April Army Assembly

[rustop59]

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Good morning all

As Molly said, better having the professional perform the procedure but it does add stress having to travel.

Just down off the mountain. Very misty but has cleared so not a bad morning now. Nice that you got to spend time with Jenny JC. Hope you are feeling better.

Off now to buy router for Wi-Fi down in the cottage. Hot spotting only goes so far.

[mollyka]

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Good morning all

As Molly said, better having the professional perform the procedure but it does add stress having to travel.

Just down off the mountain. Very misty but has cleared so not a bad morning now. Nice that you got to spend time with Jenny JC. Hope you are feeling better.

Off now to buy router for Wi-Fi down in the cottage. Hot spotting only goes so far.

Oh god....this time last year we were hot spotting down here....drove me to distraction! Any mountains left to climb Rusters ?;-) you're great...I'll stick to my garden tho...mind you it's one step forward and 2 back with MAD Max trampling everything!!

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

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Evening folks, that’s really weird I also dreamt last night of drinking, first time in ages. I was in the airport with some of my family, not travelling anywhere but on my second pint of stout and pointing out to them it was only 7.19am. Not overly bothered by the dream, I knew instantly on waking that it was just that. I merely thought it quite bizarre. Never ever drank in the airport at that hour with anyone, least of all my family. Oh well the human mind is a strange master.

[mollyka]

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Evening folks, that’s really weird I also dreamt last night of drinking, first time in ages. I was in the airport with some of my family, not travelling anywhere but on my second pint of stout and pointing out to them it was only 7.19am. Not overly bothered by the dream, I knew instantly on waking that it was just that. I merely thought it quite bizarre. Never ever drank in the airport at that hour with anyone, least of all my family. Oh well the human mind is a strange master.

Yup I've had ones that weren't scary...as you say it wasn't something you ever did...the brain really is strange!
Morning everyone...

[rustop59]

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Yup I've had ones that weren't scary...as you say it wasn't something you ever did...the brain really is strange!
Morning everyone...

Morning all

The brain is indeed strange. Find it fascinating. Often wonder what is going on in my life that takes me into those strange dreams. Too busy to navel gaze, maybe when I retire.

Work today and my God the schools bring off makes such a difference to the traffic. Flew in. Have a good week everyone.

[techie]

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Good day all. I loved drinking in the airport. Likely due to the fact I traveled 12 years and 38 weeks of the year in my corporate career. After 9/11, I asked my boss to find me another position and moved to California. I never got drunk unless I was taking the pain meds with the booze.

In much more pleasant news, I ran close to a 10k this morning and felt really good for the first time since radiation. That runners well-being where you feel you could run 100 miles without exhausting. Anyway, great start to my day. Heading home from San Jose tomorrow. Have a beautiful rest of your day!

[mollyka]

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I used to have a competition with my sister as to how early we could be drinking at the Airport bar prior to departure.
I was the once at 04.15am drinking Brandy & 7Up (for medicinal purposes of course)
You can just imagine the state of me by the time I arrived at my destination .......... :egad:

in true addicts style my first thought when I read that was 'sure that's still night time':welldone:

Good day all. I loved drinking in the airport. Likely due to the fact I traveled 12 years and 38 weeks of the year in my corporate career. After 9/11, I asked my boss to find me another position and moved to California. I never got drunk unless I was taking the pain meds with the booze.

In much more pleasant news, I ran close to a 10k this morning and felt really good for the first time since radiation. That runners well-being where you feel you could run 100 miles without exhausting. Anyway, great start to my day. Heading home from San Jose tomorrow. Have a beautiful rest of your day!

That's great news Techie...you're doing brilliantly!!!

[IamMary]

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Well done [MENTION=11089]techie[/MENTION], thats a real sign that you're healing. [MENTION=22456]starty[/MENTION], thats a long way, but it would be the same here I'd say, a lot of the expertise are in the cities, specifically Dublin. You could make a few days of it, a mini break (de-stress and de-polyp:happy2.

Had a day off today. Got my annual bloods done and lots of pottering.

Quickest day ever.

That made me laugh Molly, 4.15am!

I was always mortified asking for drinks on the plane. Everyone else would be having tea or coffee and I'd be looking for more red wine please... ugh, hated being controlled.

[JackieClaire]

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Morning,
Sorry missed yesterday as we were at a another funeral. We've had one every month so far. This time was my SIL's Pa-in-Law, TBH couldn't stand the deceased as he was jaw dropping racist.
Of course none of that was mentioned when the vicar did his bit. We really went to support our nieces all things said he was their Grandpa. If this carries on we're going to know the vicar by his first name.

I used to love flying as the bars are open 24/7 at the airport. In fact the first time I didn't drink on my first trip to meet Mario and Opal. Now there's names from the past.

[mollyka]

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Morning! Did love the airport drinks have to say...and TOTALLY hypocrital as I am...when I see someone now at 7am having their pint or wine I'm all 'tut tut' in my head like I've never done that....I amuse myself!
On the other hand ...we went to this glorious all-inclusive place in Turkey and couldn't believe the ones supping on like one warm glass of beer all night when it was flowing from the taps nearly!

HATE HATE HATE funerals...my first thought when I hear of a death 'will Joe make me go to that?'

[rustop59]

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HATE HATE HATE funerals...my first thought when I hear of a death 'will Joe make me go to that?'

Afternoon all

I agree Molly. So thankful that we have not been to any in ages. Parents and friends parents all gone. Am thinking of cremation and a nice small humanist ceremony (family only) for myself.

Usually had the girls with us so never had a free for all when travelling. Can identify with ordering the two little bottles of wine when flying and gagging for more though. Yea and Tea and Kit Kat is perfect now.

Well done on the run Techie, good to see you getting back to yourself. Do you get your bloods done every year Mary. I’ve been very lax since Covid but have appointment in morning. They could not read my mammograb properly so I have to go back again for that. Ugh!

[mollyka]

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[MENTION=7008]JackieClaire[/MENTION]
Ah poor Mario - I often think of him and how awful his end was.
I go back to his posts from way back. Remember he went for tummy tuck or Lipo or something :haha:
I've never met him but I feel I have - I've seen photos. I can imagine his accent too as most of the residents & families that come into the Nursing Home come from his area and have strong Dublin accents..

He was the loveliest gentle man you could meet...I was privileged to meet him several times and he had wisdom and complete understanding of recovery without any blather out of him. One of the best!

Morning all!

[starty]

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I remember the very first time we all met Mario. He wore a blue and white striped shirt. He later told us that he bought the shirt brand new as he was nervous about our meeting. That explained all the pristine fold lines that were still in it :haha: I loved Mario, he really was the best of the best. Such a gentleman. Its so hard to think how he ended up. He was still trying to do right by his friend in a cesspit of a situation.

[rustop59]

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He was the loveliest gentle man you could meet...I was privileged to meet him several times and he had wisdom and complete understanding of recovery without any blather out of him. One of the best!

Morning all!

Morning

Sounds like a gentleman. Think he was on MWO before my time or maybe just at the very beginning.

Just back from doctors and feel ancient, she was like a child. It was only bloods etc and the doctor I used to go to was away. Felt very old.

Off to hospital next for a repeat of the mammograb. Not the most exciting of a day but good to get it over with.

[mollyka]

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Rusters I've been feeling that recently too. In the Mater (checking I had a heart)
But I will not allow them to treat me like an old lady.
I google what I'm getting done & make sure I know what will happen - not be treated as a lump of meat.
I ask loads of questions so they don't treat me as a doddery ol' wan - most look surprised and struggle to answer or don't want to answer. :haha:.

Christ --- different situation - same problem -- I'm trying to actually PAY my LPT on this house (forgot about it) and I've scoured the LPT revenue site -- I'm not computer illiterate - I really amn't - but it's nigh on impossible to navigate -- if I want to pay this by DD - the other house payment method has to change... it's LUDICROUS -- Max is sick - again - and truly I'm just at the end of my tether -- definitely feeling old