Newbies Nest

[NoSugar]

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Congratulations, Battle!

Yes, Wags, it is a great feeling. I'll be on my own again for 3 days beginning tomorrow and invited each of my local grandsons to spend the night one of the nights. I love being with them individually. I NEVER would have offered to give up my solo time if I were still drinking and it just makes me shudder to think of all I would have missed.

Well, my task this morning is to apply for Medicare :egad:. How on earth did this happen??

[Lavande]

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Good evening Nesters,

We had some sun & a high of 51 degrees today ~ almost Spring

Wags, time flies when you’re busy, right? Don’t think you have actually missed too much, the nest has been fairly quiet. Good to see you!

Battle, yay for your 2 weeks AF :welldone:
Hang in there!

NS, it is amazing to spend time alone & never consider AL!
I quit completely soon after my first grandson was born. He’s turned 14 already so my 14th AF anniversary is later this month. Feels good
Enjoy the time with your grandsons!

Hello to all & wishing everyone a safe night in the nest!

Lav

[Battle_for_the_sun]

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Evening all,

Just a fly by to say hi, a lot on but this thread keeps me on track, will read back when life's more settled, work and uni kicking my ass right now

[wagmor]

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NS - my wife just applied for Medicare too! I'm several years away from eligibility but I've been helping her navigate the choices/options. Did you pick a particular plan? We decided to work with an agent and get some guidance, and that has been pretty time well spent (no $ cost). Your upcoming 3 days (with bonus of grandson overnights) sound fun!

Lav - def have been busy, but fortunately making headway and getting some things checked of ye olde liste Hope all is well with you.

Battle - good to see you


Hellos and waves everyone!

[NoSugar]

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I was a state employee so for this first year at least, I'm going to go with their program with Aetna, Wags. We'll be able to keep our current physicians so that is a deciding factor. I have no idea what to do about all the supplements, etc.!!

14 years is pretty impressive, Lav. I'm glad your grandson came along to inspire you!

Hang in there, Battle. You're DOING IT!!

[Lavande]

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Greetings Nesters,

Good day to get lots of running around done, tomorrow is a rain day. I’m happy walking around the large backyard & finding things beginning to bloom already. It’s early but it’s color & I miss the color all winter.

Battle, being busy can be good & a big help distracting you from substances. Hope it all goes well!

Wags, that Medicare age just sneaks up on you, scary haha! With the guidance from my husband’s employer we went with regular old medicare but they are providing us with a Blue Cross supplement policy for the rets of our lives. He retired with a very good contract . Talking to an agent can be very helpful. Tomorrow is Friday, yay!

NS, maybe your employer has some words of wisdom re supplement insurance.
I will be eternally grateful for my grandson, his arrival was exactly what I needed to finally pull my head out of my a$$!!!

Hello to all & wishing everyone a safe night in the nest!

Lav

[Battle_for_the_sun]

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Evening all,

Rough day at work, meeting filled with grown adults acting like children, I get the joy of listening back to the recording to minute it next week, took a bunch of notes so i wouldn't have to listen to as much of it back but I'm not looking forward to it. Glad its a day of studying tomorrow.

[Lavande]

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Hey Nesters,

Rainy Friday here, with lots more coming tonight along with high winds. Staying inside is my plan

Battle, work meetings, ugh. I’m long removed from them but I remember them well. Hope your day of studying goes well.

Hello to all & wishing everyone a safe night in the nest!

Lav

[Battle_for_the_sun]

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Evening all,

Been a fun day of studying, looking forward to a weekend of more. Nice to lose myself in it, there's a lot else going on, job situation is looking precarious, got the appointment monday to look at the arm. Happier looking at my spread sheets and my books.

[wagmor]

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Battle - glad you're enjoying your studying, and I hope you get some good assistance for your pain at your appt Mon.

Lav - I always feel like seeing the first pops of color in the spring are like seeing friends you haven't seen in a while. Glad you're seeing some things starting to bloom there.


Hellos and waves everyone. Happy weekends to all!

[Lavande]

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Good evening Nesters,

I’m the first one here today? Hope everyone is OK & just busy
I’m heading out tomorrow to see my granddaughter & her parents, it’s been a while. Still chilly & very windy here today after over an inch of rain yesterday. Lots & lots of mud haha!

Battle, I hope you have a good weekend, study & be well. Good luck with your appt. Monday.

Wags, it’s true about the colors outside. They feel like a true gift this time of year after all the brown-ness of winter

Wishing everyone a safe night in the nest!

Lav

[Battle_for_the_sun]

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Evening all,

Don't get to appreciate the scenery much as I'm usually in a rush, but I've been enjoying seeing lambs springing up in the fields around me. Looked up from my books long enough to spy a nightingale yesterday, I'd been hearing it for weeks but seeing it was something special, a bright spot in the day.

Still deep in my studies, another 10 hours today, heading to see a friend on Monday night for a break, dinner and a movie at his. I used to stay over a lot but that involved drinking and I'm not ready to explain why that's not going to be happening any more (and he will definitely notice) so I'm making excuses and we're having dinner. I'm looking forward to it all the same.

[Guitarista]

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Hola friends,

All ok here. Lucky to be making some music at a blues festival this weekend. Have a beaut weekend evabody. Back yourself and take care of........you. x

[Battle_for_the_sun]

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Evening all,

I feel like my posts are pretty boring seeing as pretty much every day I do the same thing - studying xD At it all day again today, I'm learning so many interesting things though, been doing a ton of data processing as well, working my way through reading and watchlists. Just hope my work hurries up and decides if/when there will be redundancies so I can hopefully get rid of the nagging dread that's hanging over me. Would also be great if someone can deal with the whole arm situation. If those two things would resolve I think I could really dare I say it get to enjoying this sobriety thing. I'm 18 days in and could actually see making this work for me, its weird after so long, just got to get past the hurdle of socialising AF. One step at a time though.

[Lavande]

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Good evening Netsers,

I had a real nice day visiting with my granddaughter & her parents. Don’t get to do that enough

Battle, awesome on you 18 days AF. It does start to feel good & completely possible! Don’t fret about having to explain yourself to friends. They really shouldn’t care what’s in your glass & they should be happy that you’re living a healthier life. Good luck with. Your appt & have good AF fun with your your friend.

G, making music again, nice

Hello to all & wishing everyone a safe night in the nest!

Lav