Balmy Army 9th November 2015

[IamMary]

For my first 6 months of this quit I almost felt as if someone or something wud open my mouth and pour grog in - I had regularly relapsed for 2 to 3 years - but I had never really changed my life or mind set so there didn't feel like there was a lot to lose - time and work on my head changed so much - never really did much work on the body but I'm fairly fit anyway - xxxx

haha - thats what I expect too, 'they' are not going to let me away with this.
I havnt told too many people, but its coming to a head now.

[JackieClaire]

Morning lovelies,
Had my first AF Chrimbo back in 2004 and couldn't believe how much fun Christmas can actually be. Trouble is 2005 to 2008 is a bit of blur.

[JackieClaire]

One of the best posts evah in my humble opinion.

https://www.mywayout.org/community/general-discussion/49653-sober-christmas.html

[GlitzyB]

Morning army woke up to bright sunshine for a change and its mild too. I'm scared of where the first drink will take so that's whats keeping me sober now. I had my first af Christmas last December. I got throught it ok but after dinner when the drinking really started was a bit tough and everyone was getting merry talking laughing etc. It was a hard to join in and wanted a few glasses of wine and the buzz etc but I stuck with my soft drink. Lucky one of my nephews wives was not drinking as she driving home with her kids to go to some other gathering so I was able to get a lift. I called in to a neighbour and two of were having a drink but I was ok then and gladto get home to my cats and tv lol. No one pushef alcohol on me so it wasn't too bad. The urge to drink was just in my own head. I'm not dure where i'm going for dinner this year but I will have a plan in place and I will get more AA meetings in over the festive season. I guess it might be a bit easier for me as I live alone and don't have the work party to attend. But it still can be a tough time whatever the circumstances. Ab is a big help for me too.

[JackieClaire]

Found the perfect thing for Starty.

[NoraC]

Oh - I could use that too!!

[JackieClaire]

Oh - I could use that too!!

I sure it can be arranged just have a lie on the chaise while you wait.............I'll send one of the staff with coffee and biscuits.

[IamMary]

Evening.
Thats a great Christmas post by One2Many JC.
Thats the friend Starty is meeting next week??

Christmas is a funny day Glitzy and its over in a blink. We've made it this far, I'm very hopeful!

[IamMary]

I sure it can be arranged just have a lie on the chaise while you wait.............I'll send one of the staff with coffee and biscuits.

I fancy one of those at the end of my bed (in my castle).

[JackieClaire]

Yep, that's yer woman, Mary. Lovely lass.

[JackieClaire]

Evening. Tell me about your day in 60 seconds........I've got the oven timer on.

Mine was spent mostly waiting for public transport and being in very, very hot shops.

[satz123]

Geburtstagsgrüße aus Deutschland.
Just back from dinner - t'was lovely. A traditional Bavarian restaurant , all sausage, schnitzel, and dumplings.
Served by ladies & gents in traditional dress.

[IamMary]

Geburtstagsgrüße aus Deutschland.
Just back from dinner - t'was lovely. A traditional Bavarian restaurant , all sausage, schnitzel, and dumplings.
Served by ladies & gents in traditional dress.[/IMG]

We were there last year Satz and I was seriously sick of sausages.. bit disappointed in the food generally, but I suppose Germany is not knows for its cuisine. Had 1 smashing meal, but I think we just ate in the tourist spots, so lots of sausage and chips!
Hows the trip going?

60 seconds JC: fed, work, fed, cleaned, fed, taxied, fed. Laptop/phone/telly/ipad time.

[IamMary]

I loved that they wore the traditional clothes so much, it wasn't just for tourists, we saw people up mountains or just out shopping in traditional clothes.
You can prepare your colleagues for the return visit
leprechaun-costume-8.jpg

[GlitzyB]

Evening army. I took a chance and downloaded windows 10 today. So far ok but i'm just getting used to it.