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Post by Jaguar on Nov 13, 2017 22:18:31 GMT -5
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Post by Tennesseer on Nov 13, 2017 22:23:38 GMT -5
Congrats!
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Post by empress of self-improvement on Nov 13, 2017 22:23:48 GMT -5
Aw shucks. Thanks. It's actually more than that but I forget how many now. I have it in my sobriety datebook at home. Along with my stickers that I give myself each day.  Oh wise ones, my niece is getting married next month and I am quite positive there will be champagne for the toast. Should I or shouldn't I? I'm thinking no. Only because I know myself and would try to drink the bar dry.  EYA: I'm a little more behind than I thought. I am at 262 days today!  |
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Post by Lizard Queen on Nov 13, 2017 22:25:32 GMT -5
Congrats--Great job!
(Champagne is overrated.)
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Post by busymom on Nov 13, 2017 22:28:48 GMT -5
Congratulations!  (Just for the record, I'm not a big fan of champagne. Not worth breaking your streak over.) |
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Post by empress of self-improvement on Nov 13, 2017 22:29:44 GMT -5
Congrats--Great job! (Champagne is overrated.) But the BUBBLES!!!!  |
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Post by busymom on Nov 13, 2017 22:32:46 GMT -5
How about toasting the happy couple with ginger ale? Then at least you get bubbles.
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Post by empress of self-improvement on Nov 13, 2017 22:37:14 GMT -5
That is actually my plan. I figure I'll bring a bottle, just in case.
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Post by msventoux on Nov 13, 2017 22:44:18 GMT -5
Good job! Drink ginger ale, kombucha, sparkling cider, etc. There’s plenty of other fizzy drinks to be had.
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Post by giramomma on Nov 13, 2017 22:48:07 GMT -5
Aw shucks. Thanks. It's actually more than that but I forget how many now. I have it in my sobriety datebook at home. Along with my stickers that I give myself each day. Oh wise ones, my niece is getting married next month and I am quite positive there will be champagne for the toast. Should I or shouldn't I? I'm thinking no. Only because I know myself and would try to drink the bar dry. You are doing great. I was thinking it's going to be a year before you know it!! That's an amazing accomplishment. I know others already said no to you not partaking in the champagne.. Here's why you shouldn't: Relapses suck. There's nothing good about them. And the 2 minutes of drinking the champagne will not be worth the risk of relapsing. |
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Post by Lizard Queen on Nov 13, 2017 23:02:28 GMT -5
I heard somewhere--probably on the radio--that the bubbles in champagne actually get you drunk faster.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2017 23:05:06 GMT -5
Congratulations from me, too! My Ex lost everything important to him because of his drinking and it eventually killed him. Sobriety is good news.
Champagne toasts are overrated. Typically they have the glasses filled and on that tables before the couple even arrives so by the time you actually drink it it's lukewarm and has started to go flat. You're far better off bringing a bottle of Perrier.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Nov 14, 2017 0:22:04 GMT -5
Way to go Empress! You're doing awesome.
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Post by toomuchreality on Nov 14, 2017 2:05:03 GMT -5
Congratulations! (Just for the record, I'm not a big fan of champagne. Not worth breaking your streak over.) I'm not a fan either. Thought I was going to throw up in front of everyone at my last wedding. Woo-Hoo! Congrats! |
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Post by lund on Nov 14, 2017 2:40:20 GMT -5
Congratulations on the good choices!
No, no champagne. I agree with the previous posters and think that you should bring some guaranteed non-alcoholic beverage for the toast, and stay away from anything that has more alcohol than tap water. Your well-being, short-term and long-term, is worth so immensely much more than a glass of whatever!
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Post by mmhmm on Nov 14, 2017 5:29:03 GMT -5
Congratulations, Ms. Empress!  Now, for a new recipe: Saudi Champagne Perrier Apple Juice Mix to taste.  |
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Post by zibazinski on Nov 14, 2017 6:46:29 GMT -5
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Nov 14, 2017 6:59:39 GMT -5
Congrats on keeping sober! Way to go!
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Post by TheOtherMe on Nov 14, 2017 8:57:19 GMT -5
Congrats, Empress.
After watching my BIL's struggles with alcohol, no champagne at the wedding. After 30 years of sobriety, he doesn't allow alcohol in the house.
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Post by cael on Nov 14, 2017 8:59:25 GMT -5
Yay Empress, good for you!!  |
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Nov 14, 2017 9:21:23 GMT -5
I agree with the others about no champagne. I come from a long line of alcoholics and have seen firsthand the struggles and relapses. Don't do it. Take along the non-alcoholic beverage of your choice if you wish to toast the happy couple.
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Post by ohmomto2boys on Nov 14, 2017 10:12:55 GMT -5
Congrats! 251+ days is very impressive. I agree with the others, champagne is not worth the streak you are on. Keep going!!!
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Post by janee on Nov 14, 2017 13:41:39 GMT -5
Good job! You're doing so well!
I agree with others, skip the champagne and keep the streak going!
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Post by Tiny on Nov 14, 2017 13:43:28 GMT -5
I, too, vote No for the Champaigne. There shouldn't be much peer pressure to sip/drink the glass of champainge -- I'm assuming this toast will occur for more than just immediate family (ie all the other wedding guests while at their assigned tables.
I've witnessed plenty of people raise their champaine glass and then NOT drink it. With no disrespect meant to the toasters or toastees. 
Doing a swap of ginger ale or even just water is pretty easy at a wedding.
Besides - it's not about the champaigne (it's not magical) ... it's about wishing the Bride and Groom well and you can do that without alcohol.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Nov 14, 2017 13:47:51 GMT -5
Congrats! Keep the streak going!  |
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Post by dee27 on Nov 14, 2017 13:50:09 GMT -5
Congratulations, Empress!
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Post by Iggy aka IG on Nov 14, 2017 14:33:29 GMT -5
Hellz yeah, Empress! |
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Post by chiver78 on Nov 14, 2017 14:40:07 GMT -5
yay empress!  and no champagne. if you bring something along, what about that sparkling cider you can get at the grocery store? that stuff's actually pretty tasty |
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Post by empress of self-improvement on Nov 14, 2017 16:28:57 GMT -5
I agree with the others about no champagne. I come from a long line of alcoholics and have seen firsthand the struggles and relapses. Don't do it. Take along the non-alcoholic beverage of your choice if you wish to toast the happy couple. Same here. I'll be bringing along a few cans of my seltzers in DH's go bag. He can have the alcohol, he won't be walking anyway.  |
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