Dry January

[choux]

Last day for those who have tried - how have you managed? Anyone still in with a chance of success?

[Barmaid]

No. I gave up. On 2 Jan.

[Canary42]

Yes

[youngmafbog]

Never started.

[choux]

Good for you Canary x

Barmaid, why am I not surprised? lol

[choux]

ymb, nor I, had nothing to give up.

[Redhelen72]

If you need to consider this does it mean you drink too much to begin with?

[Canary42]

Not claiming any credit really, I gave up last June after my TIA, so well-motivated.

[choux]

Funny you say that, Redhelen. The other night I watched an old video of Robert Mitchum and he said he had an enormous capacity for alcohol and never thought he had a drink problem. He talked of an occasion in Ireland, drinking with Richard Harris who was definitely the worse for wear. Mitchum ended up throwing him into a cab to get him out of trouble and back home.

[choux]

Nevertheless, Canary you have done well so credit is given :)

[Redhelen72]

That is a great story choux

[MissTerious2]

Like choux, I had nothing to give up.
I don't feel virtuous. I had my fair share in my youth and it slowly crept down. I realise now that I prefer water.

[rowanwitch]

The did ok, could or have done with a few hot goodies when my chest infection was at its worst but probably won't have any til I go out on 8th.

[Blubster]

3 weeks dry so far...

[Arrods]

I didn't drink at home during January, but had drinks when I went out for a couple of meals. I'm just going to add 2 days to the month. Weight-wise, it's made absolutely no difference.

[lady-janine]

If I could drink I would never have started.

[youngmafbog]

I've just brewed another 26l of Dark Ale having just polished of the last of the St Peters.

Was lovely.

[choux]

Glad you enjoy it ymb, must make all the wort worthwhile ;)

Well done rowan and Blubster. Not a bad effort by Arrods either. Not having been anywhere since goodness knows when I have forgotten about drinking out and about. But then I would be the nominated driver anyway...

I used to enjoy a drink or two, occasionally but have lost all patience with those who cannot manage their alcohol - some of whom appear to go drinking with the sole purpose of getting hammered. As for those who drive the morning after a skinful and are still under the influence - I hope the police have occasion to stop and check their breath.