One Step at a Time - May 2013

[allswell]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Back in 1989 when I was young and stupid (or younger and stupider depending on how you want to look at it) I got one and the only penalty was high risk insurance ($500 a year) and 2 days in jail already served since the only person in town I felt I could call for bail was a brother I didn't get along with and decided I'd just stay in the jug until court on Monday. I guess things have changed as they should. A lot of people die in alcohol related accidents. Like you said Mama, never again.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

they do not play anymore
It's upsetting to be treated (or made to feel like) a criminal, but I understand....
alot of people die, and alot of people are horribly maimed for life....
the films I had to watch were horriffic....but what really hits home is your WALLET...sad but true

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Mama the reason you feel bad is because you're a good person. :h I do think it's unfair that your insurance cost is so high for so long. If they genuinely see you as a risk why can't they just increase the amount you'd pay if you had an accident but leave your regular payments alone?
We've had a couple of stories here of people getting caught driving drunk twice - and killing people both times!!!! Now that is a really, really wicked person!

Juja good luck with moving your Dad's room. I hope he takes it in the right spirit. And well done on getting the tv/dvd in your room. That sounds like a good strategy to enjoy your evenings.

Mr G if you're ever up here in Brissie and need advice on the best river runs let me know. I wish I could join you but I won't be using them again.

I'm having brunch with my youngest son this morning and then spending most of the weekend trying to do the ethics application for my research. They've simplified the form now, so it's only 25 pages long!

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

I am so glad I don't have homework anymore Glass
and thanks for the kind words...I'd really be a wreck if I had hurt someone

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

home from a lovely dinner with my son....feel much better emotionally
gonna watch some netflix and crash
Happy Sober Weekend to all

[Caper]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

If it makes you feel any better, Mama Bear, I had a surcharge on my insurance for six years... for hitting and destroying a telephone pole / transformer... had to also pay for their replacement .. but the kick was.... I wasn't the one who did it. I wasn't even there. I was home, asleep. My former relationship was out driving his BMW, drunk, and totalled it into the telephone pole. He convinced me to say .. that because both sides of the windshield were smashed (his luggage hit the passenger side) that he'd been the passenger and that I had been the driver.. He told the police that I'd run away into the night only to leave him, poor soul, to face charges the next day!! And I did. What an idiot I am. Well, fast forward to today. He is now facing his 5th DUI... here in Massachusetts, this wil be 3 - 5 years.

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Looks like we're picking up some extra peeps here. Yay! Welcome!

Sweet Jan, it's over, put it all to bed. Shush. You're a good person. Move on. We love you.

I received a package today from a thoughtful MWOuter. She had my back. Will give it a go this week. Oh, my. Am I ready to say "no more"? Must do some research.... No mustard, pickles, vinegar of any kind? I'm of German descent, and will have to change my food selections. I was raised on dill pickles, saurekraut, greens with vinegar, and mustard. I don't know if I can live without pickles. Oh, dear.:H

[Frequent Traveler]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Good morning all,
It's a beautiful morning, and again I am a master at making coffee.. Well my coffee maker is top notch.
It's been a few days of thinking and pondering, last week an aircraft accident occurred and all 7 onboard perished. This was not the company I work for but they do the same thing as we do in flying the same missions and same cargo for the military.
What I am getting at is that we must embrace each and every day as we are not guaranteed a tomorrow.
Thanks for letting me get this out and now off for that 2nd cup of tasty coffee.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
FT

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Caper....I can't believe you did that!! 5 DUIS is Florida would have you in jail for a LONG time
quiet, rainy morning here
Hugs had his usual Friday night with the boys, so we just now talked. I was afraid of his wrath about the insurance. he was irritated, but more at the state than me. It is what it is and we will be fine.
Just got to get through it and move on.
Juja - I am not a "sour" eater..pickles, mustard, etc. EWWWW...but I had no problems with AB. I am so proud of you for trying every solution.
Morning FT.....very sobering thoughts this morning. Warm wishes to you friend.

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Mama, my friend spent 3 months in jail after wrecking, while drunk, with his child in the car. I know it cost he and his wife dearly, but he's been sober ever since, and has a great relationship with his now-grown son. I guess in a way, the cost was worth it. Think what it could have happened....(shiver).

FT, having coffee, too after a fabulous night's sleep-- finally. Will embrace the day while doing housewifery. BTW, what kind of coffeemaker do you have?

Hello all other peeps!

[Frequent Traveler]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Juja, i have the Keurig and love it.

[Caper]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Mama.. no, what I'm saying is that back when... I guess he was probably on a 2nd or 3rd DUI then... I took the hit for him so that he would not have to face his 3rd or 4th... What I'm saying is that by doing so, I paid for the next 6 six years, an insurance premium as if it had actually been me. So now, he, after being convicted of his 5th.. he's looking at 3 - 5 years... I'm just saying that some of us never learn.. Until we are facing.. can you believe it? 5 years in prison.

[Caper]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

And maybe this is as good a time as any to ask.. can I join this thread? I feel lost in the whole MWO universe... but I do follow this one. .. maybe because, Mama, you are a "pillar" here and because of that I can relate to you because I know you are in real estate. I own a real estate company. Good or bad? It depends... But I think we could relate on a lot of "stuff" like property management; BPOs. ??

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

PLease do join us Caper.
I don't know about being a pillar, but I appreciate it!
Just ironed all day and it feels good to have it done.
Gonna go see Iron Man 3 tonight.....
and flop for a bit coz my back hurts!
Glad you got a good night's sleep Juja.
I LOVE YOU NORA....

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

I love you too, Mama!!!!!:h

I love you all - thank you so much for all the support & love you have given me these past 2 months.

Welcome to Inchy & Caper. :l

Ok - went to my psych yesterday. Adjusted my meds and she gave me Naltrexone to take until I can get back on AB. I took the AB one day and drank on it 2 days later. Not smart. I went & saw my therapist today. Helped to talk it all out. Now - I just need to keep pushing & get back to where I was. She increased my anti-depressant. The Naltrexone won't be in until Monday.

For those that don't know - in the past 2 months, my Dad, my Uncle and my Aunt passed away. My cousin's husband had a heart attack day before yesterday (he was still up in Oregon) My Mom is not doing well with the Alzheimer's. The death of my Dad and then of my Aunt have set her back. She's down to 98 pounds now. So, I fell back into my coping mechanism......alcohol. Time to stop. It does not help anything.

So, I am going to try to come here everyday. Stay connected.

Much love to all.......:h