Better to Ramble than Gamble.

I was a good boy and came in at a very civilised at around 11 bells. Actually had a chat with my mum and dad and appolajised to the old man for blaming him for me leaving home when I was 19. I always blamed him but really it was the early stages of my compulsive gambler coming out.

I just posted on mine instead of yours but It must have been a very deep moment bud and there's really no point in us carrying around stuff anymore that we dont need in our live's , youve been honest this last few months so why change that now egh !

Had a good night out tonight surrounded by gambling. I knew I would be and was prepared for it but it was all over the place.

Before I had even bought a pint I was asked for my opinion on a photo of a race, I got it wrong nothing new there.

After a gulps of my 1st pint I politely declined a go on the name card.

I got talking to a guy who was in with his daughter who had just won £12 on the quiz machine thingy in the corner.

The football was on in one room

the dogs on in the other one lad laying bets on the dogs, as per usual the bookie won

I passed a couple of fruit machines as i nipped to the toilet.

i nearly forgot to mention the 4 tables of 10 playing in the poker league.

The pool finished my old team, the underdogs won.

A game of killer pool started only 1pound s game.

Some of the older guys started a game of cards, 9 card I think a great thinking game but I can't play as it's a fiver a corner.

Had enough beer, came home with money on my pocket with not one urge to gamble.

It's all around us I've even just noticed while I have been tapping away writing this a little while ball has been flying around a wheel on the tv I the background.

KTF if off to bed im up in 4 hours

​Had enough beer are words I rarely hear in my house!

Well done on having a few pints and managing to abstain when there was clearly lots if temptation around you. What a great feeling knowing you were in control and still having cash in your pocket when you got home. You're doing great and hopefully we can stay as strong as you when we come face to face with our nemisis. Onwards and upwards xx

Well done on a good night. That's amazing progress and I'm glad you enjoyed yourself.

Completely agree that it's all around us, I can't believe the amount of ads on tv. I even watched Judge Rinder the other day that was sponsered by a bingo club and every ad break it was pushed. Like you say, the bookie always wins so well done for keeping your money.

Hi KTF

Wow! So many triggers and yet you managed them all beautifully! Well done you. Just wanted to also say, thank you for posting on my diary too. Much appreciated.

Take care.

Feb.

Smashed through the 150 barrier Oldham - good stuff mate.

Jeez , I missed that one sorry bud ! Congratulations on your 150 flypast Martin , get a bit wrapped up in my own world sometimes !.

Take care fella and KTF !!

Day 151

Don't worry guys I missed it too only realised when I checked on the challenge earlier.

Had a nice chilled weekend spent today with my lad just watched some tv and had a laugh. Just what Sunday's are meant for some time spent focusing on him so much so that I've just checked the football scores something I would have been doing constantly 5 months ago. The scores auto refreshed after 30 secs I couldn't even wait that long and was refreshing every 10 secs hoping for that miracle.

KTF one and all

Nice one Oldham - I too remember vividly hit refreshing repeatedly. Wonder why I never seem to go over my data allowance on my mobile nowadays? Crazy behaviour.

Thanks for stopping by on my diary. We cant control or stop the amount of gambling around us only are own reactions to it. You're doing great, all the best. Rob

Hey mate hope all is well have not logged on for a while as was feeling quite dark, miss my ex and other things, I am being tricked again by the alure of gambling the chance to win etc, dont worry have not done all my money but i get paid this friday and temptation is coming back, i know if i slip on friday i will feel awful so i am not going to do it, but your situation and what you went through is similar to mine. And this is why i am messaging you, just need a reassuring "its going to be okay" stay strong etc. I hope you are well and congrats on staying strong.
Rob

Well done on the 150 Martin. Brilliant work.

Hi oldham congratulations on 151 days that's fantastic xxx

Thanks for popping by rob27 I know we're in a similar boat that's why I've been stalking you if. I glad you came by and saw the post I left you shows it's worth chasing people up. I've posted on your diary.

Thank Gary let me know when that open meeting is I'll try and come over.

Thanks Merc hope you meting goes well tonight