Army Thread MOnday 26th August

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread MOnday 26th August

Now before I start about the BBQ .I was hit by this unbelievable craving for vodka and lots of it. Fuck me, thought I, where the devil did that come from. So grabbed Mr JC and told him. One big fat cuddle and a lie down doing some deep breathing later it had passed.

So onward to the event.
30 guests all told but not all at the same time (thank Gawd).
Food went down a treat, bread buns were lovely and fresh and doughy. Puddings disappeared before I could get me plate out.

Got some chicken curry, veggie chilli and a bit of pasta salad left.

Luckily 10 people not drinking. Some because they were driving and fair enough there 3 under 11. Although I wouldn't have put it past one of them to have a sneaky slurp out of a pint glass but he's a cheeky wee monster.

Only 2 rat arsed, but they're quite sweet with it. Damned good craic and the stragglers finally left at 10.30ish.

So just me, Sir Pee and the next door neighbour having a bit of a sentimental journey into the past (thank gawd I didn't drink or I'd have been crying in buckets).

They buggered off to bed about 12ish and I had a quiet hour.........a really good day.

[Anjicia]

Army Thread MOnday 26th August

Morning army sorry for being awol the last few days. Was feeling a bit out of shorts and was a bit busy with stuff but i'm fine now and still af. Reccie your puppy is so cute I hope you find a suitable name for when he gets home. Sorry about ur boiler sweetpea it the pits wen things break down I hope you get it sorted and it doesn't cost too much. Good news about ur cousin too. I had a nice weekend. Myself and two friends went to the Dalkey lobster festival yesterday. There was street music markets food demos etc. Great atmosphere and we had a bit ti eat at the Queens bar/restaurant. The Dubs will jnow the olace i'm talking about. There was a mock ready steady cook compared by Pat Kenny and contestants were louie Copeland Lisa Fitzpatrick and Gerald Keane can't remember the 4th but it looked fun. Dalkey is a very upmarket wee village on the southside of Dublin with lots of famous neighbours around. Went in to the city to shop on Friday and I had Beshoffs fish and chips delicious and Saturday went to Dun Laoghaire. Weather has been lovely apart heavy rain on Friday. Well done Inchy on 8 days your doin well. I'm about 8days after last slip which wasn't planned but too much to go into except the situation won't arise again as certain people places etc are no more. Have a marvoulous Monday everyone off out be back later.:wavin:

[Anjicia]

Army Thread MOnday 26th August

Glad to hear you barbeque went well Jc. Its amazing how cravings can hit at any time no mater how long we are sober. I heard at at AA awhile back who is about 18 yrs sober saying she struggled with her sobriety one weekend and almost caved in with the situation she was in and it took a lot not to. Lucky she didn't. Tipps well done on 4 years sober that's some acomplisment.:l

[Recluse]

Army Thread MOnday 26th August

JackieClaire;1548373 wrote: Now before I start about the BBQ .I was hit by this unbelievable craving for vodka and lots of it. Fuck me, thought I, where the devil did that come from. So grabbed Mr JC and told him. One big fat cuddle and a lie down doing some deep breathing later it had passed.
Blimey Jackie...it's frightening that you could still be getting cravings after more than 4 years. Well done on not giving in to them. :goodjob: Lucky Mr JC was around.

JackieClaire;1548373 wrote: So onward to the event.
30 guests all told but not all at the same time (thank Gawd).
Food went down a treat, bread buns were lovely and fresh and doughy. Puddings disappeared before I could get me plate out.

So just me, Sir Pee and the next door neighbour having a bit of a sentimental journey into the past (thank gawd I didn't drink or I'd have been crying in buckets).

They buggered off to bed about 12ish and I had a quiet hour.........a really good day.
Glad you had a nice time and the event went well Jackie.

Firefox;1548374 wrote: Morning army sorry for being awol the last few days. Was feeling a bit out of shorts and was a bit busy with stuff but i'm fine now and still af.

Hiya foxy :hallo: Good to see you!

Firefox;1548374 wrote: I had a nice weekend.

Good...

Firefox;1548374 wrote: Well done Inchy on 8 days your doin well. I'm about 8days after last slip which wasn't planned but too much to go into except the situation won't arise again as certain people places etc are no more. Have a marvoulous Monday everyone off out be back later.:wavin:

Well done on your 8 days foxy, and inchy too. :goodjob:

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread MOnday 26th August

Yo there Foxy, :goodjob: on your 8 days.

Reccy, it was just so weird. At first I didn't recognise what it was. But I got over it, it only took half an hour.

I am not going to over analyse or I'll tie myself in knots...............again.

[satz123]

Army Thread MOnday 26th August

JackieClaire;1548387 wrote: Yo there Foxy, :goodjob: on your 8 days.

Reccy, it was just so weird. At first I didn't recognise what it was. But I got over it, it only took half an hour.

I am not going to over analyse or I'll tie myself in knots...............again.

Is it like you said to Reccie JC ? The adrenalin rush of excitement with the BBQ ?
The closest I got to that was when I met you, MsA & Molls for the first time. I got home and was buzzed - I think I mentioned it - and a longing for WINE to calm down!!!
I re-grouped and thought - 'think it through to the end ' - I did - and didn't like the outcome I saw ! So had a bar of chocolate instead

:hiya: rest of Army

[satz123]

Army Thread MOnday 26th August

InChains;1548351 wrote: morning all, just spent a wonderful night in my own bed in my own room - which is now at the wifes! suddenly got round to moving my furniture yesterday afternoon so now I have a proper, permanent room - great to wake up to. last week at work this week, getting prepared for the move and working on summer project so very busy, but very happy. 8 days AF today, finally starting to get into the rhythm of things/not think about al all the time.

hope everybody is well, sorry to hear about your boiler sweetpea - sounds like a right pain the bum. n enjoy your run Reccy, hope you're well and getting excited about the pup enjoy your relaxing day mrs.A and morning to siren, tips and youkaybee - have a great day off those who have it!

-inchy

Incheroo - well done - keep it up - the worst is over. Now you are calm and in your own space it will be all ok :l

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread MOnday 26th August

satz123;1548392 wrote: Is it like you said to Reccie JC ? The adrenalin rush of excitement with the BBQ ?
The closest I got to that was when I met you, MsA & Molls for the first time. I got home and was buzzed - I think I mentioned it - and a longing for WINE to calm down!!!
What I did was 'think it through to the end ' - I did - and didn't like the outcome I saw ! So had a bar of chocolate instead

:hiya: rest of Army

Yo Satzuma,

Think you've got it spot on. Got a bit nervous about nobody turning up.
Yep always play the video to the end.

Once it got going I was fine.

[InChains]

Army Thread MOnday 26th August

hey foxy, congrats on 8 days, looks like we're sharing a date

[Wagoneer]

Army Thread MOnday 26th August

JC - AL is a bastard. So glad it passed. Great job on day 8 foxy and Inchy!!!

AND......THAT PUPPY IS ADORABLE.

That's all for now - just popping in to say hi - got a good 1 1/2 hours of sleep last nigh due to some type of anxiety attack I had. Possible work-related. Who the F knows. I am cranky and need a new job. I will come back when I am less bitchy. Probably tomorrow..lol

X X O O Waggy

[YouKayBee]

Army Thread MOnday 26th August

Wow Jackie, I have heard other long-term AFers say suddenly they get hit by an urge for a particular drink. Almost always associated with stress, and it'll be completely out of the blue. Old brain wiring I'd guess.

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread MOnday 26th August

:wavin: Army

[YouKayBee]

Army Thread MOnday 26th August

Hello tips

[satz123]

Army Thread MOnday 26th August

:hiya: Army

[YouKayBee]

Army Thread MOnday 26th August

Satz:wavin: