Non drinkers and reasons behind it

**Drew** · 5th May 2012, 19:34

Homosexuality is not a choice they reckon.

**GingerMidget** · 5th May 2012, 19:35

I just got home a little while ago after a big day of riding and the incident in the hutt, my first thought was wheres the vodka. Instead I just poured some juice and sat on the couch. I still want a drink, but no. Just no.

I appreciate all the feedback, and the suggestions will come in handy as I start a new sober journey. I like the sodastream idea. Gives me something to drink on my birthday night!

**Oakie** · 5th May 2012, 19:37

Originally Posted by Geeen

As others have said it gives you more $$ for the important things like my bike and Wife.

Nice to see you put 'my bike' first.

**Drew** · 5th May 2012, 19:38

I'm drinking right now. It's AWESOME!

**Drew** · 5th May 2012, 19:39

Originally Posted by Oakie

Nice to see you put 'my bike' first.

That was "my bike and wife". No fuckin returns!

**unstuck** · 5th May 2012, 19:41

Apple cider vinegar, manuka honey and hot water is a nice refreshing drink, and it is a great detox aid.

**mossy1200** · 5th May 2012, 19:43

I used to drink a fair bit on Friday and Sat night but when I split with the ex I didnt have much cash so I needed pick between nice bike or drinking. Bikes won. I could do both now but I lost the taste and dont miss the hangovers. I do the work socials and odd night but maybe 4 drunken stints per year max. The xmas dozen sits in my fridge and runs out about late Feb early March.

**Scuba_Steve** · 5th May 2012, 19:50

Originally Posted by GingerMidget

I just got home a little while ago after a big day of riding and the incident in the hutt, my first thought was wheres the vodka. Instead I just poured some juice and sat on the couch. I still want a drink, but no. Just no.

If you need help getting off the drink I have a lovely home for any Vodka you should have laying round, I'll also foster gin, tequila, schnapps, wine, sake, in-fact most white sprits or liqueurs.

Originally Posted by unstuck

Apple cider vinegar, manuka honey and hot water is a nice refreshing drink, and it is a great detox aid.

I'm gonna have to try that now... just cause

**GingerMidget** · 5th May 2012, 19:57

Originally Posted by unstuck

Apple cider vinegar, manuka honey and hot water is a nice refreshing drink, and it is a great detox aid.

Will add the ACV to my shopping list and see if i remember tomorrow afternoon

**unstuck** · 5th May 2012, 20:08

You can buy it already prepared like the comvita stuff, http://www.comvita.co.nz/health-food...eygar-140.html but I like to mix it myself because then I can get it just the way I want.

**mashman** · 5th May 2012, 20:12

I only ever drink when I go to the pub... which used to coincide with watching lots of football, and/or quiz night, and/or a manly bonding session or two per week. Some jobs I've had have had interesting friday night ritual drinking sessions. These days (pretty much since coming to NZ) I still only drink when I go to the pub, but fortunately that's only once or twice a month (damned expensive business) and I really don't miss it at all.

**oneofsix** · 5th May 2012, 20:13

Good luck staying sober. Personally when I decided I nolonger liked getting drunk I learnt to listen to my body, and not to my mates, and to space out the drinks so I could still enjoy the alcohol but not have to suffer the fallout like hang-overs. Sometimes I get it wrong but whats life without mistakes

BTW a hang-over is largely dehydration so plenty of water helps, a sipper bottle at night for whenever you wake.

**ellipsis** · 5th May 2012, 20:20

....quart bottles on the sideline, recharge at halftime, then another at three quarters through the game, two more at the after match...could have hung around another hour but decided the rum sitting in my shed was an appropriate next call...got a 50th tomorrow...that could be serious...but im hangin out for a real good piss-up with some old mates soon...thats fucking serious...i have slowed down a lot over the years...