Bright Eye

Hi TC. Oh so do I. I was making a real effort to get out and about once I'd started to come round a bit after bereavement. It took some doing really as I feel a bit anxious walking by myself in lonely places - even when I have the dog with me. Then Covid came along and that was it! Now we're allowed...

Great advice Sandy ;)? You're completely right of course. The rose tinted specs are all that make us think that drinking at Christmas would be more 'special' or less risky than drinking at any other time. Never a good idea to think too far ahead either. That can make the task seem overwhelming. It's...

Hiya Danny :\: Congratulations on the 3 weeks (::) They say the '3s' are always the hardest. 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months etc. Tuck yourself up and find something good to watch on telly tonight, or read a book, or do a puzzle. Anything to take your mind off it. Good luck with your Covid test and I hope...

Hi Mark Lovely to see you too. I guess birthdays this year have been a little weird for everyone, but mine was sober, at least

Looks fabulous! Hi all runners and walkers. Covid has curtailed a lot of my longer walks (have to travel to get to the start), but I've been putting in some miles locally. Walked to the Thames Barrier and back a couple of weeks ago (about a 14 mile round trip), but can't wait to get to the countrysi...

Sorry I'm nearly a month too late for your birthday Danny! It was mine on 27th October. Hope all the mostly sober crew are ok and just wanted to say Hi xx

My personal goal is to not ever feel like I 'need' a drink. I've achieved that and now it's just about maintenance. I still have a drinks counter that I use every day. Currently it's 45 days since my last drink. That was a bottle of alcoholic ginger beer at a friend's home. Longest I went alcohol fr...

Hi 'Groupers :\: Just wanted to drop by and say hello. I can't remember the last time I was here but suspect it was shortly after my wife died in 2017. I didn't turn to drink on the back of that and am happily 'mostly sober'. I know you can all reach a peaceful relationship with alcohol. Hang in the...

Hiya Danny \:)/ \:)/ Massive congratulations on your grandson (::) (::) Soft play is great - basically ball pools, lots of soft mats, giant soft shapes and 'ride on' toys, slides etc. All very safe and great for little 'uns to explore without (much) risk of injury. Had a smashing time and then went ...

Hello Mostly Soberites :\: Just popped in to say Hi, but seems the thread has been quiet since last month. Sorry about the nettle stings Danny! OUCH. Hate the things - although I do like nettle tea....and when I was a child a local farm used to sell nettle beer.... Anyway - I am still mostly sober. ...

Hi Danny :\: Safe journey home <:)> Well done Flobie (::) Yes Danny baby is a year old and just standing independently, but scooting around at 100mph on hands and knees! I'm meeting daughter, her bf, baby and bfs mum and brother at the 02 for early dinner. Got here early so sitting in the shade at C...

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Hi everyone :\: Just wanted to pop my head round the door and say hello. Danny, Scotland sounds wonderful, especially with the amazing weather ;)? I'm doing OK - more than OK in terms of alcohol. Had 2 beers I'd guess about 4 glasses of wine since Christmas. Life is busy, busy but I must get back in...

Morning all. Jjjj hope you feel better soon. Danny - isolating oneself can often feel like the safest bet, but I know from experience that for me personally, it didn't really help. Maybe just try to do a little bit of being sociable. Small chunks? A quick chat with a neighbour, walk with dog and 'go...

Hello all. Sorry for the rather prolonged absence. Am back now though. Not been drinking - just busy, preoccupied and somewhat overwhelmed with both work and personal stuff. Starting to see light at the end of the tunnel now. Settled with NHS and made my complaint to GMC so have now done everything ...

Hi all. Hope all's OK. I've not had a proper chance to read back as have been absent for quite a while and TBH I probably won't get to read back more than a couple of pages as life is quite hectic at the moment. I did read your post re daughter though Faith and big hugs to you <:)> <:)> <:)> I am no...

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Hi there folks. Long work days and computer problems have kept me away. Just want to say hello to all and I hope I'll be able to access BE and read/post properly after daughter's b/f has worked magic with my laptop xxx

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