July 2008 "beer Free" Challenge

[Darren]

Interesting Darren, thats two nights alcohol free and I have not noticed much changes. Only that my head spins counter clockwise and the SWMBO lock herself and the kids in the downstairs office between 5:30pm and 6:30pm, the time when I normally have a few beers.
But thats the only time I feel a bit stressed as I always, everyday, without fail have 2 beers after work. Apart from that I have been hitting the gym extra hard and am also adding NO TAKEAWAY for this month too. So I hope to trim the waist line a bit too.
I will be brewing 4 brews during July. I have done a CAP, and Oktoberfest and plan to do a Dortmunder and an English Bitter. So come August I will have 4 full kegs. Maybe I should put in for a few a/l days in Agust.

Steve

Hey Steve,

Could be the stress of the new job on top of it all.

could have done with a few tonight

cheers

Darren

 

[amiddler]

My hat off to all those taking on the challenge. Steve please let us know how much weight you loose at the end of the month. I don't drink allot, maybe 2-3 nights and only 3-4 beers a session, so cutting out all together would see me with not enough bottles to put my latest brew in. (Damn shame that :lol: )

Drew

 

[Stuster]

h34r:

Sorry about that. Couldn't resist. You can do it, everyone. :super:

 

[Darren]

******* 8)

 

[barls]

i switched to wine and cyser

 

[SJW]

Hey Steve,

Could be the stress of the new job on top of it all.

could have done with a few tonight

cheers

Darren

Keep up the good work mate. Saturday and Sunday arvo's will be hard for me. I am feeling pretty good though. I must say that almost all day and even when I am sleeping I am thinking about beer or brewing. Esspecially with my first decoctions coming up.

STUSTER "YOU SUCK" I love it.

Steve

 

[PostModern]

You guys are into day 3 of no booze and struggling? Man am I glad I have 2-3 AFD's per week most weeks. Just think, at the end of the month you'll have the confidence to go booze free now and again

Stu, you've been taunting and teasing all over the place lately, but that was just nasty

 

[joshuahardie]

Hmmm
5 days in and i am suddenly getting a mysterious headache.

Huzzah for detox....

 

[Stuster]

Stu, you've been taunting and teasing all over the place lately, but that was just nasty

Sorry.

*Stuster goes to naughty chair to think about what he's done.*

 

[white.grant]

I'm bottling my first AG, a brown ale, tonight.

By the end of July it should be just right. Only 27 more days to go.

 

[petesbrew]

Breaking the drought for a couple of events over July, namely the work pissup last night.
2 hours of free booze is a nasty mix, especially beer No.2, a VB, urgh... what a mistake.

We actually have a breathalyser in the office (OH&S alcohol policy), and I blew 0.00 this morning... feeling like utter crap though.
I have no one to blame but myself.

Anyway, back on the wagon, or is it off the wagon?
I was actually enjoying the beer free period. I get more done at nights.

 

[SJW]

OK boys, we are on our own now for the weekend. Kepp the faith, be strong and do it for the team (and your liver). I have been to two farwells this week and have gone the ice water both times.


Steve

 

[InCider]

Moderators - could we move this thread to 'Humour & Jokes' please?

 

[Snow]

And here I was thinking this is the Aussiehomebrewer forum, when it seems it's actually the Aussieteetotalers forum! <_< h34r:

 

[SJW]

And here I was thinking this is the Aussiehomebrewer forum, when it seems it's actually the Aussieteetotalers forum

I guess you voted NO snow?

For those who are doing the challenge, I found it pretty easy this weekend. I have been keeping the brewing part of my brain active by designing more brews and brewing some new styles. I am planning my first decoction brew for next week.

Steve

 

[lokpikn]

I fell off the wagon all ready on Saturday night watching the footy at the country club. But i will still be trying my best to get back on. I went out with the wife on Friday night and said i would be happy to be the driver so then i CANT drink so that worked well for me.

At home its not to hard as i drank all my bottled beer before hand in June and i stuffed my fridge up which hold my kegs in so all my kegs are warm.

Im still brewing heaps made 100 ltrs on the weekend and another 100 planed in a fortnight so at least i will have most of my kegs full but i still need a chest freezer for them.

Good luck to those who have been able to stay dry.

 

[Wardhog]

He's not "giving up" anything. He's getting something back.

Yep, Allen Carr got me off the fags, too.

 

[Darren]

One week down, no probs.

 

[SJW]

OK Kiddies, weekend number 2. Chin up, stay strong almost halfway through. Its a bit sad though, I am brewing like a mad man and have planned my drinking session for the 1st of August. I will start with a pint of CAP, then an Oktoberfest, then a Dortmundr and finish with what ever I brew next week, maybe a tripple decoction Pilsner. I have already washed my favourite beer glass ready for the big day.
Sad I know.

Steve

 

[therook]

Shit the beers went down well at lunch time......keep going fellas your doing a good job

Cheers

Rook