Sorry EJG didn't realise I was not allowed to have my own thoughts on this matter.

Did not realise I was not allowed to try and understand why drinking is so important to how I celebrate an occasion.

G8

Im gonna make some giblet gravy My fav for Turkey Day:)) And buttermilk pie with Ice cold milk!!
Billy

Water
cool clear water
water, water

G8 -- my point was that a discussion on what to drink is pretty normal on an Alcoholism board. In "real life" as I plan the holiday we talk about food and drinks -- the complete menu.

Of course you are "allowed" to make comments. So am I.

I will be alone so will probably just stick with coffee or water or fruit juice and if it's not too cold, I'll have a protein drink and run 2 or 3 miles before dark.

Hope you and your families have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

God Bless!

EJG in my experience when people this far out from an event are looking at imitation alcoholic drinks what we called mocktails can lead to them justifying the first drink. 'Oh this alcohol free wine did not have an effect on me so I can have just one real wine.' We have read many here who have posted similar statements to only have them off to the races. That first drink started back when this thinking was taking place.

I am not saying that because a person looks at this they will pick up a drink but I am saying if my thinking starts to go this way am I starting to justify that first drink.

G8

G8 --Two days before an event when the stores are crowded and I am doing my shopping seems about right to me for thinking about beverages. But if you think the poster or people replying on the discussion are looking to justify drinking on the holiday, then I am sure that is something you have seen before.

Unfortunately I have to make one last shopping trip to the grocery store today to get lunch stuff for out of town guests. We already have the turkey and all the makings for stuffing, gravy, and mashed potatoes, along with the obligatory green vegetable. While I am out I will pick up more seltzer. I am not buying beer this year -- unfortunately the beer drinkers can't make it. My sister will probably bring wine.

I love Thanksgiving!

EJG I do not believe that people are intentionally looking to pick up the first drink. Best way I can explain is when I woke up with a hangover I swore of the grog at the time I meant this. Then a seed would be planted in my tiny brain, one beer would get rid of the hair of the dog, I will just have one. For me the obsession of my alcoholism is at play.

If I am looking to have mocktails am I trying to look as if I am in control and if I believe I can control it can I then grow that seed into the first drink. Again my obsession is still in play, especially early days.

EJG you have a bit of sobriety behind you so I like to think if your thinking started to go that way you would give it the swift kick. I am not sure someone in new recovery is aware of it and have the insight to process it.

And as for the feed I am there when it comes to a feast, the more the better, what time do you want me there???

G8

"If I am looking to have mocktails am I trying to look as if I am in control and if I believe I can control it can I then grow that seed into the first drink. Again my obsession is still in play, especially early days."..............

..........or for others it is simply because they like that particular "mocktail". I LOVE the taste of virgin caesars. I could just as easily call it "clamato juice" as I can a "mocktail". Not everyone that drinks fancy drinks without booze in them is looking to walk a fine line or craving alcohol. Sometimes it's just fun to drink something other than water.

I really don't get how anyone can get their back up at this thread. I think it's great to idea share about different types of non-alcoholic bevvies. Variety is the spice of life, afterall:))

For sure. I'm not looking for an excuse to drink. I love a smoothy. So a V. Daiquiri is the same thing as a fruit smoothy to me. I had 4 of these the other week while at the casino. I had forgotten how much I loved them. The first time I had these they were always virgins. So I don't necessarily think of them as a mocktail. I don't think I would ever try neer beer and I have never seen any non alcoholic wine.
But yes. Variety is the spice of life and their might be something out there I've never heard of before. Such as :POSTUM. WTH is that?
I appreciate all the input. I forgot about eggnog. Yum. But puts the lb's on me this time of year. I usually have it with booze. But I usually HAD my cider with booze too. I managed that just fine this season.
The food... well there will be plenty of the usual. I hear we are having lots of desserts.

I picked up some sparking cranberry juice today.I've never had it before, but I am hoping it goes well with dinner.

I'm not big into cranberry juice but I did go down the juice isle and drool on the grapefruit juice that I can't have anymore (thanks to my psych meds)


Oh and we have a lovely little drink that we mix up for this holiday. It has vanilla ice cream, fruit punch and sprite in it. Sometimes my brother in law will put rum in it (yuck!!) but I like it just fine without anything in it.

Usually Thanksgiving is about the food.

For me Thanksgiving isn't about the food or the drink. It's about family and feeling thankful. I love gathering around the table and having turkey and everything else, but that's because it brings us together. It's my favorite holiday.

Good for you exjersey.
And at least you'll know what your drinking!@#