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Diary of a Bacchanal (Part 3)

By Talisker

08 November 2006

Th fight goes on - but is the tide turning?

283 lbs Alcohol Units: Nil

I was awake for most of last night – I got up at 4 a.m. and went to the shack to review a few works, in an effort to tire myself out. At 6.30 a.m. the usual routine kicked in.

How lucky I am to have the support of a whole virtual community in my struggle! Your messages of support have definitely been crucial to my continued success. Today there is a real feeling of having planted a flag. Here I am now, having earned the right to explore this uncharted territory, inching forward in case I find a crevasse with both feet.

May I say, without offending others that I found the message from Gerard so encouraging, so strengthening, like a shot of pure courage into my artery. I won’t say more, because Mr. Connolly asked me not to reply, and I won’t risk the sharp end of his wit by doing so in a surreptitious way.

Physically, I feel better today. I ventured to the supermarket for some essentials, didn’t go near the alcohol aisles. I gulped in the fresh, sunny air. I felt alive like I haven’t for a long time.

Weasel has been very supportive too. I snapped at the poor woman last night when she asked me to take the dogs out. Bloody hell, hardly a crime was it. But then she smiled and understanding spread across her face. She’s my rock.

The end justifies the means. At this time the trees are still thick, with the occasional clearing. Tomorrow, maybe I’ll reach the edge and see the peak again. Sorry for the mixed metaphors, surely better than mixing my drinks!

Slan!

P.S. Phil, I guess this is a blog – a uniquely dull one no doubt!

Oli 08/11/06

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Hi Oli
Written by ellipinnock (1753 comments posted) 8th November 2006

Glad you're still fighting (and I think brutally honest rather than uniquely dull would be a better way of putting it!).

Gerard hit the nail on the head in 2a. I'd second all of his comments.

All the best and thanks for your review of 'Turning Point' (you can add kindness to the list)

Elli

Keep going
Written by Josie (2825 comments posted) 8th November 2006

I hope you've had my private messages of support Oli. You know we are all behind you with your uphill struggle. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Thanks
Written by Talisker (1328 comments posted) 8th November 2006

Elli, and especially Josie.

I haven't received any PMs from you Josie, but your thoughts and prayers are very welcome.

Oli

Written by Phil (6836 comments posted) 8th November 2006

Not dull Oli.

I was thinking about you letting the dogs out while I was on the way to work this morning. Glad everything seems to be going well up to now. I'm sure it's far from easy, but you can at least tell yourself you've achieved something worthwhile so far - building foundations for the future.

All the best,

Phil.

Achievement
Written by Talisker (1328 comments posted) 8th November 2006

Struck the nail right on the clouter Pip.

I've had this out with Weasel before now. I hate the dichotomy of success and failure - nowt betwixt. That attitude seems to make small achievements (and surely every big achievement is incremental) seem insignificant and worthless.

Even if I fail in this attempt, I'm already determined to try, try, try again. But don't take that as a white flag matey! I'm past the hour of 10 O'clock again!

Happy Oli :grin

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