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drinkfeckarse
19/02/2007, 1:50 PM
I read that Lent begins this Wednesday and it got me wondering does anybody give anything up anymore or is it mainly for the older generations now?

I've never done anything for it since I moved to Scotland 12 years ago but reading about it has made me consider things I could potentially give up.

Whether I actually do anything for it is a different matter...
Lim till i die
19/02/2007, 1:56 PM
I read that Lent begins this Wednesday and it got me wondering does anybody give anything up anymore or is it mainly for the older generations now?


I always find the best course of action is to give up the oul Catholicism that way you don't have to give up any of the important stuff ;)
Maz
19/02/2007, 2:30 PM
I think Im gonna go all out this lent...sweets and alcohol! I'll see how I feel on Wed
BohsPartisan
19/02/2007, 2:38 PM
I think Im gonna go all out this lent...sweets and alcohol! I'll see how I feel on Wed

No Skittlebrau for you so.
Bald Student
19/02/2007, 2:40 PM
I always use it to give up a bad habbit. I gave up slouching one year and lie-ins last year.

This year I'm thinking about giving up skipping training.
Risteard
19/02/2007, 2:47 PM
Heroine
Risteard
19/02/2007, 2:48 PM
Heroine

Along with supporting Shels, smoking and murder.



Every year, I actually try to cut down on my profanity.
gustavo
19/02/2007, 2:57 PM
Heroine

Ah , giving up on being an inspirational female role-model is indeed a tough and demanding ask of any human , unlike that trifling Class A drug heroin.
finlma
19/02/2007, 2:59 PM
Catholicism.
tetsujin1979
19/02/2007, 3:03 PM
Been giving up alcohol every year for Lent since 2000, last year was the first year since 2002 I didn't make it the whole way through (had to meet the gf's parents for the first time - there was no way I could do that on lucozade!!) so this year I'm hoping to get back to old habits.
Over the post
19/02/2007, 3:09 PM
I usually give up the booze too. I've had to make exceptions in the past for Six Nations' celebrations and the odd wedding but I generally last the forty days and forty nights (the nights are of course the worst). No religious motives, just to prove to myself that I can.
gustavo
19/02/2007, 3:40 PM
I've given up alcohol maybe twice for prolonged periods since i started drinking , and didnt find it too difficult , found giving up caffeine a lot harder.
BohsPartisan
19/02/2007, 3:42 PM
Gave up Alcohol for 3 months once. Not too hard once you get over your first weekend. Bet no one here could give up s€x or its DIY version (which ever is most appropriate to you) for 40 days and nights!
paul_oshea
19/02/2007, 3:51 PM
Bet no one here could give up s€x or its DIY version (which ever is most appropriate to you) for 40 days and nights!

was this what you did, when you were training for priesthood bohs? :p

It depends what you mean, every sexual act or just sex?its actually physically impossible for a man to give up everything of that sort for that period of time......;)
Over the post
19/02/2007, 3:52 PM
Gave up Alcohol for 3 months once. Not too hard once you get over your first weekend. Bet no one here could give up s€x or its DIY version (which ever is most appropriate to you) for 40 days and nights!

Try having a kid. Too knackered to even think about it in the first couple of months.
drinkfeckarse
19/02/2007, 4:28 PM
Gave up Alcohol for 3 months once. Not too hard once you get over your first weekend. Bet no one here could give up s€x or its DIY version (which ever is most appropriate to you) for 40 days and nights!


It scares me to think what I would start finding attractive if I went that long :D
Pauro 76
19/02/2007, 5:36 PM
Always tradition to give up the gargle. And take a break for Paddy's Day, I may think about doing it this year. I said think...
Kildare Lad
19/02/2007, 6:16 PM
Shaving.
sligoman
19/02/2007, 10:01 PM
Washing...it's gonna be really good a few weeks into it:D.
BohsPartisan
20/02/2007, 9:13 AM
was this what you did, when you were training for priesthood bohs? :p



No, there was plenty of action at seminary!:p
Ebmania
20/02/2007, 9:26 AM
How long is lent till
noby
20/02/2007, 9:53 AM
Til Easter.
Aberdonian Stu
20/02/2007, 10:08 AM
This year I'm thinking about giving up skipping training.

Ah feck!

What about your rule on "bold food"?
ollie
20/02/2007, 12:48 PM
i'll give up the chocolate.haven't gone without some of it every day in a while so here it goes.The teeth will thank me for it.
Student Mullet
20/02/2007, 2:03 PM
What about your rule on "bold food"?That's assumed.
I'm going to have to find someone to help be clear my homebrew backlog, know anyone?
superfrank
20/02/2007, 2:56 PM
Washing...it's gonna be really good a few weeks into it:D.
You scumbag.

I'm not any kind of Christian so I don't observe Lent. It is fun to tease people I know that do try to go through Lent without something though.
paul_oshea
20/02/2007, 3:56 PM
i'll give up the chocolate.haven't gone without some of it every day in a while so here it goes.The teeth will thank me for it.

thanks ollie i will too, i used never eat it, but out of boredom i have started eating it....
The Stars
20/02/2007, 4:42 PM
gave up Crisps about 5 years ago one lent,and havent gone back since,so this lent,im still giving up Crisps.
Might give up the drink aswell........(to be continued)
razor
20/02/2007, 7:33 PM
Crisps, sweets, chocolate & soft drinks, more for health reasons than for holy ones.
Aberdonian Stu
21/02/2007, 10:15 AM
I'm going to have to find someone to help be clear my homebrew backlog, know anyone?

Maybe...just maybe.

I take it you will be treating St Patrick's day as an exception.
Student Mullet
21/02/2007, 10:41 AM
Maybe...just maybe.

I take it you will be treating St Patrick's day as an exception.Of course, as it says in Luke 12:52;

"On the 17th day, Jesus did come out of the desert and thereupon comsume a dozen pints of Guinness. There was much rejoicing."
Block G Raptor
21/02/2007, 11:00 AM
Left my Ciggy's in the car at the train station this morning so decided not to buy any and see how it goes. wish me luck
superfrank
21/02/2007, 11:05 AM
Left my Ciggy's in the car at the train station this morning so decided not to buy any and see how it goes. wish me luck
The best of luck BGR. I know what you're like!
First
21/02/2007, 11:16 AM
Left my Ciggy's in the car at the train station this morning so decided not to buy any and see how it goes. wish me luck

Good Luck
Lim till i die
21/02/2007, 11:20 AM
Left my Ciggy's in the car at the train station this morning so decided not to buy any and see how it goes. wish me luck

Just after a nice John Player Blue.

There's nothing like that first, smooth puff in the morning :eek: :p :D
drinkfeckarse
21/02/2007, 12:07 PM
Just after a nice John Player Blue.

There's nothing like that first, smooth puff in the morning :p :D

Late riser is it? 12.20 isn't the morning....;)
Lim till i die
21/02/2007, 1:05 PM
Late riser is it? 12.20 isn't the morning....;)

We do things differently in Limerick ;) :p
carrickharp
21/02/2007, 1:12 PM
Going to give up the oul Breakfast rolls which I have nearly every morning at work also chocolate/sweets, and might try and kick the coke habit as well (cola that is;) ) basically it is a chance to try and eat healthier, never give up the booze for lent due to the fact I play darts and am no good playing league/competitions with out a few pints (some would say I am no good anyway…:o )
Magicme
21/02/2007, 4:25 PM
Giving up putting salt on my food unless its chips......so chips for 40 days and 40 nights it is then!
Over the post
21/02/2007, 4:44 PM
I'm considering giving up calling for Stan's head for Lent.

On the other hand I may go for the easy option and give up booze and sex.
Risteard
21/02/2007, 9:20 PM
Ah , giving up on being an inspirational female role-model is indeed a tough and demanding ask of any human , unlike that trifling Class A drug heroin.
Not giving up being her. I'm giving up her.
How the feck could i be expected to satisfy this woman (http://www.feministcampus.org/images/egreeting/wonderwoman.jpg)?
Pauro 76
22/02/2007, 2:40 PM
giving up the fast food. So no more Mackers, Subway, KFC, Burger King or late night kebab shops! although that said i only go these places before or after the lash.;)
CollegeTillIDie
27/02/2007, 7:09 AM
It scares me to think what I would start finding attractive if I went that long :DJayziz I might even find Irish women attractive :D
Not giving up being her. I'm giving up her.
How the feck could i be expected to satisfy this woman (http://www.feministcampus.org/images/egreeting/wonderwoman.jpg)?Is Lynda Carter really that demanding? Well what do you expect she's American :D
Rory H
05/03/2007, 11:53 AM
10 days off alcohol now...didnt really bother me that much so far but today im so tempted to head off for a liquid lunch. I just feel like having a pint!
BohsPartisan
05/03/2007, 12:08 PM
10 days off alcohol now...didnt really bother me that much so far but today im so tempted to head off for a liquid lunch. I just feel like having a pint!

MMMMM... Imagine a nice pint right now. That sensation of the first gulp, the liquid sliding down your throat...
Maz
05/03/2007, 3:33 PM
Im actually 4 weeks off the old alcohol at the moment and feel great. Although I will be making an exception for Rag Week next week but I did start a week or 2 early.
superfrank
05/03/2007, 3:46 PM
Is it actually that hard for people here to stay off the drink?
Maz
05/03/2007, 3:48 PM
No but Rag week is Rag week after all and its my last one. I'm pretty impressed with myself!
Rory H
06/03/2007, 11:20 AM
rag week was my drinking swansong

truthfully i do feel great and im learning a lot more in class!also im more motivated

got through yesterday anyway,friday will be my biggest test so far
Magicme
06/03/2007, 11:22 AM
I broke lent yesterday & the day b4.......