July 1 group. How is everyone?

[byebyebridgetjones]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

New Creation..... I can really strongly identify with the gardening ritual.... mine was exactly the same ...and SO satisfying.... then it progressed to pissed gardening !!! ...but that's another (series of) stories. We'll find new ways to enjoy, don't worry.
Bridge

[TimeToLoveMyLiver]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Hi Bridge.

Been getting a bit weary in the arvo myself. Come night time though there is no stopping me. (so to speak :H) I have got so much done in the last week it's not funny! Bit sore today, did a few weights last night. I'm finding I don't need as much sleep as I used to either.

My wife has been a great support. I wasn't sure she "got it" for a while there, but she actually congratulated me on one week last night, which meant a great deal to me.

Hi Betty - AF beer hey. Sounds ok. I'd be a bit worried I'd want the real thing though. Good luck with Friday evening. You know you can do it!

Cheers

Brett.

[Cinders]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Hi July group,

It sounds like everyone is figuring out how to get past those craves. Good on you all!!

I am doing very well, myself. Pat on back. :-)

Still sober and plan to stay that way.

Even ate at the bar tonight in the hotel. Had steamed clams, free appetizers and two glasses of club soda with lime. Bar tab was $10!! Years since I had a bar tab that low. :H:H

Tonight I have a fun book to read and am already esconced in my bedroom and tired. It is only 7:30 but I had a long night flying in last night and up early today.

Hope all have/had a wonderful sober day.

Cindi

[TimeToLoveMyLiver]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Hey Cindi.

Gotta love the $10 bar tab.

Keep up the great work.

Brett.

[byebyebridgetjones]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

I'm SO proud of my little July gang.
Listen to us......we're fabulous.
Bridge.

[LilBit]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Bridge, I'm glad you're sleeping well at night. It's really an amazing difference, not to wake up at 3 am, thirsty as h_ll! At ~65 days AF, I still need the 30-minute afternoon power nap. Maybe my poor bod is trying to catch up for all those years...

Betty, good for you on the yoga. It's harder than it looks. I have a video of a gorgeous Hawaiian instructor-guy on the beach to distract me from what I'm doing.

Yay on the bar tab, Cindi! If anyone wants motivation, sit down and figure out how much you save in a month by eliminating the AL, especially the AL in restaurants and bars. It's astonishing!

[ronnie]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Hi Everyone
God we are all doing really well are'nt we???
Bridget - the afternoon blues will soon pass last time I went A/F I think I had them for about 1 week, although no sign of them yet for me....
Cinders - a bar tab of $10 next time you can go for the steak......
Browneyes - how did you go last night?????
Betts - How are you getting on without your folk being there????
Time - Its great that your wife is supporting you, I wish my hubby would........I just have to give him time and then he might amaze me......
Hi Lil how are you doing?
Sorry if I have missed anyone
Well it the start of the second week for most of us and it feels great, I went to a neirbours (sp) house last night and the red wine was flowing big time, but I did'nt even think about having a drink, although I never drink red wine, but it was really funny that my friend kept asking me (as she knows that I am now not drinking) if I wanted sparkling water, I have NEVER been asked that in my life...... mind you fizzy water is crap so I just stuck with coffee. And I had a really good time
Hope everyone has a great Wednesday

[Cinders]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Ronnie,

:goodjob: on staying with the coffee at the party.

I am addicted to club soda and lime now. Drink it like I should be drinking water.

Much better for me than when I used to put the vodka in it, though.

Cindi

[TimeToLoveMyLiver]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Hey Ronnie.

Truly great work. It's nice to actually remember the night isn't it?

Pleased to hear you had a good time.

Brett.

[Tulipe]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Hi there,
May I join in? I love hearing about the progress we are all making. It's great to hear about making the choice to be AF. I had to LOL at the bingo story at the start!
Here's to a great July!

[Nics99]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Good afternon all :hallo:

Day 8 here in the the northern hemisphere. The weather is very muggy today, feels like we need a good storm to clear the air.

Attended a meeting last nite (alcohol awareness - like AA but without the religious side of things) we had acupunture - supposedly helps with cravings, impulses etc. Interesting to see if it helps. One thing for sure - they say those needles dont hurt going in - but I can sell you they bloody DO! lol maybe im just a wimp!!

Anyway off to lunch, catch up later peeps.

Nx

ps welcome Tulipe

[byebyebridgetjones]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Hi Tulipe and welcome.

Hi Nics and well done finding a group that suits you, even if they are sadists.

Well I've just had a bit of an epiphany of sorts.
I was actually getting my first cravings for a drink tonight, thinking how well I am belting along, wouldn't a drink taste good, don't I deserve a reward......and then reminding myself that I am just going to have to learn to urge surf this stuff..........when I checked the cupboard and realised I have not taken a single supplement today. I've scoffed them now, but I have to admit to taking this supplement gig pretty lightly until now.
I'm sure I'll have cravings in the future. A bloody general anaesthetic won't stop that.....but that's pretty interesting because the cravings are now GONE....pft.......
Anyhoo, thought I'd just chuck that in before bedtime.........and move seamlessly on to.............DAY 9............
Night all
Bridge

[New Creation]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Welcome Tulipe. Great to have you as part of our little family. Bridge, you are hilarious....love your comments. BTW are all of you on the supplements? I have never taken them but sounds like they really do make a difference. Nics, hope the acupuncture worked well.....that stuff creeps me out but I have heard that it can be amazingly effective. Have a good day all. Remember we are all here for each other.

[Sweaty Betty]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Evening All.

Bridge - well done on your craving conquering! I've been to the library today and there were loads of books I hadn't seen about addiction/alcoholism/hormones etc. I'll check them out and post if there's anything relevant or exciting. What's really great is that we have a self check-out system here in Singers, so I wasn't conspicuous with my big pile of addiction/lady problem books
I have to say its been peaceful with Mr Sweats being away, I hope the company lifts the travel veto soon
Am picking up Teen 2 at 11pm, so definitely a 0 for me today.
I'm really bad at namechecking , so will just do one big GOODNIGHT!

Bets
x

[Becky]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Evening All,

WELCOME TULIPE!:welcome:

Good day to-day, no cravings so didn't take the Campral. Gone 10pm here, in bed with laptop.

Horse Riding Friday, two hours. I made a firm rule with myself about 18 months ago that I would not drink the night before a ride. This worked until we went to Oz for my daughters wedding in April and came back feeling awful about leaving her. I must get back on track, no drink tomorrow. I live on the south coast of Britain and we are going to ride along the coastline, I don't want drink to ruin it. Some days I have really struggled though. Oddly enough didn't even think of drink at her wedding but hit the pits when I came back.

Thanks for the support everyone!