And all the best to you, Outcast_of_RGaol. We generally count consecutive days, but counting isn't the important thing ... which is being sober today. It's great to have over 21 yrs sober, but if I go out drinking today it doesn't matter if I had 60 yrs sober.

It is outstanding that you took a slip as a cue to step up your work. I don't think you'll make the same mistake. As we get the drugs out of our system, some of us think it wasn't all that hard to quit, so I'll go back to drinking normally. The think is, the body isn't stupid. Stop and start again often enough and the body at some point may not be able to handle another stop or re-start.

I don't have a 17 or 18 day chip, but when you hit 30 days I'll send you a virtual chip! Keep on keeping on, Outcast_of_RGaol. I'm cheering for you.

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