It's that time of year again!
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New years resolutions that is. Ah yes time to stop smoking again, its tradition after all, a bit like presents at Christmas and Eggs at Easter. Anybody got any good ones? I was thinking of just using last year's but with one enormous addition - a whole year on the wagon. Has anyone ever attempted such a feat, and if so was it a good idea? I'm slightly concerned it will be make dull(er).
Regards, Rob Philpott.
My New Years Resolution Eat, drink, smoke and be merry.
Rob Philpott wrote:
I was thinking of just using last year's but with one enormous addition - a whole year on the wagon.
What is the point of that? Either give it up or don't. Don't faff about. Did you know that one of the signs of alcoholism is to give it up for a 'period', just to prove that you can?
Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.”
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Rob Philpott wrote:
a whole year on the wagon. Has anyone ever attempted such a feat
I have been sober for 9 years now. It is possible to quit something but you have to hit your rock bottom first. Rock bottom is different for everybody and some people die before they hit their rock bottom. I have been off smokes now for 5.5 years. My only vice now is caffeine. I love a good, hot cup of coffee throughout the day. My only advice to heavy drinkers is to get your liver checked out. Even though I have quit the sauce my liver is forever ruined. The liver never heals itself...it will stay damaged to the day you die and there is nothing you can do about it. Very sad. If you are a smoker then same thing, get your lungs x-rayed once a year to check for spots and/or damage.
Rob Philpott wrote:
a whole year on the wagon.
If your vice is causing you enough concern that you want to take a whole year off then you should make it a life time off instead. Sorry for preaching. Happy New Year to all and be safe my friends.
Very chastening sound advice there.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
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Very chastening sound advice there.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
Rob Philpott wrote:
Very chastening
I do apologize. It was not my intention to sound judgmental or to chastise you in any way. I am one of those guys that does not like to preach or condemn something because I no longer do it. I was only giving what I think is sage advice to a very serious vice in this world. :)
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My New Years Resolution Eat, drink, smoke and be merry.
Rob Philpott wrote:
I was thinking of just using last year's but with one enormous addition - a whole year on the wagon.
What is the point of that? Either give it up or don't. Don't faff about. Did you know that one of the signs of alcoholism is to give it up for a 'period', just to prove that you can?
Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.”
Henry Minute wrote:
Did you know that one of the signs of alcoholism is to give it up for a 'period', just to prove that you can?
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January 1, 2011 I'm going to quit smoking... :)
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My New Years Resolution Eat, drink, smoke and be merry.
Rob Philpott wrote:
I was thinking of just using last year's but with one enormous addition - a whole year on the wagon.
What is the point of that? Either give it up or don't. Don't faff about. Did you know that one of the signs of alcoholism is to give it up for a 'period', just to prove that you can?
Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.”
Steady on! I'm starting to feel a little bit defensive now. I don't have a problem and I never drink at home, only socially. Having said that, I'm not very good at a 'swift one' after work, that usually ends up an all night thing. This, I think, is pretty typical of people in my demographic who work long hours in London in a pretty sterile corporate environment - it's good to let your hair down. I've just been thinking for a while that at my age (nearly 40) it might be time to grow up a bit, save some money and avoid the hangover the next day.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
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Rob Philpott wrote:
Very chastening
I do apologize. It was not my intention to sound judgmental or to chastise you in any way. I am one of those guys that does not like to preach or condemn something because I no longer do it. I was only giving what I think is sage advice to a very serious vice in this world. :)
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Rob Philpott wrote:
Very chastening
I do apologize. It was not my intention to sound judgmental or to chastise you in any way. I am one of those guys that does not like to preach or condemn something because I no longer do it. I was only giving what I think is sage advice to a very serious vice in this world. :)
No problem dude, I'm not offended, probably didn't word my response quite right. Perhaps, if you'll pardon the pun 'very sobering sound advice' would be better.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
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Steady on! I'm starting to feel a little bit defensive now. I don't have a problem and I never drink at home, only socially. Having said that, I'm not very good at a 'swift one' after work, that usually ends up an all night thing. This, I think, is pretty typical of people in my demographic who work long hours in London in a pretty sterile corporate environment - it's good to let your hair down. I've just been thinking for a while that at my age (nearly 40) it might be time to grow up a bit, save some money and avoid the hangover the next day.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
Rob Philpott wrote:
I don't have a problem and I never drink at home, only socially. Having said that, I'm not very good at a 'swift one' after work, that usually ends up an all night thing. This, I think, is pretty typical of people in my demographic who work long hours in London in a pretty sterile corporate environment - it's good to let your hair down. I've just been thinking for a while that at my age (nearly 40) it might be time to grow up a bit, save some money and avoid the hangover the next day.
I used to be in the same situation/cycle. I know how it goes. Perhaps a better resolution would be to carry on as you currently do except to leave the Hairdressers Arms before reaching your personal hangover trigger. As I said before, I see no point at all in giving it up for any given period. If you are going to give it up, then give it up. Otherwise carry on as you do now.
Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.”
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New years resolutions that is. Ah yes time to stop smoking again, its tradition after all, a bit like presents at Christmas and Eggs at Easter. Anybody got any good ones? I was thinking of just using last year's but with one enormous addition - a whole year on the wagon. Has anyone ever attempted such a feat, and if so was it a good idea? I'm slightly concerned it will be make dull(er).
Regards, Rob Philpott.
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Henry Minute wrote:
Did you know that one of the signs of alcoholism is to give it up for a 'period', just to prove that you can?
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I see now. I never got into the AA thing...did it for about a year and realized that the AA philosophy is a failed philosophy, IMHO. I did rehab for about 1.5 years, with the first 6 months being intensive. My coach and mentor was a heroin addict and recovering alcoholic and is to this day one of the greatest persons I have ever met...he really helped save my life. My personal experience is that the number one sign of a problem is denial. I have friends who are recovering from everything from booze to crystal meth and the number one trait shared amongst all of them is denial. Now don't get me wrong here, If you get drunk every now and again...that is not a problem and if you say that you don't have a problem then you are right...you don't. I am talking about the person who gets drunk or high all the time and then says that they don't have a problem.
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Mine is to keep making progress with fitness, it will be great to be able to run. Even 100 metres.
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Trollslayer wrote:
it will be great to be able to run. Even 100 metres.
Agreed. Or even walk up an escalator without getting out of breath. Getting fit though, for me, I suspect is just too ambitious. I like that your resolution is to keep something up rather than some seismic change. Nice one. :)
Regards, Rob Philpott.
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New years resolutions that is. Ah yes time to stop smoking again, its tradition after all, a bit like presents at Christmas and Eggs at Easter. Anybody got any good ones? I was thinking of just using last year's but with one enormous addition - a whole year on the wagon. Has anyone ever attempted such a feat, and if so was it a good idea? I'm slightly concerned it will be make dull(er).
Regards, Rob Philpott.
7 months and it's been a struggle but worth it. But I smoked off and on for 45 years!
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If it helps, some girls won't date smokers. :)
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My wife doesn't allow me to date girls... ;)
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My wife doesn't allow me to date girls... ;)
So you have to put up with boys?
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So you have to put up with boys?
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Nope. All that's left for me - just to admire my wife :)
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Trollslayer wrote:
it will be great to be able to run. Even 100 metres.
Agreed. Or even walk up an escalator without getting out of breath. Getting fit though, for me, I suspect is just too ambitious. I like that your resolution is to keep something up rather than some seismic change. Nice one. :)
Regards, Rob Philpott.
Thanks. I saw a phyisiotherapist earlier in the year and after a few visits we agreed my problems were a bit deeper than he could deal with but he knew how to find the right personal trainer for me (specialising in long term problem issues) so I'm getting there at last. It might be suitable for you as well. It cost me a bit but well worth the money.
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New years resolutions that is. Ah yes time to stop smoking again, its tradition after all, a bit like presents at Christmas and Eggs at Easter. Anybody got any good ones? I was thinking of just using last year's but with one enormous addition - a whole year on the wagon. Has anyone ever attempted such a feat, and if so was it a good idea? I'm slightly concerned it will be make dull(er).
Regards, Rob Philpott.
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January 1, 2011 marks the 20th anniversary that I quit smoking. Starting smoking was the dumbest fucking thing I've ever done, and quitting is one of the smartest.
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