Morning Tri. No, that story was one I'd heard a few years ago, and found it again. I'm sorry it saddened you - some jokes are a bit bittersweet, and, no, it didn't happen to me, although I daresay it happens..!
It was an interesting story, though, describing what can happen when misunderstanding and temptation collide ... perhaps another reason to stay GF for just another day..
I'll ensure the next joke is a bit brighter 🙂
Happy Friday one and all!
Markman checking in.
17 Consecutive Days of Choosing Life for Me!
Checking in for another GF day 🙂
50 today!!
Checking in on Day 49 🙂
Well done baba! I'll be joining you on 50 tomorrow 🙂
We CAN and We WILL
M x
6 days gf mind has been shot this week. Been mixed up with how many days gf so far that much spinning round me head!
Evening everyone, and hope you are GF free. Do I find it difficult personally? Yes, I do; I'm about to be paid, with some Christmas premium too. So I have extra cash spare. The thing is: am I going to gamble, despite ample opportunity, time and free cash?
No. Why? Because I am marching along, with you, 31 strong, and am going to put my money where my mouth is.
Am I spending money on other things? You bet. I'm drinking more; and I've invested in holidays for the year. Decent holidays, that can only be paid for if I don't gamble. I've deliberately set myself up; given myself no choice but NOT to gamble.
How do my family feel about this? Well, I can tell you, they are delighted. Some great times ahead that they never expected - Wow. So how can I let them down? Simple - I can't, and I won't.
I will never profess that going GF is easy. Yet I realise what I have in life, the opportunities I have, and know that I need to keep GF forever, always day to day.
I'm drinking more, as I said. So that's one thing I need to work on, it's my release valve, as it were. But no-ones perfect!
The group we have here has some steel and determination. I know payday is a challenge; I really do. All I ask is: think about you and your loved ones (we all have some!). But mostly think about you and your happiness.
Think about the fact all you are doing, basically, is throwing money away. And that is it!
Life is once (however, I respect anyone who has faith that this may not be the case). Whatever our beliefs, though, let's really go for it this weekend. Payday weekend. Don't blow it all and then say: I won't gamble for a month because I've got nothing left for a month.
For once, KEEP your money. Just for once. Enjoy it, share it; but don't just convert it into fresh air.
WCAWW
Another day gf kfc big bucket time lol.
Mixer wrote:
Evening everyone, and hope you are GF free. Do I find it difficult personally? Yes, I do; I'm about to be paid, with some Christmas premium too. So I have extra cash spare. The thing is: am I going to gamble, despite ample opportunity, time and free cash?
No. Why? Because I am marching along, with you, 31 strong, and am going to put my money where my mouth is.
Am I spending money on other things? You bet. I'm drinking more; and I've invested in holidays for the year. Decent holidays, that can only be paid for if I don't gamble. I've deliberately set myself up; given myself no choice but NOT to gamble.
How do my family feel about this? Well, I can tell you, they are delighted. Some great times ahead that they never expected - Wow. So how can I let them down? Simple - I can't, and I won't.
I will never profess that going GF is easy. Yet I realise what I have in life, the opportunities I have, and know that I need to keep GF forever, always day to day.
I'm drinking more, as I said. So that's one thing I need to work on, it's my release valve, as it were. But no-ones perfect!
The group we have here has some steel and determination. I know payday is a challenge; I really do. All I ask is: think about you and your loved ones (we all have some!). But mostly think about you and your happiness.
Think about the fact all you are doing, basically, is throwing money away. And that is it!
Life is once (however, I respect anyone who has faith that this may not be the case). Whatever our beliefs, though, let's really go for it this weekend. Payday weekend. Don't blow it all and then say: I won't gamble for a month because I've got nothing left for a month.
For once, KEEP your money. Just for once. Enjoy it, share it; but don't just convert it into fresh air.
WCAWW
Hi Mixer, another inspiring post. Many years ago, I had a friend who had a drug problem, he kicked the habit, but became an alcoholic and sadly died. Those of us with addictive personalities have to be careful not to swap one demon for another. You mentioned twice in your post you were drinking more, but I am sure you are aware of the danger.
Thanks SC and congratulations on your 50 tomorrow as well.
Mixer wrote:
Evening everyone, and hope you are GF free. Do I find it difficult personally? Yes, I do; I'm about to be paid, with some Christmas premium too. So I have extra cash spare. The thing is: am I going to gamble, despite ample opportunity, time and free cash?
No. Why? Because I am marching along, with you, 31 strong, and am going to put my money where my mouth is.
Am I spending money on other things? You bet. I'm drinking more; and I've invested in holidays for the year. Decent holidays, that can only be paid for if I don't gamble. I've deliberately set myself up; given myself no choice but NOT to gamble.
How do my family feel about this? Well, I can tell you, they are delighted. Some great times ahead that they never expected - Wow. So how can I let them down? Simple - I can't, and I won't.
I will never profess that going GF is easy. Yet I realise what I have in life, the opportunities I have, and know that I need to keep GF forever, always day to day.
I'm drinking more, as I said. So that's one thing I need to work on, it's my release valve, as it were. But no-ones perfect!
The group we have here has some steel and determination. I know payday is a challenge; I really do. All I ask is: think about you and your loved ones (we all have some!). But mostly think about you and your happiness.
Think about the fact all you are doing, basically, is throwing money away. And that is it!
Life is once (however, I respect anyone who has faith that this may not be the case). Whatever our beliefs, though, let's really go for it this weekend. Payday weekend. Don't blow it all and then say: I won't gamble for a month because I've got nothing left for a month.
For once, KEEP your money. Just for once. Enjoy it, share it; but don't just convert it into fresh air.
WCAWW
Another great post Mixer.
What a leader we have.
Your posts (as well as others) have helped me along massively in these last 27 days. You're right, it's far from easy. But my first thought is always about my loved ones and what it would/could do to them.
Thanks again, Mixer. Top bloke.
P.S checking in on Day 27 🙂
Thank you, Moorey, for your kind comments, and, likewise, babapapa - and reaching your Day 50 today, too! Our hearty congratulations to you! Welcome to the 'business' end - Days 51 to 100 beckon! Going great guns.
I'll have a full update (rollcall) tomorrow everyone. Meantime, tomorrow: let's all make it a GF day. We can, you know! Let's just do it. Sod the gambling, there's a life to live.
Day 44 GF. 50 days is just around the corner!
Checking in on Day 28
*** LATEST 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. Join any time... just drop us a post!
Here we go, here we go here we go ...!
Member Days GF/Challenge GF Start --> Finish Date
1 babapapa 51 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
2 Change 26 / 26 … 02/01/2017 --> 12/04/2017
3 Clarkey 7 / 7 … 21/01/2017 --> 10/05/2017
4 Dean0 146 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
5 dsh 44 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
6 fiddlesticks 55 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
7 Gm88 36 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
8 JayD 76 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
9 Jim24 44 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
10 JI 22 / 22 … 07/01/2017 --> 17/04/2017
11 Katiecoo 7 / 7 … 21/01/2016 --> 10/05/2017
12 KP 13 / 13 … 15/12/2017 --> 25/04/2017
13 LHN 28 / 28 … 29/12/2016 --> 09/04/2017
14 M (SC) 50 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
15 MarkMan 18 / 18 … 10/01/2017 --> 20/04/2017
16 Mixer 59 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
17 Moorey 28 / 28 … 30/12/2016 --> 10/04/2017
18 newB 16 / 16 … 13/01/2017 --> 23/04/2017
19 panders 16 / 16 … 13/01/2017 --> 23/04/2017
20 Paulgam 7 / 7 … 21/01/2016 --> 01/05/2017
21 Rhoda 54 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
22 Sam 243 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
23 Samson 139 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
24 Silver 133 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
25 Skyblue 116 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
26 Sodawater 36 / 36 … 21/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
27 Spud 55 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
28 Start 28 / 28 … 29/12/2017 --> 10/04/2017
29 Triangle 1053 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
30 Wardal 62 / 43 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
31 woodley 32 / 32 … 27/12/2016 --> 06/04/2017
*** ROLLCALL OF HONOUR *** Congratulations to Mari (SC) who has hit a magnificent 50 days, hot on the heels of babapapa, who passed this milestone yesterday. Well done indeed and welcome to the 'business end' of proceedings; Days 51-100 await. They are no easier, but you know the drill, and having 'walked the walk' after 'talking the talk ' - you are very well placed 🙂
Thank you for your updates and/or keeping your dairies updated; it helps me keep track. The usual reminders - please update regularly; if it's been more than two weeks I'll regretably be compelled to 'rest' you from the group - I have to consider our fellow members and the integrity and respect that it's important we share.
Thank you Paulgam for letting us know you've had a slip, after hitting some 60-something days GF! You said you had a bet, won, then had further bets which lost more than you won; the usual pattern coming into play every time. Thank you for your honesty Paul; and we are here as you try again and come back stronger.
These are extra difficult times if you're salaried and about to or just got paid; but, remember, one GF day is much like any other. We remind ourselves daily not to have a bet today. We are not just richer financially (and the wonderful things we can do with that extra cash....!) but richer in ourselves. Peace of mind is well worth having!
We have seen a cluster of our members fall at this difficult time. It may feel like a "relief" having a gamble after so long not doing so (and perhaps not being able to because there's been no money spare... let's never kid ourselves...) but it's anything but. It's like taking a cooling dip in a water-filled quarry on a hot day. It looks so inviting; those clear blue cool waters, but beware: there are reeds and obstacles that will suck you under, and it's too deep for you to handle... Bottom line - don't go there.
*** JOKE OF THE DAY ***
Two women were playing golf. One teed off and watched in horror as her
ball headed directly toward a foursome of men playing the next hole. The ball hit one
of the men. He immediately clasped his hands together at his groin, fell to the ground
and proceeded to roll around in agony...
The woman rushed down to the man, and immediately began to apologize.
"Please allow me to help. I'm a Physical Therapist and I know I could relieve
your pain if you'd allow me," she told him.
"Oh, no, I'll be all right. I'll be fine in a few minutes," the man replied. He was
in obvious agony, lying in the foetal position, still clasping his hands there at his groin.
At her persistence, however, he finally allowed her to help.
She gently took his hands away and laid them to the side, loosened his
pants and put her hands inside.
She administered tender and artful massage for several long moments and asked,
"How does that feel?"
"Feels WONDERFUL, " he replied " but I still think my THUMB'S broken!"
WCAWW!
Checking in 7 days gf. Hard day with Cheltenham been on. But did not give in
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