I was not sober then and I look back at the effort I put in too make sure that I had enough alcohol to be in the middle of nowhere for that long.
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There must be some amazing places to put up a tent. ours was one of them pop up ones you could put it anywhere. And we did. We got asked to move once because it rained we put it on someoneās beach hut balcony, and then we could hesr the owners creeping about outside talking about us. I stuck my head out the tent and got told that they were phoning the beach warden or something,
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thatās why I used a pop up one, it came in a bag that I could fill with beer, Sad we couldnāt just enjoy ourselves, everything I did I did with alcohol.
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Well guys you can only look forward not back and we will all have plenty of time for some great sober adventures
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You mean it WILL be good. Positive thoughts only allowed 
My body kind of forced me to listen this morning. I got up to make sure my daughter was off to school but I donāt remember much I was so tired. 
Your camping trips sound interestingā¦ 
Sober camping is better. We have a 4 person tent we like to load up and take to national and state parks. But we got 4 small air mattresses so everyone has their own beds. It works best that way. Thereās really nothing like a good campfire. And seeing starsā¦ Here in the city we donāt get to see many stars at all. Hope everyone rests well tonight.
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I know and neither do I but itās true about positive affirmations. The more you say something out loud the more positive things you vocalize the more your subconscious takes those in and you will start to believe them. The mind is a powerful thing and our way of thinking can dictate a lot of our decisions and our behavior so try to be positive vocally. None of us can predict the future but there is no harm in talking positively about a future you want and deserveā¦Iāll shut up now ! 
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Your camping sounds great !!
Not at the moment. Weāve had to spend so much money on my daughterās therapy we canāt save for one right now. My husband turns 50 next month & weāre trying to figure out if we can afford a weekend getaway. Usually we go somewhere in the summer with the kids for about a week. But since Iāve gone back to full time work we didnāt go this summer. Next July weāll be married 25 years. The last 4 have been really rough so if we make it to July we should probably celebrate. My husband is trying to save up for us to go back to Canada. Itās so pretty there in the summer and hot as hell here in Texas. But I wonāt be camping though! I need a proper hotel if itās my anniversary. Weāll see. Iām like youā¦ Not trying to think too far ahead. A trip like that without wine sounds impossible.
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We always get a campsite that has electric hookup and bring long extension cords so we can have a small fan or heater depending on the weather. That helps. I do like waking up in nature. I absolutely hate the packing/prep and unpacking though. But weāve been able to do some good hikes and we can take our dog which is nice.
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No donāt. I need to hear this too. My mindset is so negative lately and way too much victim mentality/living in the past. I need the reminder.
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I donāt even go to AA ! I reckon youāre doing just fine Conor 
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Iāve learned it from doing Annie Grace āthe alcohol experiment ā. Love it
Oh 40ā¦that was a good year for me. Even though I wasnāt sober. A lot has changed in 7 years. Hopefully youāll have a great birthday! But yeah, letās just get through Christmas.
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Itās based on her book āthis naked mindā which I have bought but not read yet. Just google the alcohol experiment and then you sign up for free. You get daily emails with a lesson that takes you to a link for a video, every day for 30 days. It may not be for everyone but itās definitely been a turning point for me. I look forward to each day for the email and link, and Iāve saved them all so I can use them again when I need to, I will read the book to cement things after the experiment is over, itās just very educational about alcohol and addiction
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Probably same here apart from when I was pregnant
Tell you what guys, @Conor689908, @crystalclear. Seriously donāt worry about Christmas, birthdays, Thanksgiving, Easter, whatever.
If you can keep cracking on, getting your minds set on the correct wavelength, you will find that each of these events will be here and gone and you will sit and reflect and wonder what the f the fuss was about.
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God I hope youāre right @anon12657779
Hard to imagine. But Iāll trust you. Now that I think about it I havenāt had a sober birthday in at least 10 years.
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I bought the book and started reading it. Iām on the fence. She comes across as arrogant to me. I donāt know what it is. Maybe Iād like the alcohol experiment better than the book. And one of the podcasts I listened to I found myself talking back to her refuting what she was saying. Iām conflicted to say the least.
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I guess itās not for everyone for sure but the videos make good sense to me. I guess we all have to find our own path and what works for us
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