so, i'm off the drink for November...

thebigbiffo

Lots of people I know knock the old devils nectar on the head for November. This is the first year I've done it.

I'm a very regular drinker so it could be tough enough. I'm doing it so I only spend my money on bills for the month meaning I can get into December with a clean sheet* and have a financially sound X-mas...apart from that, I'm curious as to whether it will be a big hassle for me and want to prove to myself that I dont 'need' drink...

Anybody else going on the dry?

*that'll be some breakout session

M5

Brian????

Biggins

I'd wait till December, there will be an extra incentive.
You won't be able to afford it more so!

gent9662

Have you a pretty full calendars wrt radio interviews Brian?

Tigger

thebigbiffo wrote: »

Lots of people I know knock the old devils nectar on the head for November. This is the first year I've done it.

I'm a very regular drinker so it could be tough enough. I'm doing it so I only spend my money on bills for the month meaning I can get into December with a clean sheet* and have a financially sound X-mas...apart from that, I'm curious as to whether it will be a big hassle for me and want to prove to myself that I dont 'need' drink...

Anybody else going on the dry?

*that'll be some breakout session

i tried that anbd ended up drinking half a bottle of red absienth that i got a year ago for a special occasion, last night

so that was two days i shall now try again

Cookie_Monster

everyone does that, why not do something different and give up being sober for the month?

NothingMan

I'd love to give up the beer and mayhaps tone up my little beer pudge but spirits are too expensive and beer tastes so delicious and not drinking! Like that'd ever happen.

I love these discussions, it sounds like an AA meeting

Dunjohn

An early Lent? Good idea! I don't drink anyway but I'll find something to give up.

thebigbiffo

M5 wrote: »

Brian????

dclane wrote: »

Have you a pretty full calendars wrt radio interviews Brian?

waaayyyyyyy heeeeyyyyyyyyyyy

da dum tssssshhhh

Andy-Pandy

giving up drink is easy, giving up drugs on the other hand is not.

thebigbiffo

Andy-Pandy wrote: »

giving up drink is easy, giving up drugs on the other hand is not.

thought i'd start with the simplest...it's also the most expensive drug habit i have

Tigger

bluewolf wrote: »

I love these discussions, it sounds like an AA meeting

tell us your story bluie

Biggins

bluewolf wrote: »

I love these discussions, it sounds like an AA meeting

Are you giving something away there?

I have been off it, with the exception of international ireland rugby games, for almost 2 years now. I will be going back on it on new years eve however, when it will likely be a cheap night given my tolerance is probably now non-existant.

Biggins

Biggins wrote: »

Are you giving something away there?

That I find it funny to listen to people "giving up the drink" and counting the days like they belong in AA?
No, I'm pretty sure everyone knows I think that already

df1985

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

everyone does that, why not do something different and give up being sober for the month?

I love how "thebigbiffo" thanked this! leading the country by example!

Dublinvillian

just have kids , you might as well give it up

Biggins

Originally Posted by bluewolf
I love these discussions, it sounds like an AA meeting

Biggins wrote: »

Are you giving something away there?

bluewolf wrote: »

That I find it funny to listen to people "giving up the drink" and counting the days like they belong in AA?
No, I'm pretty sure everyone knows I think that already

No, that you know what an AA meeting sounds like!

However I raise the question in jest and I wouldn't expect or want you to answer my question on a public forum.
Just ignore my daftness and leg-pulling (I would!).

Jim

thebigbiffo wrote: »

thought i'd start with the simplest...it's also the most expensive drug habit i have

Alcohol isn't a drug, it's a drink.

davyjose

I'm off it too. Miss it already

thebigbiffo

Dublinvillian wrote: »

just have kids , you might as well give it up

i've 2...they make me drink more

Biggins

Jim wrote: »

Alcohol isn't a drug, it's a drink.

Actually it is legally classified as a drug.

bonerm

Biggins wrote: »

Actually it is legally classified as a drug.

He was quoting Brass Eye.

Biggins

Biggins wrote: »

No, that you know what an AA meeting sounds like!

Ah
Only from TV I'm afraid!

"this is a girl scouts meeting"
"is it really or can you girls just not admit you have a problem?!"

Biggins

bonerm wrote: »

He was quoting Brass Eye.

Yet another thing I wouldn't have a clue about.

anniehoo

Theres not a holy hope in hell id last a month but fair play OP. You'll probably feel brilliant by the end of it.;)

FlutterinBantam

thebigbiffo wrote: »

Lots of people I know knock the old devils nectar on the head for November. This is the first year I've done it.

I'm a very regular drinker so it could be tough enough. I'm doing it so I only spend my money on bills for the month meaning I can get into December with a clean sheet* and have a financially sound X-mas...apart from that, I'm curious as to whether it will be a big hassle for me and want to prove to myself that I dont 'need' drink...

Anybody else going on the dry?

*that'll be some breakout session

You must be a Dub.:rolleyes:

Most of us can drink in moderation and not go on with this shite about 'giving up the drink' for November to prepare for a swill session around Xmas.

Cop yourself on horse, and learn to drink in moderation.

Fcuking excuse to act like a prick over the Christmas.


No one with a bit of sense is impressed.

thebigbiffo

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

You must be a Dub.:rolleyes:

Most of us can drink in moderation and not go on with this shite about 'giving up the drink' for November to prepare for a swill session around Xmas.

Cop yourself on horse, and learn to drink in moderation.

Fcuking excuse to act like a prick over the Christmas.


No one with a bit of sense is impressed.

there's a rock somewhere with your name on it i'm sure - maybe you should considering residing there once more...

Princess Peach

I actually did think about it! I'm def gonna cut back alright, but mostly for health reasons rather than money.

FlutterinBantam

thebigbiffo wrote: »

there's a rock somewhere with your name on it i'm sure - maybe you should considering residing there once more...

I'm not sure what your meaning is there friend, but if you think going 'off the drink' for November impresses any one around here, heck, you are very much mistaken.


If you want a fcuking drink have it!!!

what the fcuk are you afraid of.?

That you can't stop?

Get a fcuking grip and live in the current century man.


That kind of ****e went out back in the 80s.

Pace2008

Andy-Pandy wrote: »

giving up drink is easy, giving up drugs on the other hand is not.

There are plenty of drugs I could easily do without for the rest of life, and some with which I’d find it more difficult to end the love affair. Drink sits firmly in the latter category, in no small part due to the fact that it’s the focal point of every social even in this country.

thebigbiffo

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

I'm not sure what your meaning is there friend, but if you think going 'off the drink' for November impresses any one around here, heck, you are very much mistaken.


If you want a fcuking drink have it!!!

what the fcuk are you afraid of.?

That you can't stop?

Get a fcuking grip and live in the current century man.


That kind of ****e went out back in the 80s.

http://www.ncpii.ie//

FlutterinBantam

thebigbiffo wrote: »

http://www.ncpii.ie//

ooops, sorry didn't realise you had those problems.


My bad.

davyjose

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

I'm not sure what your meaning is there friend, but if you think going 'off the drink' for November impresses any one around here, heck, you are very much mistaken.


If you want a fcuking drink have it!!!

what the fcuk are you afraid of.?

That you can't stop?

Get a fcuking grip and live in the current century man.


That kind of ****e went out back in the 80s.

You've done a survey have you?

Completely over the top response, tbh. You might want to settle down and change your pants.

abouttobebanned

The OPs facebook updates for the month are going to be so much fun.

"Off the drink a few days now. Not a bother on me"
"Off to the gym now"
"Just back from a 10k run"
"Had a great night last night and I didn't need drink for it either"

Fcuk off out of it.

FoxT

I am surprised at the negative responses here. Whats to criticise?

OP I am on the dry for the month as well.
I have been doing it for the past couple of years. I dont miss it much generally, & feel better/fitter by month end.

davyjose

abouttobebanned wrote: »

The OPs facebook updates for the month are going to be so much fun.

"Off the drink a few days now. Not a bother on me"
"Off to the gym now"
"Just back from a 10k run"
"Had a great night last night and I didn't need drink for it either"

Fcuk off out of it.

Facebook?

Fcuk off out of it.

thebigbiffo

abouttobebanned wrote: »

The OPs facebook updates for the month are going to be so much fun.

"Off the drink a few days now. Not a bother on me"
"Off to the gym now"
"Just back from a 10k run"
"Had a great night last night and I didn't need drink for it either"

Fcuk off out of it.

your FB updates (judging by your impression of what people actually put on FB) must make some dire reading...

if you're one of these people who insists on letting everyone know what you are 'doing' then i'll let you in on a secret...nobody gives a f'uck

FlutterinBantam

davyjose wrote: »

You've done a survey have you?

Completely over the top response, tbh. You might want to settle down and change your pants.

In your opinion.

The OP put out the post for the www to admire and respond.


I am responding as invited,now, not as an admirer and 'aaah sure fair play to you' kind of way, but a robust critical response, bringing in the Oooirish attitude to drink to the fore and pointing out to the OP, that this kind of behaviour went out in the last century.


Hopefully today's irish citizen can have a drink without turning it into a 'session' and can have an adult attitude to alcohol, like most of the civilised world.

Or do we still crave the title'The Drunken Irish' who don't know when to stop, and have to have laws to prevent us indulging 7/24/365.

:rolleyes:

df1985

My birthday is in 2 weeks, puts an end to any notion of staying off the beer for november. Annoying trying to get a gang together and one or two people pull that excuse though.

Ash.J.Williams

"off the drink" "on the dry"

only in f**ing Ireland...

thebigbiffo

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

In your opinion.

The OP put out the post for the www to admire and respond.


I am responding as invited,now, not as an admirer and 'aaah sure fair play to you' kind of way, but a robust critical response, bringing in the Oooirish attitude to drink to the fore and pointing out to the OP, that this kind of behaviour went out in the last century.


Hopefully today's irish citizen can have a drink without turning it into a 'session' and can have an adult attitude to alcohol, like most of the civilised world.

Or do we still crave the title'The Drunken Irish' who don't know when to stop, and have to have laws to prevent us indulging 7/24/365.

:rolleyes:

first of all, you havent a clue what my drinking habits are apart from my OP stating i'm a 'very regular drinker' - but heh, i'll answer your, eh,...'questions'...just to point out how misguided, bitter and twisted your rants are...

i put the thread up because this is AH (which should be enough) and i wanted to see if many people on here give up the drink for Nov - cos a good few people i personally know do.

critical of what? you're not critical of my post, you are critical of what you ASSUME i posted this for. they have a term for that - it's called stupidity...

i drink very regularly, as i said, but i dont go on sessions every time i drink - maybe once a week i'll drink a shed load. in your 'civilised world', is light discussion not allowed?

and to finish - you have a very low opinion of the irish. maybe you could rev up and get the f'uck out of the country if you dont like us so much (that's assuming you live in ireland, i sincerely, very sincerely hope you dont)...

Biggins

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

"off the drink" "on the dry"

only in f**ing Ireland...

At least we're still f***ing!
(No brewers droop!)

davyjose

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

Hopefully today's irish citizen can have a drink without turning it into a 'session' and can have an adult attitude to alcohol, like most of the civilised world.

unfortunately, a lot of people don't seem to share that attitude. Foreign people I know who've visited Ireland are genuinely taken aback by our drinking culture.

If the OP wants to clean up for a few weeks, why not? At least he's being honest.

iamstop

Interesting how most people use the excuse of money to give up booze. I do it too. But this Novemember I'm giving up for health reasons, both mental and physical. It really ruins my sleeping patterns which has obvious knock on affects.
Of course I'm dirt poor of late too so for me it's an added incentive.

Pace2008

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

In your opinion.

And mine.

The OP put out the post for the www to admire and respond.

I didn't see it as some sort of vainglorious boast, and it seems you're the only one of the few who's construed it as such.

FlutterinBantam

davyjose wrote: »

unfortunately, a lot of people don't seem to share that attitude. Foreign people I know who've visited Ireland are genuinely taken aback by our drinking culture.

If the OP wants to clean up for a few weeks, why not? At least he's being honest.

Wouldn't it be a lot easier to take a responsible attitude to drink, like the continentals do .?

Why the need to 'clean up' as you put it.

Why announce on the www that you are not drinking for November.

Kinda sums up the immature attitude to drink we have in this country.

:rolleyes:

billymitchell

thebigbiffo wrote: »

waaayyyyyyy heeeeyyyyyyyyyyy

da dum tssssshhhh

Sounds drunk already, way to go OP!!

abouttobebanned

thebigbiffo wrote: »

your FB updates (judging by your impression of what people actually put on FB) must make some dire reading...

if you're one of these people who insists on letting everyone know what you are 'doing' then i'll let you in on a secret...nobody gives a f'uck

You miss my point sir. I do not post facebook updates but judging by the fact that the OP felt the need to us all this god know what his facebook friends will have to put up with.

FlutterinBantam

Pace2008 wrote: »

And mine.

I didn't see it as some sort of vainglorious boast, and it seems you're the only one of the few who's construed it as such.

You see that's the 'www ' you can get all sorts of opinions on that beetch ,so you can.;)