The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Sweeping Into Autumn With A One Way Ticket To Sobriety.

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Phew, just in time!

I'm mouse and I love a few to drink. I love all things cheese and I love MrMouse

Welcome to the Bus. We are a collection of drinkers, non-drinkers, and those who are somewhere in between but we all have the same thing in common, we can't just have 1 drink and then stop.

Come say hi, we don't bite .

Here are the other threads to date, if you have a spare hour or seven to kill.

OUR HISTORY

Morning. I'm not much of a beer drinker so can't comment on becks blue. We tried 2 different bottles of non-alcoholic wine (dp trying to be supportive and find something we could share) - eughh!!! disgusting!!! Cooking, I still cook with wine for things like big casseroles or marinated lamb, but not as indiscriminatley as I used to, and usually only from one of those teeny mini bottles. And I don't put alcohol in things if it's not going to be cooked - so no more jelly shots!

There was a poster on here who switched from a bottle of wine per night to a bottle of de-alcoholised wine (0.5% stuff) per night. It totally seemed to work for her, and was less than 3 units per week. She posted about it once on an AIBU thread and half the posters were really horrible about it, accusing her of being in denial about her alcoholism. So glad that people here are much more accepting.

I'm a sick babe today (actually have been feeling rubbish for a few days). I felt really sick all night, I have a tummy ache. I have a sore head, sore throat, and my skin hurts . I'm tucked up on the sofa watching crap telly.

I'm definitely pleased to be a brave babe. On the receiving end of some tough love this morning. It's good for me, right? Have DD home from school now so going to get off the computer.

Super, all those who have declared that they're Brave Babes have been noted. As soon as we've had yes or no from all on board, I'll PM the list out so we know who is on the Bus.

venus - my poor, lovely friend. What do you think caused this? Was it something you had at the wedding do you think? Sorry you are feeling

isindie is gay?? well I never!! How can you tell
Count me in as a Brave Babe, albeit one who is not very brave really. The hairy fucker spider in the ironing heap last night scared the shite out of me.
venus feel better soon.

Afternoon,

I got some lots of paperwork (yes, I'm still in the dark ages) done today, well, this morning really.

Then DC2 and I had sausage sandwiches for lunch, and I made a batch of apple and cinnamon muffins, the house smells lovely! I have never done so much baking, as I have in the past few weeks, I think it must be all the muffin talk on here .

I have taxied DC2 four times so far today, but, I am liking it, especially as he booked his arrival at uni slot earlier, and I felt all bereft.

Venus I hope you feel better soon, are you able to snuggle down for a couple of days?

Mouse sending you love, it's never easy to talk about difficult things, and I would say don't force yourself, do it when you are ready.

Speak later
xxx

Thanks thurso xx

Evening All

mouse just glad it's no longer my muffin that is being discussed
ma you are joking - yes?!?

venus hope your feeling better soon!

Great day here today, having managed to rid myself of my blue mood!
Was out at the back of 9 cutting the grass, and then FIL turned up, and we he proceeded to hack at the garden for 5 hours.
I helped for a couple of hours, but I am dainty gardener, with a smidge ofd this and a little off that, he is a hack it until it hurts gardener, and I have a very big garden - so that is really what is needed .

Went out for lunch with strawberry and her beautiful smiley little girl, who let me feed her, and only puked a little bit on my hand!
She also brought me some books and a bell for my AA meeting! Then to the poundshop to buy bulbs for the garden, see - delicate not hacker!!

Theres a fair wind picking up here this evening, so I am kinda glad that I have got most of it done, and if the weather is really bad tomorrow I can have a long leisurely day to myself! All good.

Right, not only has FIL gardened all day, he has also cooked tea for me and the kids, so I'd better away and eat it.

Take care everyone
Bafana
xx

Please count me in as BB - it's all I ever wanted to B - geddit?

Never can think of what to say, but you are in my heart mouseface

Ooops, forgot to wave at everyone else ((hugs and kisses all round))

I'm just popping in to say ...count me in babes
Will post later but rushing to get ready for a meeting and to bath the baby (who did indeed ouke and slbober dribble a bit on the lovely bafana who kindly held her, fed her organic baby food out a packet and let me eat! Hurrah!
Later babes. Tonight I won't be drinking
And extra hugs for mouse who needs them

I'm just popping in to say ...count me in babes
Will post later but rushing to get ready for a meeting and to bath the baby (who did indeed ouke and slbober dribble a bit on the lovely bafana who kindly held her, fed her organic baby food out a packet and let me eat! Hurrah!
Later babes. Tonight I won't be drinking
And extra hugs for mouse who needs them

Strawbs - glad you had a nice day seeing bafana again. It's probably best that you and I don't meet otherwise I may have to 'borrow' DD for a playmate to keep Nemo company!

I may be a tiny bit broody again!

Have added you both to the list, WannaB, very good, see what you did there!

Oh, and so far, I'm not drinking either.

GUESS WHAT?

This afternoon, I decided to treat myself to an Aero mousse, only 109 cals (same as a two finger KitKat ) and Nemo took the spoon off me, dipped it into the mousse and started to EAT IT!!!! Mint and chocolate flavour and he loved it!

That is the first time EVER that he's done that. Taken a spoon from me and helped himself. DH and I just watched him, mouths agog and not knowing what to say or do!

He has his very first day at Nursery tomorrow too.

I may do a tiny bit of crying but as his carer, I get to stay for the two hours so I should be okay.

bafana of course I'm joking i think when Indies refers to herself as an alki-lezzer it kind of gives the game away.
mouse I am truly shcoked at the rubbish you feed that child on, honestly I am. If he must be snatching spoons of people and stealing their food - shocking table manners by the way - could it please be a health organic yoghurt? I mean, anyone would think you didn't CARE!!
WAY TO GO NEMO - eat your little heart out, Buster. Auntie Demented is very proud of you. Now, could you learn how a tin opener works so you can get your own tea and give your poor mummy a break?

Ma I heart you so much. You have put a HUGE on my little furry face.

Seriously, it's been such a whirlwind day! He could eat dead rat on a stick and I'd be happy. I'm just walking round like this --->

Thank you xx

Hello babes. Count me in mouse. I'm a brave babe if you'll have me!

Lots to catch up on here. So sorry to all of you having less than easy times. As always I am taken aback by the wealth of advice and support dished out here.

Thank to all who gave their thoughts on the whole Becks Blue et al debate. Very interesting. I seem to have replaced wine with tea and chocolate lately. Day 9 tomorrow. Feeling physically and emotionally better than I have for such a long time. Not rocket science is it?! I slept SO well last night. Absolutely wiped due to work, but I know I'd be feeling hellish if I was drinking regularly.

Looking forward to bed!

GO NEMO!!

I'm a Brave Babe, count me in too Mouse So, big milestones for Nemo starting nursery, spoon stealing feeding mousse - better get a lock for the fridge now

Soberme why was your DH horrid? Hope it's all OK now. Don't worry about the drinking, hangover, etc. it just helps to sharpen your resolve.

Zany sorry it's gone pear-shaped with your ex dp but can't say I'm surprised, my lovely. Leopards and spots and all that. You know you're worth more than that.

MsGee keep on talking to us, we will never, ever get bored x

Wine in food? Hmm, let me see . . .

When I was expecting DD I didn't touch a drop of alcohol. My DM, who drank and smoked through all 4 of her pregnancies, was actually very cross that I wouldn't drink Yes, I know, dysfunctional parents. She thought it was a subtle criticism of her behaviour

Anyway she invited me to dinner and after I had eaten smugly informed me that she'd put a whole bottle of red wine in the food Luckily, she wasn't bright enough to realise she had cooked the alcohol out of it or maybe she was just saying it to upset me, but hey. What a cow!

So, funnily enough, I'm not a fan of adding wine to food

Noted you two. You're on my list xx

Hi all, just calling in to see how clamberingup is going - are you here?

Am alcohol-free, tucked up re-Reading clarissa dickson-wright's autobiography - can't remember who I recommended it to, some very similar sentiments to those on this thread. Interesting comment about something called the "frozen chicken syndrome" where post sobriety you thaw out gradually and feel the pain over about two years or so. Is this an AA concept?

(am having to physically restrain myself from making up a corny joke involving "liquor-ish" tea, based on clambering's earlier post)

Big fail there then legal

Evening babes, well done to Nemo, he has excellent taste in food, crisps and chocolate mousse. He can come here for tea anytime, would fit in well with DD.

Am working so only v quickly read posts but guess what... some kind person just sent me a case of wine. So now it is calling me from the kitchen. Have already been in to look at it once. Its just sat there, smiling at me.

I keep thinking I should have a wee glass to reward myself for finishing this bid.

Slap some sense into me?

or better still, fetch the parcel tape, put the kettle on and see how well you can tie it up while the water boils. Have nice cup of tea. Even if you were entitled to a glass of wine 9.30 at night is way too late to start.

MsGee - no-one can stop you drinking tonight, or tomorrow or the next day. Only YOU can slap some sense into you. And do you know what? Maybe, just maybe you should have some wine.

That way, when you wake feeling like DFDS (Deep Fried Dog Shite), you'll remember why it is that you don't drink anymore.

I wish that I could take the pain and stress and worry away from you. I wish that I could give you what you crave but somehow, somewhere there is a way to get through this.

Opening that case isn't the answer but you KNOW that. You KNOW that getting smashed won't help. Sure, it'll numb you.

So, how about you and I make a pact? That we will both try to find help for our demons together?

You know my history, okay maybe not all of it, but you are 'aware'. So maybe, we should try and support each other. I know we are now far apart geographically too, but I feel close to you in spirit.

The none drinking kind!

Well? How about it Mrs? Shall we try and heal together?