Allen Carr (not the goofy “comedian”) writes books about how to stop drinking and/or smoking.

My sister read it a few years back and, whilst she want a full on alky, was overdoing the booze.

After reading this book, she hasn’t touched a drop since. Not one.

So, as a challenge, I said I’d read the book and prove that this kind of thing doesn’t really work and that she was just ready to stop anyway.

about 2 weeks ago, I reached just over the halfway point. Since then, I’ve probably had 2 pints and one glass of wine, none of which I particularly enjoyed.

I’m annoyed for several reasons:

* I adore a drink, and I feel the pleasure has been stolen from me

* My sister was right and I was wrong about the book

* I feel somehow invaded by this author who I never invited into my life in the first place.

* I want a beer, but don’t want a beer. It’s fucking WEIRD.

 

I need help in getting back on the horse.

Im not going to preach, but if you really want to kick the booze (he does fags as well), then I’m here to tell you, brothers and sisters, that this fucker works.

 

3 hours ago, captainmed said:

I retired in my early 50’s nearly 2 years ago now.

I was initially apprehensive about increasing my alcohol intake both midweek and on extra holidays planned.

Midweek drinking isn’t an issue. I keep it just to weekends as I always did.

Holidays however are, mainly because they now last longer and there are more of them. I spent the month of November away and did at least 10 pints a night for 30 consecutive days. When back in the UK i returned to my normal drinking routine immediately.

Exercise is the key for me. I have averaged 14KM daily since I retired, which is great for your mental well-being and keeps the weight off too. It’s obviously not possible when you’re working full time.

I truly enjoy a beer and as long as it doesn’t appear to be causing any health issues then I will carry on.

Good on you.

Those ladyboys aren't going to shag themselves.

On 20/12/2022 at 08:05, Spider said:

Allen Carr (not the goofy “comedian”) writes books about how to stop drinking and/or smoking.

My sister read it a few years back and, whilst she want a full on alky, was overdoing the booze.

After reading this book, she hasn’t touched a drop since. Not one.

So, as a challenge, I said I’d read the book and prove that this kind of thing doesn’t really work and that she was just ready to stop anyway.

about 2 weeks ago, I reached just over the halfway point. Since then, I’ve probably had 2 pints and one glass of wine, none of which I particularly enjoyed.

I’m annoyed for several reasons:

* I adore a drink, and I feel the pleasure has been stolen from me

* My sister was right and I was wrong about the book

* I feel somehow invaded by this author who I never invited into my life in the first place.

* I want a beer, but don’t want a beer. It’s fucking WEIRD.

 

I need help in getting back on the horse.

Im not going to preach, but if you really want to kick the booze (he does fags as well), then I’m here to tell you, brothers and sisters, that this fucker works.

 

What’s it going to be this Christmas? One last bastard blowout bonanza binge, or shall I pop round and collect anything of interest?

Edited December 22, 20223 yr by globaldiver

1 hour ago, globaldiver said:

What’s it going to be this Christmas? One last bastard blowout bonanza binge, or shall I pop round and collect anything of interest?

Right.

As part of my job, some suppliers have given me booze as a Christmas gift.

This week I’ve been landed with:

1 x case of Birra Moretti 

1 x case of Stella

12 x corona beer

5 x bottles of red (including a £30-er)

1 x bottle of Woodford reserve.

so. I have a choice to make….

6 minutes ago, Spider said:

Right.

As part of my job, some suppliers have given me booze as a Christmas gift.

This week I’ve been landed with:

1 x case of Birra Moretti 

1 x case of Stella

12 x corona beer

5 x bottles of red (including a £30-er)

1 x bottle of Woodford reserve.

so. I have a choice to make….

Well I do not want the Stella 

20 minutes ago, Spider said:

Right.

As part of my job, some suppliers have given me booze as a Christmas gift.

This week I’ve been landed with:

1 x case of Birra Moretti 

1 x case of Stella

12 x corona beer

5 x bottles of red (including a £30-er)

1 x bottle of Woodford reserve.

so. I have a choice to make….

I reckon that book you've read will make that 30 quid red taste like moody boiler drain water. 

I'll take it off your hands for a tenner. 

26 minutes ago, Spider said:

Right.

As part of my job, some suppliers have given me booze as a Christmas gift.

This week I’ve been landed with:

1 x case of Birra Moretti 

1 x case of Stella

12 x corona beer

5 x bottles of red (including a £30-er)

1 x bottle of Woodford reserve.

so. I have a choice to make….

🎶 Have yourself a merry little Christmas 🎶

26 minutes ago, Spider said:

Right.

As part of my job, some suppliers have given me booze as a Christmas gift.

This week I’ve been landed with:

1 x case of Birra Moretti 

1 x case of Stella

12 x corona beer

5 x bottles of red (including a £30-er)

1 x bottle of Woodford reserve.

so. I have a choice to make….

Im on...

2 x case of Stella. (The box is green though. Is this different fancy Stella or have they rebranded?)

2 x Case of Peroni

3 x 12 pack of Carling

1 x Bottle of 19 Crimes red wine

1 x Rose

2 x Mini bottles of Cava 

2 Bags with single bottles of San Miguel and I think Becks in them.

 

I got a bottle of proper 12 whiskey through the post yesterday off a member of staff. 

Im off about 12 nights

At least 4 will be in the local crafty place

Leaves 8

Ive not bought any craft, so its going to be cheap

45 bottles kronen

24 peroni

24 staropramen

10? Asahi

 

That should be plenty when supplemented by kahlua and baileys, esoecially as ill be bored by Boxing Day

1 minute ago, Casino said:

That should be plenty when supplemented by kahlua and baileys, esoecially as ill be bored by Boxing Day

Kahlua, I remember a drink concoction involving Kahlua, vodka and sterilised milk (apparently, fresh milk curdles) but that aside, what do you do with it?

2 hours ago, gonzo said:

Im on...

2 x case of Stella. (The box is green though. Is this different fancy Stella or have they rebranded?)

2 x Case of Peroni

3 x 12 pack of Carling

1 x Bottle of 19 Crimes red wine

1 x Rose

2 x Mini bottles of Cava 

2 Bags with single bottles of San Miguel and I think Becks in them.

 

Regift the carling for the love of God! 🤣 

12 minutes ago, stevieb said:

Regift the carling for the love of God! 🤣 

I'd have given em it back....

Carling - I can't believe any fecker drinks that or Fosters.....

5 hours ago, jeep said:

I'd have given em it back....

Carling - I can't believe any fecker drinks that or Fosters.....

Carling is the most popular lager in the UK. Fosters is 2nd

How I've no idea, in fact (in my opinion) I think that all of the top 5 are shite, bland and tasteless

8 hours ago, Spider said:

Right.

As part of my job, some suppliers have given me booze as a Christmas gift.

This week I’ve been landed with:

1 x case of Birra Moretti 

1 x case of Stella

12 x corona beer

5 x bottles of red (including a £30-er)

1 x bottle of Woodford reserve.

so. I have a choice to make….

 

7 hours ago, gonzo said:

Im on...

2 x case of Stella. (The box is green though. Is this different fancy Stella or have they rebranded?)

2 x Case of Peroni

3 x 12 pack of Carling

1 x Bottle of 19 Crimes red wine

1 x Rose

2 x Mini bottles of Cava 

2 Bags with single bottles of San Miguel and I think Becks in them.

 

One of my subbies is obviously charging me too much. A booze hamper arrived earlier in the week with various bottles of fizz and spirits. 

I had to Google all the spirits as I'd never heard of any of the brands, the cheapest one was £40

1 hour ago, dave2980 said:

 

One of my subbies is obviously charging me too much. A booze hamper arrived earlier in the week with various bottles of fizz and spirits. 

I had to Google all the spirits as I'd never heard of any of the brands, the cheapest one was £40

One of my contractors gave me a belting hamper. Full of ale and and beer snacks etc, all booths tackle, must have cost a fortune.

In the same breath they reduced the contract to bimonthly and cost me about £4k a year.

Yeah thanks

If you dont drink. You're the exception. 

What a mad society

Apart from Xmas day & the football days I want to cut it right down this year

the boredom gets to me though 

Sums our glorious nation up in one

3 hours ago, dave2980 said:

Carling is the most popular lager in the UK. Fosters is 2nd

How I've no idea, in fact (in my opinion) I think that all of the top 5 are shite, bland and tasteless

Mad, ain't it!! 

Out of interest what are the other 3?

 

2 minutes ago, jeep said:

Mad, ain't it!! 

Out of interest what are the other 3?

 

I’d guess at Stella, San Miguel and Bud

I was wrong

google says

Carling

Fosters

Birra Moretti

Peroni

Stella

 

Bud doesn’t even make the top 10 which surprises me

3 hours ago, dave2980 said:

Carling is the most popular lager in the UK. Fosters is 2nd

How I've no idea, in fact (in my opinion) I think that all of the top 5 are shite, bland and tasteless

And cheap?

Try and keep to moretti, peroni or Madri 

I do like Moretti, but it's rare to get a good pint of it anywhere.

The lesser seen Poretti is very good.

12 hours ago, gonzo said:

Im on...

2 x case of Stella. (The box is green though. Is this different fancy Stella or have they rebranded?)

 

 

alcohol free