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Professor White and the line dancing surfers eat cold turkey

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serialtester · 09/02/2017 17:45

Welcome to the surfboard!

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ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 11/02/2017 19:39

Thanks (non) user yes I do tend to stick my head in the sand r.e health issues but I'm aware of the frightening implications. Sad
I went for a pill check once after a night on it and my usually low blood pressure was alarmingly high Shock The nurse kept exclaiming that she couldn't understand it and it was dangerous on the contraceptive pill

serialtester · 11/02/2017 19:40

Witty, i said no to a line recently. I know I've said it before and it's probably now REALLY boring but playing " the film" to the end really helps me. One line for me = a 48 hour binge and a week of self loathing. I'm throwing the arm bands around tonight!

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serialtester · 11/02/2017 19:42

Lost, as I get older I do worry more about the health shit.

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ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 11/02/2017 19:42

Oh witty straight back on the surfboard tomorrow. Come back in the morning and we'll be ready for you with a fresh board.

User you are very wise. I love your pearls of wisdom. Please stick around Smile to be our resident advisor.

CleaningLikeAMotherFucker · 11/02/2017 19:44

Well I've not said no but I've dabbled.... is that a possibility?? I know it doesn't work for everyone.

I did one line about a week ago and three last night. I set myself a mental limit of three for some unknown reason. It's stupid I know but it works for me.

Plus, user has scared the bejesus out of me Shock

GotToGetMyFingerOut · 11/02/2017 19:44

Witty I'd just not drink if I were you if that will help. Aye it's great at the time but terrible after. It was eye opening for me at new year being sober in a room full of people comes up. Fuck they were so irritating.

CleaningLikeAMotherFucker · 11/02/2017 19:45

Yy to polishing! I'll get involved in that Grin

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 11/02/2017 19:45

Yeah the Health Shit. It's sometimes flies away out the window in the face of extreme cravings for some stupid reason. The old tunnel vision takes over.
Struggling here but still keeping my head at mo and riding the rip tide.

serialtester · 11/02/2017 19:46

Lost, put a snorkel on!!

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CleaningLikeAMotherFucker · 11/02/2017 19:47

I meant polishing the board so it's fresh lol

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 11/02/2017 19:49

Just don't make it too slippery cleaning you cleaning nut Wink

Putting snorkel on and having the old faithful bath.

CleaningLikeAMotherFucker · 11/02/2017 19:50

Yy to snorkels and stylish get-ups

Professor White and the line dancing surfers eat cold turkey
ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 11/02/2017 19:52

You are one cool surfer dude man.

costababe · 11/02/2017 19:55

So prawns peeled, spiced an eaten, wine poured and a case of the now what's!
Already had a bath, done nails, cleaned kitchen.....
Changing into cozzie, pulling on the arm bands and clinging on for dear life

CleaningLikeAMotherFucker · 11/02/2017 19:56

We in the car going bowling so checking out now.

Good luck everyone 💪

costababe · 11/02/2017 19:58

Actually really cross with myself, really used to love a cozy sat night in, a few too many drinks and just being happy I had a Sunday lie in to look forward to. Now the night just feels lacking.... I know I could dabble at home, but thankfully DH is slightly more controlled over usage at home.
The night feels very very long todayHmm

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 11/02/2017 20:04

Hear you costa it's like you've stepped into another portal where everything is brighter and it makes everything else seem a bit flat. That hopefully goes though Confused

cleaning r.e dabbling; someone once said to me, Be careful what you practice because practice makes perfect. If you get me.

INeedAWittyNameChange · 11/02/2017 20:13

The ridiculous thing is I very rarely drink. And I don't smoke. So that's another justification in my mind - my only vice.

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 11/02/2017 20:15

witty this surfing thing is going to take a lot of practice before we get it right. Don't beat yourself up for now. Could have been any of us to be honest.x

serialtester · 11/02/2017 20:18

I hear you Costa. Remember: Always Snorkel never Snortel. That will be the name of my rehab centre!

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serialtester · 11/02/2017 20:19

Witty, don't beat yourself up. Just keep on trying.

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ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 11/02/2017 20:22

Catchy serial Hope that's been patented.

Mine will be The Keeping Your Head Screwed On And Feet On The Floor Clinic Of Dr. Lost. ( Keeping it short and snappy Grin )

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 11/02/2017 20:25

Going off to cut my sons' hair now. He hates having it done so it's always a technical challenge to keep him still.

serialtester · 11/02/2017 20:25

Lost, I think yours really should be "got it nailed" due to your totally not scary fondness for nailing hands to the floor!

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serialtester · 11/02/2017 20:26

Listening to some very loud music. My poor neighbours!

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