One Step at a Time - September 2014

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Yep that is how I had it set...I am doomed.....and worse yet I worked in IT for decades......damn....

[Kradle123]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Hey all...home So many of us struggling. I wish I has all those magic fix it phrases....but all I have is this experience which I can only half share to protect the privacy of another...
Today was the worst day of my life no question ...but I know - deep down know - that Al can't help me with this. There isn't enough fu*+%ing Alcohol or pills in the world to help me escape this...and on one weird level, that just sucks.

On another...well...home with Netflix, Once a upon A Time, pizza and luna asleep on the bed.

Girls have choir tomorrow ...
Love you all so much.
Nora, Sun...huge hugs
Fen, enjoy Tick Hollow - great name.
Mama , you're a pillar .
K9 ...where are you?
Pauly, love you .

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Kradle I am here if needed..wish I could figure out how to PM u.....or private email....

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Oh Kradle I'm so sorry sweetie. I wish there was something anyone could do.

Dotti - you're not doomed!! Why can you not send PM's? Can you not find them or are your PM's full?

[Frequent Traveler]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Hi all my priceless friends,
Well interesting day to say the least, got into it with my company today and let out inner stress and it felt good, went to Dr for follow up and blood work ok, pressure 108/80 and only thing killing me was one of the meds and Dr cut that in 1/2 dosage. He's still not 100% convinced and wants to do a ECO type cardio test next week just to be sure, oh well why not. I told him that I was following his orders about work and now not getting up a 5 for work at 6 until 7 at night 7 days a week, now it's 8 to 2 and so be it, thus part of discussion with boss today...
Oh and one more, I did get a call this afternoon from that other company in my town and they offered the job to me. Not sure how to handle that in going to work like a regular guy in my area not not catching a plane like I have in the past 11 years... I'm excited.
Feeling wonderful and getting better, still shoulders hurting or aching a little but no chest pain and sleeping much better last few night.
Thanks for all your support to this 58 year old.
FT

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

I think I found the PM thingy...no not full..deleted most of it today....just yet another learning curve..

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Very late night (early morning) check in!

Dotts... you definately have some allergy issues there. I think you sleep OK (lucky duck) but if you want a REALLY good night's sleep take the Benadryl at bedtime. Re your question... I see the posts in their regular order... I've been using FlyAway's heads up for going to the last page. I get confused if it's newest post first! Old age... ya ken?!

FlyAway... you've been very kind telling us your tips for navigating the site. X

Mama... do NOT work at the lake house this weekend if you go. Jingos, you must be knackered after the week you had. Did you find a suitable temp yet? You work really hard Mama... kudos to you my friend... XXX And it was my pleasure to be there for you when FIL passed. I enjoyed being in touch with you! I'll be there one day and I know you'll have my back.

Sunny... How are you luvvie? You dialled my landline not my cellphone. As soon as I clear out my frikken PMs that I hear are in there I'll send you my cell number. Actually Reccy, Jan, Debs, Fen etc. can give it to you also. I'm so behind in everything this week... I would normally have called you back. Lets have a chat Sunday or Monday. I'm doing that birthday party Saturday... oy vey.

Nora... I reckon it's not just Mary Poppins... you love ALL old movies from what I can see! Bummer on having to work a Saturday but good that the cold's abated. Bet you can't wait to get to your mum's. Mine said today she'd like me to come back so she can have another vacation! LOL. She didn't have to lift a finger for anything while I was there. I actually enjoy doing stuff for her and I bet you do too! I hope you find her in good spirits. X

Kradle... are you OK? Why was your day so bad? Did I miss something? Effing life... it can suuuuck at times. I hope tomorrow is better for you luvvie... X

FT... Brilliant news on the new job! I hope you will be fighting fit and ready to commence working without travelling. What shall we call you then hmmmm? Infrequent Traveler? I'm glad your BP has stabilized and you sound good.

Hello to everyone else. My responses have been spotty at best this week, between the site change, my two day lapse of reason, the Scottish referendum (which I got caught up in TOTALLY) and being too effin busy period. I'd have to say though... had it not been for the bender I wouldn't be behind the 8 ball and it would have been a relatively easy week. It's amazing how drinking sucks the energy out and makes everything seem like such a hassle when normally it's not. I think next week is going to be a busy one though... so I have to stay on my toes... and that means NO AL. I reckon that won't be a problem because the thought of AL has been gack. It feels good to be back on the horse. I hope everyone else is doing well in that regard. If you're not, let us know if we can help.

I watched a movie over at Jim's and didn't get home till 1.30 and started doing crap on the computer. I'm a bit of a night owl but this is late, even for me. So off to the leaba I go.

I may not post tomorrow btw... I have a load of stuff to do for that party.

Take care and have a good weekend! X

[sunshinedaisies]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Zenstyle;n2512665 wrote: It's amazing how drinking sucks the energy out and makes everything seem like such a hassle when normally it's not. It feels good to be back on the horse.

That is SO true !!!!!! ONE day AF and I am feeling SO much better - oh gosh I was so unhappy this past week - and not sleeping - just laying there half the night staring at the ceiling, in a sweat most of the time - why on earth do I do this to myself ??? I don't even enjoy the darn stuff any more !!!!! Anyway I actually had a good nights sleep - was not expecting to - first night AF and all that - but I did - amazing. Got up with the dogs at 5.00 and am feeling so good !!! AND the ironic thing is that my tummy was fine with the AB until yesterday evening so I think it must be something that I am eating that doesn't sit well with the AB ....although I have no idea what .....

TMH - thank you for your idea about the pepto - I had tried Gas-X and whatever previously and I didn't mind at all you suggesting stuff - I appreciated it. Do not think pepto would have helped though - it is bloating and tummy ache rather than indigestion. Still bothering me this morning too - I TTDP at 9.00 yesterday morning and was fine until about 7.00 last night when it started. I had some home made hummus and triscuits when I got home around 3.00 which is the only thing I can think of that could have possibly started it .....I shall have to sleuth .....

Kradle - so sorry that you are having trouble - oh gosh, I so know how you feel - if I am not on Skype you can always Skype message me ......I check my computer fairly frequently ... or do you have my phone number ? I know from my experience this past week how one sometimes just needs so desperately to talk to one of US !!!!! I cannot remember feeling quite as bad as I have felt this past week - so please - call me if you ever need to .....

Nora - it sounds as if we are both in a better place today ..... self destruct is a good way of putting it - I know that is what I have been doing ..... good to hear that you are feeling better....... (((((hugs)))))

Zen - hope all goes well with your party tonight. yes I do have two numbers for you - Reccy gave me the other one - I will e-mail and although I know you are busy today, can let you know what they are and you can let me know if they are the right ones !! I loved what you said in your post about drinking making everything such a hassle when it isn't ....

Dots - I am so confused - how can you NOT see things in chronological order ? I mean you can but they are backwards? Or they are just mixed up ? (You do have to remember I am a Bear Of Little Brain).... LOL And thank you for your kind words to me when I was so down -

Have you done the thing at the very beginning where you click on the two little arrows - I do that and get it in the right order with last post first every time now ....still have to sort out my PM's though and am not looking forward to that !!

MB - hope you have a great day at the lake - we are having a last few days of nice weather before autumn kicks in - although autumn weather is nice too - but the last of the summer sun type of thing.

FT - well, what an exciting decision you need to make - but I think it is a no-brainer personally - with what happened to you this week, to stay at home, no travel, and have an easier life after your wake up call should be obvious! Especially with your g/f too!! I think it is exciting for you ..... Keep on top of your health - not sure if your shoulders should still be hurting - have you mentioned that to your docs ??

I need to go and walk the dog. He keeps nudging me. We have three dogs - one hides under the kitchen table when she sees the lead 'cos she is lazy and hates to walk and it is more trouble than it is worth as she keeps stopping and sitting down - she really SHOULD be made to walk - the second is so scared of everything that I hate to walk her 'cos if anyone or anything goes past she freaks out, so I just walk the third one!! Anyway - he keeps nudging me. SO, off to get going with my day, feeling SO much better today. THANK YOU everyone for being here for me - it is good to know when one feels in the depths of doom, gloom and despair that you are all here for me .....

Love and hugs, Sun XXX

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Morning all,
sun I am confused too. When I post it goes t the bottom of the page and if I sort by today then the most recent is at the top....guess they will get it all sorted out eventually.
Off to set up tables etc at church for our event tomorrow. I just wanted to sleep in...yep benedryl knocked me out.....zzzzzzzz
Beautiful day in the neighborhood...
Will try to catch up later.

[Kradle123]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Good morning my people.
Yes Zenny, life can most assuredly rip our faces off at times. I'm just processing and trying to find a counselor. I need one ASAP for this. I just wanted to say something...anything not to sound all secretive or such, but really because I felt very fake knowing ' this' was happening but not wanting to share details at this time.
Anyway, thank you all for the support hugs and hugs,
Dots, maybe if you go up to the page top and hit the INVERT sign that will set the posts right.
Sun I didn't Skype my love. I will try again today.
Mama, you can't even think about working at the Cabin...not fair to mr, Bear...right?????

WHERE IS PAULY??? I Think we may need to send out the hounds....I want to pm her but unlike you guys who are getting posts from when the earth cooled, I can't even FIND my messages!!!!!! I open up the message center and all I get is stats....profile stuff....

Anyway, off to get the girls ready for choir. I really want to just sit and read this morning...ugh...

Love you all. Oh! And my smilies aren't working now which is really a bad thing for this emoticon junkie...

[Kradle123]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

OMG! There's one! And I did at one manually...so to speak

[sunshinedaisies]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Kradle - where it says 'write something' at the bottom, just above that, is a panel - on the left are a camera and a sideways paperclip - at the right is something, then an 'A' then the smiley ..... if you click on the smiley ----it comes up with lots of smileys - including loads of new ones !!! Make sure the cursor is in the right place, slick on the smileys - and Bobs your uncle - well, he was mine anyway!! :H :wd::yourespecial::illbeback::rays:

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

epic post full of love and encouragement just lost...damn it
off to the lake...where I will be planted on the sofa reading.

[sunshinedaisies]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

Kradle - where it says 'write something' at the bottom, just above that, is a panel - on the left are a camera and a sideways paperclip - at the right is something, then an 'A' then the smiley ..... if you click on the smiley ----it comes up with lots of smileys - including loads of new ones !!! Make sure the cursor is in the right place, slick on the smileys - and Bobs your uncle - well, he was mine anyway!! :H :wd::yourespecial::illbeback::rays:

[sunshinedaisies]

One Step at a Time - September 2014

LOL - A box came up and it said that it had automatically saved my post - but if I clicked to cancel it I didn't know if it would delete the one I had posted so I clicked for it to post - and it posted again - weird .....