Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

[maggymay]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

hi guys am here since April but always just stayed in the baby class. this is my first time on the big girl stuff. When I read these threads I could see that al is just receding from my life little by little - that is what i called my thread yesterday. I am trying to take the focus away from having a drink and just not tolerating it really. I feel strong about it now and have to admit it has been threatening me for years. I made some efforts but was not ready or impressed at how I was going to manage it. I am getting used to the site now and more relaxed about replying and starting threads. I think it is easier to say I dont drink than I have given it up. More positive than negative. But i will never forget the odat theme - or somedays even an hour at a time But we'll all get through it together. For a good laugh today have a look at Flanders and Swann on utube singing have some madeira m'dear. Excellent is the only word....

have a nice day everyone

[Beck]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Hi everyone,

Good to see this thread active again.

Ended up doing stuff I did not want to do last night. Husb was supposed to take the kids somewhere I had no interest in going and sure enough he doesn't show up on time. Pissed me off. I will no longer put my wants/needs last. Makes me resentful and leads to AL thoughts. Okay, that was almost a rant...switching gears...

Det, We've rented a house by a lake in New Hampshire. Looking forward to it. Have to say though that being the Mom sometimes the relaxation part of the vacation doesn't work out so well for me. Turns into a lot of work and everyone looking to me for everything. Oh well, at least the scenery changes.

Thankful, glad your Dad is okay. Aging parents is scary stuff. My Dad had another knee replaced this week.

Liv, sorry you are working so much. I don't anticipate having a problem staying AF. Husb really doesn't drink and I really don't want to drink in front of my girls again. I need to show them that adults can have fun without AL. I'm hoping their memories of drunken me are fading.

Maggymay, welcome. I just say "no thank you" to the offer of drinks. Though last week I had a friend in from Italy staying with me. Before we opened the wine I did have to level with her and tell her I quit 5 months ago. That was big girl stuff for me - would have been so easy to join her for a few drinks. Her response to my not drinking "Good for you".

Off to do my last minute stuff...
Take care,

[wonderworld]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Have lots of reading and catching up to do around here!

But I just wanted to throw out the idea of a thread party tomorrow in chat. Would love to have a proper reunion with at least a few of us! Anyone going to be around? My day's free so whatever works for everyone is fine with me.

Hope to be chatting with you guys soon!

WW xox

and p.s. Believe, our most favorite-est lab rat, your presence is required! (do you have tiny toga? maybe Det has a tiny flashlight to match he he)

[livingfree]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Yes and YES!! I will actually be home on a Sunday for once!! I'll be there with my summer toga! (what is a summer toga?? I don't know - but I probably won't fit into it like everything else in my closet!!!)

Name a time - I'll bring the barbie and the Kombucha teas.

[BELIEVE]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Yes Wonder I'll be there as requested No tiny togas though, like all my clothes latley its fitting pretty loose. Thats ok thogh. I sag my pants so I'll just sag the toga too. Everyone will be like "pull your toga up" and I'll be like "why I'm not a dork"lol
When I'm not wowing you with my ahead of its time fashion sesne I can bore you all with my af modding stories. Like the one where I drank ice water ( but snuk a coke in there) and dicked around on the computer till I got tired and went to bed. Theres plenty more where that came from but you'll have to wait for it. Yeah. No one reading this will dare miss the chat now...

[Thankful]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Hi gang.

I would love to chat today. Feeling low and I could use some laughs that's for sure. And I know we are guaranteed some when this group gets together! lol

If no one has set a time yet.....I would just like to say that anytime between early evening and late night is good for me (EST). If that's not a good time for anyone than no problem.
I will try to be around this afternoon, but I may have to jump on and off. So whenever this gets set-up, just post a time.

Also, last week we never actually started a room. I said I would but when everyone was in Lobby, I felt bad excluding others. I know I have to get over this, but some people are so sensitive. But I think a room set-up would be easier.

Anyway, I am babbling again, which is what I do when I am in one of these moods. Boy, you guys just can't wait to chat with this :nutso: today can you? lol

Hope I didn't scare anyone off. lol

Love, Me
:l

[wonderworld]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

YAY!!!! Howz about 5pm EST Thankful? Anyone? Everyone? 6?

And yes, Believe, please pull yer toga up. actually, mine's feeling a little snug. Too much ice cream. May need to switch to a queen size sheet

Can't wait! I'll work on a password............

WW xox

[BELIEVE]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

ok so thats about 1500 my time, I'll be there! Sorry Wonder I gotta sag so everyone can see my Lucky brand boxers lol

[BELIEVE]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Thankful;366832 wrote: Hi gang.

I would love to chat today. Feeling low and I could use some laughs that's for sure. And I know we are guaranteed some when this group gets together! lol

If no one has set a time yet.....I would just like to say that anytime between early evening and late night is good for me (EST). If that's not a good time for anyone than no problem.
I will try to be around this afternoon, but I may have to jump on and off. So whenever this gets set-up, just post a time.

Also, last week we never actually started a room. I said I would but when everyone was in Lobby, I felt bad excluding others. I know I have to get over this, but some people are so sensitive. But I think a room set-up would be easier.

Anyway, I am babbling again, which is what I do when I am in one of these moods. Boy, you guys just can't wait to chat with this :nutso: today can you? lol

Hope I didn't scare anyone off. lol

Love, Me
:l

Sorry 2hear you're feeling down thankful....but I think this crew can cheer you up hope 2cu on chat btw!

[Thankful]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Ummm...actually 6PM would be better and even then, I may be a little late, but I will be there.
If you all need to have it earlier, that's perfectly OK. I may be able to slip in depending on when. So don't worry about me. I'm just throwing a time out there in case no one else cares when that's all.

Love you guys!

Love, Me
:h:l:h

[livingfree]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

6 PM or later is best for me too ~ But I'll try jumping on a little late if you start at 5 ! Can't wait -

[wonderworld]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Okay - 7pm EST. Howz that? That should give us: Believe, Wonder, Thankful and Liv at least for starters.

Beck? Kate? Det? BHOG? All the many others I'm forgetting? Get yourselves together and toga up. It's party time.

Believe, your panties are showing.

See you later!! Woo hoo!!!



party passowrd: panties :day4::banana:

[Thankful]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Love that password! lol

But what's the name of the room?

Thanks for setting this up WW! You are the best!!

Love, Me
:l

[kaddy]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

hi all,, hope everyone is doing ok
and you all had a good weekend
am still af 134 days

[BELIEVE]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

134 days, nice! good stuff Kaddy, keep it up!