I am no alcoholic! My wife may well disagree! When we take one of our legendary short breaks, it is always me who will finish the night in a quaint English Country Pub enjoying a fine Real Ale. As for Mrs Wife, more often than not she is back in the Tent or B & B reading a book or magazine..
The Andy Watto Real Ale Experience Blog illustrates my efforts in embracing various Cask Ales from all over the land. I will also be honest, and state that one of the reasons I decided it was time to end this particular blog was that I clearly developed a pattern of preference towards certain ales.
My wife has until a few days ago gone several weeks without any alcohol. I reckon if she can do it, then I can certainly do something similar. I have decided I will drink no alcohol for whole month of February 2015. So why February?
February being the smallest month is part of my thinking of course. But there are other personal reasons surrounding social occasions. There are too many occasions in December. January is out due to the possibility of some Christmas presents I may need to consume. As for March, it is the month of my birthday. And believe you me, 2015 is no ordinary birthday for yours truly!
Once midnight strikes to take me into the small hours of Sunday 1st February, I will feel a mixed sense of excitement and apprehension. With February being a bit chilly, I will say that it will be a bit strange from time to time having a look at my whisky bottles in our seattle unit!
I retain a view that I will continue to enjoy Real Ales and Whisky in moderation. Achieving potential benefits such as weight loss, does give me a sense of motivation. What I hope February 2015 will do is give me is a new sense of direction in my future relationship with alcohol. Cheers.
The Andy Watto Real Ale Experience Blog illustrates my efforts in embracing various Cask Ales from all over the land. I will also be honest, and state that one of the reasons I decided it was time to end this particular blog was that I clearly developed a pattern of preference towards certain ales.
My wife has until a few days ago gone several weeks without any alcohol. I reckon if she can do it, then I can certainly do something similar. I have decided I will drink no alcohol for whole month of February 2015. So why February?
February being the smallest month is part of my thinking of course. But there are other personal reasons surrounding social occasions. There are too many occasions in December. January is out due to the possibility of some Christmas presents I may need to consume. As for March, it is the month of my birthday. And believe you me, 2015 is no ordinary birthday for yours truly!
Once midnight strikes to take me into the small hours of Sunday 1st February, I will feel a mixed sense of excitement and apprehension. With February being a bit chilly, I will say that it will be a bit strange from time to time having a look at my whisky bottles in our seattle unit!
I retain a view that I will continue to enjoy Real Ales and Whisky in moderation. Achieving potential benefits such as weight loss, does give me a sense of motivation. What I hope February 2015 will do is give me is a new sense of direction in my future relationship with alcohol. Cheers.
