Army Thread Tuesday 29th October

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread Tuesday 29th October

mollyka;1576096 wrote: Poor Bess --:H at the vet's bill thoughts! When I was a little one in boarding school I got a fish-bone stuck in the back of my throat --- the nun's were so tight they just gave me wodges of soggy bread to eat for two days to try and clear it rather than call the doctor --- still ended up having to be tweezered out by the doc --- feckin sore it was!

It's amazing what can go through your mind in a few minutes...............I could see Christmas 2013 sliding down the drain and us 4 sitting at the table with a Bernard Mathew's turkey dinner.

Oh poor you.
When we had fish and chips from the chipper, my Granny always made us have a slice of bread and butter....................as you never know, there might be bones.

Does it actually work.

[celtic-chick]

Army Thread Tuesday 29th October

Evening all.

That sounds painful Molls.

Ahh poor Bess.

Well ladies I'm pleased to report I've had the first dry bank holiday weekend since I've been a teen.Very pleased with myself.

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread Tuesday 29th October

Well Chickadee that deserves a blooming great :wd: and a couple of :woot::woot:

[celtic-chick]

Army Thread Tuesday 29th October

Thank you,thank you....takes a bow

[celtic-chick]

Army Thread Tuesday 29th October

Yeah next bank holiday will be tricky......CHRISTMAS

[celtic-chick]

Army Thread Tuesday 29th October

I think it might be a long christmas for me this year.Normally I start drinking the day work finishes up & don't stop until I go back to work.We get 2 weeks off for christmas.

I think I might have to look into what JC suggested knitting or crocheting.Something to keep me busy.

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread Tuesday 29th October

I just love, love, love, sober Christmases.

Oh and it's very long Mr JC is orff for what feels like 3 years.

You'll be hearing a lot of ....................I love him to bits.................but I wish he'd bugger off somewhere..........over Christmas and New Year.

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread Tuesday 29th October

mollyka;1576166 wrote: It's a great idea --- In my first early days before this spell of sobriety -- I did jigsaws and grown-up painting by numbers --- didn't have the concentration for knitting or reading back then --- but I did need to keep occupied --- and you know the old saying 'fail to plan, plan to fail' ---- it's essential to not just 'wing it' --- none of this is automatic at the beginning --- that's not to say it's 'hard' necessarily ---- just needs preparation --- in time sobriety becomes 'learned behaviour' ---- it's what we do --- but it does take a while
Do you have to take the whole two weeks off? We only get about 3 days which suits me down to the ground, more than that I'd have to use annual leave --- so I don't take it -- l let the young 'uns who want to go partying have the time off and I happily pootle into work and chat with all the lonely souls who are delighted to come in and have company in the library!

Listen to the wise woman, Chicky.

I still remember my very first AF Chrimbo and the absolute peace and well ........happiness I felt about 9pm ish that I'd done a bloody good job.

Rightio after Ripper Street last night (didn't enjoy it one bit) going to give this thing with David Tennant in it a go.

Back for a midnight lurk if anyone's about.

[sweetpea29]

Army Thread Tuesday 29th October

Good evening all :hallo:

How's ye all?

Chickadee big well done on yer first AF bank hol weekend :wd: Did ye find it tough?

Kinda dreading Christmas here too, even tho I'll be working- it never stopped me boozing before.. Just need a plan!!

[sweetpea29]

Army Thread Tuesday 29th October

Yo Molls :wavin:

How's things down Brig way? You still off on hols?

[celtic-chick]

Army Thread Tuesday 29th October

Thanks for the wise advise ladies.Yeah I have to take the 2 weeks off.I work in a factory & it shuts down for those 2 weeks.

Evening Sweetie.How is your back today?
I was'nt to bad with the craving's.But my head kept telling me "I NEED DRINK".So I just put on a feed then was too stuffed & tired.

Molls I went to see Oblivion in the movies.Pure muck.

[sweetpea29]

Army Thread Tuesday 29th October

celtic-chick;1576203 wrote: Thanks for the wise advise ladies.Yeah I have to take the 2 weeks off.I work in a factory & it shuts down for those 2 weeks.

Evening Sweetie.How is your back today?
I was'nt to bad with the craving's.But my head kept telling me "I NEED DRINK".So I just put on a feed then was too stuffed & tired.

Molls I went to see Oblivion in the movies.Pure muck.
Good woman yerself :thumbs:

mollyka;1576204 wrote: Well hello little Puddinpie!!! How's the back? Christmas'll be a doddle to you -- you'll have your year in the bag --- no way'll you throw that away!!! I always hated when old-timers round here told me to 'get a plan' ---- but it really can be as simple as 'when I get a blah feeling I'll have a bit of chocolate' ---- it just doesn't have to be somethin weighty --- ya know?? And really --- having work will focus the mind --- and like Jacks said, the sense of achievement when the first one is under your belt ---

The Brig is still ------ the Brig really ---- not a lot to be said about it --- but it's home --- I'm on hols till next Monday --- we're heading off tomorrow for a few days --- Mount Falcon Hotel in Ballina -- looks quite nice --- just had to hang around until today to buy the shop stuff --- the wholesalers was closed yesterday for bank holiday ---- Any craic with you? Was the hen weekend a bit tough re. the not drinking or did you sail through it?

Back is not as bad thanks for askin - physio, good painkillers and some rest have made a difference.
Was v near Ballina at weekend Molls- Castlebar- twas lovely Did find the weekend tough enough- drink was flowing and everyone was at it! Woulda been very easy to start... was a big first for me indeed- first ever hen/stag sober!! Tink the others made up for me tho:H It was great craic no matter

[sweetpea29]

Army Thread Tuesday 29th October

mollyka;1576208 wrote: :H:H Just this minute said to Joe I was soooo glad I hadn't wasted 2 hours in the Pavillions watchin that!!! Appalling shite!!!
Well if it's 2 weeks it's 2 weeks --- the key is to stop thinkin that you are 'doing without' --- 2 weeks of feeling like that would be very discouraging --- there are SO many positives to being sober ---- list them for yourself --- if you get the 'I need a drink' feeling ---- think it through to the end --- you wouldn't be here unless you've had a fair few grim experiences after a few two many (a grim experience can be as simple as a sulky partner, or a family row - doesn't mean jail sentences or job losses!!!!) -- and then literally count your blessings at where you are ---- the worst part of early sobriety imvho is boredom -- and that lifts as we become more interested in other things again --- but holy shit --- give me boredom anyday over a lot of the crap the grog caused me!!!
Grub is BRILLIANT!!!!!!

Top notch words from the Mollster as always!:goodjob:

[celtic-chick]

Army Thread Tuesday 29th October

Thanks Molls for all the valuable advise.Yeah boredom is the killer.I'm thinking of getting a puppy.So that would keep me busy training it,taking it for walks,wiping up pee & poop

[sweetpea29]

Army Thread Tuesday 29th October

Just going by what Reccie has said a pup will keep you busy for sure!! Would sooo love one meself but just wouldn't have the time needed for it ((