Morning all 
Been away for a bit so not caught up properly. I think it was Two who posted about having liquorice tea. That's my fave too, so yummy. I have peppermint and liquorice all the time, is that the same one? Ma been thinking about you, your Mum and Richard. Hope things are at least bearable for the moment x
Anyway, I've been waiting for the 'right time' to post about my roofrack riding, controlled drinking, no drinking and will try to explain about it now.
During January there were so many babes trying to give up completely that I didn't think it appropriate to share my tactics because they might not be suitable for others and I didn't want to 'derail' anyone.
What I do is this. I make that decision in the morning, as I've said before and I stick to it by using all the strategies I learned on the bus. Now it's easy, tbh, if I've made that decision, I just don't drink. I know it sounds simple and it won't be for everyone but I just persevered until it sort of stuck and now I can do it, no probs. I just make sure I don't get seduced by the 'whisperings' of the ww and recognise them for what they are!
Anyway, when I do drink I decide to have one glass, or two. I don't leave anything to chance. I make that decision and stick to it. This is much harder to do once I've had the first glass, and for many it will probably be impossible, which is why I don't recommend it if you have no 'off' switch.
I have that one drink, or two and then I do something different. Go into a different room, go outside, have a bath, change my clothes, drink tea or coffee, go for a walk, hoover the house. Whatever. I mark the change with a complete change of activity.
After doing this over quite a period of time, I've managed to be able to do it without having to make such a drastic change. So, now, I can just put the wine down and put the kettle on. This is much more like 'normal' drinkers and I suppose I'm just copying what they do.
So that's it really. No miracle cure. No special tricks. I just want that more than I want a hangover. I feel good about myself when I don't overdo it. I feel happy that I made the right choice.
Hope all that doesn't come across as smug, it's not meant to at all. I've said before that I don't think I had/have an addiction, I think for me it was habit and with all the help, advice and support from you amazing babes, I've managed to change that habit. One day at a time.
Now I am always mindful and, thanks to you lovely lot, I couldn't ever go back to how I was (luckily) because I am just too aware now.
Love to all, back later x.