July Army Thread 2019

[rustop59]

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Night from another cranky middle aged one. Tomorrow’s last day at work and visitors arriving as well. Spent evening getting stuff ready, also got hair done on way home so ready for the leaba.

[IamMary]

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Definitively a day for the garden [MENTION=7008]JackieClaire[/MENTION], any curry leftovers (Im not a sweet & sour fan )

No we haven't so far but I especially want him to. What a vile experience.(

Well maybe you should. Have you talked much to your good mate that knew all about it? Or write it down, you've a good turn of phrase, you might have a best seller on your hands.:biggrin:
Sober time has made me a tiny bit more selfish Ive noticed. I dont completely bend over over for the needs of others any more (I dont feel permanently guilty for something). Of course I do, but it might be after I do my thing first. They moan, but they wait.
I think its better all round, if my head is in a good place, I can deal with their stuff a bit better.

[MENTION=22456]starty[/MENTION], every day you're getting a bit stronger and in less pain. By Wednesday, you could be very comfortable.

Enjoy the visitors Rustop!

[JackieClaire]

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[MENTION=9170]byebyebridgetjones[/MENTION]........bit of leftover curry in the fridge for when you for brekkie. Keep the plate...........I'll collect it next time I pop round.
Seriously, they're our babies, our cubs and it doesn't matter how old they are we'll worry. Love Mers idea of writing it down.
[MENTION=22411]IamMary[/MENTION].........thinking about it I say no a lot easier now. Food and music get me out of the house but that's it. Mebbees a funeral but they have to blood related. Yes, there's plenty curry left for you as well.
[MENTION=22456]starty[/MENTION]...reportage, please. I didn't last long in the garden it got too hot.
[MENTION=15758]rustop59[/MENTION]..........not long to the Dolomites.......should be a tad quieter there.
[MENTION=11158]stirly-girly[/MENTION]....where are you?

Another try at getting my eyebrows done. The woman I normally go to had a queue a mile long. If she's not available ...........I'll lie on the lawn and get Mr JC to get the mower out.
I think we may have a Bridezilla situation emerging but more of that later.

[byebyebridgetjones]

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Morning you lot.
Just had the strangest little mini craving on the way home from work, as I passed the grog shop turn-off. Using the HALT, I realised almost immediately that I am just tired from a rubbish night's sleep last night.
Got to say I've had it relatively easy so far. It's true that alcoholism remains hard wired inside you but so are all of your helpful strategies and sober habits. Sober life becomes familiar territory as well, it's just which life you choose to let triumph. That's why I don't believe in hopeless cases. You can lay down positive neural pathways and habits and come back to them. I'm certainly not advocating olympic level wagon jumping but certainly we should never give up giving up. Just keep going at it until it sticks.

Anyway, I'm zorsted and not long out of bed.
I will think about your counselling idea, Mary. I also like the idea of charging it to my private health provider out of spite and getting my money's worth.

[starty]

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Hello all

Bridge i would recommend counselling too. It is so helpful to just get it all out. And as you have been through such trauma and you are also in recovery it might just ease some of your thoughts. I know what you mean about sober life being familiar territory.

Yesterday i walked 1400 steps mainly without a crutch. Today i have got my knickers on. Winner :haha: i am feeling much more like moving about now so i am assuming that my blood pressure is coming up and any anaemia is resolving.

Have a great day all

[IamMary]

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Licking the plate [MENTION=7008]JackieClaire[/MENTION], not that there was much left after the Bridge got her paws on it!!
I love a bridezilla stroy, spill..

Yesterday i walked 1400 steps mainly without a crutch. Today i have got my knickers on. Winner :haha: i am feeling much more like moving about now so i am assuming that my blood pressure is coming up and any anaemia is resolving.

:yay: Great news Starty, Im sure your bum was feeling the breeze

Bridge - you should absolutely get your moneys worth from your health insurance. Whats the worst that can happen? (many possible answers forming in my head, including a steamy affair with your therapist )

Going west this evening, so early check in.. Back tomorrow. Later alligators.

[rustop59]

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Night everyone. Safe travels Mary. Delighted to see you doing so well Starty. Some good ideas there Bridget. Visitors have arrived so mad house this evening. Weather cooperated so bbq was had. Delighted to have working stint over, walk with doggies arranged for the morning l

[satz123]

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Morning all from chez Satz.
with regard to YS Mers - the answer is I don't know 'cos he's not here any more. I do know any time he's here he is sober..... but he has gone quiet so that means just one thing .... but I don't have to see it.
DD has made major move - given up her lovely Dublin pad and moved in with BF .... in his bigger overlooking-the-sea apartment. Waiting for the invite

Rosie still the light in our lives & we've begun that thing you do with kids - talking 'through' them.
"Rosie tell Daddy dinner is ready"
" Daddy is going to the pub AGAIN?" :haha:

Letting things go & living in the moment is deffo a thing with men - the ones I know anyway.
I've long since given up trying to change MrS. But since becoming sober have grown to admire how nothing fazes him too much - never lets others' behaviour bother him.
Never reads too much into anything with "he said / she said" ......

We could learn a lot from how 'simple' they are.

[byebyebridgetjones]

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Yesterday i walked 1400 steps mainly without a crutch. Today i have got my knickers on. Winner :haha: i am feeling much more like moving about now so i am assuming that my blood pressure is coming up and any anaemia is resolving.

Look at you! Funny. Mary said you'd probably come good by Wednesday. She must be psychic.

Have a great time out west there, Mary . I never even thought of a male therapist. I wonder what that would be like?

Rosie still the light in our lives & we've begun that thing you do with kids - talking 'through' them.
"Rosie tell Daddy dinner is ready"
" Daddy is going to the pub AGAIN?" :haha:

:harhar: Empty nesters at last...

[MENTION=22365]rus[/MENTION]top I like it when they are the type of visitors that you can still get on and do your own thing and they'll look after themselves or join in.

Thanks for the curry JC. Burp.

[Mr Vervill]

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Hope the Army's out fighting in the field, ain't no one here in the barracks. Be well all!

[starty]

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Morning all ! I am here Mr V !

Satz i make you right about simplicity and letting things go with our male counterparts. We also do the same thing and talk through the doggers :haha:

I am finding ingenious ways of using my disability aids such as picking up a fallen bird feeder with my crutch and chucking balls and soft toys around the garden with grabber and crutch. I also went out for a walk with Casey and mr s to the field which is furthest i have been. No waking in the night needing painkillers either!

Enjoy your walk Rustop!

[byebyebridgetjones]

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Jeez is everyone OK? JC?

Starty I keep trying to talk Mum into giving me her white stick (she's low vision) I dream of putting dark glasses on, saddling up my golden retriever with guide dog kit and putting that stick round the back of a few people's knees round town. She won't give it.

I bought some more Vodka-savings shoes, Mary. I'm getting a new vodka handbag this week too. So far I've saved 2000 big ones on grog and spent about 4.

Off to bed with me.

[rustop59]

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Evening everyone. Well done Starty, delighted things are improving. Not surprised your Mom won’t let you have the stick Bridget, lol. Enjoy your shopping.

I have been super busy with the visitors. The two little ones are adorable but busy. We all went to the zoo today, think the adults enjoyed it more than the kids.

[IamMary]

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Evening,
Where are you [MENTION=7008]JackieClaire[/MENTION]?

I bought some more Vodka-savings shoes, Mary. I'm getting a new vodka handbag this week too. So far I've saved 2000 big ones on grog and spent about 4.

:haha: my crystal ball tells me your going to need new vodka trousers soon (current ones are probably around your ankles) and a couple of vodka tops.

Go [MENTION=22456]starty[/MENTION] go.. This is what you need to be aiming for:


You could spend hours in the Zoo Rustop, lovely day for it.

[abcowboy]

Seems pretty quiet around these parts, so, it's time to get the party started!



On your 4 years of sobriety [MENTION=22411]IamMary[/MENTION]!

I didn't bring the cake, I suspect [MENTION=7008]JackieClaire[/MENTION] will do that for you...