Alcohol free January

That's the spirit Greyduster onwards and upwards

I once bought a child's fishing net for GS1 to fish in our pond (there was only the odd bug and some pond weed but it kept him occupied for ages sitting there on his little chair and happily he never fell in) but the same day I bought it I wandered into Sainsbury's and stood at their fish counter.

The wag behind the counter looked at me and the fishing net (on a 5' bamboo pole) and declared 'so, you couldn't catch anything yourself and you think you'll come here instead'

One challenge straight after the other? That's not fortitude, that's masochism! I'll think about it!

How about that as your February Challenge Greyduster ? Then we can brag about who's doing best support each other?

Anya DD asked for Schuu vouchers for Christmas and bought herself a gorgeous pair of Doc Martens! She hasn't had a pair since her twenties, and they do look great!

Can't provide the fish, i'm afraid. The fly fishing season doesn't start until the middle of March! But i could do what i do when i've had a 'blank' day - nip into Morrisons fish counter and then lie through my teeth !
But here's a thing... If i can give up alcohol for a whole month and not hardly agonise about it, why can't i give up the miniscule amount of sugar that i MUST have in my coffee? I was doing really well before Christmas but have fallen off the sugar wagon big style since!

DD pinched my purple Doc Martins when she went off to uni in 1990. I never saw them again

But I remember them well, so can conjure up a virtual pair. Will that do?

I can't find my mobile (with the DryJanuary app) so don't know what day I'm on. Must be 26 as I'm 3 behind JG

I've got my challenge for next month sorted too. Going to give up sweetners in tea and coffee- though perhaps not in diet tonic water

Come on Willow spill the beans or this lot will be thinking all sorts

I get what you mean baNANGran - 66 days to make a new habit - we're nearly half way to that ...?

Willow - one little malibu and pineapple doesn't really equal a BIG fall - and anyway, you are celebrating something ??? ... so, yes, back on the wagon - just two days to go

Anya - I bet you've got Doc Martins haven't you - they are so cool - I absolutely love these ...
www.amazon.co.uk/Dr-Martens-Original-Womens-Lace-Up/dp/B001U3XVU2/ref=sr_1_29?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1454107220&sr=1-29&keywords=dr+marten+shoes+women

Well done all - dry day 29 done

Ooo go on Willow, tell us what you're celebrating! Haul yourself back on the wagon til Monday, know what you mean about Malibu & wine!
Tbh I'd completely forgotten about the party on Monday! Even tho I may not have an alcoholic drink I'd still love to come and hear what you're all having for your first tipples. I haven't got a dress either but will sort out something suitable.
I'm slightly concerned that I'm going off alcohol, dh's glass of wine tonight smelled quite horrible to me (a good one too). Am just off to have a sniff of the gin bottle to allay my fears.

I think I just fell off the wagon tonight by having a can of Malibu and pineapple I saw it in the fridge and had opened it before I thought about it. That's not really alcohol - is it?!! I've not had any wine though despite having something to celebrate today . Roll on Monday!

baNANAGran3 yes, I was (much to my own surprise) pondering a self-imposed extension... I've lost a few pounds (weight) and gained a few pounds (cash), I'm sleeping better and generally feel fitter. (Never really expected these outcomes, I'm only a glass-or-two-of-plonk-with-dinner person.) However, I've been looking forward to NanKate's party and meeting the rest of the January abstainers so am still undecided .

Anya can you come in your Doc Martins ?

What about doing a bit of fishing beforehand Greyduster and making a few canapés a la Mary Berry ? You won't smell of fish will you?

Don't possess a dress either Greyduster - if you want my past their sell by date leftovers goodies then it's jeans or nothing.

Now there's an offer that's hard to resist

I'll come to your virtual drinks party, Nankate! I'll be the one in the tweed hat and waders sitting in a dark corner with a bag of twiglets and a bottle of cooking sherry!!. No, i will scrub up nicely, i promise.... Now where did i put that dress. Sure i had one somewhere ....

Just tonight and the last weekend to get through conquer. I'd like to come to the virtual party, if I can find something to wear. I've lots of exotic drinks and nibbles left over from Christmas that are approaching their sell by dates need drinking and eating up. Call me the last of the Big Spenders

Have a great time in The Lakes JG

Have a lovely time in the Lakes Jogging you deserve a break from encouraging us all and keeping us on the right track.

We are off shortly to the Brighton area to help with our two GSs and attend a family party. I have decided not to give in on Saturday and wait till the virtual party on Monday.

My DinL gave me a hot water bottle cover at Xmas that said on the front 'I love (the names of my two grandsons) Tennis and Sherry'. That says it all.

Sounds great NanKate but I have had a better another offer
DH is whisking me off to the Lakes for a few days and I feel it would be rather rude to say no ..... I may be tempted to try the odd glass or two of I know it's a school night and all that.... but ....31 days without!!!

I'm sure we'll pop into the restaurant bar before dinner so I'll snaffle collect a few nibbles and try and pop in with them - I'd love to see your purple outfit

I'll be wearing something understated?? and I won't be able to stay long but it'll be lovely to meet you and the others

Are you all ready for a virtual drinks party on Monday ?

I shall wear my nice purple dress with butterflies on it, what about you ?

Shall we have nibbles too ?

Well, I hope Mr G is not putting temptation in your way tonight Greyduster

That was a bit naughty suzied - I did read somewhere that lots of bars/pubs are charging silly sums for soft drinks because so many people are doing dry January ?

Anya

We're nearly there

Dry day 28

Yes, and he was even supportive enough to comment on how delicious it was while he was drinking it! Isn't he an angel?

What a lovely supportive DH you have Greyduster Clearly he was worried you would down it in one just removing temptation

The glass of sloe gin that DH had last night 'for medicinal purposes' was nearly my undoing. I had a sniff (for quality control purposes as it is a new batch we haven't tasted yet!) and then he snatched the glass away and sent me back to my cranberry juice with my tail between my legs!

Barman's head....

Good on you Susied - I'd have been inclined to pour it over the barman' shed!

Day 24 completed. Nearly there