Join the Army Agarinst Alcohol ..............Mad March 2017

[satz123]

Re: Join the Army Agarinst Alcohol ..............Mad March 2017

So yesterday afternoon I let the thought get into my head briefly that I might have a beer sometime in the future maybe after lent, then just as quickly I sent it packing with its tail between its legs. When I awoke this morning however the waking thought was did I drink last night? So happy and grateful when I realised I hadn't blown everything but it just goes to show how unpredictable this is. It doesn't need any of the usual 'excuses' it just is there in my subconscious always, scary if you think about it.

Scary indeed.
I was in a pub at a party last night. I stayed only 2 hours and went home alone & left MrS there.
Having a drink never even entered my mind.
As Mary says - it get better with time Tabbs.

[mario]

Re: Join the Army Agarinst Alcohol ..............Mad March 2017

Good morning, iam late iam late for a very important date... bye

[JackieClaire]

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Good morning Tabbers and Benji,

Good for you, Tabbers, me lovely. I reckon you must be coming up 3 months (90 Days) and its a recognized phenomenon that it can be a bit of a wobbly time........just keep on giving them the boot ...........thought these might be of some use........



Sun's blazing through the window, woke up very early and just breathed. Lovely feeling.

[IamMary]

Re: Join the Army Agarinst Alcohol ..............Mad March 2017

Glorious afternoon, sun is high as is everyone I've met today so far.. what is it about a bit of sun that changes the mood of a country! Mario you have no excuse ever to feel blue :happy2:
Having a quick cuppa before round 2 here ...

Yep Tabbers, doesn't have to be a big planned occasion that we have to be mindful of.. it's the casual moments. Like Molls, I had an association with being alone, the cats away - no one can judge me. I drank way more at home than I did out and about, and way more on the sly so that mr M wouldnt notice.
Your super strong now - no going back to that world.

Speaking of being super strong, JC, you doing ok?? Do you call cigarettes fags too or is it just an Irish thing? It's a better ring for campaign slogans like 'feck the fags', although that could be misinterpreted altogether!

Satz, wondering how young Satz is doing? And your Mam too?

Right.. ding ding ding.. later chairde.

[rustop59]

Re: Join the Army Agarinst Alcohol ..............Mad March 2017

What a fab day. Did 3.5 hour hike so will sleep tonight. Thanks for sharing your experiences, it's very helpful.

[JackieClaire]

Re: Join the Army Agarinst Alcohol ..............Mad March 2017

Gawd yes, fags or tabs.........most frequently used phrase until 16 days ago was...............gerrus some fags on yer way home, pet.

Got back from the shops and came over all yukky. Had to go and lie down and feel tragic for a while.

As Molls has got a free gaff for weeks...........we should all arrive and keep her company 24/7 so she won't get lonely..........I know she'd love to see us and feed us and keep showing us how to use the shower and have us following her everywhere...........we could take it in shifts...............shall I draw up a rota............of course I'll be the whole time as its a long way to nip home after a shift.

[IamMary]

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Molly on her own.. sure we're just a hop skip up there road, we will be right over first light. All of us :yay:

Good for you Rusto, sweet dreams :sleeping:

[Ne/Neva Eva]

Re: Join the Army Agarinst Alcohol ..............Mad March 2017

I'm still looking up words when I'm reading. Gaff and manky. Mhaire (still don't know what you meant, Molly!)

This post is almost incomprehensible:

Gawd yes, fags or tabs.........most frequently used phrase until 16 days ago was...............gerrus some fags on yer way home, pet.

...
As Molls has got a free gaff for weeks....

JC, boxing? Like the kind where people hit each other? I don’t know why that surprises me. Boxing makes me want to cry. I can’t stand to see people hit each other. It’s kind of embarrassing, actually.

Mary, “feck the fags” :congratulatory:

Ktab, what kind of meditation do you do? Is it online? What kind of puppy? How old?

So yesterday afternoon I let the thought get into my head briefly that I might have a beer sometime in the future maybe after lent, then just as quickly I sent it packing with its tail between its legs. When I awoke this morning however the waking thought was did I drink last night? So happy and grateful when I realised I hadn't blown everything but it just goes to show how unpredictable this is. It doesn't need any of the usual 'excuses' it just is there in my subconscious always, scary if you think about it.

Lots of good thoughts going out to the peeps who mentioned drinking thoughts and the joys of not drinking. I’m actively not thinking about how many days, but apparently the Mr. is keeping track. It’s been 7 weeks and a day, according to him. 50 days! Yay! But even though I don’t want to drink, I’m not craving, I don’t think about or miss it… I still think about it and miss it and wish he would go away for a couple of days. Would I drink? I doubt it. Doesn’t keep me from thinking I would and wishing he would... So, so weird. Addiction is a crazy thing. Very nice to hear I’m not the only one in this boat. Thanks, everyone, for your thoughts.

I've got so many reasons and positive reinforcements for not drinking. People reaching out to me from where I went to rehab. People from the meeting I go to texting and calling for support. It makes me feel like a hypocrite, in a way, since I'm offering hope and light and jeez, I don't always feel that way. Hell, to be honest, I'm not sure I feel that way in general. Life is hard right now. But it's good to be wanted and to be able to share all this stuff that swirls in my head. I'm rambling now, aren't I?

Love this thread and you peeps. Hi Mario! And the others I didn't mention...
xx

[Baclofenman]

Re: Join the Army Agarinst Alcohol ..............Mad March 2017

Gawd yes, fags or tabs.........most frequently used phrase until 16 days ago was...............gerrus some fags on yer way home, pet.

This post is almost incomprehensible:

A humorous conversion of English to Geordie, a dialect of Northumbria, North East England

Oh, and my favourite Geordie parody;*

YouTube

I will get my coat!

Regards



Bacman

* Of course, the Daft Dafty, is not just native to the Tyneside area. Daft Dafty can be found in most town centre's in the UK!
And yes Jax, it was probably performed by a "Soft Sovern Poofta", so go easy on me!

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

Re: Join the Army Agarinst Alcohol ..............Mad March 2017

Morning all, hope everyone remembered the clocks went forward last night?

Ktab, what kind of meditation do you do? Is it online? What kind of puppy? How old?

I have been taking two different classes since the start of the year Neva, Mindfulness & Satyananda Yoga. This form of Yoga which includes meditation I find very helpful. Previous quits have always failed for me, partially because keeping focused and centred is difficult sometimes, but this is great. If you are looking for meditation online I have used this before, it is a a collection of meditation talks by Buddhist teachers and there are some very good ones in there: BuddhaNet Audio: Meditation
Puppy is 4.5 months old. Mum is a Labrador, dad a Springer Spaniel and she is helping me get fitter and giving me time to contemplate on our daily walks so it is a win-win situation..

Well it is another beautiful morning here so off with said puppy for a long walk down the beach as far as the wetlands. Laters.

[mario]

Re: Join the Army Agarinst Alcohol ..............Mad March 2017

Good morning all.

[mario]

Re: Join the Army Agarinst Alcohol ..............Mad March 2017

Lovely day here, Sun is beaming with heat, not like that mirage ye have back home :-)

[Mick]

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Morning all, hope everyone remembered the clocks went forward last night?

sh.t!!!!!!!!!

[rustop59]

Re: Join the Army Agarinst Alcohol ..............Mad March 2017

Lovely day here, Sun is beaming with heat, not like that mirage ye have back home :-)

Good morning everyone. The mirage seems hot enough this morning so going to enjoy it while it lasts. Think I'll follow Ktabs example and take the pups to the beach for a walk. All tired after yesterday's hill walk. Have a great Sunday everyone.

[mario]

Re: Join the Army Agarinst Alcohol ..............Mad March 2017

Hi rustop enjoy your walk