Who has decided to stop drinking.....

C.R. Krieger · Post by **C.R. Krieger** » Jan 04, 2011 9:41 AM

Jeremy wrote:
Duke wrote:There is only one Duke Samouce.
Truer words have rarely been spoken.

No shit ...

johnnye23 · Post by **johnnye23** » Jan 04, 2011 9:44 AM

Kyle,Greg and myself all gave up drinking New Years eve night. Well until we found some more cold ones hidden out ...

Xenocide · Post by **Xenocide** » Jan 05, 2011 3:46 AM

I very well may be addicted to drinking beer. I homebrew, and average about 2~3 beers a night in order to keep up with what I've got fermenting (gotta empty bottles to bottle the next batch). I wouldn't have it any other way. Being in college (though engaged) I do partake in some partying, but never out of hand, and always with a very close group of friends. I do love a good slug of quality bourbon or a quality craft brew beer

I may actually end up going to brewers school after I graduate with an engineering degree. I've just really enjoyed brewing beer, and if I could turn it into a career, I know I'd live a happy life. Worst case is that I have a mechatronics engineering degree and end up getting a job with that.

So in short: No, I'm not with you duke. I'll probably never give up drinking beer.

Das_Prachtstrasse · Post by **Das_Prachtstrasse** » Jan 05, 2011 5:04 AM

Ive been two and a half years clean off the illegal drugs, which is a big deal for me.. still drink on occasion, (it's never been a problem for me), but smoke cigarettes a little moreso than i'd like to.

I did manage to quit smoking for 6 months a couple of years ago, and although difficult, wasn't impossible, and in doing so made me know that if i need to, i can. For now, i'll keep smoking, and drinking and i'll enjoy it knowing the really hard stuff is long gone

BMWgiant · Post by **BMWgiant** » Jan 05, 2011 10:11 AM

Like I said, I gave up smoking... I am now on day 5 and still have not had a cigarette. Though I am a little sick, so that makes it much easier.

Regarding drinking, I can't say I have a problem with it. I do drink regularly. Probably 1 to 3 beers 4 to 5 nights of the week. But I rarely drink in excess. I did this past New Years Eve and regretted it instantly. The funny thing is, the last time I drink like that, was the previous New Year Eve. So in all, I went a year without any sort of binge drinking. I just don't like it. To give an example of how moderately I drink, I treated myself to a pitcher at a bar recently. I was at the bar for 3 hours drinking that pitcher. I'm a very slow drinker, and combine that with being 6'6, I rarely will feel the effects. I also only drink beer and avoid hard liquor at all costs.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jan 05, 2011 11:50 AM

Xenocide wrote: I do love... a quality craft brew beer

Makes for a good excuse for a road trip.

Xenocide wrote:I may actually end up going to brewers school after I graduate with an engineering degree. I've just really enjoyed brewing beer, and if I could turn it into a career, I know I'd live a happy life.

Seems that's what Brian did.

Karl Grau · Post by **Karl Grau** » Jan 06, 2011 6:24 PM

I'm off to buy the first six pack I will have this year.

Here is my choice -

BTW, if you're near 70th Street & El Cajon Blvd, this is a GREAT store. I hear the owner has been grumpy and irritable since the first of the year though.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 06, 2011 6:29 PM

Charles Gray wrote:BTW, if you're near 70th Street & El Cajon Blvd, this is a GREAT store. I hear the owner has been grumpy and irritable since the first of the year though.

Damn right! Feeling better last couple of days though.

ldsbeaker · Post by **ldsbeaker** » Jan 06, 2011 8:49 PM

I don't drink alcohol, but I gave up soda. Does that count?

philfjord · Post by **philfjord** » Jan 07, 2011 2:10 AM

I was spending a hell of a lot of money with the stone brewery and I have a history of pancreatitis in my family so I switched to Becks non alcoholic about 4 months ago. Trader Joez has
one that is real good too called klausterhausen or something like that.

philfjord · Post by **philfjord** » Jan 07, 2011 2:17 AM

not to change the subject but what's a swobo dixon?

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Jan 07, 2011 2:56 AM

A bike. With pedals.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 07, 2011 8:17 AM

philfjord wrote:not to change the subject but what's a swobo dixon?

Not mine but you get the idea.

L_N_Love · Post by **L_N_Love** » Jan 07, 2011 10:02 AM

I am not on FB so can't join. I am participating successfully though.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 07, 2011 10:10 AM

L_N_Love wrote:I am not on FB so can't join. I am participating successfully though.

FB could become a new (healthy) habit.

shagrath · Post by **shagrath** » Jan 07, 2011 10:11 AM

I'm only a social drinker with maybe a few Jack and Coke's over a period of months when I am at home... but obviously a lot while with you crazy fuckers.

I'll try not to go too far this year at Vintage.

a · Post by a » Jan 07, 2011 7:57 PM

philfjord wrote:I was spending a hell of a lot of money with the stone brewery and I have a history of pancreatitis in my family so I switched to Becks non alcoholic about 4 months ago. Trader Joez has
one that is real good too called klausterhausen or something like that.

Clausthaller ? I ve had that. If you only drink a beer at a time, you'd never know it wasnt real beer.

rodpaine · Post by **rodpaine** » Jan 08, 2011 11:03 AM

Some of you probably should quit, you know who you are.

I quit 33 years ago, as the result of an intervention, by my first wife who had the courage and enough love left to get me some serious help, before she walked away, for good. Of the 34 other people I met who quit at roughly the same time and that I became friends with, only 5 of us are still alive. Many died from alcohol related illness, many killed themselves and others in a DWI auto accident and a few committed suicide.

It isn't easy to get a handle on it, especially if it has been in the family (in your genes, as we say). Some simply can't stop, no matter how hard they and their friends and family try. It kills them. Alcohol (a drug!) addiction is a HUGE problem and I see less help for those who need it, now, then was available to me 33 years ago. That's not good, to say the least.

I wish you the best of success with this, if this is the direction you want to move in. I and many others are living proof that it is worth the effort... even if only 10% of us make it, which are the odds you are facing, if you are an alcoholic.
FWIW,
-Rod

NH Bimmer · Post by **NH Bimmer** » Jan 08, 2011 12:17 PM

I won't say what I'm giving up, there are eyes everywhere! But in all seriousness, good luck to you, Duke (and to all who are doing likewise). I don't drink because I am supporting someone very close to me who has made the choice to stop. Not that I am inclined to drink more than once or twice a year anyway. But I know many people with alcohol issues, some who are dealing with those issues, and some who are drinking. My best friend is over 20 year sober and recently had some very difficult times that almost cost him everything. The fact that he didn't fall of the wagon is a testament to the love of the people who support him. It's tough to go it alone. I don't like the feeling that I "need" a substance or that I had developed a habit, so it was time for me to stop what I was doing. Feeling better is its own reward.

ilikemybike · Post by **ilikemybike** » Jan 08, 2011 12:35 PM

Duke wrote:
L_N_Love wrote:I am not on FB so can't join. I am participating successfully though.
FB could become a new (healthy) habit.

Ohhh yeah.......it's a habit.

Post by **Jeremy** » Jan 08, 2011 1:31 PM

This has been bugging me for a while in this thread, and no one else has said it.

Those of you berating a person trying to better himself by saying variations of, "I don't have that problem, I'm gonna go have a beer!" are assholes. Congratulations, you got a "I'm better than you" in on Duke. Regardless of how much of a PITA he's been at times, nobody deserves to be berated when they're trying to better themselves, regardless of the situation.

I'll probably never be real close or friendly to Duke, but I support him in this and wish him the best of luck. Course, if this winds up making him faster in those foot races he likes to run, we'll probably never hear the end of it.

TSMacNeil · Post by **TSMacNeil** » Jan 08, 2011 2:23 PM

Been trying to stay out of this thread because it hits a little close to home. I have 2 alcoholic brothers. I think it was oldschool a few pages back who said that many of us are "compulsive" with these cars...I agree. I know I am, and with other hobbies as well.
That is why I decided to quit...because I don't know if it's hereditary or not, but my compulsive personality coupled with the possibility of genetics put me at risk. My job precludes me from taking any chances anyway...it makes it that much easier a decision to make.
We all take jabs on here, but this particular issue is not funny. In fact, as Rod said: it's quite deadly...and before that, it destroys your life and that of your family in the process. To address an earlier spat with TCD, it is true that interventions are sometimes necessary, and brutal truth to admit a "problem". In this case, the OP has already made that evident by desiring to stop...and by leaning on this forum for help. Some people need AA and its processes to stop, some just need friends, or spouses, or just a divine personal intervention of sorts. I've seen various examples and outcomes in my own family...to mock somebody in this struggle is thoughtless and inconsiderate. It is not always necessary to hit bottom before you can help yourself...recognition of a potential problem is half the battle to begin with...thats already been covered in this case. The very most humane thing to do is support, or shut up... I hate to be a buzzkill, but that's the fact.

Good luck Duke

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Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 08, 2011 2:37 PM

Jeremy wrote:Congratulations, you got a "I'm better than you" in on Duke. Regardless of how much of a PITA he's been at times, nobody deserves to be berated when they're trying to better themselves, regardless of the situation.

Thanks Jeremy we may become friends yet..............but this thread was not started just for me.....I knew that there were others out there that had a desire to reduce or stop the drinking in the new year. Posts in this thread about having a drink have no effect on me. I couldn't care less. I have drank plenty in the last 26 years and don't feel like I am missing anything. Today is a week since my commitment to go six months. I feel great and have found a 5K race that I will run on June 2nd. Belive me, I will be fast as hell in that race. My goal is a sub 18:00.

TSMacNeil wrote: The very most humane thing to do is support, or shut up...

Or show up in June and get your ass kick by me in the race.

Thanks Tim!

Karl Grau · Post by **Karl Grau** » Jan 08, 2011 8:30 PM

Jeremy is right.
I apologize for any comments that may have been negative and/or smartass. I sincerely wish the best of luck to all those who are trying to quit or cut down on drinking (or anything else).

oldskool · Post by **oldskool** » Jan 08, 2011 9:33 PM

If I could just get a handle on this incessant masturbation then I'll try to start curbing my appetite for booze. Baby steps ya know.

C.R. Krieger · Post by **C.R. Krieger** » Jan 09, 2011 12:18 PM

TSMacNeil wrote:That is why I decided to quit...because I don't know if it's hereditary or not, but my compulsive personality coupled with the possibility of genetics put me at risk.

As part of mandatory substance abuse education for the Ohio bar, I learned that there is a hereditary predisposition toward alcohol dependency. Some people exhibit a greater tendency that runs in their families and research appears to support a hereditary link. No reason to get smug, though. Environmental factors are easily as responsible, if not more so.

a · Post by a » Jan 09, 2011 6:03 PM

never mind, This is all getting silly. May we all be strong enough to wrestle our own demons.

rodpaine · Post by **rodpaine** » Sep 05, 2012 6:54 AM

Just a quick update. This coming Sunday, Sept 9, 2012, I will celebrate 35 years of sobriety, after having spent 17 years of drinking and drugging my way through my younger years and seeing it kill my mother, father and other relations. I just want those of you who are perhaps struggling with the same problem, to know that the 'program' does work. I am living proof of it and very, very grateful to be able to say so.
-Rod

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Sep 05, 2012 10:04 AM

rodpaine wrote:Just a quick update. This coming Sunday, Sept 9, 2012, I will celebrate 35 years of sobriety, after having spent 17 years of drinking and drugging my way through my younger years and seeing it kill my mother, father and other relations. I just want those of you who are perhaps struggling with the same problem, to know that the 'program' does work. I am living proof of it and very, very grateful to be able to say so.
-Rod

That's one helluva accomplishment Rod! I tip my hat to you!

Post by **Shawn D.** » Sep 05, 2012 11:14 AM

rodpaine wrote:Just a quick update. This coming Sunday, Sept 9, 2012, I will celebrate 35 years of sobriety, after having spent 17 years of drinking and drugging my way through my younger years and seeing it kill my mother, father and other relations. I just want those of you who are perhaps struggling with the same problem, to know that the 'program' does work. I am living proof of it and very, very grateful to be able to say so.
-Rod

Good for you!

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