ODAT - Thursday

[Bessie]

Ok cheating a bit as it is still Wednesday ... just. Need to really crack on early tomorrow as lots to do before certain times so I won't log on in the morning. I've just put that lovely fat zero in the drink tracker and changed my signature. Feeling much better again and very content with not drinking.

However, still feeling very flat about the horrible bad news on here. Makes you think.
I have read the news piece and feel such anger at the girl in the car. I know that's not healthy or Christian or caring or kind or helpful. I apologise for that but it seems such a dreadful, needless, pointless, idiotic waste. There's a lot of death in the world at the moment. Very saddening, very sobering.

Even more need for me to carry on with my aims to make my life better while I still have it.

ODAT and love and hugs to all who post.

:bedtime:

Bessie xxx

[greeneyes]

ODAT - Thursday

I'll do a cheat too. I met with a customer today and he said "Do you drink vodka?" The beast rears his ugly head and I say "Yes". He gives me a gallon of what I suspect is a fine Russian vodka. At the end of the day I park it on my desk and think about who has a birthday or something coming up so I can gift it. Pull out my calendar. Log on and read about Bear. Fall apart. But did not open it. Hubby not here to support me. I realize it is only you that can do this. Beartold me that, God bless him. So tomorrow the sun will come up and the world will keep turning. And may higher powers hold us in loving arms.

Greenie XO

[Croft]

ODAT - Thursday

Apparently I am behind. Need to go catch up with the news. Sounds bad.

I have not been spending much time on the site lately. Got some rotten PMs and decided to take a break. Still successfully moderating though. And I loved the PM that Smiley Toes sent even though it was a big on the gross side of the humor track!

Happy Early Thursday everyone!

[My New Beginning]

ODAT - Thursday

Good Morning everyone and all to come.
I just read about Bear and am so sad. Although I am quite new here, I enjoyed reading his posts and I'll miss his wisdom. This is a great loss to the MWO community and his family and friends.

Love and Peace

[Ripple]

ODAT - Thursday

Its Ripple! Stepped in SH*T and walked around the house...slippers in the washer...Croft..you received nasty PM's! No-WAY! My BOX is almost full .... anyways i am on track again and will continue to stay GOOD. Thanks to BessFull for starting us UP^

[FinallyRN]

ODAT - Thursday

Good morning all. Feeling better today. ODAT right?
Just went back and read about Bear......so sad.
Today I want to take it easy and take care of myself. Run in the morning. Lets see if I can after all the cigarettes I smoked the other night. Then manicure, possibly facial and if I'm REALLY lucky, a massage. Of course that would be a fantasy day, I'll probably only get the run in.
thanks to all for their well wishes.

[Mad Mummy]

ODAT - Thursday

Hi all
Feeling like one of Bessie's "dog days" today.... haven't done well this week no AF since Friday last week and yes I can feel it.

Really going to try tonight.

[Cinders]

ODAT - Thursday

Good Morning ODATers,

We do this one day at a time. Please don't look backwards at tomorrow and let it get you down. Addiction feeds on our guilt and feeds on it well.

Today is a new day.

FinallyRN, a run and a facial sound like a very good way to heal from a slip. I didn't respond to your thread yesterday because I simply could not type or think. I am sorry. But, what you said about having this all our lives is very true for many of us. It is hard, it is discouraging and it is frustrating. I liken it to my Type 1 diabetic brother. He could just quit taking his insulin and eat whatever he wants. We could just give up and drink. The outcomes will be the same. You, me, my brother all have to deal with our disease one day at a time. I am right there with you, Finally. One day at a time. :l

Everyone else. Someone posted that it would be a very good tribute to our lost friend to make today an alcohol free day in honor of our Bear. I envision us holding hands across this planet and paying tribute to him.

Love to all my ODAT friends,
Cindi

[paula]

ODAT - Thursday

Hello every one, thanks Bessie for starting the thread (early). So sad to hear the tragic news of Bear.

[paula]

ODAT - Thursday

Meant to add, hope you are feeling better MM. Take care of yourself RN. Cindi what a lovely idea.
Love and best wishes to all, on this very sad day.
Paula.

[matthen]

ODAT - Thursday

Good Morning ODAT Gang

Although I am really too new to know him, I share your sense of loss about the Bear. Cindi, I join in the AF toast to Bear. Wonderful idea.

I am on day 5 and want more AF days, Funny, you get a taste of this and you get greedy. Hope I get as greedy for sobriety as I am for booze.

For all who supported me so strongly during the departure of my dear friend Grace, my deepest thanks. You held me up. I spoke to her niece in Arkansas and they were not sure that she would make it till this morning. I don't know yet, but wherever she may be right now, she is flying with angels. I am at peace -- I know that without MWO, I would be drunk or violently hung over and looking for a beer.

Love to all,

[caseaday]

ODAT - Thursday

Hello Everyone...it is apparent that today is a day of reflection. When someone is tragically lost, whether you knew that person or not, the impact across a great number of people is immense. It makes you realize that we are all connected in some way, shape or form.

I too will join in toasting Bear with a day of AF.

[cowgal]

ODAT - Thursday

sorry

I, too am sorry to hear about Bear, that is truly sad..................

I am having difficulties getting back to AF again, start out determined, but at night, stopped by the store EVERY night for my usual 2 beers..................just liking it right now, but I know this cannot go on, positive thoughts would be appreciated for me as along w/ alot of them for Ms. Bear................this is a sad day for her, but she sounds so positive.:h

Love you all, sorry to bring up my frustrations, will get better soon hopefully................:upset:

Everyone have a great day ODAT...........................:l:h

love you,:l:h

MA

[LVT25]

ODAT - Thursday

Hello all,

Yes, a sad day in MWO land. I thought about Bear all night. I have several biker friends, have lost several biker friends. I like to picture them all together comparing Harleys!

Here's to Bear.......(coffee toast):h

[universal]

ODAT - Thursday

Wow, I need to catch up - I have been so busy I didn't log on yesterday and am late today. I am off to read the threads and I am afraid of the sadness I know is on them.

Cowgal, I too have not had a great week - but I"ll get back up I know - just been so busy! Nothing drastic just not AF this week which I wanted.

Hope everyone has a great day,
Love and Hugs,
Uni