One Step at a time - July 2015

[Rusty]

Good Morning Steppers!

A cheery hello from sunny Utah. It so beautiful here! I am here all week for work...my cold is getting a bit better and my pinkeye has cleared up! I am working with a new client who owns a huge company...1,700 people and he is an elder in the LDS (Latter Day Saints) church. He and many of the other people who work here have never drunk...it's forbidden in the LDS church...and I have to tell you, they all look WAY younger than they really are, and they have a sense of serenity about them that I have never seen anywhere else. I don't think they think they've missed out on life because they've never had a drink.

Liz-:hug: SOOOOO glad to have you back!! I missed you. This thread was wayyy too quiet without you, and I missed your energy and your sweet posts! So sorry about Lucy!:hug: AVA...thank you for popping in and helping...we so appreciate it!!!

Nora-are you struggling? How are things going for you and how can I help? I thought of you the other day because a new auditor from California is AS...wow, he sure has a tough job! Are you still looking for a new job? Are you back on the AB? Please let me know how I can help. PM me if you want! HUGS



Big hellos to everyone else. More work to do before I start work. Happy Hump Day!!

[paulywogg]

Hey guys, Rusty, I lived in Utah for 5 years,hubs is a "jack Mormon" they are a good group of people but very clannish and judgie,I couldn't get serious about joining up,plus I'm biracial and I always felt judged,it is a beautiful state though,Dots,damn tooth! I guess you have no choice but to get it fixed being that it holds the bridge, always something, I have the F-its today,didn't walk,don't care what my hairs doing, don't wanna work, hopefully it passes when I wake up more hi,Mama,Nora,Liz,Skendall,and you too K9,miss you

[Dottie Belle]

Morning all,
Gym later then a meeting tonight. Jerry wants me to go to a motorcycle thing with him tonight. Depends on the time. My tooth is feeling better but my allergies are killing me. My head feels like it is under water. Have not exercised much this week either. MUST get back on that ASAP. Too many men interfering with things...LOL

[paulywogg]

Plus allergies make you not want to do much Dots,I've been that way for 2 days now,aquarium head

[Dottie Belle]

Yes Pauly aquarium head is very accurate!!

[Lizann]

Aww rusty I love you! I need another vacation! Lucy is feeling a bit better today! I promise to be here and mor involved. I was just so consumed by my sick little puppy! Anyway off for my walk. Jet lag isn't necessarily a bad thing, I'm up and out early. Then a little pool time to keep up my gorgeous tan! I will stop by mom and dads today and Chelsea at the cafe. Mom feels terrible that Lucy was sick. This week she has my sisters cat. Then she will have my other sisters dog. She really can't do this anymore. Love you guys! Have a good day!

[Dottie Belle]

Morning all,
Day full of errands.
Date with Jerry tonight. He has a Harley and we are taking it to a bike event. I haven't been on a motorcycle in 30 years. Made sure he had a helmet for me. It is a nice looking bike. Lots of chrome. I will wear long pangs so I dont burn my leg. He is an interesting man. Big squishy and very kind. I guess he and Dave are now at the top of the list. I have a dancing date with Dave tomorrow night. Then seeing Jerry again on Saturday night. Don't think I can handle any more than that.
Signed up for more personal training yesterday. I am enjoying it and doing very well so why not.
Weather is just beautiful here. Low humidity and lots of sunshine. Great day.
Hope everyone checks in.

[paulywogg]

Ooh sounds fun Dots,hubs used to ride a bike and I loved being on the back,although I wouldn't wear a helmet if we were on the back streets cuz I loved the wind in my hair,I felt so freeee Liz,glad Lucy is feeling a bit better,older people are the worst for feeding dogs bad stuff,I think they think they're givinga ttreat, my mil used to feed her chiuahuah uncooked hot dogs all day,bleh! Loving the pics of your vacay well off to dry my hair,Nora,check in!! You too Mama,if there's time for Facebook, there's time for a check in here hi Rusty,Skendall,K9 hope everyone's day is ace

[NoraC]

Hello everyone.....sorry that I haven't been checking in. I haven't been doing anything. Just working - going home - and pretty much sleeping. Depressed I guess. Plus, I'm still fighting this sinus thing.

I haven't been taking AB because I'm scared that I'll drink on it. So, I'm just taking it One Step at a Time. I'll be doing fine and then I'll fall back a couple steps. But, I am fighting and will continue fighting!!

I'm at work so can't stay on. I will try to check in tonight.

Have a wonderful day. :hug:

[mama bear]

I am home from Orlando and have a double ear and sinus infection. The doctor fussed at me for working sick, but I thought it was just a cold.
Soooooo...I am tucked in and catching up. It's nice to be home Travelling is lonely, but I got a lot done.
I had three beers Tuesday night and that was it. I guess I felt too bad.'
Rusty, that's interesting about the LDS. I often look at the birds and animals and think "They don't drink and seem content!"
A motorcycle ride sounds fun, Dottie
I am so glad to be back here with my family. I think of you often, even when I don't check in.
Lizz -your cruise pictures are great and I am glad your pupster is better.
Love you Nora and Pauly.

[mama bear]

Rusty - you had pink eye?? I missed that.

[SKendall]

Hello everyone.

Poor you Mama, stress of job and working too much seems to have your immune systems down. Take care.

Missed the ferry this a.m. so will try again tomorrow.

Everyone else seems good, just hi to you all.

We have a nibble at the house, but just a nibble.

Talk to you soon.

[Dottie Belle]

Evening all,
I had a blast tonight. The ride on the back of his Harley was just so much fun. There were so many bikes at this event I couldn't even count them. Lots of really good people watching. All ages and sizes and manner of dress. I wore nice jeans and my boots. I think I looked pretty good for an old gal...LOL....Going to see him again on Saturday. Big squishy sweet man.

[mama bear]

Big squishy sweet man....I love that description. Sounds like all the men in my house!
Hi SKendall.....it's always good to see you
I slept 12 hours with all the meds they gave me. There is this new pill that numbs your throat to help reduce coughing. The dr. said not to chew it or I would choke on my saliva...wtf???
Dottie - what's the latest with your tooth?
I am just up getting some coffee. I need to eat so I can take my antibiotics and will probably lounge around the house all day.

[Rusty]

Good Morning, Everyone-

Last day in Utah...flying home this afternoon. The weather has been beautiful, the people-great, but ready to come home. The pinkeye is all cleared up and my cold is on its way out.

Skendall-great to see you here!! Good luck on the house. I think I owe you a PM, too.

Nora-I saw your post on the AB...that you are not taking it because you are afraid you might drink on it? Do you have a specific time of day when you start drinking...like after work? Is it possible you could go to the gym or do something else during that time so that your brain associates pleasure with doing something healthy for yourself instead of drinking? That's what I did and it really does help. I took AB for a spell but you really have to WANT to quit, and although I was fearful as you are, I took the chance. I had a bad reaction on it when I put Clinique astringent on my face, so no more astringent. After that, I was just more careful with food and other alcohol-type products like astringents, etc. When I took the AB, and I put notifications on my email that go to my phone to remind me not to drink. Maybe that will help you. You are such a sweet person and I hate to see you struggling.:hug::love:

At work at 5:15 AM today and I see my client coming. Back later on the flight home. Big hellos to everyone else.