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

Is anyone else not drinking alcohol this month?

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

I lasted 2 days, but walking the dogs isn't the same without popping in the local.

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Think I'm making up for all of you. Well it is my living after all

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By *tudmcmuffinMan
over a year ago

Swindon

Nope not me, although I don't drink much anyway. I don't feel the need to have to stay off it. Now the cigs on the other hand, this I need to pack in!

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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago

not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds)

When I saw the title...

I thought no foreplay this month then. ..

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

I don't drink much anyway so I'm not doing it... even over a five day period when my mum & I had a box of ten vk & a regular bottle of schnapps to share, from the 24th til the 29th, there's still some schnapps left over now

Though I wish the weather was doing a dry January!

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

Me. But given I don't actually drink much it's probably a bit pointless!

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

I've had *at least* a pint of cider every evening of 2016.

I never used to drink anything. I think the UK is turning me into an alcoholic.

-Courtney

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Me, but only cause I don't really drink anyway. I had alcoholic in December and although not much was the most i had all year.

I've got loads in the house just doesn't bother me.

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By *obbytupperMan
over a year ago

Menston near Ilkley

"I've had *at least* a pint of cider every evening of 2016.

I never used to drink anything. I think the UK is turning me into an alcoholic.

-Courtney"

White Lightning ?

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

I like a glass of wine or two but I've not missed it so far.

Now chocolate, I could easily give up without a second thought.

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

"Me, but only cause I don't really drink anyway. I had alcoholic in December and although not much was the most i had all year.

I've got loads in the house just doesn't bother me."

I counted 8 1/2 bottles of really nice rum, a litre of vodka and 2 bottles of really nice gin in my spirits cupboard, people buy us it for Christmas and birthday presents far faster than we can drink it! That's before I even look in the cupboard where the wine and prosecco is. It just never occurs to me to drink it. Now if only I felt the same about food...

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

Me, not drinking for a month just to save money. Only have two nights out boozing a month and easily spend 180, then 20 on takeaways when hungover

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

Yes I'm doing dry Jan. 1st and 2nd was the hardest as I was off work and friends round socialising. But no issue now *hand shaking as I type* lol

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

Only till the 29th. Then iv got a gig and a night out planned, but then probably won't drink again till end of march.

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By *eMontresMan
over a year ago

Halesowen

Started dry january with a nice Pinot Grigio, followed by a Sauvignon blanc, plenty left to run at ...

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

" Is anyone else not drinking alcohol this month?"

I rarely drink so have given up weekday morning latte instead. I'm only on day 4....

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

end of show party at glastonbudget in may...that's when drink will pass my lips next.

dry five months! drank twice over the holidays and frankly that's quite enough of that particular drug for a long long time

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Me, but only cause I don't really drink anyway. I had alcoholic in December and although not much was the most i had all year.

I've got loads in the house just doesn't bother me.

I'm going to sort out my booze cupboard and give the unopened bottles somewhere for raffle prizes

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

Why do people see the need to go dry for a particular month , is it a charity thing ?

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

"Me, but only cause I don't really drink anyway. I had alcoholic in December and although not much was the most i had all year.

I've got loads in the house just doesn't bother me.

I'm going to sort out my booze cupboard and give the unopened bottles somewhere for raffle prizes

Can I have it ?

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

My January lasted until I kissed the girls and shook the mens hands wishing then a happy new year

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I've done it most yrs in the last 20 odd, I need to get some blood back in ma alcohol system

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

I am - and someone just gave me alcohol. A whole box of!!

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

" Is anyone else not drinking alcohol this month?"

Same as every month for me...

I also haven't touched a cigarette since the 27th of December.

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By *an_WoodMan
over a year ago

Stafford

Mostly dry these days

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

I rarely drink so it's pointless for me.

I'm giving up biscuits instead.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

" Is anyone else not drinking alcohol this month?

I rarely drink so have given up weekday morning latte instead. I'm only on day 4...."

I've worked out I'll save @£450 & 45,500 calories!!

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

Not totally dry, but a big reduction on the excesses of the past month!

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By *mojeeCouple
over a year ago

Dunfermline

I don't give up on things. Giving up is for quitters and I ant no quitter

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

Nope not this month, too much planned that involves alcohol (yes I know I can have fun without but I'm choosing not too).

Thinking about Dry-Feb tho as on the plus side it's 2 days shorter

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

Yes I am. Day 7!

I have d*unk quite a bit over Xmas so need a break.

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

"Me, but only cause I don't really drink anyway. I had alcoholic in December and although not much was the most i had all year.

I've got loads in the house just doesn't bother me.

I'm going to sort out my booze cupboard and give the unopened bottles somewhere for raffle prizes

I'll pay postage for it if you're giving it away

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

We had a little drink 1st & 2nd Jan then decided to do dry Jan - hope that still counts.

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

"I don't give up on things. Giving up is for quitters and I ant no quitter

if i don't drink the Gin, some other bugger will!!

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

I don't think I've had a drink since New Year's Eve. There is some in the house but I am an occasional drinker at best so haven't been tempted. All the naughty holiday snacks have gone now though. Probably for the best.

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

It's beer o clock here

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

" Is anyone else not drinking alcohol this month?"

I'm doing dry January ..

I did it last year and managed well into February too...

I donated the money I saved from not drinking to lung cancer charities in memory of my mum.. I normally enjoy a glass or 2 in the evening so it wasn't a piffling amount!!

I will be doing the same again this year and an added bonus for me is I've also lost 8lbs

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

Nope, bottoms up!

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By *estmidscoupleCouple
over a year ago

West Midlands

I'm doing "only drink at weekends" and its a bloody nightmare

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

I was...until I forgot

Oh well what happens in London stays in London

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By *adystephanieTV/TS
over a year ago

glos

I only drink at weekends so it's a semi dry January

Bit like a semi hard cock really you have to encourage it but worth the effort .....

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

I'm doing dry Jan.

Tomorrow is the 16th. Sixteen days to go. Midway. Not that I'm counting. Not that it's on the calendar.

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By *adystephanieTV/TS
over a year ago

glos

"I'm doing dry Jan.

Tomorrow is the 16th. Sixteen days to go. Midway. Not that I'm counting. Not that it's on the calendar.

Good luck darling I shall have another glass of chilled Chardonnay to consolidate my support for you

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

I might as well do dry February now

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

The cooking sherry has taken a hammering ....

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

"I'm doing dry Jan.

Tomorrow is the 16th. Sixteen days to go. Midway. Not that I'm counting. Not that it's on the calendar.

Good luck darling I shall have another glass of chilled Chardonnay to consolidate my support for you

It's actually pretty easy but I'm running out of interesting alternatives to drink.

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

"I'm doing dry Jan.

Tomorrow is the 16th. Sixteen days to go. Midway. Not that I'm counting. Not that it's on the calendar.

Good luck darling I shall have another glass of chilled Chardonnay to consolidate my support for you

It's actually pretty easy but I'm running out of interesting alternatives to drink. "

Meth?

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

"I'm doing dry Jan.

Tomorrow is the 16th. Sixteen days to go. Midway. Not that I'm counting. Not that it's on the calendar.

Good luck darling I shall have another glass of chilled Chardonnay to consolidate my support for you

It's actually pretty easy but I'm running out of interesting alternatives to drink.

Meth?"

Thank you. You've been unbelievably helpful.

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

"I'm doing dry Jan.

Tomorrow is the 16th. Sixteen days to go. Midway. Not that I'm counting. Not that it's on the calendar.

Good luck darling I shall have another glass of chilled Chardonnay to consolidate my support for you

It's actually pretty easy but I'm running out of interesting alternatives to drink.

Meth?

Thank you. You've been unbelievably helpful.

You're welcome

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

"I'm doing dry Jan.

Tomorrow is the 16th. Sixteen days to go. Midway. Not that I'm counting. Not that it's on the calendar.

Good luck darling I shall have another glass of chilled Chardonnay to consolidate my support for you

It's actually pretty easy but I'm running out of interesting alternatives to drink.

Meth?

Thank you. You've been unbelievably helpful.

You're welcome "

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By *oward1978Man
over a year ago

Rotherham

" Is anyone else not drinking alcohol this month?"

I won't be drinking anything this month. I very rarely drink so it's not even an issue for me. I won't be drinking next month either

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I'm just about coping without my lattes - £20 in my pot

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By *exyfuncouple-40Couple
over a year ago

Bloxham

Whoops that wagon outside the one we fell off

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By *aucy tiggerWoman
over a year ago

Back where I belong

No it was my birthday so I'm going to do dry February. Besides there's less days to go without lol xx

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By *rcticFoxxxWoman
over a year ago

Hereabouts

No. I had half a bottle of Buck's Fizz after midnight. Although saying that, I probably won't drink for 99% of the rest of the year

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

I'm drinking hot black currant.

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

i tried and failed

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

Still dry!!

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

No alcohol here either still

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

Nay

Life is to short to give up for a month

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

Now chocolate, I could easily give up without a second thought."

We both did that one Lent.

God, we were sick that Easter

We know someone who works weekends in a pub, she's been laid off over January because their takings dip so much

Just normal January 5:2 diet for us, with a week's binge before Lent

Mr ddc

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

My dry Jan didn't last this mth. Friend called over so wine opened. Xx

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

I was hoping I'd get slimmer.

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

"I was hoping I'd get slimmer. "

Not on ribena!!

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

I almost made it to a week at the beginning of the month.

I was pleased.

Baby steps, one at a time.

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

Still dry but really fancy a glass of wine tonight - I wanted one last night but stuck with tea.

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

Had a couple of pints last week at a club but won't drink till next weekend

I only tend to have a couple if going to footy or a club

Never drink during week

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

"I was hoping I'd get slimmer.

Not on ribena!!

No. I googlified all sorts of alternatives. Mostly there are as many calories in them as the lovely, Scrummy, alcoholic drinks.

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

I'm not giving up my alcohol. I've given up eating instead.

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By *ola.Woman
over a year ago

Just where I need to be.

I was going to have a dry January but my friend thought differently.

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

" Is anyone else not drinking alcohol this month?"

No alcohol no meat for me

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

I've decided to go for "completely fucking wrecked January"..because I hate being told what to do by some government watchdog..

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

" Is anyone else not drinking alcohol this month?

No alcohol no meat for me"

I only eat live meat anyway

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

"I've decided to go for "completely fucking wrecked January"..because I hate being told what to do by some government watchdog..

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

It was my wife's idea.

Do I feel better for it? No. Just a little seen off.

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