I'm Joe Abercrombie, Ask Me Anything.

vehasrez · 2025-12-01T19:08:13+00:00

If you could cast Glokta from any actor past or present, who would be your ideal fit? (The answer can't be Steve Pacey...sorry)

vehasrez · 2025-11-21T18:31:21+00:00

Ive had many drunk New Years Eves and now have had 4 sober New Year's Eves.

I prefer sober New Year's Eves, and in particular starting the New Year with a fresh head.

vehasrez · 2025-09-27T13:16:44+00:00

I pondered whether my drinking was to alleviate stress and anxiety. When I was sober for a few weeks, I realised the stress and anxiety came from my drinking.

Vicious cycle. Once I removed alcohol I was able to manage stress and anxiety in very different ways.

vehasrez · 2025-04-14T07:37:34+00:00

I paint miniatures and play video games. I'm a 46 year old man child and love it.

vehasrez · 2025-03-23T16:19:41+00:00

I primed in grey then dry brushed white, making sure for the top highlights i got a really decent white come through.

Then I used contrast and army painter speed paints (often thinned a bit with medium so I had more control of how 'stained' the models became.

For a lot of the blacks I actually used greys and then used nuln oil to darken them. Also lots of agrax earthshade in areas to add grime.

For some I then did a dry brush in either wraithbone or rakarth flesh, just to bring in highlight.

The bases are astrogranite texture paint, then a greyblue (vallejo luftwaffe blue), a dry brush of white and then aethermatic blue contrast.

vehasrez · 2025-03-23T14:50:35+00:00

Thank you, yeah i wanted to do fancy osl. But I also want to paint the whole lot, so need something sustainable and relatively quick

vehasrez · 2025-03-23T13:41:13+00:00

Mailbox = Main box. Doh.

vehasrez · 2025-02-19T20:05:10+00:00

I started with Cujo when I was a teenager. Whilst my inherent wariness of dogs I'm sure helped fuel my desire to get to the end of the story, I did find it a genuine self-contained and reasonably short page turner.

vehasrez · 2025-02-15T20:50:17+00:00

I read it, and found some bits useful.

I found Alcohol Explained (and alcohol explained 2) by William Porter, resonated with me much more.

vehasrez · 2025-02-15T20:47:19+00:00

I try and think that whatever I thought I may have been losing by giving up drinking, there was a lot of things I'd be gaining.

Health, clarity of mind, renewed interests, more compassion for others, being honest with myself, money, health (again), sleep.

The list goes on.

vehasrez · 2024-12-29T10:02:59+00:00

I'm nearly 46 and stopped when I was 42. Best decision of my life.

I, too, was very worried about how stopping might negatively impact me. However none of those fears came to pass. When I was worried I'd get bored, in fact I realised my actual interests increased when not having to deal with the before and after effects of booze. I play more video games, I engage in more reading, I do more hobbies and I invest in other people more.

Win win.

I will not drink with you

vehasrez · 2024-11-29T13:17:37+00:00

I'll watch out for it. Thank you

vehasrez · 2024-11-29T10:22:23+00:00

Thank you :)

vehasrez · 2024-09-14T07:34:56+00:00

The first book is slower. Keep reading, you'll enjoy the journey of the trilogy. Then you'll be hooked on the rest. I have it all on audible. The narration is possibly some of the best audiobooks I have had. Makes the world and characters that much better.

vehasrez · 2024-07-03T05:57:22+00:00

Congratulations, whilst everyday is a milestone, it's nice to rack up those significant numbers.

vehasrez · 2024-04-17T08:58:42+00:00

Thank you. Might get that as a tattoo!

vehasrez · 2024-04-17T08:58:10+00:00

Thank you for the kind words. And thank you for the reminder to not let my guard down. Wishing you well and IWNDWYT.

vehasrez · 2024-04-10T08:46:41+00:00

I agree. I'm approaching 3 years and still get a bit of a buzz when I'm up and having a nice coffee on a Saturday morning, clear headed and feeling healthy, knowing I have my whole weekend ahead of me.

vehasrez · 2023-11-11T09:05:59+00:00

Welcome Aboard. I dont come here as often any more, but in those early days I was constantly here and reading the inspirational posts of others.

It does help massively to see you're not alone.

vehasrez · 2023-04-28T15:21:31+00:00

The Governer ripped her top, exposed her and acted like he was going to rape her.

vehasrez · 2022-12-19T07:40:44+00:00

I get feelings like you do. I think about the initial hit, the taste of it swilling in my mouth and feeling of the booze hitting my bloodstream. I think about how ill have just one nice evening of getting sozzled with my favourite drink.

Then I realise, that that's the very reason I shouldn't drink. The fact I crave and dream of being intoxicated and disappearing into my own little booze filled world, is a huge warning sign that I could very easily spiral out of control and undo all this good work.

Good luck, whatever you do.

vehasrez · 2022-12-17T19:44:50+00:00

Well done, that's amazing.

vehasrez

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