Absolutely in it for the long run. I do have K9 software, that's what I'm typing on right now but I meant I haven't tried to bypass it or seek other sources which is obviously a positive!
Day 52 gf and it's freezing cold but all good time to get in the kitchen and knock up a mushroom risotto
day 27 GF, nearly through to the month.
Saw the following joke and thought i would post it. Not sure whether it is funny or not, but it did make me chuckle.
A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. ''But why?'' they asked, as they moved off. ''because,'' he said ''I can't stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer.
Bal in for the day x
*** ROLLCALL for the 100 DAY CHALLENGE! *** - 31 magnificent hardy souls choosing life over misery, day by day. Join us if you seriously want to quit gambling forever... one day at a time.
For members of our group still Gambling Free (28 of us) - DAY 19 COMPLETE! Start date: 14th Dec 2016, End Date: 27th March 2017. Will we have 28 of us in 81 days? Let's believe in this and show we can.
For members of the group who have slipped, DAY 3 COMPLETE! Start Date: 1st Jan 2017, End Date 11th April. You are on the same path with us, just a few days ahead. We'll wait for you at the finish line! (Change - you're just a day behind.)
*** If you haven't checked in or updated your diary in the last rolling 2 weeks, then you will be 'rested' (dropped) from the group. This is to ensure that the integrity of our group is maintained. We are a serious group, but realise this challenge isn't for everyone. No hard feelings. If you have relapsed, let us know, because our group will fully support you. Honesty shows respect for yourself and to us. Thank you! ***
No/Member/Days GF (Start Date 14/12/16 unless otherwise stated)
No. Member Days GF
1 Angela (Pinky) ….. 24
2 babapapa ….. 27
3 Bal ….. 632
4 Barney ….. 34
5 Change ….. 2 (02/01/17)
6 Deeeaannn000 ….. 122
7 dsh ….. 20
8 DrewF ….. 6
9 fiddlesticks ….. 31
10 Gm88 ….. 12
11 JayH ….. 52
12 Jim24 ….. 20
13 Katiecoo ….. 35
14 klamm ….. 4 (01/01/2017)
15 KP ….. 33
16 Lady h ….. 4
17 LHN ….. 4
18 M (SC) ….. 26
19 Mixer ….. 35
20 Moorey ….. 5
21 Paulgam ….. 40
22 Rhoda ….. 30
23 Rogerson ….. 23
24 Sam ….. 219
25 Silver ….. 109
26 Skyblue ….. 92
27 Sodawater ….. 12
28 Spud ….. 31
29 Start 2017 afresh 4 (01/01/2017)
30 Triangle ….. 1029
31 Wardal ….. 38
Running total so far: 2755
Good evening, and thank you for checking in and/or confirming, via your dairies, your continued intent with this challenge. I have to inform you that one our members, Change, has slipped, however, as always, applaud his honesty. This retains our full respect, and I know, Change, that you are going to come back stronger. That was a dry run - there really is life at stake, here. Your 100 day target has been revised; we will wait at the finish line for you. Klamm, and Start Again, likewise. Keep strong now!
I have 'rested' Gavin from our group; he has not checked in for 2 weeks. You're welcome to rejoin, Gavin, just let us know how you're getting on. I've written to you on your diary 🙂
That leaves 28 of us on the original challenge...! Let's KEEP to 28, till March 27th. We really can do this. It's not easy, and we're in a cold, horrible month. Or is it an invigorating, new, exciting start to the year? I would suggest the latter.
*** JOKE OF THE DAY ***
A father and son are out to buy Christmas presents. The son says: "What present is my sister, and me, going to get?"
The dad replies: "Well, you are getting an iPad! And your sister, an iPhone!"
"Wow!" says the son. "Thank you! How about Mum?"
"Well", says the father. "She is getting an..."
"... iRon!"
WCAWW!
P.S. Rogerson - haven't heard from you from a little while. Please check in 🙂 !!!
Checking in for today - haven't gambled today.
Great to hear Change - I sense some steel in your resolve this time. Good Man!
Hiya All, checking in for day 38 GF. It feels so nice not seeing any online deposits coming out of your bank xx
I can confirm that Wednesday 4th December was gamble free.
Made contact regarding counselling and plan to attend my first GA meeting once i have my 100 days clocked up.
Have a safe peaceful day all.
Sbb.
Sbb - that's an excellent plan, and something I'll personally consider when I reach 100 days, one day at a time as always. A week to go, Sbb, looking forward to your ton-up!
Babapapa - keep GF, and keep the jokes coming. They help us along!
LHN, glad you're serious about this.
Change, back on track 🙂
Bal, M, spud, thanks for checking in. Another GF day today!
Katiecoo, glad alls well and still resolutely GF. We share the same GF start date. Let's keep going, united!
KP - keep it going mate. This is the world of GF on which you are going to stay!
Have a good day everyone. Right, I'm off the mainline trains and onto the underground - the most delightful part of my day (not!). But at the end of the day, after this hard slog, at least I'll be GF.
And so say all of us.
WCAWW!
Checking in 12 days GF!
Checking in, day 21 GF. Pleased to add that thoughts of gambling seem to have decreased rapidly since I passed 2 weeks. However, I wont become complacent and am more committed to change than ever.
For those who have relapsed I commend your honesty and wish you well for your next attempt......we go again!
Checking in on day 5! Haven't been able to say that in a long time.
Checking in on Day 27 🙂
No thoughts of gambling today other than a solid determination to keep adding GF days.
My daughter rang today (she lives abroad) and was lovely to have a catch up, she commented on how relaxed I sounded and it hit home that even although I thought I was hiding the despair, I obviously wasn't.....Wouldn't be the first time I've ignored phonecalls because I had my head glued to the slots, well no more.... my family deserve my attention, the slots do NoT.
We CAN and We WILL!
M x
Day 53 gf .ga meeting done this week and on line counselling next week hope it makes a sense of the mess I got myself in but will remain strong and positive. You reap what you sow.
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