as I have only one small glass - maybe I'll carry on enjoying it

Have a lovely time Iam64 - you carry on enjoying

My OH has suggested we have a dry September. o.k. so far but my heart isn't in it.

I was just slightly worried about anyone sipping the water with fruit juice in it over a period of time. It could be very bad for your tooth enamel.

Good luck to those of you who are really trying.

Night 1 went ok my - but then it would, wouldn't it, being fired up,with enthusiasm and Good Intentions, and fuelled by Jane's LOOL water (of which I made far too much, what do I think I am, a camel?)

How did you go on JG?

Anya - well done! I was fine once I got through that awkward early evening time - I may have glanced wistfully at the wine a couple of times but DH is supporting and dutifully sipped on LOOL with me Allowed myself half a glass of tonic water with dinner - I know how to live!! I have decided that all money that won't be spent on wine will go to those unfortunate people/families in Calais... There is a just giving page (which I have already donated to) but you can also send clothes/bedding etc via Amazon and food via Sainsbury's - I can surely go without wine for a month when I look at what they are going through ....

Good JG that's 1 down and 29 to go!

I've decided to give the money I save to breast cancer research as my estranged sister in terminally ill with it.

Onward and upward ... or something like that

This is what we need on the wine fridge Anya ...

You have a wine fridge?

Oh yes ... it was one of the reasons we bought the house Are you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed this morning Anya ...

Well, I wouldn't go that far....I've just come back from walking to the shops (4785 steps) and am enjoying having an early lunch of watercress and spinach soup. Yummy

It's very em........green

and slimy!

And just in case anyone thinks my cup overfloweth, I have a dentist appointment at 4.00 pm .

I'll join in - have been suggesting this kind of thing to DH for a while but had no backup from him. However he suggested going dry for September 'because I had suggested it before"! Started yesterday and we went to see our daughter and new baby, on the way home - after only an hour - he needed a drink. The baby isn't 4 weeks old till tomorrow!! I am going to need some support here I think.

Welcome Gill the more the merrier.

Sorry, but I tried dry January this year and failed after only one day! Besides, I've just stocked up on Morrisons' 25% off 6 bottles or more last weekend. It would be silly to let them gather dust and there might be another offer before Christmas, so I need to be ready :-).

How is it going tonight Anya and welcome Gill2008 - definitely the more the merrier! I was out between 5pm - 7.30pm - so passed the danger time - eating and being entertained by the 6-year-old diva ...lol! We actually went to the pub to eat but nobody was drinking alcohol (certainly not the diva) so it was easier than I thought it would be.
Those Morrisons' deals are great aren't they Gagamarnie - my DH is obsessed with them .. LOL I'm already looking forward to 1st October x

No, I don't think I could last a full month without killing someone. But good luck to the three of you, and all power to your elbows, inactive though they will be.

Same here, Maggiemaybe - I will admire from afar...

Feeling deprived.

Hey Anya ... how did you get on at the dentist? Hold on to that resolve, it's nearly bedtime ... Here's a nice and to help you through xx

I have not drunk any alcohol at all for more years than I remember. I stopped because it made me throw up, in even tiny quantities - so that was a good incentive. I enjoy lots of different fruit juices and teas. And water! You can survive without it I promise you!