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No alcohol for me :-O DRY JULY

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:11 am
by ZXRobyn
If anyone finds this of interest . . . , it would have to be KSRC, where the internet forum has a drinking problem :twisted:
Yep, you read it right!!
In 3days time I'm off the alcohol for 30days :o
I have signed up to participate in Dry July where I seek sponsors and raise money for a nominated charity, and won't be drinking for the month of July.

Unless of course you buy me a golden ticket, which gives me a drink break, then not a drop for me. Although if I do receive one of those tickets, I will be doing my best not use it. And it's only valid on the date the purchasher nominates, which limits the opportunity to drink.
Some people may think riding around Australia would be a challenge. But for me, I believe not drinking for a month will be a challenge, just quietly. One of which, I do not intend to take lightly and I'm sure will be very rewarding when successfully completed.

GPXTim is also participating and we are going head to head, challenging one another. I'm sure that will make us more determined to successfully complete the task at hand, as well as raise as much money as we can. I'm looking forward to the challenge actually. Further great news is that Jetpilot, Rod has also joined us in the challenge!

I hope you will think about sponsoring me.
Hey nothing ventured, nothing gained : and, if I raise money and dont drink for a month, its gotta be a win/win situation. Anyway anything over $2 is tax deductible, and a receipt is issued to you immediately, via email and only a couple of days til the end of this financial year too. ;)

The link to my profile for DRY JULY where you can donate: https://www.dryjuly.com/profiles/robynoxford
I also have receipts for cash donations.

ThanQ for taking the time to read this and hopefully, for taking an interest.
It seems that 2010 is all bout getting outta the box for me, thats for sure!

Wish me luck . . . I think I might need it :))

Re: No alcohol for me :-O DRY JULY

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:34 am
by the kid
Mmmm , I see United Distiller's share prices have plummeted :roll:
Good Luck Rob :D

Re: No alcohol for me :-O DRY JULY

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:39 am
by robracer
ha ..... Good on you Robyn & everyone else going dry, seems top be a trend going here. why not go one step further & stop all together :shock:
7 years ago I gave up smoking & drinking cold turkey & its one of the best things I have ever done, got my health back, & now I save shit loads of money + never wake up with a hangover...... it doesn't get much better than that ;)

Re: No alcohol for me :-O DRY JULY

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:08 pm
by mick_dundee
WTG girl, good luck with it, so no more humping alcohol bottles for you, ginger beer humps are acceptable :)

Re: No alcohol for me :-O DRY JULY

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:26 pm
by photomike666
Lucky it's not Supers or GP month...

Good luck with it Robyn.

Re: No alcohol for me :-O DRY JULY

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:39 pm
by philbo
robracer wrote:ha ..... Good on you Robyn & everyone else going dry, seems top be a trend going here. why not go one step further & stop all together :shock:
7 years ago I gave up smoking & drinking cold turkey & its one of the best things I have ever done, got my health back, & now I save shit loads of money + never wake up with a hangover...... it doesn't get much better than that ;)

What was the contributing factor rob? do you have a social drink like a beer over dinner or anything?

Re: No alcohol for me :-O DRY JULY

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:23 pm
by robracer
philbo wrote:What was the contributing factor rob? do you have a social drink like a beer over dinner or anything?
18 years of drinking every weekend the occasional blinder & plenty of hangovers, I was an alcoholic of sorts, the good old aussie trend of having a few beers with the mates at the pub every weekend had taken its toll & I was drinking more & more. So I was honest with myself that there was a problem & pulled the pin........ I will never drink again, social or not... the main reason to not drink is because I don't want my children to see their daddy pissed or drinking often like my old mad did... it does rub off you know :?

Re: No alcohol for me :-O DRY JULY

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:02 pm
by Smitty
the kid wrote:Mmmm , I see United Distiller's share prices have plummeted :roll:
Good Luck Rob :D

.....as have Fosters
good luck, ya liver will thank you :kuda:

Re: No alcohol for me :-O DRY JULY

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:30 pm
by tomithy
Best of luck Robyn, GPXTim and Jetpilot :kuda:

I'm taking a shot at this myself, but I'm not sponsored... my mates would rather buy me alcohol than donate any money :roll:

It'll be tough though... I have a slew of birthdays and a wedding coming up. Thankfully we've already held the bucks party last weekend otherwise I'd be screwed :lol:

Re: No alcohol for me :-O DRY JULY

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:32 pm
by Nelso
ZXRobyn wrote:Yep, you read it right!!
In 3days time I'm off the alcohol for 30days :o
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:lol: Will have to sponsor you three knuckleheads. ;)

Re: No alcohol for me :-O DRY JULY

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 4:56 pm
by seiko1
You must be joking!!! :shock:
Pictured having sex with a large bottle of booze and we're supposed to believe you're of the piss for a month :?
There's a better chance Julia Gillard will end up as Prime Minister................................DOH! :lol:

Re: No alcohol for me :-O DRY JULY

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:29 pm
by philbo
robracer wrote:
philbo wrote:What was the contributing factor rob? do you have a social drink like a beer over dinner or anything?
18 years of drinking every weekend the occasional blinder & plenty of hangovers, I was an alcoholic of sorts, the good old aussie trend of having a few beers with the mates at the pub every weekend had taken its toll & I was drinking more & more. So I was honest with myself that there was a problem & pulled the pin........ I will never drink again, social or not... the main reason to not drink is because I don't want my children to see their daddy pissed or drinking often like my old mad did... it does rub off you know :?
Good stuff rob, at least you were able to see what was happening and put family first. I'd be soo much further ahead right now if i didnt spend paychecks on grog when I first turned 18 but ooh well :roll:

Re: No alcohol for me :-O DRY JULY

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:44 pm
by MadKaw
Maybe we should have the xmas party early...
Xmas in July is quite popular I believe.. :-)

Just kidding, good luck Robyn..... :kuda:

Re: No alcohol for me :-O DRY JULY

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:59 pm
by Cath
Yeah, I'm doing Dry July too. Only a couple of parties in July, so I might actually make it!

Re: No alcohol for me :-O DRY JULY

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:24 pm
by Kawawog
Dont worry, ill make up for the drinks yous girls dont comsume in july :twisted: