Checking in for day 2, im managed to pull myself out of the hole i got myself in and ready to get myself back on track. Down but not out!! Lets do this.
Athena
Checking in day 20, let's keep it going folks.
Day 24, really struggling financially at the moment, customer not paying. It is this type of situation that would of taken me back to the online slots only a month ago. I am resisting the temptation as I know it would make the situation worse. Looking forward to 6 days time when I will have achieved 30 days gamble free. Taking it a day at a time.
Due to my gambling binges it is and will be for several months (maybe years) a constant struggle financially and at times mentally. Having an unregular income makes the situation worse for me.
Enough of my ramblings, best wishes to everyone on this thread, it has given me focus and a goal to achieve which has certainly helped in my 24 days of abstinence. Cheers
** GURU CHALLENGE - 4th WEEKLY ROLLCALL! ***
It's Sunday ... which means - time for a Rollcall! *** THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR CHECKING IN! ***
As we settle into September, how are we getting on – we’ll find out in just a moment. First off, a warm welcome to Loafin who has joined our ranks. Welcome aboard Loafin, you’re joining a lively and very focused group who wants to live life; not a life of misery.
Being gambling-free isn’t easy.
However, the rewards far outweigh the ‘empty calories’ we add when pointlessly wasting huge sums of money, wasting time and generally being morose and self-loathing to ourselves and others (who didn’t ask for and don’t deserve this c**P), for something we thought we’re were “enjoying”....
It’s been a rollercoaster of a week, team, but we are sticking together, supporting each other, encouraging and rooting those of us eating up those gambling-free days, yet also picking up and giving that extra boost to those of us who are finding it difficult. And let there be no doubt – honesty admitting to a lapse shows character and respect to the rest of our group; this is a quality that will help you, in the long term, help tame this demon.
ROLLCALL OF HONOUR!
It is time for me to dust off my golden trumpet (no, that not a euphemism!!!) for this week’s rollcall because we have a number of promotions up the ranks! But first, we salute Phil, our one and only GURU, as he hits 579 days; let’s see you hit a DOUBLE GURU total of 600, Phil!
NEW ELDERS! Hitting a fantastic 100 gambling free are Sars27 and ItMatters! Gentlemen, we all heartily congratulate you on hitting this milestone. Here’s where you saunter through like a VIP passing through customs control at the airport, and board the airplane that's going to take you to Day 101. The journey continues, and you are both in a much better place, and living the life. Day by day, you can keep eating up those days. SUPERB, chaps! You are now ELDERS!
Our other ELDERs are going strong too! Bornagain, I have you on 200 days but did receive a post from you on this thread on 22/08/17 saying you are on Day 7; which puts you on 21 days. If you would be able to clarify your true GF count, that would be great 🙂
Denegerate and Abstainer continue to, day to day, add to their burgeoning GF totals. Full respect from us all, gentlemen!
And Kadis, just one day to go, sir, before you hit the ton-up and ELDER status. Let’s make the rollcall ‘all yours’ next week!
NEW STRIVERS! We have two; yours truly and LaurainSky are now motoring and showing that extra level of determination to break free from the NEWBIE rank. I don’t do self-congratulation however LaurainSky, you’re demonstrating an excellent non-gambling ethos and attitude and we all admire you for that. Next stop ELDER, one day at a time. Do keep in touch, drop us a line because we care and to help you help yourself to succeed. Meantime, MikeyNash and Rubybaby are cruising down STRIVER highway, one day at a time, in that setting marked 'life'. This is the way to be, this is the life to lead 🙂
Our NEWBIEs have had mixed fortunes this week. Athena, you’ve had a blip but are 'back on the horse' … keep blocking and sealing off those weak spots that are enabling you to keep creeping back – you’ll really thank yourself. We are all with you! Xenedra – I know you’re finding this difficult and I echo my advice for Athena, you both deserve so much more rather the misery you are both putting yourself through. It pains me to see you putting yourselves through gambling ‘self-harm’ like this 🙁 but know you have it deep within, with help, support and practical measures to turn that frown upside down 🙂
Chartom3 – keep grinding out those days, day by day. You’ve taken responsibility for your actions and know you can put the steps in to build up an impressive GF total. Keep going! Raj – you're digging in to that inner strength we all know you have. Let’s get you promoted to STRIVER. Antics – likewise you are building up a good solid total – 21 days – that shows you MEAN this. Steady as she sails, as they say, day by day.
Moorey – I haven't heard from you for a while so please update us if you feel able. You’re part of the team and we haven’t forgotten you and hope all is well with you, my friend. Sidney – delighted to see you’ve started a diary – which can be SO helpful and on 16 days too; laying down a marker to show you mean this. Loafin – our newbie newbie! – once again, welcome aboard and on 8 days. Let’s see what you’re made of…
Conradnose – I’m not sure how many days you’re GF, you’re welcome to divulge, but if you prefer not too that’s respected, too. Whatever your total, so long as you’re Gambing Free, then kudos to you, because you’re choosing a happier life. And what’s wrong with that?
Here are the ‘scores on the doors’ today. All checked beforehand!
GURUs
Phil72 - 579 (days)
ELDERs
Bornagain - 200, Degenerate - 166, Abstainer – 122, ItMatters - 100, Sars27 - 100
STRIVERs
Kadiz1 - 99, MikeyNash – 61, RubyBaby – 44, LaurainSky - 31, Mixer - 30,
NEWBIEs
Athena1991 - 2, Xenedra - 4, Amt722 - 24, Chartom3 - 14, Raj - 22, Antics - 21, Moorey - 17, Sidney - 16, Loafin 8, Conradnose - ??
Let’s keep the momentum and look forward to another good week. Just think: there are 21 of us; that’s 147 gambling free days – over 4 months’ worth – we can accumulate between us. The bookies, online casinos, slots etc. will be deprived of over 4 months’ income. Boo hoo, how sad. Isn’t that a lovely thought?
Let’s keep strong; keep sharing and keep strong!
Mixer and Athena, your hosts for this challenge
Thank you Mixer! As you know though my immediate target is to hit 580 days!
Of course, Phil 😉 and quite right - always one day at a time 🙂
Checking in , 100 days GF!
Fantastic to read Sars ..... have a great evening, my friend 🙂
You're choosing LIFE ... what can be better than that !!!
I'd like to join if possible. Currently on 15 days! Looking forward to getting to be a Striver.
You are more than welcome to join us Adam808. Consider yourself part of the team!
You'll be part of next week's rollcall and we are all with you ALL THE WAY as you aim towards Striver status.
You really can do it 🙂 and welcome aboard 🙂 !
Just a quick check in 100 days GF
That's a post to savour ItMatters - the 100-up! Our congratulations and best wishes as you really start to motor. Dalmation Day tomorrow.... 101!
Relapsed recently after a good run. Need support. Need to become Guru Bdog!
The Keep up all the good work guys..back at work..was working on the weekend. Started the gym now and getting into fitness again.
Hi Raj, that is really good to here. You're doing great and concentrating your energies in exactly the right way. Keep going; you are ensuring, day by day, a better, happier, fitter and more lively you. That's the spirit - with you all the way 🙂
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