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8th November 13, 12:50 PM
#21
Well done Ron, congratulations.
I quit the drink in 2004 but I had a brief relapse when Ann died at the beginning of 2011, not had any alcohol since then and don't intend starting again.
Here's to many happy sober years ahead, we can toast each other with water.
Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.
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8th November 13, 04:29 PM
#22
Thanks guys....no gold coin....think they're brass. The wonderful part of not drinking is no one took anything away from me. Its been my choice and IF I ever decided to drink again it'll be my choice too. Not drinking has been a courtesy to local police departments, jailers, emergency room docs, ambo drivers and psych ward techs.
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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8th November 13, 06:47 PM
#23
 Originally Posted by Riverkilt
... Not drinking has been a courtesy to local police departments, jailers, emergency room docs, ambo drivers and psych ward techs.
Ohhhh, how considerate of you! 
Reminds me of one of my favorite lines when someone asks of my choice; "I had to give it up, seemed like every time I drank I'd see spots... spots like emergency rooms, jail cells..." 
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8th November 13, 07:17 PM
#24
No small accomplishment Ron. Congratulations on 24 years brother.
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9th November 13, 04:56 AM
#25
Having known a couple of families where people died or disappeared after not seeing that their drinking was a problem to anyone - so why were they all complaining - it seems like a very difficult thing you have accomplished. I'm glad you are with us.
Anne the Pleater :ootd:
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9th November 13, 07:51 AM
#26
Aye, thanks. I wear my Leatherneck and Dress Blue Marine tartan kilts for my little brother, a USMC Drill Instructor, who didn't make it due to booze. Just got the call one day that he was dead and could I please come and identify the body. Don't think there's anyone who can't make a list of folks they knew who died of booze or because of booze. Its so nice to still be alive when you quit booze.
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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9th November 13, 10:39 AM
#27
Well done. Proud of you, friend!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Retired Parish Priest & Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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9th November 13, 05:33 PM
#28
Congratulations Riverkilt. What a great milestone to share with us!
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9th November 13, 06:54 PM
#29
Ron, that is a true achievement. And I'm glad you not only learned from it, but share your experience with others attempting to shake similar addictions. Keep it up.
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10th November 13, 12:43 PM
#30
That's outstanding Ron! Congratulations and all the best to you, further on down the road.
Ken
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