Posted May 14, 2019 When I drink I make an ass out of myself. I don’t make any sense ... but I mean every word of it, until I don’t. Be kind to one another if it’s possible and have a great day. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 15, 2019 11 hours ago, Vassago said: When I drink I make an ass out of myself. I don’t make any sense ... but I mean every word of it, until I don’t. Be kind to one another if it’s possible and have a great day. Sober over 5 years, almost 6 now. Sure the hell don't miss those days. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, HitmanAce said: Sober over 5 years, almost 6 now. Sure the hell don't miss those days. Congratulations, that is a major accomplishment. Hats off to you sir. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 15, 2019 5 hours ago, goodguy69 said: Congratulations, that is a major accomplishment. Hats off to you sir. Thank you! Sometimes I reflect back on those days and can't believe I am still living today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 15, 2019 4 hours ago, HitmanAce said: Thank you! Sometimes I reflect back on those days and can't believe I am still living today. Congratulations. I knew two girls who almost didn't make it either. The hospital saved one and the court another. It was a sobering effect for both. The same fifth of whiskey one drank in a night, lasted me for years. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) I got lucky! After watching my father dry out in an ICU I backed off my alcohol consumption before I became dependent. I can still enjoy the taste of a beer or Scotch. Some days I even splurge and have two. 😱 Hats off to those who took the pledge. Edited May 15, 2019 by Bit Banger 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 15, 2019 For me, I try to limit myself to two glasses of Merlot or Malbec with food or up to two Jamesons (no soda pop added, just a splash of water on the rocks). On a super crazy night, maybe all of the above. But very infrequently. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 15, 2019 Every time go to doctor (now frequently) they ask me how much I drink. I tell them a scotch almost every evening a a glass wine with dinner. Seems ok so that's my limit. As I told my father in law,if you've lived until over 80 a drink won't hurt you. I'm there now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 15, 2019 9 hours ago, Alex Majors said: Congratulations. I knew two girls who almost didn't make it either. The hospital saved one and the court another. It was a sobering effect for both. The same fifth of whiskey one drank in a night, lasted me for years. Thank you! Good for those 2 girls. I hope that they are still going strong. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 15, 2019 Had much fun with the old C2H5OH until my liver started screaming for help on the blood tests. After a biopsy, I was told that I could keep drinking and have another fun 2-4 years or quit drinking and have another fun 20-30 years. Nowadays I allow myself two drinks per week. Once I got out of the habit, I usually don't even bother with the two, but when a friend pulls out a good bottle of single-malt, I certainly enjoy those two glasses. Party on youngsters, just listen to the innards. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 15, 2019 9 hours ago, Bit Banger said: I got lucky! After watching my father dry out in an ICU I backed off my alcohol consumption before I became dependent. I can still enjoy the taste of a beer or Scotch. Some days I even splurge and have two. 😱 Hats off to those who took the pledge. That's a very sobering experience. If i wasn't for my sister and nephew, I wouldn't be writing this right now. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 15, 2019 45 minutes ago, mountainrider33 said: I got lucky in that I've never had a need to drink but love to drink when we have parties. I have quite a bit of alcohol here and never touch it unless we have people over. I would call that a blessing that you never had a need to drink. I'm proud to say that I am always the designated driver. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 15, 2019 19 minutes ago, BadBoy said: Had much fun with the old C2H5OH until my liver started screaming for help on the blood tests. After a biopsy, I was told that I could keep drinking and have another fun 2-4 years or quit drinking and have another fun 20-30 years. Nowadays I allow myself two drinks per week. Once I got out of the habit, I usually don't even bother with the two, but when a friend pulls out a good bottle of single-malt, I certainly enjoy those two glasses. Party on youngsters, just listen to the innards. Good to read that you took the 20-30 years. Nowadays I save all that money I used on drinking and rathole it for a year. Then on my sobriety date I buy me something nice to reward myself. One year I flew a provider and I to Hawaii for a week vacation on a beach resort. I actually had to save two years for that reward but damn well worth it. LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16, 2019 On 5/14/2019 at 9:09 AM, Vassago said: When I drink I make an ass out of myself. I don’t make any sense ... but I mean every word of it, until I don’t. Be kind to one another if it’s possible and have a great day. BB, did you look into my past. That is why I've lived a life in recovery for quite a while. Used to have a t-shirt that said, "Instant Asshole....Just Add Alcohol". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites