FabSwingers.com forum: Are you thinking of Dry January

By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

Iam will be hard as I love a drink etc

But the health benefits OMG WTF

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

January is had enough so to go dry

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By *tarkersandcrutchCouple
over a year ago

TELFORD

Absolutely not

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

BAD bloody phone

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By *amierebelMan
over a year ago

nae danger.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am! It’s going to be difficult though, but I’ve got through worse hah

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Not drank over the festive period so I'll wet my mouth some way or another

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope! Two weeks all inclusive next week so not a chance

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

Nope never entered my head till you posted this

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By *ookinforfun6972Couple
over a year ago

Hartlepool

Not for me

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton

Definitely not, I’d miss it!

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By *ucyDiamondsTV/TS
over a year ago

Nottingham

Definitely not, January is a miserable month and wouldn't want to make it any worse

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By *rettyflamingoWoman
over a year ago

Where the flamboyance of flamingos live

No not at all in terms of sex, bring it on and alcohol I don’t really drink very much to Warren to need to go dry x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am going for it, did it last time in 2020 and Dry January lasted until July!

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By *amierebelMan
over a year ago

nae danger.

Never drank over the Christmas time there or since November, not big on the whole must drink on new year sheep, buy most likely have a night out some point in January as birthdays then aswell

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am!

I just need to finish the rum and wine I currently have in the house.

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

"No not at all in terms of sex, bring it on and alcohol I don’t really drink very much to Warren to need to go dry x"
why you bringing white rabbits into it then?

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By *razytimesinloveCouple
over a year ago

SW Scotland

Been about 15 years without touching alcohol now and don’t really miss it. Mrs CT still enjoys a drink although she has cut back quite a bit.

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By *ecky and justCouple
over a year ago

Godalming

We are..

Dry January as a challenge.

February as well if we can manage it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve been “dry” for ten years now and it was a life changing decision.

It’s not easy at first and it’s not for everyone.

I now have a couple of high Adrenalin and high energy hobbies and my personal well being both mentally and physically are amazing.

Sorry to crow but I can’t recommend sobriety (for me) highly enough.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

No,I don't do these month things, stoptober, dry January, no nut November etc.

If I don't want to do something, I don't do it and if I do want to do something, I do it.

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By *asyGent75Man
over a year ago

Doncaster South Yorkshire

Bollox that I’ve got some homebrew wine which requires attending to, plus I’ve found out that if you mix Corona with amaretto it tastes like DrPepper and I do enjoy an amaretto n coffee after work

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

nope not a chance..

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

"Not drank over the festive period so I'll wet my mouth some way or another

Well if you have been un well you should keep fluids up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Certainly not!

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By *eavenscentitCouple
over a year ago

barnstaple

Mr doesn't drink and I drink much less nowdays. I'm down to a bottle every 10days. I may do dry January

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

"Been about 15 years without touching alcohol now and don’t really miss it. Mrs CT still enjoys a drink although she has cut back quite a bit. "

So you could encourage her to try dry January

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Being doing dry January for many years it’s easy, I had a serious issue with drink in my late tens early twenties I decided then I needed to slow down or become alcoholic. Now I only drink at the weekend and haven’t been d*unk in many years.

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

"Bollox that I’ve got some homebrew wine which requires attending to, plus I’ve found out that if you mix Corona with amaretto it tastes like DrPepper and I do enjoy an amaretto n coffee after work

Try a double port in a large glass with a WKD blue if you like Vimto?

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

"I’ve been “dry” for ten years now and it was a life changing decision.

It’s not easy at first and it’s not for everyone.

I now have a couple of high Adrenalin and high energy hobbies and my personal well being both mentally and physically are amazing.

Sorry to crow but I can’t recommend sobriety (for me) highly enough. "

Is that both of you?

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

"Mr doesn't drink and I drink much less nowdays. I'm down to a bottle every 10days. I may do dry January "

Go for it you will feel better for it. And your partner might like it . If thay don't drink

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am!

I just need to finish the rum and wine I currently have in the house. "

I'm always happy to help

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman
over a year ago

North West

"Iam will be hard as I love a drink etc

But the health benefits OMG WTF"

It's a great idea OP. If you can stretch to 100 AF days, you'd notice real differences.

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman
over a year ago

North West

"I’ve been “dry” for ten years now and it was a life changing decision.

It’s not easy at first and it’s not for everyone.

I now have a couple of high Adrenalin and high energy hobbies and my personal well being both mentally and physically are amazing.

Sorry to crow but I can’t recommend sobriety (for me) highly enough. "

I wholeheartedly agree, 2023 will be my 4th sober year and I wish I'd done it 20 years ago.

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

"Iam will be hard as I love a drink etc

But the health benefits OMG WTF

It's a great idea OP. If you can stretch to 100 AF days, you'd notice real differences. "

Don't know about 100 Alcohol Free days Holiday in mid Feb..

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By *eadjeyecMan
over a year ago

Bucks/London

I am looking to do it. Need to lose the weight from Christmas feel as if I’m suddenly pregnant lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve been “dry” for ten years now and it was a life changing decision.

It’s not easy at first and it’s not for everyone.

I now have a couple of high Adrenalin and high energy hobbies and my personal well being both mentally and physically are amazing.

Sorry to crow but I can’t recommend sobriety (for me) highly enough.

Is that both of you?"

No. She’ll have a couple of glasses of wine if we go out and maybe a G+t but she always has an available driver.

She may do a dry January as she’s currently suffering from post Christmas “I’m fat and no one loves me!” Syndrome.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

I had a dry November and I lost over a stone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve been “dry” for ten years now and it was a life changing decision.

It’s not easy at first and it’s not for everyone.

I now have a couple of high Adrenalin and high energy hobbies and my personal well being both mentally and physically are amazing.

Sorry to crow but I can’t recommend sobriety (for me) highly enough.

I wholeheartedly agree, 2023 will be my 4th sober year and I wish I'd done it 20 years ago.

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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago

Wherever I lay my hat

I'm thinking of it. January is normally too shit to get through without booze but I'm actually relishing the thought of healthy eating, going hard on the exercise and cutting out the alcohol to kick start 2023

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm thinking of it. January is normally too shit to get through without booze but I'm actually relishing the thought of healthy eating, going hard on the exercise and cutting out the alcohol to kick start 2023"

This is my plan!

I will be fit god dam it!!

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

"I had a dry November and I lost over a stone

Good for you do you feel good for doing it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tee total

So not alcohol for three years

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

Yep I'm going to give alcohol a rest for January... I've just knocked up a new batch of meth ..so that should see me through til February..

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By *r_North-EastMan
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Yes. I had no plans to do it but I feel like shit after drinking too much over the last week or so. Get New Years Eve and Day out the way and I’m not drinking for a long time.

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By *r_North-EastMan
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

"Yep I'm going to give alcohol a rest for January... I've just knocked up a new batch of meth ..so that should see me through til February..

Heisenberg?

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By *annibal_LickedherMan
over a year ago

The Side of the Mersey

I go months at a time without drinking. If you can’t cope for one month without booze then I think you have a bit of a problem.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"I had a dry November and I lost over a stone

Good for you do you feel good for doing it."

I am delighted with my weight loss and my skin looks better too.

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By *ove2Lick!Man
over a year ago

Banbury

Errr…no

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I go months at a time without drinking. If you can’t cope for one month without booze then I think you have a bit of a problem. "

I have a lot of problems, this problem helps with the other problems.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hell no!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hope January is dry for all the roofers and builders (and anyone else working outside) so they can still go to work

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I'm going to do it. .. I have half a bottle of red left to drink

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No,I don't do these month things, stoptober, dry January, no nut November etc.

If I don't want to do something, I don't do it and if I do want to do something, I do it. "

Exactly this, social media has a lot to answer for. Just do you and not think you have to follow a craze

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By *hromosexualsCouple
over a year ago

Near Abercynon

"Just do you and not think you have to follow a craze"

It's not really a craze, it's more of a challenge.

Obviously if you aren't a regular drinker then it's not much of a challenge, but if you are it can be.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No,I don't do these month things, stoptober, dry January, no nut November etc.

If I don't want to do something, I don't do it and if I do want to do something, I do it.

Exactly this, social media has a lot to answer for. Just do you and not think you have to follow a craze"

Maybe people find a bit of support knowing others are doing the same?

Does it really matter.

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By *hromosexualsCouple
over a year ago

Near Abercynon

Not doing Dry January (one birthday and one trip away) but certainly need to live a more healthy lifestyle and alcohol is a fairly big factor, so we'll cut down.

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By *ictoria_1976TV/TS
over a year ago

Lanson

Not a chance - only had a buck fizz on Xmas day so I have fridge & cupboard full of various beverages - also it's a birthday month for me

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By *liceinwanderlust101Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge/London

Glow up! Same, good intentions, see how long that lasts

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

local, but not too local

Could do. It’s no effort for me as I don’t drink often anyway.

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By *annibal_LickedherMan
over a year ago

The Side of the Mersey

"No,I don't do these month things, stoptober, dry January, no nut November etc.

If I don't want to do something, I don't do it and if I do want to do something, I do it.

Exactly this, social media has a lot to answer for. Just do you and not think you have to follow a craze

Maybe people find a bit of support knowing others are doing the same?

Does it really matter. "

Actually. I hadn’t considered this.

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By *tranger swings 69Couple
over a year ago

cheshire

Yep We’re doing it, starting on the 2nd tho as we’re out NYE and NYD

Jack

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By *lirty_dirtyCouple
over a year ago

Lingfield

I stopped drinking in September. I wasn't a heavy drinker, as in large volume or benders but I drank every day. If I'd had a bad day I'd drink a bit more, or a good day I'd celebrate with a few extra drinks.

I had a general 'unwell' feeling, I felt old and tired. I had flabby bits that I'd not had before.

The worst thing, or the thing that impacted my life the most was I'd become a glass half empty, negative, type of person. Life was just 'grey'

It's taken a while to see and feel the benefits but I'm really starting to feel and act like my old self again, positive, active, and a general feeling that life is good.

It's a personal choice and not for everyone but it's really changed my life!

Alex x

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By *CExeCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln/Exeter

I'll be cutting out weekday drinking, and limiting myself to a Saturday evening treat. Currently having too many lunchtime pints and glasses of wine in the evenings.

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

"I'll be cutting out weekday drinking, and limiting myself to a Saturday evening treat. Currently having too many lunchtime pints and glasses of wine in the evenings. "

So why not try a No drinking 4 weeks that might be only 3 weekends?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't drink anyway but I wanted to say good luck to everyone who has said they're going to do it, I hope it's a positive experience for you all.

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

"I’ve been “dry” for ten years now and it was a life changing decision.

It’s not easy at first and it’s not for everyone.

I now have a couple of high Adrenalin and high energy hobbies and my personal well being both mentally and physically are amazing.

Sorry to crow but I can’t recommend sobriety (for me) highly enough.

I wholeheartedly agree, 2023 will be my 4th sober year and I wish I'd done it 20 years ago.

I'm 7 1/2 years sober and again it's the best thing I've done.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Iam will be hard as I love a drink etc

But the health benefits OMG WTF"

F@ck no ??....the only bit of satisfaction I get

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By *ixenandhoundCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth, South west

Not for me... January is party month, socials, club nights and my birthday.... hopefully it will be a very 'wet' January

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

"I go months at a time without drinking. If you can’t cope for one month without booze then I think you have a bit of a problem. "

This. I know its not a popular opinion given our societal relationship with alcohol but when people say they think 4 weeks alcohol free will be difficult or a challenge they really need to look at their relationship with alcohol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How would I tolerate people? This is just crazy talk

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Nope. Life’s too short for all that. I don’t drink that often anyway so wouldn’t make much difference. If I want one I’ll have one. I can understand it if people are big drinkers I suppose.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

More than likely will do it without trying. Not much on socially in January and don't tend to drink at home.

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By *r SensualMan
over a year ago

London

Ahhhhh hell nawwwwww!

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

I’m really hoping for no rain in January. Is that close enough?

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

I don't really drink much anyway, so I'll continue to have my 1 or 2 (average) drinks a month if I fancy them in January.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I done sober October, wasn't hard though as I 1. I don't drink loads and 2. I can't handle booze, three drinks in and am swaying and singing.

But will be doing dry January regardless

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By *ookie46Woman
over a year ago

Deepest darkest Peru

I’m still celebrating my 50th birthday up till the 22nd Jan so not a hope

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

"Iam will be hard as I love a drink etc

But the health benefits OMG WTF"

I am planning to. And if it goes okay, which I suspect it will, I might keep going for the rest of the year.

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

"I am going for it, did it last time in 2020 and Dry January lasted until July!"

Nice! I'm hoping it will kick off a longer dry bout for me too.

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By *piderBunnyCouple
over a year ago

Back of Nowhere and Beyond

I think the last time I had a drink was August (and I absolutely blame the people I was with... y'all know who you are), so chances are it'll be a dry January for me. But I'm feeling unpredictable. Probably save the booze til my birthday in February though.

So... probably it'll be a dry January, but also probably I won't notice

Posh

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By *heMightySpud69Man
over a year ago

Milton keynes

Nah, fuck that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The opportunity to drink beyond a glass or maybe two is rare for me so a dry January is quite possible

But I've had my appetite whetted by a few cocktail recipes over the Christmas season so I may be in the drink before long

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah, I am.

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

"Iam will be hard as I love a drink etc

But the health benefits OMG WTF

I am planning to. And if it goes okay, which I suspect it will, I might keep going for the rest of the year."

Good for you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I did it a couple of years ago. The hardest part was when I travelled for work and I was staying in pub accomodation.

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

I've just downloaded the Try Dry app. I'm actually weirdly looking forward to it.

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

I do it as a reset to my tolerance to a quite toxic substance that I do like and this year am more determined to make it the hole month.

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By *orridgeCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Torridge

We’ll probably reduce our intake once we’re both back to work but January is generally miserable enough without a little treat now and then..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I thought about it but I have a couple of nights out booked for Jan now so...nah. I'll be an angel in Jan generally though just from craving some healthiness after an indulgent Xmas.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely not it’s my birthday in January so i believe is against the law.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I stopped drinking in September. I wasn't a heavy drinker, as in large volume or benders but I drank every day. If I'd had a bad day I'd drink a bit more, or a good day I'd celebrate with a few extra drinks.

I had a general 'unwell' feeling, I felt old and tired. I had flabby bits that I'd not had before.

The worst thing, or the thing that impacted my life the most was I'd become a glass half empty, negative, type of person. Life was just 'grey'

It's taken a while to see and feel the benefits but I'm really starting to feel and act like my old self again, positive, active, and a general feeling that life is good.

It's a personal choice and not for everyone but it's really changed my life!

Alex x "

Nice one Alex, keep positive pal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m still celebrating my 50th birthday up till the 22nd Jan so not a hope

That's the spirit. More spirit for this lady please

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely not , you have to have something to look forward to at the end of a hard days work !!

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By *orksguy1965Man
over a year ago

Howden

I try to, but normally fail after a few days lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't really drink so it's not something I have to think about. Good luck to those who try though, I hope it goes well.

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By *ouraineCouple
over a year ago

Blois, France

Beach bodies are built in the winter, so yes, alcohol free January, been doing it for several years. Need to have a reasonable diet and gym too to make the best of it.

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

"I try to, but normally fail after a few days lol "

If your finding it hard come and chat hear I might reopen post 1st Jan see if others are going it might inspire you another day. I have never managed the hole of January but I think I might with a bit of compensation.

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

No. Not often we drink anyway so wouldn't make much difference to us. We are heading out on 7th January so going to enjoy a few social drinks with friends.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

"Not drank over the festive period so I'll wet my mouth some way or another

Well if you have been un well you should keep fluids up."

Wasn't unwell, just decided not to as I was too stuffed with food

alcohol personally can leave it or drink had far too many wild nights out over the many years

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

"I try to, but normally fail after a few days lol

There's also a couple of Dry January groups on facebook that might prove useful.

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

"I try to, but normally fail after a few days lol

There's also a couple of Dry January groups on facebook that might prove useful."

Ohh don't do Facebook at all I'm to privet I now yet I'm hear strange right. It's just an old man thing. Me that is.

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By *akedMMan
over a year ago

Witney

Doing six weeks as I am on antibiotics for prostatitis again

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Spend most months of year dry aside April and December

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm going to have a go..... Had a dry Christmas because of Covid, so decided to try until March

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By *omRachCouple
over a year ago

Wirral

I have done dry January many times and I actually find it quite easy to do (I'm not a big drinker). However this year I have 2 days this January where I have events on where its gonna be extremely hard NOT to drink - I've also paid in advance for the privilege on one of them. Those 2 events aside I will be dry this January

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

No point, because I rarely drink alcohol.

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By *uke OzadeMan
over a year ago

Ho Chi Minge City

I’m off to sunny South Africa on Tuesday so I will defo be having some cold beers in January. Maybe January 2024 instead!

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By *obandruthCouple
over a year ago

wolverhampton

Absolutely not.

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By *ntelligent BullMan
over a year ago

Reading and surrounds

Dry two months. Never felt better. Lost weight and have extra cash. Used Allen Carr's 'The Easy Way to Control Your Drinking' on Audible (free if it's your first download)

No willpower needed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If i open a bottle of fizz tonight there is no way I'll get through it on my own... So i maybe I would have to start on 2nd Jan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If i open a bottle of fizz tonight there is no way I'll get through it on my own... So i maybe I would have to start on 2nd Jan"

If I open a bottle of champagne tonight. I hope there’s a sexy woman sitting on a chair and opening her legs for me as her tight skirt starts riding up. …

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dry January? Hell no. It’s what gets me through the idea I have to work on a Monday right now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If i open a bottle of fizz tonight there is no way I'll get through it on my own... So i maybe I would have to start on 2nd Jan

If I open a bottle of champagne tonight. I hope there’s a sexy woman sitting on a chair and opening her legs for me as her tight skirt starts riding up. …

I hope so too.. I'll be in my jammies

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nothing about January will be dry

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By *ulfillingLolaCouple
over a year ago

york

Lola will be doing dry January...by that I mean she isn't allowed to masturbate for the entire month

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I did dry December so going to keep it going!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As someone who works part time in a pub, and someone who loves the whole pub culture, I implore everyone to support thier local.

Dry January is a gimmick and should be discouraged.

The hospitality industry is still struggling after lockdowns. Footfall is no where near pre-pandemic levels. And now with upwards of £4,000 per month estimated energy bills, pubs need all the help they can get.

A recent survey of 4,500 pubs found 85% are considering permanently closing for 2 days a week. And of that 85% at least 40% considering closing all together.

The pub used to be the hub of a community, it was a place to socialise yes, but it was also a place you'd find your local plumber, electrician, builder, mechanic. Some pubs still have this community spirit (glad to say the one I work at does), and that community needs to be protected.

A pub is not just a place to go and get d*unk.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Probably not I’ve got a friends birthday mid way.

Him

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"As someone who works part time in a pub, and someone who loves the whole pub culture, I implore everyone to support thier local.

Dry January is a gimmick and should be discouraged.

A recent survey of 4,500 pubs found 85% are considering permanently closing for 2 days a week. And of that 85% at least 40% considering closing all together.

A pub is not just a place to go and get d*unk. "

You can stil have dry January and go to the pub, soft drinks, food, pool and mates.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

I was never a big drinker and just got used to not having it at all eventually. No change for me.

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

"As someone who works part time in a pub, and someone who loves the whole pub culture, I implore everyone to support thier local.

Dry January is a gimmick and should be discouraged.

A recent survey of 4,500 pubs found 85% are considering permanently closing for 2 days a week. And of that 85% at least 40% considering closing all together.

A pub is not just a place to go and get d*unk. "

But my nearest pub is 20 minutes away and I over drink in them. Well use to.

Dry January for me is a reset and I bet you make more profit on lemonade then you do on the beer..

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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

No. I dont normally drink, only on occasions like tonight. I will only have a glass of wine

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By *rispyDuckMan
over a year ago

Chinese Takeaway near you

Lucky I'm an occasional drinker so dry Jan wont be difficult. Focusing more on work start the year financially strong

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By *amhorniestMan
over a year ago

Surrey

I've got too much left over to stop now ??

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

This is my plan!

I will be fit god dam it!!"

My plan too - but won’t beat myself up too much if I fall off plan. Every day will be a new start

J x

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By *ara wilcoxTV/TS
over a year ago

Sunderland

I’ll be doing it. Already made a start recently

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Iam will be hard as I love a drink etc

But the health benefits OMG WTF"

I can't it's my birthday and a big one at that lol, the big 50 (Ms Fox) not to mention a big game on Monday

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By *sBlueWoman
over a year ago

Up North

I would but I’ve got a couple of events on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm always dry. It's why I'm the perfect party companion.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am doing it from 3rd so dryish January

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

"Dry two months. Never felt better. Lost weight and have extra cash. Used Allen Carr's 'The Easy Way to Control Your Drinking' on Audible (free if it's your first download)

No willpower needed "

Congratulations. I hope that your success continues

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

"I am doing it from 3rd so dryish January

Is that when you're expecting the hangover

pre planned

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not easy. Both out New Years day on an all dayer going to football , then Mrs W&W birtday first week of Jan , then away for last week with a right bunch of p**s heads.

So have to be a dry Feb

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

No, but I don't drink that much year round so don't feel I need to cut it out.

I'm also slightly - and irrationally, I know - anti these kind of theme months, but I know they can be a helpful spur, so good luck, OP!

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

This is my plan!

I will be fit god dam it!!

My plan too - but won’t beat myself up too much if I fall off plan. Every day will be a new start

J x"

That's how I look at it but I am more determined this year and got to stat early as now on call till Monday so can't drink Alcohol.

What was I thinking when I put my name down.

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

"As someone who works part time in a pub, and someone who loves the whole pub culture, I implore everyone to support thier local.

Dry January is a gimmick and should be discouraged.

A pub is not just a place to go and get d*unk."

How is Dry January a gimmick? That seems like a rather ill-informed opinion.

Also, pubs are not owed our custom. Lots of placing are struggling - doesn't mean we're obliged to give them our money.

Lots of pubs *don't* have the community spirit you talk of any more.

However, you are right - pubs are not just somewhere to get d*unk. Therefore, your whole complaint about Dry January is irrelevant.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

Rarely drink anyway so doesn't fuss me at all

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By *litlicker77Man
over a year ago

Dirty old town

Yes I started on the 27th

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

"Yes I started on the 27th "

Good for you keep it up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Am I fuck! Can't think of anything worse!

I don't drink often, but I wont be abstaining!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t drink. Except water to stay hydrated and hydrate my creamy spunk in case I get the opportunity to shoot into someone’s mouth at Tesco aisle 6

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

So how is in

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

"As someone who works part time in a pub, and someone who loves the whole pub culture, I implore everyone to support thier local.

Dry January is a gimmick and should be discouraged.

A recent survey of 4,500 pubs found 85% are considering permanently closing for 2 days a week. And of that 85% at least 40% considering closing all together.

A pub is not just a place to go and get d*unk. "

If a pub isn't just a place to get d*unk stock a decent range of non alcoholic options and you'll still get trade?

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By *asycouple1971Couple
over a year ago

midlands

Dont drink much. Just having a bottle of Bud.

Last night was a tiny bottle of whisky to see in the New Year.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

Hope so we need a roof repair

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By *infully_yoursMan
over a year ago

redditch

no way....not possible!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"no way....not possible!"

agree on my 2nd bottle of red already and its 18:18

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

No. I'm on the bacardi now

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By *BootyfulDayWoman
over a year ago

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I’m not but I have intentionally stopped drinking for 3 months before and it felt good. I don’t drink regularly really atm….I don’t think I’ve drank since Xmas. I drink very on and off but good luck OP! Remember it’s just 1 month out of your whole life that you’re giving it up for and it makes it seem like not so much time

think of the benefits and hope you smash your dry January!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

After last night I’ll not be drinking the rest of the year never mind just January

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By *infully_yoursMan
over a year ago

redditch

Sounds good! I just broke my fav whisky glass! Gutted!

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By *ond Jimmy BondMan
over a year ago

London

January is a depressing month, I’d rather choose another month

I am, however, considering limiting myself to only drinking once a week

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By *ond Jimmy BondMan
over a year ago

London

"Am I fuck! Can't think of anything worse!

I don't drink often, but I wont be abstaining!"

I agree

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

I’ve decided to give dry January a go…

Will depend on how knackered I am really but for now I’m sticking to Earl Grey

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

My birthday is Thursday so I’ll try after that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've thought about it, but it's not happening for me. Good luck to all those participating though. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been dry since 2020

No Alcohol since

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By *ove2pleaseseuk OP Man
over a year ago

Hastings

"I’m not but I have intentionally stopped drinking for 3 months before and it felt good. I don’t drink regularly really atm….I don’t think I’ve drank since Xmas. I drink very on and off but good luck OP! Remember it’s just 1 month out of your whole life that you’re giving it up for and it makes it seem like not so much time

think of the benefits and hope you smash your dry January! "

Thank you

Good luck to everyone one giving it a go

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

I think I've failed!

Just had 3 chocolate liqueurs and am sipping a glass of Kraken.

Oh well!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don’t drink, but hopefully January certainly won’t be dry

Rosie x

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By *oly Fuck Sticks BatmanCouple
over a year ago

here & there

Thought about it….. then promptly opened a beer to ponder my choices.

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By *bizzleMan
over a year ago

Witham

4 beers in today so unlikely!!

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By *nterblueMan
over a year ago

manchester

Good luck to anyone committing to it. I'll just go back to enjoying a drink in moderation. Works for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep, I've had enough the last month to last me til Paddy's day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have had a drink every night for over a year, 2 tins Guinness and 3 whisky usually during week and more at weekends

I find it extremely difficult not to have a drink, some mornings I wake up and say no drink tonight but always end up opening a tin and pouring a nip.

If I can go one night without, I will then try for a full week without.

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By *uddly GoblinMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Yep giving dry January a go and going well so far

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

"I have had a drink every night for over a year, 2 tins Guinness and 3 whisky usually during week and more at weekends

I find it extremely difficult not to have a drink, some mornings I wake up and say no drink tonight but always end up opening a tin and pouring a nip.

If I can go one night without, I will then try for a full week without."

Sounds like a plan!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah I'm doing it, resisted the urge for some wine with my carvery today, good start

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

We will be joining the fold on this one.

Remaining booze is all boxed up and will be out of the house on Tuesday to remove all temptation.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

It doesn’t have to be dry and boring… there are some brilliant 0% alternatives to what you would normally drink

I’m absolutely chuffed for example Guinness now do a 0.0, Gordon’s do one for gin, bud, Heineken, becks, ect ect

Many good wines as well…….

The other good thing about 0.0’s is that they also tend to be a lot…. Lot lower on calories!!!

160 calories in a 440ml can of Guinness…….. 70 calories in a can of Guinness 0.0%

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

I wasn't and I've already had a few beers today so definitely not happening.

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By *anielpiercedMan
over a year ago

by the seaside

I'm doing Jager January instead

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By *ubikslongswordMan
over a year ago

East Grinstead

Too late finished the last of the Bailey's this evening

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