Army Thread Monday 16th Feb

[kaponium]

Ahoy there all MWO troopers! Welcome to your Monday, which at 7pm down here is starting to wind down for me! Been a GLORIOUS day off work - got heaps done, as well as lunched with my kids, and caught up with a dear friend whose dad has very terminal cancer....he is finding new growths several times a week, and my friend is coping amazingly - that "auto pilot" mode that many of us know.

I treated myself to an extravagant $400 worth of footwear today, patent leather black flat kneehigh boots...simply beautiful, have done really well saving since I have been working - and I deserve the treat!

Starts, no doubt I will see you here shortly ( I certainly hope so!) Your early bird-ness a dam good thing for me!!!

[Wish Upon a Star]

Army Thread Monday 16th Feb

Morning Kapo, glad you had a good day off and well done on treating yourself, feels good doesn't it? Your poor friend, that is awful. Will keep them in my thoughts x

Well i'm off to work, it's 6.30 am here even though i was slightly confused this morning as the clock downstairs says 12.40am, LOL!!! Busy morning ahead for me so i better get a move on.

Take Care Kapo x

Good Morning all to come x

[startingover]

Army Thread Monday 16th Feb

Kaperooney and Wishy Washy Good Morning to you!
That poor man Kapo, and his family..cancer is the most frightening disease. I think I know how your friend feels with that auto pilot mode...I was like that last year with my mum.
Boots? I LOVE boots, I never wear shoes (except in the height of summer) always boots and I have many different pairs. Yes, well done on treating yourself!

[startingover]

Army Thread Monday 16th Feb

So how did everyone do at the prayer meeting?
I found it incredibly moving and peaceful, but as with meditation, I found my thoughts wandering all the time...I am glad that I stayed up for it though.

[kaponium]

Army Thread Monday 16th Feb

Yes Starts - we are truly kindred spirits in more ways than the booze - I feel EXACTLY the same way, and same summer exception too! Lovely!!
Death is part of life - doesn't make it any bloody easier though, ay
Wish and starts, thanks for your thoughts - Jim is a great man - the anxiety for the whole family intense.
Wish - hope your day goes really well, hon x
Great to be here !

[startingover]

Army Thread Monday 16th Feb

Are you back in work tomorrow Kapo

[kaponium]

Army Thread Monday 16th Feb

NO!!! Have the day off tomorrow too - and NO PLANS! Got the lawns mowed (Jordan) and a few other mainstays today, so tomorrow looking mighty good lazy-wise...Hope to go for a good walk

[startingover]

Army Thread Monday 16th Feb

That sounds great Kapo, walking is the best.
I seriously need to get this lethargy under control, its doing my head in now...someone mentioned yesterday it could be SAD that I have been masking with alk, drugs etc..and that figures. With spring around the corner I will know for sure. But I need to do something soon I cannot just sleep my way through life !

[kaponium]

Army Thread Monday 16th Feb

Hey Starts - I ALWAYS find that once I increase my physical activity - it spurs itself automatically to do more? Perhaps that is part of my addictiveness, but for me it is by far a lesser addiction - anyway, I can but encourage you to get out there. what is at first like a major discipline, becomes enjoyment...

[boozehag]

Army Thread Monday 16th Feb

Hey guys
Yes I agree with Kap I find physical activity is such a serotonin booster - a natural high. It is hard in the UK winter though I guess. Even still finding a hobby to replace drinking/smoking/talking endless shite is a tough ask.
BH

[kaponium]

Army Thread Monday 16th Feb

So true, BH! I shall never forgetting reading a "quitting drinking" booklet that actually suggest "hobbies" like stamp collecting .... without offending any avid stamp collectors out there, I was just glad to have a sense of humour, as I found that a total crack up - but seriously - it has taken me YEARS to even FIND OUT what I liked - my WHOLE LIFE revolved around my getting and staying wasted state.

[neurogenic]

Army Thread Monday 16th Feb

Hi All,

Kapo, you sooo deserve that splurge, can you get a picture of them on here!

Sounds like Starts Kapo and Neuro all have the same shoe/boot thing going on, I suffer here in the tropics,
1. because it is impossible to wear boots, I did once rbing out the chocolate suede kitten heel full length ones for a saturday night, never again, still they are in great shape after a couple of years, so they now me Xmas boots for when I go home.
2. I HATE, HATE HATE the clickety clackety cheap sandles here....Betty will know what I mean
so now I have become the next best thing, a handbag whore, LOL just got a really nice one for my brithday

[boozehag]

Army Thread Monday 16th Feb

Yep me too binge drinking was my hobby. It kept me very busy! Drinking then finding your way home could take up a couple of days. Then the hangover, then the reccovery and then back for more. It sure was a busy life (or non life more like). I have way too much time on my hands now I reckon. If only I could use my talents for good.
BH

[boozehag]

Army Thread Monday 16th Feb

You dont even need to wear shoes here never mind boots!
BH

[neurogenic]

Army Thread Monday 16th Feb

Hi BH, yeah, Im never out of my flip flops, or do you call them thongs? (giggle, thats underwear for me)