FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

[Mad Mummy]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi Crackers

Kids still going back in instalments (1 today, 2 tomorrow, 1 Friday) and my dreadful August habit of drinking every night is showing no sign of abating. I am so weak, I wake at 3am and say "not drinking today" and again when I get up, and on through the day until the kids go to bed at 9pm and away I go again. Have managed to keep it to half a bottle - but even that's too much and really not doing me any good! And I know all this so why am I so stupid???:H

Must be stronger.

Bx

[rustop61]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi Firecrackers

Hang in there Mad Mummy, it's hard to break the cycle but once you do it gets easier. I'm back taking the supplements, listening to the cd's, exercise and coming here every day. I find that it keeps me focussed. On Day 4 and really want to make the 30 days in September but taking it one day at a time. Hope everyone else is ok. East, hope the recovery is going well, Sweetpea hope you enjoy your time away. Have been catching up with you Teardrop on other threads. Everyone else big hello.

Rustop

[KAT20]

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Hello Teardrop, East, Rustop, Mad mummy, Stay strong. For some reason this seems like a rough time of year. Maybe the change of season, end of summer, the kids going back to school or all of the above. Just wanted to let you all know I am thinking of you and wish you strenght and happiness. You have all been there for me throught this. Thank you. I am going to my second AA meeting tomorrow and am really looking forward to it. I found a group of lovely women. I think thats what I need as well as MWO to keep me strong. I tend to isolate myself. I was suprised how many women sat down at night with a glass of wine alone. I thought this was a treat but I find its not really healthy physically or mentally. Take care all. Oh, Hello to Vlad and Welcome to Firecrackers.

[Carmac]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi, all -

Checking in to say hello and see how all are doing. Seems we have quite a crew of firecrackers going strong, a few new who have joined (or checked back in) who are struggling a bit. Glad to see all are being supportive.

Missing Sweetpea but hoping she is having a lovely holiday and resting up! We need you back here Sweetpea! Rust, sorry about MIL - It always amazes me how some people fail to see the hurt they leave when it is so unnecessary. East, glad you are doing better. To everyone I missed, stay strong for the weekend! We need everyone here Monday as very happy campers!

Cheers, Erin

[happydog]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi all firecrackers

:welcome: Vlad well done on your af days....let us know how your doing?
Mad Mummy... i hate those feelings when i wake up and say im not drinking today and it all goes out the window. you say you feeel weak do you take L-glut someone told me about ginger tea herb and it help me. I do think a lot of it is to do with the AL. your not stupid we have all been there. Hang in there you can do this, keep with us and keep on m.w.o..:l
Kat20... Know what you mean about change of season, but i use to use that as an excuse last year and through winter, summer come hoping to see some sun would make me feel better thinking it would help me stop drinking. But the only think that really makes me feel better is not having AL inside me. Im so glad for you that you find a AA women group that help you too.
Rustop....looks like where on the same day af. feeling a lot better today now here comes the hard part.
Carmac... good to see you. looks like we all have to stay strong it the only way ! the express train is always moving but will always stop for the people on the platform.

East... hope you are taking it easy and dont do to much please let the growen up's kids do it for you. just remember to sit down and put those feet up.
Sweetpea... have a relaxing holiday, hope you have not got to much rain.

Today we are meant to have rain all day but a whole months worth .:upsetdevon and the south got the worst of it) i think i miss how summer where was it ???

Take care all firecracker.

Love

Teardrop.x

[Mad Mummy]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Morning Crackers

Managed to stay AF last night:goodjob: but didn't feel brilliant and don't today either. Decidedly yukky.

Thanks Teardrop, I'll try the ginger tea it sounds good, I like ginger anyway so give it a go. Yeah I don't think Summer ever arrived did it? You're sounding strong - keep it up.

Luv to all
Bx

[rustop61]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi Firecrackers

Absolutely lashing rain here this morning. Read the papers and now getting my MWO fix. Thanks Erin, glad that you are have found a meeting that suits you. I tried AA a few times but did not find one that was for me. Well done on getting a night AF under your belt Mad Mummy, it takes a few before you begin to feel better. Yes, Teardrop on Day 5, feeling good and very motivated at the moment. Have to keep that feeling up, I used to find Friday nights hard but I now have to drive my daughter home at about 10 pm so thats a good excuse. Plan to have an AF week-end.

Am planning all sorts of nice things. Usually am so rushed with the kids, running and racing with them that I dont make time for myself. Then I treat myself with a glass of wine!!! Enrolled in a few courses/classes I know I will enjoy. Am booking tickets for the theatre this morning. All positive things.

East, hope you are feeling better. Sweetpea, hope the holiday is going well. Everyone else big hello.

Rustop

[Eastender]

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Hi Everyone,
I have been thinking of you all during the last few days,have had a steady stream of visitors and Mum And Dad babysitting me. Something very strange about your 72 year old Mum "looking after" you. Feel that it should be in reverse, and pangs of guilt that I am not Ill!!
Quite sore but feel a little stronger each day. Went for my first walk yesterday, just for 10 minutes but felt exhausted,had to have a sleep!!!!
I found a website with a downloadable book for "The worried womens guide to a happy hysterectomy" very amusing and useful,so anyone reading with the same problems I can recommend it.
Reading Madmummy, Rustops and Teardrops posts brings back memories of my kids at school! All that school uniform and sewing! Trousers never the right length are they?
My son has been helpful but busy still finishing his room. Eldest Daughter had to fire someone at her firm for the first time ever, and youngest , well she has hardly been around,apart from her18th birthday last week waiting for her pressie ordered prior to my op that has still not arrived, OPPS!!!!!
Hope you had a nice break Sweetpea, and feeling refreshed. The express has been chugging along, having made just a few stops picking up some faces old and new along the way.:l Its such a wonderful thing that you started here and brought about some many positive changes to many of us. Your cheerful advice always welcome.
One question to Erin, You have changed your name does Carmac mean something?I do not mean any pressure for an answer, I was just wondering...........
Have a lovely weekend all.

Eastxxxxxx

PS Thank you so much for your well wishes,it has brightened my rainy day today

[KAT20]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Good day firecrackers, Hello East, glad to hear you are resting well. My mon had a hysterectomy last year and now she tells everyone she's been spayed. Usually at the most inappropriate time but hey if she went through it I guess she deserves to call it what ever she wants. Alittle cool and humid here in NE USA today, Rained all morning and bummed out my dogs. I guess fall is approaching quicker than 'm ready. Working on 30 days again, 10 days today. Went to my second AA meeting yesterday and really enjoy my group. Wishing you all a healthy, relaxing weekend.

[rustop61]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi Firecrackers

Great to hear from you East, glad your recovery is going well. Sweetpea, hope you are enjoying your time away. Kat, well done on 10 days. Am on Day 7 myself and glad to be nearly through my first AF week-end. A half drunk bottle of hubby's wine was looking at me last night. I put it out of sight and it was a case of out of sight, out of mind!

I am really enjoying the tapes this time around and finding them very relaxing, especially the one at night. Hi to everyone else and enjoy the rest of the week-end.

Rustop

[Eastender]

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Hi all,
Kat you are doing great third of the way already! Spayed is a good way of thinking about it, some friends have asked me if I feel less of a woman or that something is missing. The only thing missing is the pain and misery I had each month! So spayed for me too your Mum has a great sense of humour.
RustopWell done on your 7 days and putting that bottle out of your head as well.
It feels good to be a little more back to normal and back on the thread. My Af time has been enforced so I have not been counting. Guess normality is not here for me yet.
Sweetpea Hope you had a great time, weather not too good here at the moment.
You know what they say, a change is as good as a rest.

To everyone else have a great day:l

Eastx

[happydog]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

7days as 8th day

Hi all fire crackers,

East so good to hear from you and you are getting better and stronger each day.

Well i have a little story to tell you, about my brother well a few weeks ago he when to church because the reverend that takes the mass has help my brother in the past and visit him when he was inside. He is a very nice reverend his been round my house and we have had a good chat so he knows me well but does not know about my drinking not sure if he can see through me. Anyway my brother was in church and this guy stood next to my brother well this guy really smell of booze's he keep asking my brother questions i can remember my brother telling me this because he got a bit paranid about it all. My brother told him that he is a alcholic so the guy put some mints in his mouth. my bother left mass straight away as soon as it was finish, but the reverend did give my brother a funny look as if to say who is that next to you.
im not sure weather my brother told the reverend that he did like this guy coming into mass smelling of AL. i remember my brother saying of all the people to stand next to it had to be him. NOW the interesting part... i got a miss call and txt by the reverend yesterday saying that he has got good news for my brother well im thinking maybe his got a job on the line for him. Told my brother to ring the reverend well could not believe it when my brother rang me yesterday saying that this guy has left a cheque for a few thousand pounds for my brother to clear his debt because he felt sorry for my brother. My brother told the reverend that he will not except it because he said that he is still a alcoholic and believe's that he made his bed so he should lay in it. my brother said the reverend wants to talk to me, but will not do nothing behind my brother back. maybe this guy could be a secret millionaire, i do love watching that program. Wow thats my story for today!

Take Care ALL firecrackers.:l

Love

Teardrop.x

[rustop61]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi Firecrackers

Wow Teardrop, interesting story. Great believer in things being laid out for you so maybe your brother should take the money. East, good to see you back, even if your AF time is enforced it still counts. Delighted to have gotten through the week-end AF. Find the week nights much easier. Day 8 and the start of another AF week.

Sweetpea, hope you are having a great time even if the weather isnt that good. Kat, Erin, Mad Mummy and everyone else big hello.

Rustop

[Carmac]

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Hi All -

First of all, let me say it is lovely seeing everyone here discussing pants legs, recovery from hysterectomies and being handed a check for la few thousand pounds (made out to me, yes?) versus feeling miserable about how badly we have been beaten down by AL. What a lovely bunch!

East - Yes, I changed my name to Carmac only because Indiamike didn't mean much and I loved Johnny Carson. (Carmac was a character he played often and was "all seeing, all knowing". I just thought Carmac would be a fun persona and besides - I am all seeing and all knowing so you'd all best stay straight! And East, I am thrilled to hear you are doing well in your recovery! Now, how long will we walk today?

We've dodged the bullet of Hurricane Hannah (just lots of lovely rain which we needed) and now await Ike. It's early AM here and no doubt another lovely day after the storm.

I have no major news other than I am being considered for an assignment in the UK. Nine months! Could be fun.

To all other passengers on the Sweetpea Express , (Where are you Sweetpea?), do jump aboard at anytime and chime in. We're needing a few more to shovel the coal for a bit and keep the train moving!

Great day all!

Erin

[sweetpea]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi All

Just managed to get near a computer so will be a short post

Holiday going well but very wet :upset: Still the break from the routine is doing me good
My mood is improving slowly and I am moderating well - hope to start stringing some more AF days together starting next week - Watch out Sweetpea will be jumping on the express and ready to do her stint in shoveling in the coal

Will be back in full swing next week and catch up on all the news

East keep going with your recovery well done my friend :l lots of long walks xx

Rustop keep those dogs nice and dry xx

Teardrop what a story I look forward to reading it when I am not in such a rush xx

Loads of love to Kat, Carmac, Mad Mummy, Lukalee, Fby, Lynn, Vlad, Suki, Gyco, Gabby1go, Cindi, Shelby and all the crackers

Keep going everyone with your AF days well done to you all

Will post again this week if I get a chance

Sweetpea xxxxxxxxxxxxx:l:h