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[K9Lover]

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We are all rooting for you Fin!!! :thumbs:

[jenniech]

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decided to trek into the city for the lunch. Thankfully, no one drank during lunch ( that is really unusual)....AFTER lunch, we left the restaurant. Everyone turned right and were going to a bar. I turned left and walked to the train station. I am home and AF.

Now I just have to get through tomorrow!

Feeling so very tired these past 5 days. Could that be withdrawal? I didn't experience such fatigue last time ..... other than that, I feel good and DETERMINED.

[Fin]

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K9Lover;1458282 wrote: We are all rooting for you Fin!!! :thumbs:

I feel it! Thanks, all and have a safe night.

PS: Check out the status of my new boat build: Soo psyched! The Grand Canyon is off, but the boat build continues:

[Hippyman]

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Way COOL!!!

[Fin]

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Hippyman;1458303 wrote: Way COOL!!!

Shit yeah, Hippy...this thing is gonna be beautiful! Decking goes in by Friday. Should be totally done by end of March, beginning of April.

[lolab]

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wow Fin, I know nothing about boat building but that is impressive!!!

[Tess-2]

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Pinecone;1457912 wrote: Good morning friends! It is so great to see new newcomers coming together.

...What I do know is how strong and powerful the support is here. When I realized that I wasn't getting out of this hell by myself, this forum provided the outside help that I knew I needed...

Hey Pinecone - Yes, I agree: the support here is amazing!! I tend to be a loner, an introvert, a solitary soul, but as you say so well: "I wasn't getting out of this hell by myself." I tried to escape from hell, mostly on my own, for five years. And for five years I was not able to do it. Yet, within 24 hours of finding this website I was on my way to freedom. Has it been easy? Nope. Were days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... 29 difficult? Yup. Really painful. But I am sober and happy and free. I love my Nest-mates - every single one of you!! :thanksbubble:

[Icanwithoutacan]

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Thanks for nice responses Monday. Day 3 here and think I will set that goal of 30, Byrdie. Rhyming haha...congrats on the left turn Jenniech.... Hard to do but worth it... Cool boat Fin! Looking at some of On my ways old advice .... I think I will write a graphic portrayal of how drunk, hungover , ashamed really feels tonight to have that when I start romanticizing that one cold beer.... Yea right! And, Byrdie you're right it's all excuses....

[Byrdlady]

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Fin!! Wow! Fine work, MR!! My hubs would be commenting on your well-appointed garage! I'm so glad you are back on board! Grab the 'oh shit' handle...we're right here with you!

Ican, great job on Day 3! You are operating under your own power now! I am so happy you are with us! Just get thru this day...and next thing you know, you'll be getting your 30 day HAT! Those excuses held me back for years....YEARS! UGG!

Hugs all....B

[Starfish1]

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Beautiful boat, Fin! Great job on three days, Ican- three days is Awesome! Keep up the good work!

[Irishtea]

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Hi there, found this site a couple of years ago but didn't have the courage to be AF. Today I do and it's just day 1. Not sure how I'll go, but I'm giving it all I've got. Got some vitamins, lots of nonalcoholic, healthy drinks, good food, and some vacation leave. I've been researching around and there are some who choose to just cut back. I'd like to do that, cut back to just social drinking instead of every evening. But I'm not sure if I can do that. Might have to go the whole hog and just stop altogether. You all seem to be doing great. Thanks for the community, it will make the journey easier. Xx

[Tess-2]

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Starfish1;1458316 wrote: Beautiful boat, Fin! Great job on three days, Ican- three days is Awesome! Keep up the good work!

Star - I tried to send you a message a while ago. I sometimes have a difficult time navigating the website. "Operator error" - as is always the case. Star - what I said in my previous post (now, I think, floating in cyberspace) is that I really enjoy sharing a twig just next to you in Newbies Nest. Thank you for your care and love and wisdom. ~ :heart:

[Byrdlady]

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Irishtea, welcome!!! You have landed in a great spot! You already have a wonderful plan of attack going. Please visit the Tool Box, link is in my signature line below, and fill out the rest of your Plan. What is a Plan? This is your blue print for success! This is figuring out what you are going to tell people when they offer you a drink! This is what you are going to do to fill your evening hours that you have now reclaimed! This is surrounding yourself with things you love to do and eat! You will get a feel for your Plan in the Tool Box. Keep yourself full and hydrated! Go to bed early if you have to..we are so glad you're with us! Settle in!
Have a safe, sober night everyone!! Byrdie

[kuya]

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Hi Fin and welcome back.......cool boat indeed. Have you an idea what makes you slip? It might be worth giving the circumstances a thought in these early days.

Hi Irish and :welcome:

Perhaps it would be good to tell us a little about yourself, it helps to write it out, clarify if you will.

Good to hear so much positivity today

Keep trucking

[New Day]

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Hello Nesters ..... I havent been by the Nest too much lately.... life has been pretty hectic.... but I pop in long enough to post on RolllCall every day. Glad to see everyone doing well. Welcome back Fin.....the important thing is that you came back ....... and what a cool project you have going! Please post more photos as it progresses. I went sailing in N.Z. on my friends boat that her husband built. We were 3 adults and 3 kids and it was a marvelous 10 day adventure we had. What are your plans for her? And do you have her name picked out yet?