Mixer you are doing a good job and we applaud you but remember focus on you too .I was told I think about others too much and neglected my own problems but keep up the good work it's good to be selfless you will be rewarded in heaven. Lol
Day 59 checking in, still fighting the good fight.
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Here's how we're getting on. The first number is your personal total followed by the challenge total.
1 Athena 33 / 33 … 01/01/2017 --> 11/04/2017
2 attraction 8 / 8 … 05/02/2017 --> 15/05/2017
3 babapapa 66 / 58 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
4 Change 41 / 41 … 02/01/2017 --> 12/04/2017
5 Clarkey 22 / 22 … 21/01/2017 --> 01/05/2017
6 DaveBigg 12 / 12 … 01/02/2017 --> 11/05/2017
7 Dean0 161 / 58 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
8 dsh 59 / 58 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
9 fiddlesticks 70 / 58 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
10 Gm88 51 / 58 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
11 JayD 91 / 58 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
12 Jim24 59 / 58 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
13 JI 37 / 37 … 07/01/2017 --> 17/04/2017
14 Katiecoo 22 / 22 … 21/01/2017 --> 01/05/2017
15 KO (Mick) 13 / 13 … 30/01/2017 --> 10/05/2017
16 KP 28 / 28 … 15/12/2017 --> 25/04/2017
17 Lady H 13 / 13 … 01/02/2017 --> 11/05/2017
18 LHN 43 / 43 … 29/12/2016 --> 09/04/2017
19 M (SC) 65 / 58 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
20 MarkMan 33 / 33 … 10/01/2017 --> 20/04/2017
21 Mixer 74 / 58 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
22 Moorey 13 / 13 … 30/12/2016 --> 10/04/2017
23 newB 31 / 31 … 13/01/2017 --> 23/04/2017
24 panders 31 / 31 … 13/01/2017 --> 23/04/2017
25 Paulgam 22 / 22 … 21/01/2016 --> 01/05/2017
26 Rhoda 6 / 6 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
27 Sam 258 / 58 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
28 Samson 154 / 58 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
29 Silver 148 / 58 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
30 Skyblue 131 / 58 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
31 Sodawater 4 / 4 … 21/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
32 Spud 70 / 58 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
33 Triangle 1068 / 58 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
34 Vamp 8 / 8 … 05/02/2017 --> 15/05/2017
35 Wardal 77 / 58 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
36 woodley 47 / 47 … 27/12/2016 --> 06/04/2017
Good evening everyone and thank you for checking in and keeeping your diaries up to date. Sadly I've heard not fro a few of us and, as I've previously inferred, I will need to 'rest' you from the group. But drop us a line if you'd like to continue. We'll miss you!
May I introduce Athena, our latest member. I've put you on Day 33, as you stated you've been GF for 2017. Please let me know if that needs changing. A very warm welcome to you!
***CONGRATULATIONS *** to Gm88 who has crossed his personal nifty 50 day threshold. One half done; let's see what you've got for the other!
So, how are we getting on. Well, this is a tough time of year; still in deep midwinter and if you have been GF for any length of time, probably have a little or lot of cash spare. Valentine's Day is a tough time too. This gambling disease really takes it out of our partners, doesn't it. In fact, sadly, it sometimes costs us relationships. It's cost me big time in the past. But, chin up, we are where we are and we're not going to fall back on the easy gambling option, are we. We look back - but don't stare. The fact is, our future is always brighter gambling free than the alternative. That's a fact. So let's look forward. To tomorrow, an enjoyable day, another day on this planet, reminding us how fundamentally wonderful it is to be alive, and even more so because we're gambling free and have the choice, in this free country, to be gambling free; free to put two fingers up to the gambing!
*** JOKE OF THE DAY *** - celebrating Yorkshire - God's own county!
Police have just released details of a new drug craze
that is being carried out in Yorkshire nightclubs.
Apparently, Yorkshire club goers have started
injecting Ecstasy just above their front teeth.
Police say the dangerous practice is called "e by gum"
.................................................. ...........................
A Yorkshire man takes his cat to the vet.
Yorkshireman:
"Ayup, lad, I need to talk to thee about me cat."
Vet: "Is it a tom?"
Yorkshireman: "Nay, I've browt it with us."
🙂
WCAWW - We CAN and We WILL. Think you'll stop today? Then you will stop today.
Day 6 almost done....another 94 to go on this first step 🙂
*** DISTRACTIONS FROM GAMBLING ***
On the webchat tonight - always a fantastic way to meet fellow recovering gamblers like us - a topic came up, where one of us said that without gambling, there was a bit of a 'gap' in their life. We can all relate to that at times, perhaps; so it got me thinking - what can we do to fill the void, because sometimes it isn't that intuitively obvious. Our minds are sometimes closed to what's really 'out there', what other things we can do.
If you feel like this, here's an idea, and please add any ideas you may have!!!!
How about planning a short break or holiday. It's cheaper than you think, even on the tightest budget! Recovering gamblers like us tend to be excellent money managers always on the lookout for good value (I know, ironic, isn't it). So, here's a way of securing a great value break abroad, via Easyjet. Apologies if you know about this method, below, but you might not! (And, btw, I'm not on commission!). Apologies to everyone who thinks I'm teaching you/everyone how to 'suck eggs'; I'm not; all I'm trying to do is inspire.
I full understand that, in many cases, our addiction has brought with it possibly considerable debt obligations; I am genuinely sensitive to this. It is why I am deliberately aiming for very cheap, but excellent value breaks that will not cost the earth. But I do understand that in some cases this idea may not be possible for you at the moment.
1. Google "Easyjet Holidays", and click on the obvious website it brings up
2. In the "Flying From' field, type in the nearest airport to you.
3. In the "Destination' field, click on the orange icon to the right of where you type in a destination and select as many places as you fancy ... tick them all, is my advice... go for it!
4. Then deliberately select a wide range of dates; say, from today to the end of October 2017. I know you might be personally restricted to when you can go, but bear with me.
5. Slide the "Staying for X nights" bar at the bottom of the page to the number of nights you fancy, say 3 for now....
6. Then click the "Search for Holidays" button.
7. Sort by "Price - Lowest first" and prepare to be amazed!!!!
For an example, I keyed in holidays from Gatwick to 20 destinations and the cheapest, including flights, was £67 for 3 nights in the Algarve, Portugal from the 3rd-6th March! £134 for two, accomodation and flights! P.S. The Algarve is great!
Now, cheapest is not always the bestest but you can always check on Tripadvisor if you're not sure. And play around with the settings; consider when you can go away, specialfic locations, flight times, changing the number of nights etc. Another night might only be a few quid more. Don't be afraid to find somewhere new. And don't forget, travelling costs to get to the airport can be reduced by parking your car in a drive, try justpark dot com. If you get a train, by a railcard and also buy tickets up to 3 months in advance to save loads.
And at the other end, for cabs etc. look on the internet - it will be cheaper than Easyjet, although Easyjet will be cheaper for car hire. (for example, using my Algarve example, above, use yellowfish taxis and get a door-to-door airport -> hotel -> airport service for 42 euros return, about £35!). And with short breaks, you don't need to take a suitcase, do you, just a smaller trolley that will cost you £0 to take on board... and children under 16 cost £13 LESS for one leg of the journey!!
I hope this may inspire you to try something different or consider something different if this is your kind of thing. If so, happy exploring - something healthy and interesting to get addicted to instead of gambling!
Gf day again
Great post yesterday Mixer. That really opened my eyes and will come in useful, especilly as I have planned a weekend away with my nephew to some "random European location" this Spring, if I am good!
34 Days Gamble Free today!
Thanks Markman and delighted to see you're up to Day 34! Happy to help - and let me know if you need more info.
It makes you think, doesn't it. A one-hour £200 gambling binge or ... a memorable weekend away with people you love and care about; that's what flies through my mind. No contest!
Checking in 23 days gf
Checking in day 44!
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*** LATEST ROLLCALL for the 100 DAY CHALLENGE ***
Welcome to our group where 36 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 Athena 34 / 34 … 01/01/2017 --> 11/04/2017
2 attraction 9 / 9 … 05/02/2017 --> 15/05/2017
3 babapapa 67 / 59 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
4 Change 42 / 42 … 02/01/2017 --> 12/04/2017
5 Clarkey 23 / 23 … 21/01/2017 --> 01/05/2017
6 DaveBigg 13 / 13 … 01/02/2017 --> 11/05/2017
7 Dean0 162 / 59 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
8 dsh 60 / 59 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
9 fiddlesticks 71 / 59 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
10 Gm88 52 / 59 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
11 JayD 92 / 59 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
12 Jim24 60 / 59 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
13 JI 38 / 38 … 07/01/2017 --> 17/04/2017
14 Katiecoo 23 / 23 … 21/01/2017 --> 01/05/2017
15 KO (Mick) 14 / 14 … 30/01/2017 --> 10/05/2017
16 KP 29 / 29 … 15/12/2017 --> 25/04/2017
17 Lady H 14 / 14 … 01/02/2017 --> 11/05/2017
18 LHN 44 / 44 … 29/12/2016 --> 09/04/2017
19 M (SC) 66 / 59 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
20 MarkMan 34 / 34 … 10/01/2017 --> 20/04/2017
21 Mixer 75 / 59 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
22 Moorey 14 / 14 … 30/12/2016 --> 10/04/2017
23 newB 32 / 32 … 13/01/2017 --> 23/04/2017
24 panders 32 / 32 … 13/01/2017 --> 23/04/2017
25 Paulgam 23 / 23 … 21/01/2016 --> 01/05/2017
26 Rhoda 7 / 7 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
27 Sam 259 / 59 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
28 Samson 155 / 59 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
29 Silver 149 / 59 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
30 Skyblue 132 / 59 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
31 Sodawater 5 / 5 … 21/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
32 Spud 71 / 59 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
33 Triangle 1069 / 59 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
34 Vamp 9 / 9 … 05/02/2017 --> 15/05/2017
35 Wardal 78 / 59 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
36 woodley 48 / 48 … 27/12/2016 --> 06/04/2017
Thank you everyone for checking in, and also your kind comments. You know, just looking at the stats above it can been seen there are some serious GF days being racked up - you're doing great. It matters - you know it, we all know it.
And if you do have moments of weakness, as many of us, including me, then picture this.
Imagine you are watching yourself having a bet. Picture the eyes of the 'you' that's watching you have a bet. Are those eyes sad, are those eyes teary?
Now picture those eyes watching you walk away before any bet was placed... how do those eyes look? Relaxed, happier, smiling eyes? They're the eyes we want to see 🙂
By the way ... I'm off for a few days and won't be able to update the Rollcall statistics until I'm back. I'm genuinely sorry about that but promise I'll update everything on Saturday. I'll still be able to post though.
Take care everyone 🙂
*** JOKE OF THE DAY ***
A plane passed through a severe storm. The turbulence was awful, and things went
from bad to worse when one wing was struck by lightning.
One woman lost it completely.
She stood up in the front of the plane and screamed, 'I'm too young to die,' she cried.
Then she yelled, ' ;If I'm going to die, I want my last minutes on earth to be
memorable! Is there anyone on this plane who can make me feel like a WOMAN?'
For a moment, there was silence. Everyone stared at the desperate woman in the
front of the plane. Then the man from Australia stood up in the rear of the plane.
He was handsome, tall, well built, with dark brown hair and hazel eyes.
Slowly, he started to walk up the aisle, unbuttoning his shirt as he went,
one button at a time.
No one moved. He removed his shirt. Muscles rippled across his chest.
She gasped...
Then, he spoke...
'Iron this for us luv!'
WCAWW!
Mixer wrote:
*** DISTRACTIONS FROM GAMBLING ***
On the webchat tonight - always a fantastic way to meet fellow recovering gamblers like us - a topic came up, where one of us said that without gambling, there was a bit of a 'gap' in their life. We can all relate to that at times, perhaps; so it got me thinking - what can we do to fill the void, because sometimes it isn't that intuitively obvious. Our minds are sometimes closed to what's really 'out there', what other things we can do.
If you feel like this, here's an idea, and please add any ideas you may have!!!!
How about planning a short break or holiday. It's cheaper than you think, even on the tightest budget! Recovering gamblers like us tend to be excellent money managers always on the lookout for good value (I know, ironic, isn't it). So, here's a way of securing a great value break abroad, via Easyjet. Apologies if you know about this method, below, but you might not! (And, btw, I'm not on commission!). Apologies to everyone who thinks I'm teaching you/everyone how to 'suck eggs'; I'm not; all I'm trying to do is inspire.
I full understand that, in many cases, our addiction has brought with it possibly considerable debt obligations; I am genuinely sensitive to this. It is why I am deliberately aiming for very cheap, but excellent value breaks that will not cost the earth. But I do understand that in some cases this idea may not be possible for you at the moment.
1. Google "Easyjet Holidays", and click on the obvious website it brings up
2. In the "Flying From' field, type in the nearest airport to you.
3. In the "Destination' field, click on the orange icon to the right of where you type in a destination and select as many places as you fancy ... tick them all, is my advice... go for it!
4. Then deliberately select a wide range of dates; say, from today to the end of October 2017. I know you might be personally restricted to when you can go, but bear with me.
5. Slide the "Staying for X nights" bar at the bottom of the page to the number of nights you fancy, say 3 for now....
6. Then click the "Search for Holidays" button.
7. Sort by "Price - Lowest first" and prepare to be amazed!!!!
For an example, I keyed in holidays from Gatwick to 20 destinations and the cheapest, including flights, was £67 for 3 nights in the Algarve, Portugal from the 3rd-6th March! £134 for two, accomodation and flights! P.S. The Algarve is great!
Now, cheapest is not always the bestest but you can always check on Tripadvisor if you're not sure. And play around with the settings; consider when you can go away, specialfic locations, flight times, changing the number of nights etc. Another night might only be a few quid more. Don't be afraid to find somewhere new. And don't forget, travelling costs to get to the airport can be reduced by parking your car in a drive, try justpark dot com. If you get a train, by a railcard and also buy tickets up to 3 months in advance to save loads.
And at the other end, for cabs etc. look on the internet - it will be cheaper than Easyjet, although Easyjet will be cheaper for car hire. (for example, using my Algarve example, above, use yellowfish taxis and get a door-to-door airport -> hotel -> airport service for 42 euros return, about £35!). And with short breaks, you don't need to take a suitcase, do you, just a smaller trolley that will cost you £0 to take on board... and children under 16 cost £13 LESS for one leg of the journey!!
I hope this may inspire you to try something different or consider something different if this is your kind of thing. If so, happy exploring - something healthy and interesting to get addicted to instead of gambling!
Good evening all day 67 GF.
I have found that the time I used to spend gambling online has been taken up by playing on-line card games, (not poker, I hasten to add!). There are a number of online games where you can play for free, I also play backgammon and on occasions chess. It was the free time when I was on my own at home that was the problem for me and I find the above as enjoyable and certainly a lot cheaper.
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