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    #1

    Just a thought on newbies versus seniors

    First off we are all the same.

    Not one of us are new to the addiction of alcohol.

    We all have something to learn from each individual's struggle with this affliction.

    We all have feelings, shame, guilt ,anger, the frustration of not being able to get a grasp on this "thing" or when we do get a few weeks,days, hours...we fall back into the abyss.

    Some of us are doing better than others.....

    Grasshopper, "Snatch the pebble from my hand."

    Perhaps we should listen....and learn
    Nov 1 2006 avg 100 - 120 drinks/week
    April 29 2011 TSM avg 70 - 80/wk
    wks* 1- 6: 256/1AF (avg 42.6/wk)
    wks* 7-12: 229/3AF (avg 38.1/wk)
    wks 13-18: 192/5AF (avg 32.0/wk)
    wks 19-24: 176/1AF (avg 29.3/wk)
    wks 25-30: 154/10AF (avg 25.6/wk)
    wks 31-36: 30/37AF (avg 5/wk )

    I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
    http://www.thesinclairmethod.net/community/
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    #2
    Just a thought on newbies versus seniors

    thank you Katie, our smiley friend!! :h
    :boxer: Get the hell out of my house, Al, you worthless bastard!!

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      #3
      Just a thought on newbies versus seniors

      thank you good point
      :beach: life does change as long as you are willing to change yourself ..
      best thing about the future it comes one day at a time..

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        #4
        Just a thought on newbies versus seniors

        Thanks Dex

        We have to understand many of us are at different levels of our journey.

        Some of us have travelled the path together for some time, so, we are comfortable with each other, as we have the history of sharing of our struggles for sobriety.

        Don't be put off by this comraderie , we are all in the same boat ,some of us have just been in the boat longer.
        Nov 1 2006 avg 100 - 120 drinks/week
        April 29 2011 TSM avg 70 - 80/wk
        wks* 1- 6: 256/1AF (avg 42.6/wk)
        wks* 7-12: 229/3AF (avg 38.1/wk)
        wks 13-18: 192/5AF (avg 32.0/wk)
        wks 19-24: 176/1AF (avg 29.3/wk)
        wks 25-30: 154/10AF (avg 25.6/wk)
        wks 31-36: 30/37AF (avg 5/wk )

        I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
        http://www.thesinclairmethod.net/community/

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          #5
          Just a thought on newbies versus seniors

          many emotions, too many to post. its a community, if you don't want to sit near someone, you move to another seat, simple.

          pick your SPOT and be comfortable.

          ~ripple~

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            #6
            Just a thought on newbies versus seniors

            okay, I want to be far away from ripple...she splashes when she paddles
            Nov 1 2006 avg 100 - 120 drinks/week
            April 29 2011 TSM avg 70 - 80/wk
            wks* 1- 6: 256/1AF (avg 42.6/wk)
            wks* 7-12: 229/3AF (avg 38.1/wk)
            wks 13-18: 192/5AF (avg 32.0/wk)
            wks 19-24: 176/1AF (avg 29.3/wk)
            wks 25-30: 154/10AF (avg 25.6/wk)
            wks 31-36: 30/37AF (avg 5/wk )

            I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
            http://www.thesinclairmethod.net/community/

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              #7
              Just a thought on newbies versus seniors

              oh yes
              One more thought, being a "senior member" means nothing more than having 1000 posts or a paid subscription.

              Maybe there is a misconception that a "senior" has moved up in the food chain, but, they haven't , they are just like anyone else, struggling but like to type.
              Nov 1 2006 avg 100 - 120 drinks/week
              April 29 2011 TSM avg 70 - 80/wk
              wks* 1- 6: 256/1AF (avg 42.6/wk)
              wks* 7-12: 229/3AF (avg 38.1/wk)
              wks 13-18: 192/5AF (avg 32.0/wk)
              wks 19-24: 176/1AF (avg 29.3/wk)
              wks 25-30: 154/10AF (avg 25.6/wk)
              wks 31-36: 30/37AF (avg 5/wk )

              I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
              http://www.thesinclairmethod.net/community/

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                #8
                Just a thought on newbies versus seniors

                Katie,
                You are right. Thank you for this post.
                I want very much to learn.
                Sometimes, I need to learn to close my lips (halt the fingers), and listen.

                hugs,
                K
                Striving to live life without ALCOHOL

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                  #9
                  Just a thought on newbies versus seniors

                  Well, I am a newbie:new: and I am hoping that the more senior members don't look down on my postings as they have been there done there like most of the mtn biking forums I visit. I have never felt that here in my short tenure and hope I continue to learn from you guys that have had more time trying to beat this nasty beast.

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                    #10
                    Just a thought on newbies versus seniors

                    biker, don't worry, we know how to beat the nasty down, and thats the BOTTLE...:welcome: anything that concerns what the bottle does to us is discussed daily. day by day is the only way to go.

                    ~ripple~

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                      #11
                      Just a thought on newbies versus seniors

                      Stay with us az1

                      It's a diverse group full of heart!
                      Nov 1 2006 avg 100 - 120 drinks/week
                      April 29 2011 TSM avg 70 - 80/wk
                      wks* 1- 6: 256/1AF (avg 42.6/wk)
                      wks* 7-12: 229/3AF (avg 38.1/wk)
                      wks 13-18: 192/5AF (avg 32.0/wk)
                      wks 19-24: 176/1AF (avg 29.3/wk)
                      wks 25-30: 154/10AF (avg 25.6/wk)
                      wks 31-36: 30/37AF (avg 5/wk )

                      I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
                      http://www.thesinclairmethod.net/community/

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                        #12
                        Just a thought on newbies versus seniors

                        Just because some of us are Sr. Members does not mean we have it all together and think we are better than the new people. I am far from perfect and am still struggling with this addiction (although every one of my 7000 posts has been pure brilliance which goes against what More2 said ). There is no "us and them" mentality here. Never has been. MWO is a wonderful place.
                        I'm really easy to get along with once people learn to worship me

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                          #13
                          Just a thought on newbies versus seniors

                          :groupluv: :groupluv: :groupluv: :groupluv:
                          Alcohol is simply the device between success and failure.

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                            #14
                            Just a thought on newbies versus seniors

                            well said, Lushy!
                            Nov 1 2006 avg 100 - 120 drinks/week
                            April 29 2011 TSM avg 70 - 80/wk
                            wks* 1- 6: 256/1AF (avg 42.6/wk)
                            wks* 7-12: 229/3AF (avg 38.1/wk)
                            wks 13-18: 192/5AF (avg 32.0/wk)
                            wks 19-24: 176/1AF (avg 29.3/wk)
                            wks 25-30: 154/10AF (avg 25.6/wk)
                            wks 31-36: 30/37AF (avg 5/wk )

                            I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
                            http://www.thesinclairmethod.net/community/

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                              #15
                              Just a thought on newbies versus seniors

                              I've missed you too more!
                              Nov 1 2006 avg 100 - 120 drinks/week
                              April 29 2011 TSM avg 70 - 80/wk
                              wks* 1- 6: 256/1AF (avg 42.6/wk)
                              wks* 7-12: 229/3AF (avg 38.1/wk)
                              wks 13-18: 192/5AF (avg 32.0/wk)
                              wks 19-24: 176/1AF (avg 29.3/wk)
                              wks 25-30: 154/10AF (avg 25.6/wk)
                              wks 31-36: 30/37AF (avg 5/wk )

                              I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
                              http://www.thesinclairmethod.net/community/

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