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Collie

Thu Aug 02 2012, 06:49PM

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Hey all, some of you know that I have struggled with alcohol for over 20 years and last summer I got myself in a heap of trouble because of it. Well, as of today at 5:40pm I have been sober for a year.

They say that only 3-5% of alcoholics make it to the one year mark.

Yes, its that hard.

So, kudos to me and see you all around a fire sometime soon!

Collie

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Thu Aug 02 2012, 07:16PM

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Congrats man! I have had a few bad spills in the last ten years as well that made me think about not drinking. I slowed down. I aint ready for total sobriety yet. Hard for me to go past a week. Glad you made your goal! Stay with it!!

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Thu Aug 02 2012, 07:32PM

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Good for you.

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Thu Aug 02 2012, 08:09PM

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That is the best news I have heard in a long time.

Buck booze it ain't worth it.

6 yrs sober here----thank God.

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Thu Aug 02 2012, 08:11PM

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Very proud of you dude!

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Thu Aug 02 2012, 10:28PM

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Way to go my man. I know first hand that it is not easy. Hang in there. You have a boat load of support out here.

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Fri Aug 03 2012, 05:16AM

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right on. there's several of us out here in bus land with fair size chunks of sobriety. you aren't alone.
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Collie

Fri Aug 03 2012, 07:02AM

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Hey, thanks guys, its nice to know there are "others" out there as thats been one of my vices in the last year. I have NOT been camping in about 2 years, mostly because I dont have a bus anymore (long alcohol related story) and the fact that every campout is (was) too much of a temptation for me.

I did go to Jimmy Buffett concert in May and that was my first BIG event where booze flowed like water and I didnt have a problem with it. I was shocked at myself. Then i spent the day at Natural Bus this year and no problem again, so I think I will make 2013 a camping year...

OBC, I went to look at a 1986 Vanagon this week, it is solid as a rock but doesnt run.....I can get it for $250...but I just dont know the first thing about the watercooled things...haha

I can still camp in my Land Rover right?

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Fri Aug 03 2012, 07:58AM

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Collie that is awesome! You don't need alcohol to have a good time. Although I do have one or two cans I can just as well do without it. Gaterade is pretty good

Your situation and others is a good reminder that some struggle with the problem and temptation so it is a loving act for the rest of us not push you to just have one. I applaud you and all those who struggle to stay sober!! Great job!!

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Fri Aug 03 2012, 10:43AM

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10 years here. Liquor never flows at the coffee-bus. I guess that is why we are only popular in the morning, but oh well.

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Fri Aug 03 2012, 11:56AM

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10 years! A dream!

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Fri Aug 03 2012, 01:05PM

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right now is all we have, brother

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Fri Aug 03 2012, 01:51PM

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Oh, what a milestone for you! ~ Congrats and remember there are others sending positive thots for you & all those who face the struggle ~

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Fri Aug 03 2012, 02:05PM

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I think this makes my 27th year sober. I have camped with the FMBC for 13 years now and have not touched a drop of booze. Like Jeffrey said, I am more popular early in the morning. I guess it really hit home for me this year when I went to the Rainbow Festival and there was no drinking. There was a lot of other stuff but everyone seemed to have a great time without the booze. To each their own though. If you can handle drinking, go for it. Everyone has to do their own deal. I can tell you from personal experience that you are through the hardest part if you made it a year. Congratulations. I do miss the dancing though. I was a great drunk dancer.
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Fri Aug 03 2012, 10:33PM

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3+ years for me on a regular basis "nightly" only once in a while I grab one, but usualy dont even drink a whole can! It's nice wakeing up feeling good!! As for the water cooled im sure its not anything you can't pick up on & learn about as you go:-) Peace from the Carolinas.....Cecil

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Sat Aug 04 2012, 01:27AM

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Sat Aug 04 2012, 06:45AM

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Holy crap....where have all you been?

I love this stuff....I think I am starting to see a trend here....

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Mon Aug 06 2012, 09:12AM

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Congrats Collie!!! While it's not been my issue, I've definitely been around it . . . . Take strength from those who offer, and always take on day at a time . . . . sounds like you are doing great and on your way to make more milestones!

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Mon Aug 06 2012, 03:06PM

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20 + years.....gets easier after the first one.....Just got to not let the well meaning people that tell you you arent any fun anymore bother you. You are fun!!!!

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Collie

Tue Aug 07 2012, 06:53AM

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Have not had that problem yet...but then again, I am not as social as I once was, but thats just gonna take a little more time....

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