.*** LATEST ROLLCALL for the 100 DAY CHALLENGE ***
Welcome to our group where 33 magnificent hardy souls are 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!
n.b. the statistics below are correct as of last night; further rollcall (for today) later this evening.
Member Days GF/ Challenge Days GF Start --> Finish Line
1 attraction 2 / 2 … 05/02/2017 --> 15/05/2017
2 babapapa 60 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
3 Change 35 / 35 … 02/01/2017 --> 12/04/2017
4 Clarkey 16 / 16 … 21/01/2017 --> 01/05/2017
5 DaveBigg 6 / 6 … 01/02/2017 --> 11/05/2017
6 Dean0 155 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
7 dsh 53 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
8 fiddlesticks 64 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
9 Gm88 45 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
10 JayD 85 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
11 Jim24 53 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
12 JI 31 / 31 … 07/01/2017 --> 17/04/2017
13 Katiecoo 16 / 16 … 21/01/2017 --> 01/05/2017
14 KO (Mick) 7 / 7 … 30/01/2017 --> 10/05/2017
15 KP 22 / 22 … 15/12/2017 --> 25/04/2017
16 LHN 37 / 37 … 29/12/2016 --> 09/04/2017
17 M (SC) 59 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
18 MarkMan 27 / 27 … 10/01/2017 --> 20/04/2017
19 Mixer 68 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
20 Moorey 7 / 7 … 30/12/2016 --> 10/04/2017
21 newB 25 / 25 … 13/01/2017 --> 23/04/2017
22 panders 25 / 25 … 13/01/2017 --> 23/04/2017
23 Paulgam 16 / 16 … 21/01/2016 --> 01/05/2017
24 Rhoda 63 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
25 Sam 252 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
26 Samson 148 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
27 Silver 142 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
28 Skyblue 125 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
29 Sodawater 45 / 45 … 21/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
30 Spud 64 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
31 Triangle 1062 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
32 Wardal 71 / 52 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
33 woodley 41 / 41 … 27/12/2016 --> 06/04/2017
Good morning everyone and thank you as always for reporting your progress, wither via updates, through your dairies or webchat. It shows that you really mean this. Even if you've had a blip, you are determinedly back in the saddle mindful that you are going to make an even better effort this time; because, the prize is a better life. We are with you all the way!
As I write the weather's 'orrible with incessent rain all night. I'm about to set off into the gloom of the day, and back in Newcastle tomorrow. We all have to make efforts to go to work and provided for ourselves and/or our loved ones. It's hard earned and we really don't want to easily lose it. Why not turn your mind to a short break somewhere; airfares are coming down and there are some real bargains. There are so many things we can potentially look forward to! Let's keep resolved, because, day to day, we can do this 🙂
*** WISE WORDS OF THE DAY *** From Confucius...he knows, you know.
Confucius Say.
OK to let a fool kiss you,
But not OK to let a kiss fool you.
Confucius Say.
Kiss is merely shopping upstairs
For real merchandise downstairs.
Confucius Say.
Man with broken condom
Often called Daddy
Confucius Say.
Drunken man's words
Often sober man's thoughts.
Confucius Say.
Marriage is same as bank account.
You put it in, you take it out, you lose interest.
Confucius Say.
Viagra just like Disneyland ......
One hour wait for 2-minute ride.
​WCAWW!
Very wise words indeed, Mixer!
Markman signing in 28 days GF!
Checking in on day 60 🙂
Almost 2 calendar months 🙂
Changes are a happening & all for the better!
Stick with it folks....Choose life....Choose not to gamble....
We CAN and We WILL!
M x
Checking in on the road to six months bet free.
We're just over half way through the challenge to
Keep up the hard work folks
Deano
*** LATEST ROLLCALL for the 100 DAY CHALLENGE ***
Welcome to our group where 33 magnificent hardy souls are 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!
1 attraction 3 / 3 … 05/02/2017 --> 15/05/2017
2 babapapa 61 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
3 Change 36 / 36 … 02/01/2017 --> 12/04/2017
4 Clarkey 17 / 17 … 21/01/2017 --> 01/05/2017
5 DaveBigg 7 / 7 … 01/02/2017 --> 11/05/2017
6 Dean0 156 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
7 dsh 54 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
8 fiddlesticks 65 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
9 Gm88 46 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
10 JayD 86 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
11 Jim24 54 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
12 JI 32 / 32 … 07/01/2017 --> 17/04/2017
13 Katiecoo 17 / 17 … 21/01/2017 --> 01/05/2017
14 KO (Mick) 8 / 8 … 30/01/2017 --> 10/05/2017
15 KP 23 / 23 … 15/12/2017 --> 25/04/2017
16 LHN 38 / 38 … 29/12/2016 --> 09/04/2017
17 M (SC) 60 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
18 MarkMan 28 / 28 … 10/01/2017 --> 20/04/2017
19 Mixer 69 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
20 Moorey 8 / 8 … 30/12/2016 --> 10/04/2017
21 newB 26 / 26 … 13/01/2017 --> 23/04/2017
22 panders 26 / 26 … 13/01/2017 --> 23/04/2017
23 Paulgam 17 / 17 … 21/01/2016 --> 01/05/2017
24 Rhoda 64 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
25 Sam 253 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
26 Samson 149 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
27 Silver 143 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
28 Skyblue 126 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
29 Sodawater 46 / 46 … 21/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
30 Spud 65 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
31 Triangle 1063 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
32 Wardal 72 / 53 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
33 woodley 42 / 42 … 27/12/2016 --> 06/04/2017
Good evening and, once again, thank you for your updates. We are 33-strong and my goodness, clocking up some serious GF days despite the occasional blip, for which it's great to see members of our group dust themsleves off and come back stronger. I nearly had a blip yesterday; was in a pub, late on, watching someone go mad on a fruity, sticking in well over £100 before leaving. I thought - I'd love to have a go, but realised what the consequences would be. Let's say I won, I rationalised; I'd have all that extra money that I know I would eventually lose. And lose some more. It would eat at me and the cycle would restart. I downed my pint and left the pub quickly. I realised that, sometimes, it isn't necessarily easier, especially as I'm finding myself with extra cash to spare. I am even more determined now, and know that I really must be on guard.
Anyway, enough of me - and really good to read of your resolve and our collective support for each other. Let's keep our teeth gritted and focus clear. "Today, I will not gamble."
*** WISE WORDS OF THE DAY *** Confucius, he is back...
WCAWW!
Room for one more?
Today is day 3 gamble free.
Still free with really no urges. In addressing this I have decided to address other issues in my life and am winning on all fronts.
Life is getting better.....slowly but getting better for sure.
Sbb
29 Days GF. As SBB say, life is getting better!
18 days GF checked in. Had busy week not had chance
good evening all. Sorry Mixer for not posting for a few days, was away on a conference since Sunday, but pleased to say still GF despite there being a casino in the hotel and much pressure from colleagues. A little embarrassing really, had to say I was tired and needed an early night as early flight this morning.
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sodawater45 wrote:
Just announcing my exit from the challenge. I messed up big time. Nothing else to say expect that I wish success to all those still in the challenge and want to say a big thank you to Mixer for the daily updates/jokes/wise-words/puns/anecdotes... they've been a major source of motivation/inspiration for me... I can't logically/rationally explain why I messed up, but I'm not in a good place right now and can't offer any positive thoughts to the group.... That doesn't mean I want any tea or biscuits lol... Maybe I'll try to rejoin the group when I'm in a more positive mindset... for the moment I plan to start my own diary where I can rant, rave and selfishly indulge in self-pity, as that's what I need right now...
Advice (which we all depressingly already know): 1) Always keep your guard up, never become complacent or think that you deserve one bet (not saying you don't, but you already know where it will lead... either you win and you think you can "reinvest" the winnings in the hopes of winning a life-changing amount of money, until you eventually lose everything you won and then-sum.... or you lose, and you feel like you were just unlucky, or unfairly treated, so you keep depositing until you run out of funds)... the day eventually ends with you feeling full of unnecessary guilt and shame. 2) You can determine your own destiny (to some extent) (as corny as that sounds lol)... putting this out there as one of my main rationale behind my gambling has always sort of been, well if life is random and everyone has to deal with the hand they've been dealt... well life is cruel, so what's the harm in entering the game of chance... as what's the point of working hard... *elaboration*...
Ok so you slipped, just get up and get on with your journey, what is done is done.
Your theory has one fundamental flaw, life may be a random game of chance but in gambling the odds are stacked against you.
I know you will be feeling tender, but the sooner you get your focus back the better.
Positive thoughts
Sbb
Skyblueblue wrote: Your theory has one fundamental flaw, life may be a random game of chance but in gambling the odds are stacked against you. I know you will be feeling tender, but the sooner you get your focus back the better. Positive thoughts Sbb
Thanks Sbb.
Day 55 GF
Checked in gf .
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