Sober October

P1 · 10-15-2019, 09:17 PM

I will never get this extreme type of behavior. Whatever happened to just being a man about it and being able to just stay even keel.

KenB925 · 10-16-2019, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

I will never get this extreme type of behavior. Whatever happened to just being a man about it and being able to just stay even keel.

It’s all in good fun.

Besides, extreme is kinda what I do.

KenB925 · 10-31-2019, 11:44 AM

Well, per 'our agreement' sober October is over.

Things I learned.
1. People think that not drinking for a month is an impossible task, almost everyone I told would have been less impressed then if I told them I was going to run a marathon.

2. I have fairly odd sleep patterns that I used to blame on booze, even without it I still wake up at odd times and can't go back to sleep.

3. Drinking is a habit, or a punctuation to the day for me.

4. You can go to any social event with any group of people and you don't have to drink.

5. Its nice to not even thing about how you are going to get home (I don't drink and drive.)

6. I like Root Beer.

I'll see if I have any further thoughts.

I am planning on reducing my alcohol intake compared to before this October.

That is all.

kscarrol · 10-31-2019, 11:58 AM

Didn't go well for me!!

KenB925 · 10-31-2019, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

Didn't go well for me!!

You're in New Orleans, its not your fault!

kscarrol · 10-31-2019, 12:11 PM

Thanks, I appreciate your understanding! Going to be out in SF in early Dec and it will likely be even worse.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 10-31-2019, 09:56 PM

It's almost MOREvember. That's when you have to drink 11x more than a normal month.

M_Six · 10-31-2019, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by glennQNYC

It's almost MOREvember. That's when you have to drink 11x more than a normal month.

Now we're talkin'!

(That said, defining "normal" could be tough.)

KenB925 · 10-04-2021, 12:56 PM

Bumping this old thread because I’m doing it again!

Lady Jane · 10-04-2021, 01:30 PM

Count me in...!!! Nope...

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KenB925 · 10-04-2021, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Count me in...!!! Nope...

Attachment 2711508

Fair

I can report that after a 3 days off, sleep improves.

Tommy-G · 10-04-2021, 02:06 PM

Oh boy....this thread makes me feel guilty

M_Six · 10-04-2021, 02:30 PM

Too late for me. Polished off a bottle of Jameson's this past weekend.

Lady Jane · 10-04-2021, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Too late for me. Polished off a bottle of Jameson's this past weekend.

It's medicine for your last bike incident. Trust me, I'm an Irish nurse.

M_Six · 10-04-2021, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

It's medicine for your last bike incident. Trust me, I'm an Irish nurse.

Correct. Medicinal use only. Just warding off any lingering chance of infection.

MPOWER5266 · 10-04-2021, 02:54 PM

I already messed up tailgating this weekend, Ill try again next year.

ASAP · 10-04-2021, 02:56 PM

Last time I heard about this... it was highly advised against as i can only cause a relapse for people that would actually need to do this.

KenB925 · 10-04-2021, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

Last time I heard about this... it was highly advised against as i can only cause a relapse for people that would actually need to do this.

So you shouldn’t stop drinking for a set period because you might start drinking again?

You can also avoid hangovers by staying drunk!

Tommy-G · 10-04-2021, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KenB925

So you shouldn’t stop drinking for a set period because you might start drinking again?

You can also avoid hangovers by staying drunk!

I used to question my mom, "Why do I have to wash my hands if they are just going to get dirty again?"

Esteban · 10-04-2021, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy-G

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Originally Posted by KenB925

So you shouldn't stop drinking for a set period because you might start drinking again?

You can also avoid hangovers by staying drunk!

I used to question my mom, "Why do I have to wash my hands if they are just going to get dirty again?"

I also run with scissors, which my mom always told me not to do.

Esteban · 10-04-2021, 04:16 PM

And if you do a certain thing too much you will go blind.

I DO wear glasses, so maybe not too much, since I'm not blind (yet).

freakystyly · 10-04-2021, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

It's almost MOREvember. That's when you have to drink 11x more than a normal month.

I thought it was Novembeer

Novem = nine in latin

10-15-2019, 09:17 PM	#45
P1 Lieutenant General 11735 Rep 11,191 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	I will never get this extreme type of behavior. Whatever happened to just being a man about it and being able to just stay even keel.
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KenB925 Second Lieutenant 1125 Rep 265 Posts Drives: ZL1, Raptor Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Well, per 'our agreement' sober October is over. Things I learned. 1. People think that not drinking for a month is an impossible task, almost everyone I told would have been less impressed then if I told them I was going to run a marathon. 2. I have fairly odd sleep patterns that I used to blame on booze, even without it I still wake up at odd times and can't go back to sleep. 3. Drinking is a habit, or a punctuation to the day for me. 4. You can go to any social event with any group of people and you don't have to drink. 5. Its nice to not even thing about how you are going to get home (I don't drink and drive.) 6. I like Root Beer. I'll see if I have any further thoughts. I am planning on reducing my alcohol intake compared to before this October. That is all.
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10-31-2019, 11:58 AM	#48
kscarrol Brigadier General 9608 Rep 4,130 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Didn't go well for me!! __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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kscarrol Brigadier General 9608 Rep 4,130 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I appreciate your understanding! Going to be out in SF in early Dec and it will likely be even worse. __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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10-04-2021, 12:56 PM	#53
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10-04-2021, 02:06 PM	#56
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M_Six Free Thinker 19292 Rep 7,549 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Too late for me. Polished off a bottle of Jameson's this past weekend. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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10-04-2021, 02:56 PM	#61
ASAP Major General 10883 Rep 9,062 Posts Drives: '23 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Last time I heard about this... it was highly advised against as i can only cause a relapse for people that would actually need to do this. __________________ 2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
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Esteban Major General 54543 Rep 7,238 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	And if you do a certain thing too much you will go blind. I DO wear glasses, so maybe not too much, since I'm not blind (yet).
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