Join the Army Against Alcohol - February 2017

[rustop59]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol - February 2017

Good morning AAAers.

Off to my new place today........getting a lift as I'm going to show Mr JC round.

And he reminded me its 32 years ago today since he proposed. Where the feck has the time gone ?

Good luck JC and happy proposal day. I'm married 32 years and it flew. You are right Tabs regarding news, he only annoys. Big hello to everyone else. St work so better run

[tonyniceday]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol - February 2017

Hi Army

I've been to see a therapist today (as arranged by my psychiatrist to give "interim" care between hospital visits which is more "local"...76 mile round trip....but that's not the point!).

She has said that I "ought" to be part of a group which meets to discuss issues. I told her about my geographic problems with AA and also that from my short foray into the AA system I did not feel it was right for me. She has suggested I join a group called "Smart Recovery" which I think is UK only, and I was wondering if any of you have any experience of these groups?

P.S. I'm putting this question on the Nest as well to get a wider view, just in case you think I've gone mad and got repetitive!

[JackieClaire]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol - February 2017

There were three meetings a week at my old place. Its really taking off and if you have a look through there's on-line meetings too.

UK SMART Recovery

Basics: A trained facilitator takes the meeting. Its for any addiction. Usually the facilitator will have 10 or so minutes before your first meeting.

First half: First half each person usually talks about their week. You can pass until you feel more comfortable.

Half time: Coffee and a quick nip into the frozen outside for a ciggie.

Second half: The facilitator will have some kind of topic of conversation or exercise to work through.

Full time: Another chance to stand in the bitter cold having a ciggie and a chat with other members and then go home.

[JackieClaire]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol - February 2017

That was written at the speediest I've ever done..............waiting for Jenny to ring............she handed her notice in today.

[IamMary]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol - February 2017

Hope all ok with Jenny?

32 years ladies!!

Night. X

[tonyniceday]

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Thanks for that JC... I've looked at the website from your link....one of the things it says on there is that if the meeting is not listed on there it's not official....the meeting suggested to me is NOT listed!!!

I'll make some calls tomorrow (actually later today...just looked at the clock) and see if it is...nothing to lose by trying it I suppose...

[techie]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol - February 2017

Congratulations on the 32 year proposal thingy, JC. You must of been awfully young. Why, I did the math!

[mario]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol - February 2017

Good morning all. nice n bright .

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

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Morning Mario, still dark, wet & windy.

[mario]

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Hi ktab, as in here ? no today is sunny but tomorrow its back to Ireland weather without the cold :-)

[mario]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol - February 2017

I am quite bust today, on my bike, going to take advantage of today and get out into it I have a colour to keep up.

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol - February 2017

Yep its wintery here. Only working a couple of hours today so hoping the rain easies off and I can get some more stuff done in the garden. You be careful you don't over heat now today. So where are you off to, alongside the beach?

[mario]

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Yes ktab, I make it my business to cycle along the beach they have a great cycle track here, Tis bliss. you enjoy your green work & have a good day all :-)

[rustop59]

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jmorning --- off early on a course --- have a lovely day all

Good morning everyone, not working but have full day planned. Off to walk the doggies :yay:

[JackieClaire]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol - February 2017

Morning AAAers

Hope all ok with Jenny?

She's been very unhappy for a while. Tbh I think its one of the best decisions she's made. Working in the bar/restaurant industry the hours are crap.............ask Tony. She's under no delusions that there's no such thing as 9 to 5 any more. They've been putting something aside so she can take time out to look at her options. She's a darling and gets put upon.

Thanks for that JC... I've looked at the website from your link....one of the things it says on there is that if the meeting is not listed on there it's not official....the meeting suggested to me is NOT listed!!!

I'll make some calls tomorrow (actually later today...just looked at the clock) and see if it is...nothing to lose by trying it I suppose...

Let me know how you get on.

Congratulations on the 32 year proposal thingy, JC. You must of been awfully young. Why, I did the math!

Flatterer.............yep a child bride

Good morning everyone, not working but have full day planned. Off to walk the doggies :yay:

Enjoy your doggies.

Molls, enjoy your course.

Marioooo, enjoy your bike

Tabbers, enjoy your time off.