One Step at a Time - August 2015

[NoraC]

Dottie - I really think that it is fantastic that you are getting out & doing things. You are meeting people, you are doing things, you are having fun. That is so important! :hug:

[Dottie Belle]

Nora that is so true I think that is the difference between staying sober and drowning my sorrows. If I am not here having a pity party then I have no reason to drink...get out with "normal" people and have a good time...yes that is the key!!

[paulywogg]

You truly are an inspiring, positive person Dots,I'm so happy to have you as a friend

[Dottie Belle]

Thanks Pauly I feel the same about you!!!!

[fennel]

Okay, I am pretty new back here, so who is Paul? What is he like? How long has he been single? Sorry, Dots...inquiring minds want to know!

[Dottie Belle]

Fen Paul is a very nice man. He lost his wife to early Alzheimer's 6 years ago. He had to sell everything to get the Medicaid benefits she needed. I can talk to him about my dad and his Alzheimer's and he stepped up to make sure his wife had the care she needed. He is a good man....He is starting over monetarily speaking but I have dated men with lots money who where so self absorbed and pompous asses that I really dont care how much money they allegedly have....I dont need them which puts me in a very interesting position....hehehehehe

[blue1]

Fen - I'm glad that AA is working out for you. I know that it has helped so many people. I haven't completely ruled it out.
I still haven't started taking the Nal but I do have a prescription for it. I'm doing ok at the moment but we all know how that goes. I can't get too relaxed or I'll slide right back down that rabbit hole.

Rusty - hope you are home finally! Get some good rest and enjoy yourself!

Mama - I know you're swamped with work but thinking of you.

Liz - are you working today?

Blue - did you go somewhere? Is that why you are offline?

Ok - back to work again.

No...Nora....just needed to pay our phone bills...lol

[blue1]

Evening all,
I broke up with Dave tonight. We are just not on the same page and I think Paul an I are better suited and I just cant keep this serial dating up. Too exhausting....
Dave agreed that we were not looking for the same thing. He is too newly divorced and playing the field. And that is OK but NO checkers so that is that.
Seeing Paul Friday and Saturday so I will get to see if this is good or not. If not I have plenty more waiting .....LOL
Yes Pauly fen and I are fine and it was all a misunderstanding. Hope your allergies clear up soon.

This is all about you Dottie....hope you find what you're looking for.

[blue1]

So...glad to be back guys!

[All done drinking]

Well, I've made it to day 28. Went to "Dicks" which is a restaurant in San Diego (they are in other cities too) where they act like really "dicks" to you. They put crazy sayings on white paper hats and try to poke fun at people. They put a balloon on my beer bucket that said "I'm drinking O'Douls". I had to laugh and tried to take a photo but the print on the balloon didn't come out unfortunately. Hubby had a real beer but only had one which makes it nice for me that he is not a big drinker tempting me all of the time like some poor other folks are subjected to. I have made it to day 28, 30 is just around the corner. Think I'll shoot for 30 more, then 30 more after that. Anybody else want to come on the bus ride with me?

Addy (All Done Drinking...Yes!) :love:

[paulywogg]

Think we are riding with you Addy great job on 28 days,Fen,glad you located your friend, I hate worrying,woke up feeling sick,not sure if its allergies or I picked up a cold from my travels,gotta think my hometown is about 4,000 feet higher than Vegas with a temp drop of 20 degrees in the days and 40 to 50 degrees at night,I wore a sweater in 85 degree weather and my family thought I was nuts!maybe I just need more coffee, will be back

[fennel]

Well, I've made it to day 28. Went to "Dicks" which is a restaurant in San Diego (they are in other cities too) where they act like really "dicks" to you. They put crazy sayings on white paper hats and try to poke fun at people. They put a balloon on my beer bucket that said "I'm drinking O'Douls". I had to laugh and tried to take a photo but the print on the balloon didn't come out unfortunately. Hubby had a real beer but only had one which makes it nice for me that he is not a big drinker tempting me all of the time like some poor other folks are subjected to. I have made it to day 28, 30 is just around the corner. Think I'll shoot for 30 more, then 30 more after that. Anybody else want to come on the bus ride with me?

Addy (All Done Drinking...Yes!) :love:

Geez...glad you survived "Dicks", Addy...sounds interesting! I'd probably end up dissolving in tears and fleeing, lol! I'm sensitive these days. Good for you on staying AF. :love:

[fennel]

Think we are riding with you Addy great job on 28 days,Fen,glad you located your friend, I hate worrying,woke up feeling sick,not sure if its allergies or I picked up a cold from my travels,gotta think my hometown is about 4,000 feet higher than Vegas with a temp drop of 20 degrees in the days and 40 to 50 degrees at night,I wore a sweater in 85 degree weather and my family thought I was nuts!maybe I just need more coffee, will be back

Pauly, allergies can be so miserable. If you were flying, you may well be getting a cold. It seems I often catch a cold after flying.

[fennel]

I wish I could sleep in, but there's a noisy convocation of Blue Jays who have some sort of brawl, hootenanny or plain old loud family gathering outside of my window. Anyone who is familiar with them knows that their "song" is loud and abrasive. They are bullies as well. Their only redeeming feature is the beautiful blue hue of their feathers.

[fennel]

Fen's morning jay serenade...

Imagine the "alarm" call on a continuous loop. With about 8 - 10 of the noisy buggers chiming in.