TommyGavin 790 Posted May 5, 2006 Drinking is the casue of and solution to all of life's problems. Thanks Homer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toro 1 Posted May 5, 2006 OK - it's a deal. June then! June 1 - June 31. I need to get back in the gym anyway and get ready for Belize in July (cause I am now fat and flabby). This will just add fuel to that fire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slruc 0 Posted May 5, 2006 Thanks Homer I'll drink to that. In fact .... ~opens bottom desk drawer to retrieve secret mickey of ...~ J/K. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sawilson 1 Posted May 5, 2006 June 1 - June 31. I need to get back in the gym anyway and get ready for Belize in July (cause I am now fat and flabby). This will just add fuel to that fire. There yah go, extra incentive. Hey, June 1st is my quit date for smoking also. Should we put a wager on who makes it (through the end of June of course for your purposes)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toro 1 Posted May 5, 2006 There yah go, extra incentive. Hey, June 1st is my quit date for smoking also. Should we put a wager on who makes it (through the end of June of course for your purposes)? Are pics involved? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Hertz 1 Posted May 5, 2006 Are pics involved? If she quits smoking for a month, her ass is going to be YOUGGE. I doubt you would want to see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toro 1 Posted May 5, 2006 If she quits smoking for a month, her ass is going to be YOUGGE. I doubt you would want to see it. I know she has some from last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sawilson 1 Posted May 5, 2006 Are pics involved? Dunno - is this a give and take? If she quits smoking for a month, her ass is going to be YOUGGE. I doubt you would want to see it. This I can absolutely gaurantee is NOT going to happen - trust me! If anything, I am still working on losing another few, not gaining. Jealous much? I know she has some from last week. You saw the only one I had from last week.... sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sawilson 1 Posted May 5, 2006 Well Toro, what's the word? Is it a bet and if so, what's our wager? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toro 1 Posted May 5, 2006 Well Toro, what's the word? Is it a bet and if so, what's our wager? I mention nekkid fotos and you certainly get eager, don't ya!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sawilson 1 Posted May 5, 2006 I mention nekkid fotos and you certainly get eager, don't ya!!! Hell yeah if that means I get some if I win.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toro 1 Posted May 5, 2006 Hell yeah if that means I get some if I win.... I'll send you one for free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sawilson 1 Posted May 5, 2006 I'll send you one for free. Need my email?????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dolfan06 1 Posted May 5, 2006 June 1 - June 31. I need to get back in the gym anyway and get ready for Belize in July (cause I am now fat and flabby). This will just add fuel to that fire. Hey everyone! It's a trick! There's only 30 days in June! TORO IS MAKING UP FAKE TIME FRAMES TO KEEP HIMSELF SOBER@! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sawilson 1 Posted May 5, 2006 Hey everyone! It's a trick! There's only 30 days in June! TORO IS MAKING UP FAKE TIME FRAMES TO KEEP HIMSELF SOBER@! I'm still waiting for my email..... Off to a quick meeting. Will be expecting an email surprise when I return.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,790 Posted May 5, 2006 Hey everyone! It's a trick! There's only 30 days in June! TORO IS MAKING UP FAKE TIME FRAMES TO KEEP HIMSELF SOBER@! I was hoping to point this out. Anyhoo, my FIL is a "recovering alcoholic." Had a few rough times early in our relationship where she would attribute my behavior to his. Example: Me: [cracks open beer] Her: Why are you doing that? Me: Well, the place we are going to tonight doesn't have any, I thought I'd have one now. Her: My father used to do that. Me: Yeah, well I'm not him, and this is the only beer I'm having tonight, whereas your dad would drink a fifth of gin a night. I actually like gin and tonics but don't drink them now because the smell/thought of gin is uncomfortable to her. Which is cool, small sacrifice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swirvenirvin 25 Posted May 5, 2006 I have drank at least one beer for 5 straight days good work with your aa accomplishments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sawilson 1 Posted May 5, 2006 Hum, still no email. I think he was fibbing me...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,790 Posted May 5, 2006 Hum, still no email. I think he was fibbing me...... Why would he send his? I've already sent him the nekkid photos you sent me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toro 1 Posted May 5, 2006 Hum, still no email. I think he was fibbing me...... My God, woman. Do you want me to mow the yard first or do you just want straight amazon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sawilson 1 Posted May 5, 2006 Why would he send his? I've already sent him the nekkid photos you sent me. My God, woman. Do you want me to mow the yard first or do you just want straight amazon? I'm not picky.... any pics will do..... nekkid of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtodd 7 Posted May 6, 2006 I'm assuming you smoke. My grandfather was in AA, and I used to go with him when I was a kid because they had arcade games at the hall. I swear to God, him and his buddy were the ONLY people who DIDN'T smoke there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sawilson 1 Posted May 6, 2006 I'm assuming you smoke. My grandfather was in AA, and I used to go with him when I was a kid because they had arcade games at the hall. I swear to God, him and his buddy were the ONLY people who DIDN'T smoke there. Its not that bad now at meetings. There are less than 1/2 that smoke. Like I said, my quit date is end of this month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sawilson 1 Posted May 6, 2006 BTW - I never got any friggen pictures He's a tease Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nate Burleson's Burly Son 0 Posted May 6, 2006 How do you know you are an alcoholic? I mean, there are so many different standards out there and I am wondering what the tell tale signs are. For example, I never black out. I rarely pass out. But when I drink, it's usually a lot (10 - 12 beers). I know some people who never get super drunk but come home every day and drink a sixer or a bottle of wine. Is it frequentcy or is it volume during the drinking? If you keep the drinking in the appropriate times and it doesn't cause issues with jobs or relationships, could you still be an alcoholic? I don't know. I just like to drink. Sometimes my favorite nights is coming home, cracking some beers and working in the garage or developing some side software projects. My wife rarely drinks and she is sometimes because I will come home and drink some beer. She tells me it's not right to drink alone, but then I tell her "hey, grab a beer then or do you want me to go to the bar?". BTW: I drink maybe 3 nights a week. Fri, Sat, and usually a sixer on Thursday or Weds. Some weeks none. Some weeks more. 36 C. Since you asked, it sounds like you might be developing a problem. If I can relate what you've said to my own experience, drinking 10-12 beers every Fri and Sat is a red flag. I've had problems with anxiety my whole life, and it wasn't until I started seeing a psychologist about 10 years ago that I took a look at how much alcohol I was consuming. I hadn't given it a second thought until he pointed out to me that it was excessive. My drinking was very much as you describe- always 6-10 beers at a whack, and most of the time on the weekends. I never drank and drove and that coupled with the fact that I kept my drinking from interfering with work allowed me to rationalize that it wasn't a problem. What my psych. helped me realize is that getting buzzed all the time is an attempt to self-medicate. It was an easy way to relax and not feel so wound up constantly, so I would naturally gravitate towards that state whenever I had the chance. I don't drink like I used to anymore-but I don't deny myself the joy of a few pops now and again either. I used to drink 20-30 beers every weekend and now I might bring home a rack every couple of months. It also sounds like your wife is concerned for you and you should be grateful for that. It shows that she cares about you and that's much better than not giving a rat's ass. My wife (36D) isn't the type to nag me, but she has admitted that she was deeply concerned when I was drinking constantly. If I hadn't decided on my own to get some help with the anxiety, I'm certain it would have become an issue for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted May 6, 2006 BTW - I never got any friggen pictures He's a tease You know that i will, sweetie. But you have to send one first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sawilson 1 Posted May 6, 2006 You know that i will, sweetie. But you have to send one first. I've already been dissed once, how am I supposed to trust if I send one you will, huh???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,499 Posted May 6, 2006 I hope I never get to the point where I need to go to AA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sawilson 1 Posted May 7, 2006 I hope I never get to the point where I need to go to AA Hum, this is exactly what I used to say..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted May 7, 2006 I've already been dissed once, how am I supposed to trust if I send one you will, huh???? Our entire e-relentionship is built around trust. Why would I jeopardize that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
