Out of the shadows

There's still 12 hour's left to check yourselves in to the 2017 challenge. If you haven't already come join us

Hi Dean0

Thanks for your post on my diary. I've started to read through yours. I agree with some of your points from the first page: I'm also my biggest critic. I crave pefection and hate rejection. I guess losing is a kind of rejection and that's why I can't just let it be and chase those loses. I can gamble sensibly for hours then when the first lot of moneys gone I get reckless. I also agree about the bookies / websitea trying to bleed us dry. I asked an online poker room to put money limits on my account. They gave me a load BS about it's important for them to look out for our welfare but they didn't follow through. It's ended up costing me a couple of hundred quid, leading me back to here. I'm all aboard the 2017 challenge and I will keep on reading your diary. You're supporting a lot of people on here and seem to be on top of your addiction. Thanks for your time

Wishing you a very happy new year

Happy new year Deano and well done on your 120 days. Get my cake ready or orange chips my 100 is nearly upon us. I love your post number 330, I feel proud of you, thank you for the support and laughs the last 90 plus days x

o*g that song bought back memories, back then I had a similar hair style albeit mine was blonde and I had the leather trousers, I'm having a mare of a day breakfast wise, someone sat by me with very bad flatulence on the train my day has to get better. But on the plus side I'm 99 days gamble free and tomorrow I'm 100 - can you tell I'm a bit excited x

Hi Dean0

Thanks for your post on my diary. Just read another section of yours. You mentioned it wasn't really about the money for you. It's the mis spent time that is a bigger loss. I agree, i'm not that old but when I think about all the time I wasted in order to make myself unhappy, It seems criminal. I feel like I have wasted a lot of time in general and this has to change. In 2017 I will be using my time more wisely. Thanks for the tips, I will be following your advice.

Onwards and Upwards

Westsider

Thought I'd pop by and say hello. Seems like you're doing well at the moment. Don't know if I'm seeing things that aren't there, but your posts seem a bit differently lately. Seems like something's changed? It's funny, because I would say we're probably nothing alike but then I read some of the things you write and I see myself in them. The bingeing and control for example. Anyway, they're good to read and they get me thinking....and you know how much I like thinking!! 🙂 🙂

LB x

Don't know if it's less jokey. Maybe. I'd say you're revealing more of yourself...seems like you're thinking more. Or maybe I'm just taking more notice of what you're saying!

So, if you're less stressed by being away from work and getting few/no urges does that mean that work is a trigger for you? Do you like your work? And how comes you've got a whole month off? Lazy sod!

Yes, just a few weeks seperate us. I'm not planning on falling off the wagon this time, so better make sure you don't either. Running the challenge should help you with that.

Ramble away! All sounds good to me. I like your thinking...it's good to be feeling so positive about the future.

Bruuuuuuuuuuvvvvvver !! How art thou ? :)) .

Just been talking ( well left her a note) with LB , saying how you'd become a non jokey ( miserable s'od ) of late ( her word's not mine honestly guvnor !! ) :)) but that being said if giving up the comedy routines means your in a better place and 125 say's it does , then it's alright by me me old muccker :)) , hope you had a great xmas and thanks for the drop in by the way and that the new year brings you all that you desire ( but nothing wierd though ! ) , sounds as though the only pounds your losing now are one's laying in that pool of sweat around your treadmill which is also great news but that being said if you get back to work you lazy @@@@ , you wouldn't need the running machine ! :)) .

Ok gonna leave you in peace now me old mate and wishing you well until we speak again :))

Love and kisses to you and your's mate xx

Bloody hell ! that was quick ! :)).

Don't give me that " I't was the Low carb's your honour " , your talking to the " Low carb King " here ( best diet for Type 2's ) by the way , nope not havin it ! your just miserable , LoL ! Was just going to get down on one knee then and sing " Youv'e lost that laughing feeling " :)) .

So I take it that your new thread title isnt anything to do with sitting in a " Wimpy bar " then well not unless you throw the bun away and just eat the burger !! . LoL .

Your alright mate , just keep doing what feels right and what works for you !

Still pleased to be walking ( well limping) along side you :)) xx

What's wrong with the word " He.ll " or " B.un " ? FFS !

Ha ! Ha ! " Billy Blue Hat " , You'd be right about not knowing either although when I become a grandad I'd better brush up a bit , last time I did it with mine it was still " Fireman Sam " and "Thomas the Tank " Jeez !! How old's that eh ? .

The latest from the " Hip Hop " Centre is now Febuary but as yet no date , apparently I'll get 2 to 3 weeks notice so I'm hoping to hear something before the end of the month , so the dog will have to wait a while yet :((

Sorry it's taken me so long to reply but as you know I'm old and My fingers seem to have forgoten how to type or spell :((.

Hi Dean0,

Hope you are doing well this evening, and enjoying that gamble free progress you're making. Just a quick thanks for running the 2017 challenge, and hope you continue to lead us on with your progress too.

Ryan

Deanooooo
Thanks for that lovely post....
Your another one who has been with me since the start....
And you were the one who was right about hubby !
I know we're always Jack. A.s.s.I.n.g. bout but honestly.....you....and my other adopted big brothers have been the dogs frollicks
Xxx

Rose petals ....perfume
Icing on the cake. ...
My brickie brothers a softie !
That's a compliment ....not a criticism. ...
And as for the snow.......it's been a bit like an old man on the job....
Tried all night......came to nothing !
Happy Friday deanoooooo