After Hours' Dry January?

whoopsadoodles · 01-01-2017 12:03AM #1

My liver, my scales, and my bank balance have suggested that I try a dry January.

I'm perfectly capable of not drinking, I just happen to love a nice wine or drop of whiskey!

I spent a good chunk of last year on the dry but made up for it in 2016 so think it's time for a break.

Anyone else giving it a go?

RedXIV · 01-01-2017 12:04AM

I'll be with you, but mainly to prepare for full drinks package on a cruise in Feb

jimmy blevins · 01-01-2017 12:05AM

I better finish off what's left in the spirits cupboard so.

blackcard · 01-01-2017 12:07AM

Not a heavy drinker by any means but willing to give it a go

The_Valeyard · 01-01-2017 12:09AM

How about.....no.

2 bdays in January to attend.

thee glitz · 01-01-2017 12:11AM

Half my family's birthdays are in January, including mine. So no chance.

oneilla · 01-01-2017 12:12AM

The_Valeyard wrote: »

How about.....no.

2 bdays in January to attend.

Yeah it's the birthdays that get you. There's the option of not drinking booze if you're out but of course you'll probably be nagged to take a drink.

clairewithani · 01-01-2017 12:13AM

I'm in.

Sono · 01-01-2017 12:13AM

Gonna give it a bash, getting married in a few months so need to get in shape!

Wibbs · 01-01-2017 12:14AM

whoopsadoodles wrote: »

My liver,

Milk thistle supplements.

my scales,

Eat less you greedy feck.

and my bank balance

Shop in Aldi/Lidl and buy wine in boxes rather than bottles.

Sheesh… amateurs.. :mad::D:D

Peregrine · 01-01-2017 12:14AM

I'll be in Eastern Europe for four days later in January and I don't plan to be sober for a single second of those four days.

pa990 · 01-01-2017 12:17AM

I'll give it a go.

blackcard · 01-01-2017 12:17AM

whoopsadoodles wrote: »

My liver, my scales, and my bank balance have suggested that I try a dry January.

I'm perfectly capable of not drinking, I just happen to love a nice wine or drop of whiskey!

I spent a good chunk of last year on the dry but made up for it in 2016 so think it's time for a break.

Anyone else giving it a go?

Whoops, are we supposed to give a progress update?

whoopsadoodles · 01-01-2017 12:20AM

Wibbs wrote: »

Milk thistle supplements. Eat less you greedy feck. Shop in Aldi/Lidl and buy wine in boxes rather than bottles.

Sheesh… amateurs.. :mad::D:D

I will eat less also as well

I actually have loads of drink there so I wouldn't have to buy much but I feel it would be beneficial for me to not drink for a few weeks

Also means if I go out on nights out I'll drive and save taxi fares!

whoopsadoodles · 01-01-2017 12:21AM

blackcard wrote: »

Whoops, are we supposed to give a progress update?

Up to yourself, I won't force you to but do if it helps

The One Doctor · 01-01-2017 12:21AM

Dry January? Ah FFS, I barely get the chance to have one bottle of beer a night over a weekend what with a 2 year old and a new job. My advice - get yourself a life, not a drinking habit. If you feel you need a dry month, just go off the stuff for good.

KungPao · 01-01-2017 12:22AM

I did it once...worst month of my life.

Ah no. It was a good month. I remember sleeping very well after the first week, and being very chill. I suppose all the ups and downs with drinking mess with your chances of serenity.

Might do it again this January.

whoopsadoodles · 01-01-2017 12:24AM

The One Doctor wrote: »

Dry January? Ah FFS, I barely get the chance to have one bottle of beer a night over a weekend what with a 2 year old and a new job. My advice - get yourself a life, not a drinking habit. If you feel you need a dry month, just go off the stuff for good.

Gowan ourra dat.

Don't bother your hole judging me based on me taking a few weeks off alcohol. I'm feckin marvellous.

well spoken man · 01-01-2017 12:24AM

Ahhh go on then....

Dr Crayfish · 01-01-2017 12:25AM

I'm going to try and do it yeah, booze and other things... Trying to do it all right now so I'll never do anything again, get it out of my system!! I'll check in again in a few days

Sweetemotion · 01-01-2017 12:26AM

Wibbs wrote: »

Milk thistle supplements. Eat less you greedy feck. Shop in Aldi/Lidl and buy wine in boxes rather than bottles.

Sheesh… amateurs.. :mad::D:D

What are these milk thistle supplements you talk of Mr Wibbs?

osarusan · 01-01-2017 12:28AM

Match of the Day on Saturday nights wouldn't be the same without some Lidl whiskey buring the inside of my sad bastard mouth.

Surreptitious · 01-01-2017 12:30AM

Sweetemotion wrote: »

What are these milk thistle supplements you talk of Mr Wibbs?

They help regenerate the liver, they are bought in health stores.

I don't think I would stick to a dry January so no point pretending that I will. I will though go back on low calorie alcohol to cut down on weight and avoid all takeaways and eat a lot more home cooked food. Good luck to anyone trying.

Dr Crayfish · 01-01-2017 12:30AM

Sweetemotion wrote: »

What are these milk thistle supplements you talk of Mr Wibbs?

It's meant to be good for your liver I'm going to get some myself actually I reckon my liver is f*cked by now

whoopsadoodles · 01-01-2017 12:32AM

osarusan wrote: »

Match of the Day on Saturday nights wouldn't be the same without some Lidl whiskey buring the inside of my sad bastard mouth.

I've nearly a full bottle of green spot and half a bottle of writer's tears there.

Roll on February :pac:

Dr Crayfish · 01-01-2017 12:32AM

Anyway happy new year all from against the grain on Camden st, the beer I'm drinking is super strong but I need to savour my last beers for 4 weeks

Sweetemotion · 01-01-2017 12:33AM

whoopsadoodles wrote: »

Gowan ourra dat.

Don't bother your hole judging me based on me taking a few weeks off alcohol. I'm feckin marvellous.

You are marvellous. We all are in or own way, but not those begrudging *****. Feck them.

Happy New year whoopsadoodles.

my3cents · 01-01-2017 12:34AM

would have been some almighty binge if I had no drinks left for the new year so have to get them drunk first.

kfallon · 01-01-2017 12:37AM

I am in me dicky giving up the gargle in January, still be having my Saturday sessions.

dmc17 · 01-01-2017 12:41AM

I'd love to, but I'm heading out tomorrow night. Sure, Monday's a bank holiday :pac:

KERSPLAT! · 01-01-2017 12:50AM

Sure I'll give it a go! I don't drink a huge amount but I could do without the expense, it's a long way to pay day!!

Day 1 - successful so far...

After Hours' Dry January?

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