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[Seacailin]

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Did I say that I WANTED him to leave me a mess? Shit, coffee must not have kicked in yet, or it's these damn nails, claws, talons, whatever the f--k birds call their nails, have to be done.

[renewal]

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hey

Mornin little ones....I see the banter is off & running and even a little spicy...yeah Sun, my work marathon begins again tomorrow a.m., so won't be around the next couple days....hope your massage goes well.....oh, and don't forget to dial 9 first........well, gonna head out to Barnes & Noble (love that place), before going to the gym.....have a wonderful day all....................................Renewal

[irish eyes]

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Hi all feathered fiends lovely to hear u all chirping away cold here on this end anyone got extra moss. Renewal u look after us so well, will miss u please come back real soon.
Upnorth dust urself off and start again. Chirp soon

[within]

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hello..thanks for the welcome

Nice to get such warm welcomes....thanks. It seems to make this less scary. :l

[sunshine_gg]

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Welcome to the nest, Within... come pull up a twig and tell us about yourself!?

[LookingToGrow]

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Hi everyone!
Welcome new memberrs! This is a great place to begin your journey :h

[within]

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let me see...

......i think i look balanced from the outside.. but I spend most nights sipping wine by the fire...my hubby sips beer....my health, career, dreams all have suffered cause I'm too busy recovering from my evening or planning for my next.
My dog walks help me get a grip and hopefully I can get out there soon. Nothing like a puppy to help cheer you up.

Again, thanks for the welcomes and I am happy to be here.

[dill]

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Within, I think you just described ME! Except, my hubby doesn't drink much at all. I have two senior citizen dogs, but they act like puppies when we take walks. They do cheer me up!
Welcome!

[upnorthgirl]

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thanks all

I am just going to stay cozy in the nest and snuggle up close to all you nice, fine-feathered friends. Feeling better now and will stay in the AF zone. I am eager for my doctor appointment Tuesday to get Antabuse. I was going to wait until after vacation but the resort is all inclusive including parties at night with an open bar. I would like to have fun, remember the vacation and hopefully not have pictures of a drunken me dancing :bananacomputern tabletops or something going out on YouTube or something.

I spent a good part of the day wondering why I drank, feeling bad about it, and thinking of the triggers vs. excuses dialogue. I think the answer is that I just wanted to, so I did. And once I started, same old same old. But I am glad I can stop at that one day--usually when I have gone AF then started drinking, I would go back to drinking every day because "I already messed it up" or some crazy line of thinking.

I am being honest with all of you, but I lack the courage to tell my daughters that I drank--they have been so proud of me and today my eldest even sent an email greeting card about it. SHIT! So--am not 'fessing up to them about my latest fall from the nest.

And tonight is Thursday, usually my weakest night as hubby is out with the boys. but there is nothing in the house and I will not go buy anything. I think I still feel bad enough to not crave tonight. I did have a therapist appointment set for 8 pm but canceled it--my nephew is in the hospital and I wanted to be available if needed. He is doing fine, lots of tests, trying to figure it out.

So--I will probably be back later--but not during Ugly Betty! Hugs :l:lto all and thanks for being here for me.

[dill]

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Hey, UNG, glad you're feeling better! I know the temptation of being alone in the house....But you really don't want to go there. I know you don't! You're making progress! Keep it up.

[renewal]

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hey

Hello there friends......upnorthgirl, good to see you back on track....I agree, no need to bring the other day up to your daughters. They are proud of your recent efforts....let the other day serve as 'a lesson' and continue to make those girls of you proud......within & Dill, good to see you....and can't agree more about 'the power of a pet'....I have a cat (Gilligan) who is priceless to me. His brother (Titus) I had to put to sleep exactly 3 months ago today....one of the HARDEST things I've done in my life!! This 'strong, 'onetime studly' guy was reduced to an emotional blubbering mess throughout that week..The unconditional and constant love they provide is unequaled on this earth as far as I'm concerned.
Renewal

[Sweaty Betty]

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Morning all! Welcome to new nesters. I have to apologize for not shouting out indivdually, but I just can't get my brain together to remember a list. Maybe its time for fish oils?? I'm in agreement on the pet front. I have 3 dogs, and sometimes my major achievement of the day is getting out of the house to walk them. I'm day 7 today, haven't been there before. *sings* And I'm feeeeling good dada dada dada - birds flying high - you know what I mean? B.

[dill]

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Oh, I should have said, UNG, I don't think you need to share every little mishap with your daughters. I agree with renewal on that. Hey, renewal, I thought you had to work late tonight? I didn't expetct you'd be around to tuck in your ducklings tonight. Good to see ya! Or, was that a phone call to the nest?
Hey sweaty, good job on 7 days! Sounds like we have a lot of dog lovers here. I guess that makes a certain amount of sense for birds. But, truth be told, in my real life, I also have 2 cats. They like to walk with us too! But they are too slow to keep up.

Morning for you, Sweat, but night time for me! Good night all.

[formenow]

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renewal.....that is the nicest posts i have read. it made me cry. Comforting. Thank you

formenow

[renewal]

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hey

Hello again....Dill, my 'mini marathon' begins tomorrow morning....16 hrs tomorrow....16 more Saturday....so, I will stop by later to tuck you all in..........formenow, wonderful to have you here....hope you'll stay as we're a pretty loving and supportive bunch here. As for my T & G (Titus and Gilligan) story.....yeah, it surprised me a bit at my reaction when T became sick.....while not always a real emotional guy with most things, I WAS A MESS...even the doctor was crying as I was saying my goodbyes....something about the pureness and innocence of these loving creatures who ask nothing in return....one of life's delights. Gilligan is now alone when I'm gone ALL DAY Fri-Sat, so that's always tough. HE KNOWS when I'm leaving for work.....it's like dropping a child off for their 1st day of pre-school. Then, of course he mugs me when I get home....pretty 'cute' for those of you who like cute. Renewal