Wonderful positive post SBB! Great to see things are better in your life. Really gives me hope!
Markman wrote:
Wonderful positive post SBB! Great to see things are better in your life. Really gives me hope!
Mate, once you realise that you are the only thing that is stopping you having the life you desire and that you are the only solution - You just have to accept responsibility and deal with it. Dream about your goals, hopes and desires they are all there - all you have to do is stick to your bloody-minded plan and every morning promise yourself, your family and friends that today you are not going to gamble.
Keep up the good work
Sbb
Checking in on Day 53 🙂
Totally agree with above posts....This thread & fab updates from Mixer is helping me stay GF.
Well done all fellow groupies! We CAN and We WILL!
Mari x
10 days no bets. Get in
Evening everyone - and I have to say, loving the great vibe on our thread! I'll be updating the Rollcall a bit later. I'm personally delighted with our collective resolve - it matters, and we're all really going for this! Full update later 🙂
Hello all gf day happy
Hi Mixer, I'm sorry to inform you that I've had a stinking night, losing £150 on the football.
I'm devastated, financially it's not hurt me too badly, but I'm so gutted to have lost my 29 day streak.
I guess there's nothing more to do now other than to start again and to completely block and self exclude myself from all the sites I've been using.
I may also take your earlier advice about sorting out some counselling this week....
After every setback, I try to look at the positives, and they are that my first attempt was 10 days and my second attempt was 29 days....
It's a steep learning curve and one that I'll definitely learn from.
FYI, I hated every minute of tonight from the moment I placed that bet. That's why I'm so annoyed with myself!
Sorry again, but determined to come back even stronger.
Good luck to everyone still going strong.
Hi Moorey and thank you for your honesty. I've been out today and can understand the temptation of a payday combined with 7 premier league matches.. we live in a cynical world and don't the gambling operators know it.
I would look at things this way. You did 10 days the first time, then 29. You are improving exponentially. It means, next time, you will stop for 88 days. That is your new target. In fact, why not round it up to 100?
You know the harsh reality that football, or any betting, is too random (Who'd've thought, a penalty missed like that, or whatever your match was ...?). Your target is 100 days, Moorey.
P.S. Rollcall will happen a bit later. Plus a classic joke of the day. Standby!
Captain shave checking in clean as a whistle lol
I have no doubt, Dean0! 🙂
*** LATEST 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 any time... just drop us a post!
So... where are we at, as January draws to a close...
1 babapapa 54 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
2 Change 29 / 29 … 02/01/2017 --> 12/04/2017
3 Clarkey 10 / 10 … 21/01/2017 --> 10/05/2017
4 Dean0 149 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
5 dsh 47 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
6 fiddlesticks 58 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
7 Gm88 39 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
8 JayD 79 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
9 Jim24 47 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
10 JI 25 / 25 … 07/01/2017 --> 17/04/2017
11 Katiecoo 10 / 10 … 21/01/2017 --> 01/05/2017
12 KO (Mick) 1 / 1 … 30/01/2017 --> 10/05/2017
13 KP 16 / 16 … 15/12/2017 --> 25/04/2017
14 LHN 31 / 31 … 29/12/2016 --> 09/04/2017
15 M (SC) 53 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
16 MarkMan 21 / 21 … 10/01/2017 --> 20/04/2017
17 Mixer 62 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
18 Moorey 1 / 1 … 31/01/2016 --> 10/05/2017
19 newB 19 / 19 … 13/01/2017 --> 23/04/2017
20 panders 19 / 19 … 13/01/2017 --> 23/04/2017
21 Paulgam 10 / 10 … 21/01/2016 --> 01/05/2017
22 Rhoda 57 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
23 Sam 246 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
24 Samson 142 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
25 Silver 136 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
26 Skyblue 119 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
27 Sodawater 39 / 39 … 21/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
28 Spud 58 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
29 Start 31 / 31 … 29/12/2017 --> 10/04/2017
30 Triangle 1056 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
31 Wardal 65 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
32 woodley 35 / 35 … 27/12/2016 --> 06/04/2017
Thank you, everyone, for checking in as always, and thank you, too, for your kind messages which are very much appreciated. I never forget we are a team, and what a team we are; the vibe is good and we are really going for this. Recovering can be a good thing and should be a good thing! And whether we have a bit of extra cash right now, or not, let's enjoy life free of the shackles of the dull headache that is gambling.
Moorey, thank you for your honesty tonight. I hope you have extra resolve this time, my friend. Even football betting is too random with the odds stacked against. You've been twice bitten, make it three times shy 🙂
We don't have to gamble, you know. Seriously, really - do you want to? There is so much more out there, seriously. I know life gets a bit boring at times, but, then again, being bored is a state of mind. And an excuse to waste time and money on expensive pursuits such as gambling. I was in the pub earlier tonight, and someone there won £400 on a bet! (Mind you, he did admit he lost £600 the night before...) Regardless, what would I do with the money, if I hadn't bet it. Which I wouldn't. I know, I'd book 3 nights of winter sun in Gibraltar, from Gatwick, for £320 including flights and hotel (for 2!), in a months time. The £80 left will cover food and booze. Yep, goto www.mygibraltar.co.uk for the proof. (I have been many times; great place. A bit of the UK but with Spanish weather... delightful.) I'm not on commssion and have no relationship to the site but do you see what I mean? There are really interesting opportunities everywhere you look... you've just got to look. Being GF opens so many doors than 'boring' gambling. Because gambling is boring, really. When you think about it. Why not see the world... it's cheaper than you think. As I write this, the raining has been pounding down all night... my goodness, even if we're strapped for cash, we can still get away with a bit of imagination...
Welcome, Mick (KO) to our group. Great to have you aboard... and we'll be with you at the 100 day finsh line. Just repeat, and stick to, daily this line: I will not bet today, WHATEVER the provacation! Update regularly, Mick and welcome to our close-knit group. We want to succeed... we wnat YOU to succeed with us .
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Thanks mixer great job. Also took your advice about stepchange. Feeling positive thanks to some great advice from some very thoughtful people.
Mixer wrote:
*** LATEST 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 any time... just drop us a post!
- For members of our group still Gambling Free, and with at least 46 days GF - *** DAY 46 COMPLETE! *** Start date: 14th Dec 2016, End Date: 24th March 2017. Making huge strides!
- For our members who've had a wobble, and have had the courage and fortitude to tell us, you're doing great! We are all with you all the way! Your honesty and re-determination is noted and respected.
- For our members with less than 46 days GF under their belts, see how you're getting on! You are doing great and the rest of us will wait for you at the finish line, cheering you on!
So... where are we at, as January draws to a close...
1 babapapa 54 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
2 Change 29 / 29 … 02/01/2017 --> 12/04/2017
3 Clarkey 10 / 10 … 21/01/2017 --> 10/05/2017
4 Dean0 149 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
5 dsh 47 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
6 fiddlesticks 58 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
7 Gm88 39 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
8 JayD 79 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
9 Jim24 47 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
10 JI 25 / 25 … 07/01/2017 --> 17/04/2017
11 Katiecoo 10 / 10 … 21/01/2017 --> 01/05/2017
12 KO (Mick) 1 / 1 … 30/01/2017 --> 10/05/2017
13 KP 16 / 16 … 15/12/2017 --> 25/04/2017
14 LHN 31 / 31 … 29/12/2016 --> 09/04/2017
15 M (SC) 53 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
16 MarkMan 21 / 21 … 10/01/2017 --> 20/04/2017
17 Mixer 62 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
18 Moorey 1 / 1 … 31/01/2016 --> 10/05/2017
19 newB 19 / 19 … 13/01/2017 --> 23/04/2017
20 panders 19 / 19 … 13/01/2017 --> 23/04/2017
21 Paulgam 10 / 10 … 21/01/2016 --> 01/05/2017
22 Rhoda 57 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
23 Sam 246 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
24 Samson 142 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
25 Silver 136 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
26 Skyblue 119 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
27 Sodawater 39 / 39 … 21/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
28 Spud 58 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
29 Start 31 / 31 … 29/12/2017 --> 10/04/2017
30 Triangle 1056 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
31 Wardal 65 / 46 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
32 woodley 35 / 35 … 27/12/2016 --> 06/04/2017Thank you, everyone, for checking in as always, and thank you, too, for your kind messages which are very much appreciated. I never forget we are a team, and what a team we are; the vibe is good and we are really going for this. Recovering can be a good thing and should be a good thing! And whether we have a bit of extra cash right now, or not, let's enjoy life free of the shackles of the dull headache that is gambling.
Moorey, thank you for your honesty tonight. I hope you have extra resolve this time, my friend. Even football betting is too random with the odds stacked against. You've been twice bitten, make it three times shy 🙂
We don't have to gamble, you know. Seriously, really - do you want to? There is so much more out there, seriously. I know life gets a bit boring at times, but, then again, being bored is a state of mind. And an excuse to waste time and money on expensive pursuits such as gambling. I was in the pub earlier tonight, and someone there won £400 on a bet! (Mind you, he did admit he lost £600 the night before...) Regardless, what would I do with the money, if I hadn't bet it. Which I wouldn't. I know, I'd book 3 nights of winter sun in Gibraltar, from Gatwick, for £320 including flights and hotel (for 2!), in a months time. The £80 left will cover food and booze. Yep, goto www.mygibraltar.co.uk for the proof. (I have been many times; great place. A bit of the UK but with Spanish weather... delightful.) I'm not on commssion and have no relationship to the site but do you see what I mean? There are really interesting opportunities everywhere you look... you've just got to look. Being GF opens so many doors than 'boring' gambling. Because gambling is boring, really. When you think about it. Why not see the world... it's cheaper than you think. As I write this, the raining has been pounding down all night... my goodness, even if we're strapped for cash, we can still get away with a bit of imagination...
Welcome, Mick (KO) to our group. Great to have you aboard... and we'll be with you at the 100 day finsh line. Just repeat, and stick to, daily this line: I will not bet today, WHATEVER the provacation! Update regularly, Mick and welcome to our close-knit group. We want to succeed... we wnat YOU to succeed with us.
*** JOKE OF THE DAY ***
GRANDPARENTS' ANSWERING MACHINE
Good morning . . . At present we are not at home, but please
leave your message after you hear the beep.beeeeeppp ....
If you are one of our children,
dial 1 and then select the option from 1 to 5
in order of "birth arrival" so we know who it is.If you need us to stay with the children, press 2
If you want to borrow the car, press 3If you want us to wash your clothes and do ironing, press 4
If you want the grandchildren to sleep here tonight, press 5
If you want us to pick up the kids at school, press 6
If you want us to prepare a meal for Sunday or to have
it delivered to your home, press 7If you want to come to eat here, press 8
If you need money, press 9
If you are going to invite us to dinner or take us to the theatre,
start talking .... we are listening !!!!!!!!!!!"WCAWW!
thanks for the update
checking in this week gamble free
not always easy especially as this addiction can be so progressive but its possible
tri
Quick check in before I start work, day 59 gamble free
Nice one, fiddlesticks; I'm leaving for work right now too - also GF.
Let's keep it going and congratulations for your big 6-0 tomorrow!
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