FAQs and Rules

My plan is both insanely simple and simply insane: To abstain from all alcoholic beverages FOR THE WHOLE OF 2007.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Are you really giving up alcohol for the whole year?
Yes, really.

The whole year?
Yes, the whole year.

All of 2007?
Yes, all of it.

Will you give yourself a day off on special occasions?
No, Satan, I will not. Every day is included – from weddings to funerals, stag parties to baby showers, bahmitzvas to barbeques.

Does alcohol in food count as alcohol?
All alcoholic substances are off-limit, including chocolate liqeurs, sherry trifle, and that delicious hand-wash they serve in hospitals.

Does a lager top count?
Yes, even if it's a sizeable top.

Won't you just stop going out to the pub?
No, I pledge to continue socialising as normally as possible with my friends.

What if they don't want a boring tea-totaller around, and try to hide?
Tough. I'll find them.

Will you get all preachy and pious about alcohol?
I'll try not to, but I'm not making any promises.

Will you let us know if you fall off the wagon?
Yes, I'll be updating this blog regularly with all my trials and tribulations, and I vow to be honest. I shall also be keeping track of any weight loss and financial gain.