We CAN and we WILL - Join the 100 day and 2017 Challenges!

Checking in day 15. Over the moon how things have been going. Actually enjoying life without the stress and worrying that ive gambled or lost money. Basically its all down to this website and this challenge. So thanks again.

Checking in....no sign of Mr G...just anger towards one self x

day 8 checking in

Mixer wrote:

*** ROLLCALL for the 100 DAY CHALLENGE! *** - 32 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. Join anythime... just drop us a post!

For members of our group still Gambling Free (28 of us) - DAY 22 COMPLETE! Start date: 14th Dec 2016, End Date: 27th March 2017. We are doing well, making great progress, one day at a time. Those of us sincerely keeping going; you are getting stronger.

For members of the group who have slipped, DAY 6 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 because we are with you all the way. (Change - you're just a day behind on DAY 5.)

And we have a new member, welcome to JI35. On Day 1, and a brighter future starts today, and tomorrow, one day at a time. You are warmly welcomed to our tight-knit, friendly group!

*** 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
~~~~ ~~~~~~~~
1 Angela (Pinky) ….. 27
2 babapapa ….. 30
3 Bal ….. 635
4 Barney ….. 37
5 Change ….. 5 (02/01/17)
6 Deeeaannn000 ….. 125
7 dsh ….. 23
8 DrewF ….. 9
9 fiddlesticks ….. 34
10 Gm88 ….. 15
11 JayH ….. 55
12 Jim24 ….. 23
13 JI ….. 1 (07/01/17)
13 Katiecoo ….. 38
14 klamm ….. 7 (01/01/17)
15 KP ….. 36
16 Lady h ….. 7
17 LHN ….. 7
18 M (SC) ….. 29
19 Mixer ….. 38
20 Moorey ….. 8
21 Paulgam ….. 43
22 Rhoda ….. 33
23 Rogerson ….. 26
24 Sam ….. 222
25 Silver ….. 112
26 Skyblue ….. 95
27 Sodawater ….. 15
28 Spud ….. 34
29 Start 2017 afresh ….. 7
30 Triangle ….. 1032 (01/01/17)
31 Wardal ….. 41

Collective running total 2849

So, here we are on Day 22. Thank you for checking in everybody. This challenge isn't easy, there are numerous distractions that could easily divert us, but the fact is we are not going to let it happen. We know it's wasting our time, money, reputation and changing our personalities for the worse. They are good enough reasons to stop on their own. There may be an underlying cause that, now our heads are starting to clear, we may be able to eke out. It might take extra help, e.g. counselling, meetings, phone or other support to help us here.

Regardless, though, right here, right now, we are ALL making a stand. A stand for a better life and not misery. Because --- we want the best for OURSELVES, and, incidentally, our loved ones and friends.

I have you continue to enjoy the first full weekend of 2017. OUR year - for once. OUR year.

P.S. KP - great post you made to JI35 a few posts back - you are dead right, knowing the 'enemy' as we do, we can keep it in check - day by day, for us long as we're determined to do so... forever is always our goal.

WCAWW,

*** JOKE OF THE DAY ***

When I first met my girlfriend
I knew she was a keeper.

She had massive gloves on.

🙂

Thanks for the lighter touch Mixer. Its appreciated as part of the balance. Checking in gamble free so far this year but its not something i take for granted. This addiction can be life and death for those who suffer worst. I hope that those that can stop do. tri

Day 8 checking in!

That is the first month completed GF. Look forward to reading everyone has remained free of the evil when I next post on 25th Jan

. Best wishes to all.

Checking in on Day 8 - gamble free. Feels so good to say that 🙂

Another long bike ride today and day 55 gf

Thank you for checking in everyone, and Good Evening! Here we are getting really stuck into our Challenge, day to day, and we are making this a January to remember, for all the right reasons. January 2017; this is the month when we realised that we are serious about controlling this addiction; serious about, day to day, choosing the better path.

Our minds are starting to clear and, despite whatever life is throwing at us, we are getting just a little bit stronger, each day. And, dare I say it, allowing ourselves to enjoy life just a little bit more. How we punish ourselves, eh; but, on that note, let's cut ourselves a little bit of slack... just a bit (I know; wry smiles all round ...!).

I've rested Angela (Pinky) from our group; haven't heard from her for a while. It always really pains me to 'rest' members from our group and I hope that you are keeping well Angela. You're welcome back anytime, just drop us a line.

There are a few other members of our group who haven't kept in touch or updated their dairies; please, drop us a line or update your diary if you feel able - I fully appreciate that you might not feel able to. Remember, if you have relapsed, let us know - we will support you. Honesty is part of the recovery/discovery process.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone, and let's all have a good week ahead. Early January blues? Not us, because we're choosing, day by day, a GF life and what a better life it is and will be! Take care everyone.

*** JOKE OF THE DAY ***

Y'know, I really hate jokes about German sausages.

They're just about the wurst ...

WCAWW 🙂

Checking in well done guy's some good day crunching in the group now.
Keep pushing

Checking In Day 30 GF 🙂

M x

Checking in Day 2-Have a good week everyone.

Thanks for checking in everyone, and, likewise JI, have a great week ahead. M (SC), doing great, and thanks Dean0, your challenge is storming it too!!!

Day 36 GF, well done everyone who is doing this challenge

Still GF all.

Sbb