This Sober Kiltie Has 25 years Without Booze Today

**Thomas H** · 8th November 14, 08:56 AM

Congrats Ron , I too had issues with that and Thank God
I am ten years sober and I pray I never go back
To that ever again , even social drinking was too much
For me !!!! Good job buddy never go back

**Kiltedjohn** · 8th November 14, 10:40 AM

Well done! Congratulations, and best wishes for the next 25!!

**Stitchwiz** · 8th November 14, 12:49 PM

Congratulations, Ron

I salute you on the deep commitment to yourself.

You have a lot of support around you including some of the amazing members of the rabble who are also walking the same path with you. No one is alone.
Treasure your friends, for they will accept you as you are, and help you become the man that you want to be.
You have been doing a great job, celebrate the man you have become, and keep it up! You are worth it!

Here's wishing you health and happiness in the next 25!

**Riverkilt** · 8th November 14, 05:47 PM

Thanks for the "atta boys" folks. As mentioned, no problem with those that are able to imbibe without problems. Booze is a huge part of the kilting scene, from socializing to sponsorships. God knows I'd love to have a Drambuie tartan kilt...but it was a favorite nightcap back in the wet days. Just want those of us who have found we can't touch the stuff anymore, and those of us who were wise enough never to use it, to know there are sober kilties about. The sad ones are those who didn't yet realize they had a problem and died from alcohol use. May they rest in peace. It is a joy to still be alive when we stop drinking.

**Ozark Ridge Rider** · 8th November 14, 07:30 PM

Ron,

Congratulations and hang in there.

I am one of the lucky ones for whom it has no 'hooks'. I went the first 50 years of my life without it. I occasionally enjoy a dram now, but don't really care if I have it or not. Would that everyone was similarly affected.

Dan

**mookien** · 10th November 14, 10:43 AM

Ron: No offense taken. I have a good friend who has been off-the-sauce for 11 years and is, rightfully, very proud of it. It has changed his life in many positive ways.

Congratulations to you! I can only guess how much strength, courage, and will power that required.

John