International Army October 2020

[mollyka]

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Sorry haven't been well..didn't want to be moaning..talk tomorrow

[IamMary]

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Ah Molls, whats up? you doing ok?

Satzy - if the advice given to teens in Ireland was that they could breeze right through this whole Covid thing, then it was defo wrong. And I don't know many teens who, when invited to a party, or a get together or whatever with the chance to party it up, hit on some cute girl/guy and let loose, are gonna think maybe they shouldn't because they might carry germs home to dear old Granny. Nope, never ever.

Spent time inside today cleaning and then got another painting finished. "Cat and Cardinal" It's for my sister. They have a grey tabby cat with a white tip on her tail and there's this bright red cardinal that winters in one of their trees.

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Stirls, that is a fabulous picture, we will all be putting in our orders soon: A sad lady staring at her glass of wine, wishing she wasnt.

Dont think that was the message to the kids here, but maybe thats what they choose to hear. Teens, as we know, are invincible.

I am self-isolating - I think it's saturday - I'm bored.
WTF is everyone?

Time to re-invent ourselves I think.
We need to talk more about alcohol & how the lack of it has affected us.
Discuss ..........

Obviously after 5 years, the knock on effect is massively positive. I love it. I never want to take it for granted. But there are moments that I miss it. Tonight, all the women were texting on our whatsapp group after our long run, everyone in high spirits, posting pictures of bottles of beer and glasses of wine, planing for hangovers and sleepins tomorrow. The moment passes quickly and it is not a bit deal, but I cant be part of it. Not that anyone notices, they all pissed anyway

[Guitarista]

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Hi Mrs. A. So sorry to hear of Mr A's diagnosis.

Some folks say they've halted or reversed various tumour growths by a radical change in what they eat immediately. e.g. no animal, dairy, wheat, sugar. Mainly vegetables. Some have used fasting to great effect. Thinking of you both and sending love.

Beautiful painting Stirly whirly!

WTF is Satzy? Re your previous post inviting discussion - I thought of throwing it all in last week after 4 weeks holiday (at home) and an unimpressive return to work. I actually love my job but found myself whinging to self a little, and a bit grumpy. When i got home i wondered what it'd be like to check out of society for awhile and just hibernate with a big F.U. finger attitude. And that's ok. To my delight though, the last couple of days my attitude has returned to its usual optimistic outlook. I was whinging to myself about the poor standard of craftpersonship workmates apply to their work. lol. Not my usual thinking. I can't control others. Drilling down into my feelings/thoughts, i was actually pissed off at not making time to sort a basic tech issue.

Drinking entered my thoughts, but one of the cool things about having a bit of solid sober time up, is that i now have plenty of strategies and alternatives i can explore to change my emotional state, rather than heading for booze on auto pilot. That reflex has been broken. One major game changer for me has been the daily pursuit of learning about human mind/feeling/body connection and how ultimately, i'm the boss. I get to decide, not my thoughts. Cultivating self awareness with daily practice.

How are u going there Bridgey?

Anyway, take care out there. Enjoy all of your posts and getting the goss from this part of the world.

[satz123]

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Sorry haven't been well..didn't want to be moaning..talk tomorrow

Sorry to hear that Molls.
Hope you're feeling better today ?
It's not moaning to tell us you're sick

You have a colourful turn of phrase that still makes me laugh. And sure isn't laughter the best medicine ?

And TELL US ABOUT THE FECKING DOG !!!! :rant:

[satz123]

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Drinking entered my thoughts, but one of the cool things about having a bit of solid sober time up, is that i now have plenty of strategies and alternatives i can explore to change my emotional state, rather than heading for booze on auto pilot. That reflex has been broken. One major game changer for me has been the daily pursuit of learning about human mind/feeling/body connection and how ultimately, i'm the boss. I get to decide, not my thoughts. Cultivating self awareness with daily practice.

Anyway, take care out there. Enjoy all of your posts and getting the goss from this part of the world.

Yes MrG that is the key. Switch off auto pilot. Think before we do.
Change how we see things and the things we see will change ......... Wayne Dyer

[Anjicia]

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Good morning folks from a very wet windy Dublin. I just rejoined here 3 days ago and i started back in the newbies nest as its a bit quiet i was recommended to post here also as its in my time zone but i will also post in the nest. its good to keep thing active and post on threads that suit and are interesting. I was here over 2 years ago and kept falling off the wagon and i thought the site was being closed down so i left. My problem is binge drinking i can days weeks without drinking and something snaps it could be boredom depression lonliness stress and the complusion and the fuck it moment takes over and then after the bender regrets low mood disappointent sets in you know the drill. anyway its another day 2 but i won't be counting days or getting in to shout outs roll calls just yet but when i have some decent sober time you will know lol. and yes i have read the tool box again or some of it and i have read a lot on alcoholism aud etc. I also find some help on youtube some great podcasts and people there who have been tru the mill with drink and or drugs. I love alone in a one bed apartment with my 4 cats and i do like m alone time but like to be social too but is challaging now with covid19. Jackie i do remember your beautiful dog black Bess and so sorry to hear her time to go had come but she is at peace. Molly feel better soon. Everyone else have a super sober Sunday. I will post later.

[satz123]

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Hi Anjicia - what was your previous name ?

[Anjicia]

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Firefox yes you will remember me. i have moved home since i left here so i would think its closer to 3 years since i was last on i do remember all of you xxx

[rustop59]

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Good morning everyone and welcome Anjicia. Were you known as anything else 2 years ago, don’t remember the name. I find that checking in daily really helps. Sometimes it is quiet but there is usually some banter and always help and advice if you want it. Hope you are feeling better today Molly?

Back from Cavan, competition was cancelled today due to the weather. Nice to have a change of scene and hiked up to see some megalithic cairns yesterday and had nice meals. Today is miserable, day for the fire and some crochet.

[satz123]

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Firefox yes you will remember me. i have moved home since i left here so i would think its closer to 3 years since i was last on i do remember all of you xxx

Foxy Loxy ?

[mollyka]

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Morning -- first things first -- welcome Anjicia - good on you MrG -- it's great to turn it round like that -- from the 'possible' action really to the 'impossible' action - I've always said in latter years I'll do anything BUT that (taste of Meatloaf!!).
My heart goes out to you Whizzy - and MrA -- what a horrible awful time it is for you - and for what it's worth I've been thinking of you a lot and sending hugs -- we WILL get together in happier times and raise a glass -- needless to say........ yup -- needless to say:happy2:
Jackie - I feel for you and himself as well - there must be a right hole in your lives and home at the moment - hopefully you will get some consolation out of the fact that it sounds like you 100% did the right thing.

I've been unwell --- physically and mentally -- it's like my body has given up - nothing major so didn't want to make any big 'announcement' -- just so many small things that I feel jaded - chronic fatigue - headaches - vomiting for a while - and mentally - fairly low - I'm isolating even more than I normally choose to isolate - anyone coming into my sphere is a nuisance - and that includes my family -- so yeah - tried to save yiz all that misery ;-) I haven't got the virus (just pre-empting what anyone may be thinking) - I don't need a doctor - I just feel worn out - literally - work is beyond busy as well which in a way is a blessing but in other ways it's hard -- we are working longer shifts so a couple of very early starts in the week and that on top of no sleep... suffering ... == well -- yiz did ask:welldone:

Angie -- I drank as you drink/drank -- stopping was no problem for me - staying stopping -- another matter -- I did have a period where I drank in a stressful situation alright - and my drinking did escalate then - but generally -- my life would be going along grand - and then into my sooooo clever brain would pop the notion that a few scoops would make the 'grandness' feeling even grander - and off again -- I remember speaking to a councillor many moons ago - long before I got sober and she started telling me how she was going to show me 'how to get past the off-license on the way home' -- it was so far off the mark that I just scoffed at her and left. All my nonsense was in my head - and once my head gave me the nod -- off I'd go -- it wouldn't have mattered if the booze shop was next door or in the Arctic circle -- I'd get it

[mollyka]

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Foxy --- (x-post) -- so good to see you - I've often thought of you and wondered how you were doing!

[Anjicia]

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Hi again Molly and thanks my real name is Linda may be that would be easier than that name i made up to rejoin lol. Is it raining in North Dublin and Kildare ? lashing here since early morning.

[satz123]

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Foxy --- (x-post) -- so good to see you - I've often thought of you and wondered how you were doing!

I think about you too when I go to DL Foxy - my daughter lives there now. It's a lovely place.
I've heard there are rough parts but I choose to not see them. Just up & down the pier & pass the hotel we were married in :egad:

[satz123]

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Morning -- first things first -- welcome Anjicia - good on you MrG -- it's great to turn it round like that -- from the 'possible' action really to the 'impossible' action - I've always said in latter years I'll do anything BUT that (taste of Meatloaf!!).
My heart goes out to you Whizzy - and MrA -- what a horrible awful time it is for you - and for what it's worth I've been thinking of you a lot and sending hugs -- we WILL get together in happier times and raise a glass -- needless to say........ yup -- needless to say:happy2:
Jackie - I feel for you and himself as well - there must be a right hole in your lives and home at the moment - hopefully you will get some consolation out of the fact that it sounds like you 100% did the right thing.

I've been unwell --- physically and mentally -- it's like my body has given up - nothing major so didn't want to make any big 'announcement' -- just so many small things that I feel jaded - chronic fatigue - headaches - vomiting for a while - and mentally - fairly low - I'm isolating even more than I normally choose to isolate - anyone coming into my sphere is a nuisance - and that includes my family -- so yeah - tried to save yiz all that misery ;-) I haven't got the virus (just pre-empting what anyone may be thinking) - I don't need a doctor - I just feel worn out - literally - work is beyond busy as well which in a way is a blessing but in other ways it's hard -- we are working longer shifts so a couple of very early starts in the week and that on top of no sleep... suffering ... == well -- yiz did ask:welldone:

:hug: book a few days away Molls - looking forward to it will help. Getting away from everyone - including kids & grandkids - will help.
Like you I enjoy my own company and the thoughts of all those people in & out - I break out in a sweat. Hopefully I'd get used to it.

I also know coming home from a very demanding job - you just want to be alone for a while and not talk to anyone. You work different hours and the 9-5 'ers want to visit at weekends when they are off but when you want to chill. Lockdown was a blessing in some ways.
But I'm over it now - haven't been in work for a month :egad:
I struggle to know what bloody day it is.
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