Breaking a gambling habit, before it becomes a habit.

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16 Apr 2008, 1:39 am

I've been playing bingo, every Tuesday evening, for four months to take a break from going around town, every night. It turns out that some b***h who was living on the farm, for a while, is now back in my city. She's very bossy, and she likes to go to the particular hall that caters to the tenants where I live. She tried to be bossy with me, tonight. I want to stop going to that hall, all together. The Monday and Saturday games cost me $5 each, including food, drinks, 50/50 tickets and cards. The Tuesday Night bonanza game costs me $12 a week. If I was to quit, cold turkey, I'd be saving myself $88 a month. I don't want to be in the same building as that b***h, either. That crow also goes to my clubhouse. I hope that she goes to the casino and blows it all. What can I do? I can't wait until one of my two best Rat Mates is back from his vacation. My threesome will be going out, most nights of the week, including Tuesdays, once again. I don't want Miss Toad to be tagging along, with my threesome, either.


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16 Apr 2008, 8:05 pm

CockneyRebel wrote:
I've killed my own thread, in The Haven, last night.

Is this the one you killed, CockneyRebel?
I'll let deathchibi know, so that he can come and revive it :wink:

The problem is, now I have to ponder the b***h at Bingo issue - can you figure out a ruse that will cause her to show up on the other side of town on Tuesday nights?



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16 Apr 2008, 8:12 pm

It's not an addiction. A gambling addiction is when you spend all the money you earn to try to win more. You're just going out and having fun with friends. And there's nothing wrong with that.


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16 Apr 2008, 8:14 pm

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It's not an addiction. A gambling addiction is when you spend all the money you earn to try to win more. You're just going out and having fun with friends. And there's nothing wrong with that.

Yes, that is a very good answer.
Just find a way to get that nasty woman out of there, so you can enjoy yourself!

How are you 886? Did you go home today? :)



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16 Apr 2008, 10:52 pm

What are you 2 talking about?


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16 Apr 2008, 10:54 pm

CityAsylum wrote:
886 wrote:
It's not an addiction. A gambling addiction is when you spend all the money you earn to try to win more. You're just going out and having fun with friends. And there's nothing wrong with that.

Yes, that is a very good answer.
Just find a way to get that nasty woman out of there, so you can enjoy yourself!

How are you 886? Did you go home today? :)


I actually go home tomorrow, and I couldn't be more excited. Thanks for asking. @_@


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16 Apr 2008, 10:55 pm

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I actually go home tomorrow, and I couldn't be more excited. Thanks for asking. @_@

That's GREAT news, and then back to work, as you hoped?
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16 Apr 2008, 11:10 pm

I luv work. Even though keep changing my schedule every week. :evil:


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16 Apr 2008, 11:13 pm

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I luv work. Even though keep changing my schedule every week. :evil:

I LOVE what I do, I just hate dealing with people.

Luckily I write software, which is a solitary sport, and most of the time they leave me alone. Or else :twisted:



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16 Apr 2008, 11:16 pm

Wow that sounds great. I have to deal with elderly residents on a day to day basis depending on how my manager is feeling. :)


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16 Apr 2008, 11:24 pm

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Wow that sounds great. I have to deal with elderly residents on a day to day basis depending on how my manager is feeling. :)

Oh, that's great, I really admire you for that - it's a great skill!

Well, I'm finally off to bed. Sleep tight, MissConstrue! :D



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16 Apr 2008, 11:26 pm

Goodnight.


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16 Apr 2008, 11:58 pm

CityAsylum wrote:
886 wrote:
I actually go home tomorrow, and I couldn't be more excited. Thanks for asking. @_@

That's GREAT news, and then back to work, as you hoped?
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Work schedule is posted wednesday, so I might have to wait a week :? If I do get discharged, I'll call work immediatly, rush down and turn in my doctor note and ask them to put me on the schedule.

This is CockneyRebel's topic, so if you want to add PM me please.


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17 Apr 2008, 9:38 am

886 wrote:
This is CockneyRebel's topic, so if you want to add PM me please.

Point well-taken, 886!

Sorry to have gone so off-topic on you, CockneyRebel!

Hope you are able to shed that disaster of a woman, and can once again enjoy your nights on the town, or at the clubhouse!
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17 Apr 2008, 10:16 pm

Thank you for your support. I'll keep playing bingo, but on Saturdays only. :)


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17 Apr 2008, 10:53 pm

Good plan - you'll save money but still have a great time :D