Happy Army July

[starty]

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I can see that Rustop was last post but its not there.....The last post I can see at 5.40am is Satz who posted at 9,56pm. Hmmmm.

Anyhoo, unfortunately Mr S procedure was cancelled due to the Dr strike. Cannot tell you how pissed off we are. They think it might be August now. So we cannot plan anything until we know. Its my bday end of aug and as its a biggie, I would like us to go away for a few days. Cannot book until we know more.

I am meeting up with Chill in a couple of weeks. We got a cheapish deal for a posh spa hotel in the countryside. We are going to take our own food and have a picnic by the lake rather than pay extortionate restaurant food and do some walking. Really looking forward to that

Do you have to pay for everyones keep who moves in Satz???

Kuya! Lovely to see you and delighted you seem to be getting on so well.

Off for a walk before the heavens open !

[techie]

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Hi Army. I had the most wonderful run this morning. I think I entered a portal as I ran a 20k in amazing time and only remember portions of it. I love when that happens. Have a beautiful rest of you day. Blessings x

P.S. I never welcomed Kuya back. My bad. Great to see you again, Kuya XOXO

[kuya]

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The site does seem a bit glitchy and new messages seem to appear out of order.

Thanks to all who said hi. It is scary how fast time goes ?.. over a decade since I first found this site. I am grateful for having a place where sobriety felt like a good option rather than a loss.

My searching has lead me to see addiction as a normal human attempt to find a spiritual attachment.

My middle son became addicted to methamphetamine for over ten years and is now five years clean and his spiritual awareness increases daily.

He said to me ? I suddenly realised that happiness was a decision?. So deeply profound yet a position very few people attain. We are now becoming closer and closer by the day.

[NoSugar]

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You seem to be on to something, Kuya. During the worst of my drinking days I was in some sort of existential crisis and desperately trying to figure out the point of life. Books like 'Man's Search for Meaning' helped. I guess I thought drinking helped. But none of it is the answer. That has to come from within.

Satz, it is wonderful that your son has made a connection. xx

[IamMary]

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Good morning from very sunny Italy! We are just south of Genoa now, the cinque terre.. had a quick scroll up and so glad I jumped on to read about YS. Posting his journey (your favourite word ) keeps manners on the rest of us here. Very very positive and reason to hope.

All good here but probably a bit to active for MrM. Wobbly on his legs especially at night. We are cycling, walking, taking trains so need to do more early, which is challenging with nocturnal teenagers!!

Eldest thinks I'm weird not drinking, friends all drinking cocktails with their parents on holidays.. (insert middle finger emoji).

Drempt [MENTION=22456]starty[/MENTION] messaged me last night on Facebook to check I wasn't drinking :haha: which would be entirely useless as I hardly log in!

Have not read back. Hope all well with everyone. Will catchup with everyone soon. X

[NoSugar]

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I bet no one has all the answers, Satz. We're all just doing the best we can :hug:.

Have a great holiday, Mary. I hope your husband still is having fun despite some challenges. And, it ISN'T weird not to pour poison down our gullets!

[kuya]

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did you say you are writing a book ? ( I'm too lazy to scroll back - maybe i dreamt it ) :haha:

I'd read it !

Send me your email in private message and I will send you a couple chapters?..there are a couple that relate directly to Ireland that you will enjoy

[techie]

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Hello Army friends. Hope you are having a wonderful trip, Mary. I love Italy. BTW, my enthusiasm for posting has waned a bit. I notice it?s when key members drop off, I.e., JC, Mr.G and now Molly. This has happened in the past but I do bounce back. So, It has become an effort. I do NOT want to see this forum go to the digital waste bin. I wish you all a beautiful rest of your day!.

[NoSugar]

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I like your idea, Satz. The one thing I've noticed, though, is that that thread is "invisible". For example, it does not show up when I click "My Unread Posts" or "Todays Posts" and if you look at e.g. my recent posts under my user name, none of my posts in that thread show up. My posts in this thread and the Sunday shoutout do. The same seems to be true for other posters. MWO doesn't seem to be growing anyway so maybe it doesn't really matter.

[techie]

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Good morning folks. Thank you Satz and NS. I am for any idea that keeps this forum alive and thriving. I do miss many folks that have gone elsewhere or simply do not post but lurk. For me, this site has been a healthy daily routine. It allows me to create consistency and accountability. I need that. A consistent routine can prevent confusion or doubt around what you are doing, what you are working towards, or where you are going in life. It is also why I run, bike and do triathlons. If you love the life you are living, and feel good in your body and mind , the temptation to use substances will lessen, and the likelihood of relapse will decrease. This is where I am. I certainly what to hold all the gains I have made. Can I survive without MWO? Certainly! However, this daily accounting of my life has been very rewarding. Love you all from this one voice - Techie

P.S. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention how many of you have made an impact on me. I will eternally be grateful to all the wonderful souls who gave me a helping hand, support and encouragement.

[Guitarista]

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Good on you Techie!

Hola evabody. Satzy, no sorry; i don't know where to contact Jones or any other undies. I was in touch with the amazing Fickle on whatsapp until i lost my phone recently along with many contact numbers. Fickle might be in touch with Reggie, who may or may not know the whereabouts of the Frog or the Jones girl. I'll let y'all know if i find news.

Molly, sorry to hear about Max. That's devastating. I hope you're all ok.

Yo Kuya! Great to hear from you and that you have a cool project in your book.

Starty farty - good luck to you and Mr S re upcoming op.

All's quite well over here. Busy busy Ms. Lizzy this year, in a good way. Fit and well with a plan i'm actioning daily. Oh yeah: living sober and.............loving it

Big waves to all. xx

[rustop59]

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I give up. can someone from the Army let me know by text if they are trying to post and it's just not appearing - or have you all just gone ?

Still around Satz just very busy as working full time this week. Thought the glitches had been sorted. Think most people just gone awol?

[mollyka]

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Am in rural Kerry with little to no internet...will be home soon

[mollyka]

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Am in rural Kerry with little to no internet...will be home soon

Tried to post the above several times ..just gave up

[techie]

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I just jumped on and everything is looking right. I do know that intermittently weird shite happens with posts not showing. It has improved somewhat. Blessings x