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[mama bear]

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I have been wondering the same thing....what the heck is a Spuddleduck????:H:H
Voilet....I would not go to the function if you are not feeling strong....this is about YOU right now...just a thought......
Glad to know everyone else is good....
can;t talk too much today
my boss had the nerve of actually showing up to work today....:upset::upset:

[Coco-Nut]

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fluff;820951 wrote: Is this a Spuddleduck?

If it isn't, it SHOULD be!!! Maybe we should have a contest to see who can find the best spuddleduck! (Although I'm pretty sure yours would win!)

[spuddleduck]

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wehey !!!! loving the spuddleduck. my god its a monster. want one for my bath:banana:

[spuddleduck]

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violet70. i would avoid the party. if youre ok with it tell your friend why, im sure she would understand. if not, make an excuse (we're good at that when drinking so why not use our excuse skills sober) and send a nice pressy/card. gonna have to face the social stuff one day but i know its far too soon for me xx

[Coco-Nut]

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mollyka;820959 wrote: Coco, my tip for a sober holiday is to remember my holiday this time 12 months ago. Was posting here, sober 36 days and went away with hub and friends. Cut a long story short, fell, cut my head wide open ended up being ambulanced 220 miles for brain scans etc etc and a shed load of stitches to my face which while covered up by a fringe now are still very evident - all for a poxy bottle of vodka!!!! This holiday IS going to be different (told hubby goin to do a heap of shopping , never used to cos didn't have the energy after drinking, think he has mixed feelings!! ha ha)
Molly:toohot::toohot: -thats me too hot on hols!!!

Oy - now that's a tip, and how! Coco

[Grateful]

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Good afternoon to my nester neighbors! TGIF!! Although it is a very wet one - better than snow.

Violet - I have to agree with the others...it might be best if you don't go this time....you have to look after yourself right now and you are doing great!

Jolie - Good for you for not stopping. You have been thru ALOT lately. Dealing with all of it being AF is so much better, I'm sure. I hope your Dad is better soon.


Lav-not a great day for AC, but I hope you are successful and having a good time. We have to get thru this dreary, wet weekend and then more sun next week!!

Mama Bear-what kind of boss do you have who actually comes to work????

To all the other wonderful nesters - have a great weekend!!!

[Byrdlady]

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Living Large

Day 5 for me... been away to help my Pop celebrate his 87th birthday. Gosh what a struggle to keep af, but I did it. Back in the nest now, so all should be better. Any by living large, I mean it...what I haven't been drinking, I've been eating.. oy, why are there so many demons out there??? My jeans are cutting into 2! Small price to pay, I suppose for staying sober. Glad to be back and communicating with my peeps!! Hugs to all,

[Coco-Nut]

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It's me, Coco!! Figured out the avatar thingee

I'm sure I will be changing it daily now!

It's easy, Spuddleduck, so quick find a pic of the famous duck - I'll show you how to put it up if you'd like.

Have a good weekend, Nesters - see you all back here on Monday with two extra days under our belts!

Good luck everyone!

Coco

[runningwind]

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Hi Byrdlady, I just wanted to say :goodjob: on your AF days and how great it is that you still have your dad around. I have found that the fuller I'am, the less cravings I get but like you say, the pant thing can be a issue. :H

I think the reason for so many temptations out there, is to make us each the best person we can be...

Have a great weekend!
runningwind

[Lavande]

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Good evening Nesters!

Busy place again today - always good to see

Fluff, Jolie & Grateful - this rain & wind is going to become boring real fast! Can't wait for next week so we can dry out again!
Made my trek to Atlantic City & back already (didn't want to drive home too late in this nasty weather).
My tradeshow was nice, lost my usual $$ in the Borgata Casino but pigged out at the buffet
Surrounded by smokers & drinkers in the casino didn't bother me at all - amazing! I found myself observing them but happy I wasn't partaking in any of that.

Wishing everyone a safe, dry & cozy night in the Nest - let's leave the night light on.

Lav

[papmom3]

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sounds good to me! Have a great nite's sleep everyone!!

[KatieB]

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Morning all,
Having a good day so far.. gave my house a good "autumn clean" (its autumn here in Oz now..). Went to the library and got some good books out - 2 novels and 2 books on: 1. Allen Carrs "easy way to control drinking", and 2. the Mood Cure.. so having a nice relaxing afternoon with my feet up sans child (he's with his Dad) reading and eating cake..
On Day 3 today.. or i've only had 6 units of AL in 5 weeks - yippee!!!
Take care all and have a happy AF or mod weekend,
Katie xxx

[runningwind]

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Good night MWO family. There are so many in the nest today. I hope I get the privledge of getting to know yall.

Lavende, I hope you had a wonderful time, again thank-you!

mamabear, it's people like you and Lavende that make this such a special site...

Good night and good morning everbody,talk to yall soon.
runningwind

[KatieB]

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Hi all,
Me again.. i just wanted to share that I am feeling so much happier, confident, healthy and energetic since greatly decreasing my AL intake.. i've only had 6 units of AL in 5 weeks.. and am feeling much better as a result.. us humans have all we need to survive without AL! Even with the court case looming, I am sure I can get through it..
My energy levels have improved so much.. I used to feel tired all the time and blamed overwork, not enough sleep etc etc.. not true, it was AL depleting my levels!
I am "filling the void" with much more productive things: reading self-help books, novels, i'm getting out and about much more.. I'm starting to actually feel excited about my life.. when you take the leap into the "unknown", without subconciously thinking that you have AL as a crutch to get through things, you realise you are much more resilient and capable than you think!
Anyway, just thought I would share.. take care all..
Katie xx

[runningwind]

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KatieB, I just wanted to say how happy I'am for you...
You are on your way to a new kind of life, which shows us it is possible for all of us. :thanks:
runningwind:l