Alcoholics Anonymous

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 09:47

Is there such a society in the trnc? Where would people normally go for help if they had a drink problem in the trnc?

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 09:50

Hi No1Doyen

Normally the nearest bar

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 09:50

problem ? - i drink, i fall over - no problem !





Nick

Chessman


Joined: 13/05/2008
Posts: 486

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 09:51

Bill, yes there is. I think it is advertised in Cyprus Today (or at least it was). I haven't fallen into one of your traps again, have I?

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 09:53

Bill, Cyprus Today lists several different venues for AA. Not really a surprise & probably explains some of the posts on here.

Paul

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 09:54

"Piston Broke" as we used to say....





Nick

Chessman


Joined: 13/05/2008
Posts: 486

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 09:58

The-Wicks.



Couldn't read my post 'cos you had blurred vision eh? (just joking, btw)

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 10:10

Mine's an Efes

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 10:56

Whatever next? The police force in Torquay has blown £30,000 to give out flip-flops to ladies a bit worse for wear in the town centre. According to the Police, it’s easier for squiffy madams to walk in flip-flops than it is to lurch about in high heels. But this is also the force that has ‘mop-cops’: officers who patrol the streets looking for those under the influence doing wee-wees in the street. If they see someone in the act of micturation, the hygene-minded law-enforcers provide a bucket and mop for the offender and order them to clean up after themselves. Only in the UK eh?

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 11:01

Please tell me you are jesting Bill !

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 11:13

Just on the off chance (not off-licence!) that someone is looking for usefull information; -

AA can be contacted on 0542 886 0513 & 0542 855 7743

AL-ANON (support group for friends and relatives) is on 0533 842 1502



Cheers!



Keith.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 11:18

Pat. Honestly, thats true.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 11:22

i've heard it all now !!

Thanks Bill , Regards Pat

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 11:27

He's not joking, I saw it on the news a couple of weeks ago.

OLDGIRL



Joined: 02/10/2008
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 11:41

Morning Bill

You are at it again arnt you,keep them coming.

Is message 9 true never know with you.have alovely day.x

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 14:26

no joining fee,

just take along a bottle of scotch and you will be more than welcome.

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 14:34

I phoned up the AA and told them I wanted a jump start so they brought me out a bottle of vodka.

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 14:55

Msg 9 is true, although I think it was only over Christmas, did you know there is a law whereby a pregnant woman can pee into a policeman's hat, if she gets caught short? True!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 15:35

britvic. Are you taking the pee?

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 15:48

No, Honestly it's true!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 16:24

This is a strange law.

In Santa Cruz, Bolivia it is illegal for a man to have sex with a woman and her daughter at the same time.

I suppose we have to presume this was a big enough problem that they had to pass this law!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 16:34

Back on to the Alcohol thread.....did you know the law of Texas states that no person can consume more than three sips of beer at a time if they are standing up. But, if they are falling over or stumbling around, then that may be a different story.

JimmyG


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 900

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 16:50

Britvic, your husband's not a policeman is he?!!!

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 17:12

I wonder 'how' pregnant she has to be?



Yesh ossifer! By at least 5 minutes,... Oohhhurrrgh,....



see, I've already got morning sickness and the pubs aren't closed yet!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 17:15

I wonder what would happen if she started to pee in the helmet then decided to do a number 2.?

No1Doyen


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Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 17:22

What about if the helmet split as she was sitting on it? Would she be charged with criminal damage to a helmet?

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 17:24

Bill



"I wonder what would happen if she started to pee in the helmet then decided to do a number 2.? "





The crime would be logged!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 17:34

Rob.



....and the **** would hit the fan.

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 17:37

If the Lord Mayor of London has one too many, he is allowed to pee against a rear wheel of his 'carriage'.



I can't remember whether it's the offside or nearside though.





Bill? Geoff?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 17:48

Definately the nearside. You don't want to be standing in the road!

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 17:51

I wonder what size those flip flop's were? probably made things worse if they were too big, I think they did it for a laugh!

JimmyG


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 900

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 17:54

I don't think it should be restricted to pregnant women only because why should they be the only ones allowed to take the p***s?!!!

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 18:00

JimmyG



Quite right!



What about fathers to be?



They should be allowed to relieve themselves in traffic wardens hats, even if the wardens still wearing it!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 18:02

Rob. Couldn't agree more. I wouldn't try it though.

rocking


Joined: 05/11/2008
Posts: 421

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 19:36

My name is Rita and I am an alcoholic and yes there are meetings on the Island. Saturday in the basement of the Church between 1 - 2 and on a Wednesday evening there is another from 7.30 .m. - 8.30 p.m. You would be very welcome to these meetings or if you prefer one of our members would arrange to meet with you - my telephone number is 0542 8557743. For anyone wondering why I have given my telephone number and name - when I came here in 1986 there were no meetings and I was by myself for 15 years except for holiday makers visiting that is why when Cyprus Today started I printed my name and telephone number. But anonimity is kept - most people know I am an alcoholic but have not drank for many many years. We are there to give our experience, strength and hope to whoever is in need.

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 19:47

Good for you Rita, not only for your honesty, but staying off the drink, there is a strength of character their.



Vicki

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 19:51

Rita,



Your posting is worthy of the respect of all board members. Good luck!



Interesting though the number of members that expressed interest in the thread,



Navek, As usual i concur with your views.



wyn

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 19:52

I knew I'd got it wrong! I joined Alcoholics Unaminous!



Lem

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 21:21

I joined suicides anonymous.

I was the only one who turned up.

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 21:38

Msg 9. In Australia flip flops are known as Thongs. Signs on restaurant doors read "thongs must not be worn on these premises" I imagine seeing a lot of underwear being left outside



Karen

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 21:59

Rita. It must have been hard for you to post here. Good luck to you.

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 22:11

Bill I know Rita quite well & have done for 18 or 19 years. She is a lovely lady with a nice husband. Rita on the rocks & Rita at the bamboo were two of our favourite places to eat.

Paul

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 22:14

Is this Rita on the rocks? I know her quite well. Her husband us Ergan?

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 22:20

Bill yes it is.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 22:21

Small world eh! We had dinner with them a few months ago.

kenny



Joined: 26/05/2008
Posts: 405

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 22:22

well done Rita, brave of you

SaorAlba


Joined: 05/01/2009
Posts: 53

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 22:50

Msg 27,



"I wonder what would happen if she started to pee in the helmet then decided to do a number 2.? "



I dunno. Does that mean paying a bit extra?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 22:52

Probably. At least the notebook would come in handy.

SaorAlba


Joined: 05/01/2009
Posts: 53

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 22:53

Not to take away from Rita's post which I've just seen and commend her for. I'm sure half of us on here may have related issues and it shouldn't be taboo.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 22:55

Yes, it must be terrible to have an addiction.

rocking


Joined: 05/11/2008
Posts: 421

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 23:08

Ineeded to say that the Wednesday meeting is not at the Church but in my home and it is oipen to anyone who feels they may need a little help. Also many many thanks for all the positive postings. As only nick-names are used, for those who know me I say a big hello and thank you.

rocking


Joined: 05/11/2008
Posts: 421

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 23:13

Ineeded to say that the Wednesday meeting is not at the Church but in my home and it is oipen to anyone who feels they may need a little help. Also many many thanks for all the positive postings. As only nick-names are used, for those who know me I say a big hello and thank you.

chick


Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 323

Message Posted:
09/01/2009 23:17

Well done Rita, spent many enjoyable times at the Rocks.



Wish you well

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
10/01/2009 01:26

Rita,

I echo the sentiments of all the other members that have posted wishing you well.Thankfully the only addiction i have at the moment is running,



Best Regards,

Paul.

frontalman



Joined: 28/02/2008
Posts: 499

Message Posted:
10/01/2009 10:18

So that Rita doesn't feel too lonely, I am also a recovering alcoholic, not having had a drink for 24 years. Anyone out there who feels they are alone with this problem, you are not. Get in touch, or come to the meeting, it could be the start of a new life!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
10/01/2009 12:52

I think it's very brave of people to disclose, on an open forum, that they are recovering Alcoholics. Best wishes to you and keep up the good work.

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
10/01/2009 13:04

Bill - Hear Hear!!

J